"The Swelling and Shrinking of Wood: a Practical Technology Primer," addresses the vexing problems caused by fluctuating moisture contents in wood and composite wood products."The Swelling and Shrinking of Wood: A Practical Technology Primer," addresses the vexing problems caused by fluctuating moisture contents in wood and composite wood products. It was written by Otto Suchsland, professor emeritus e·mer·i·tus adj. Retired but retaining an honorary title corresponding to that held immediately before retirement: a professor emeritus. n. pl. , Department of Forestry, Michigan State University Michigan State University, at East Lansing; land-grant and state supported; coeducational; chartered 1855. It opened in 1857 as Michigan Agricultural College, the first state agricultural college. . Chapters cover wood and reaction to moist air, warping warp v. warped, warp·ing, warps v.tr. 1. To turn or twist (wood, for example) out of shape. 2. To turn from a correct or proper course; deflect. 3. of solid wood, swelling, shrinking and warping of laminated wood laminated wood: see plywood. products and more. Copies of the 189-page book are $59 for Forest Products Society members and $75 for nonmembers. To order, visit www.forestprod/shop or phone (608) 231-1361, ext. 202. |
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