Shrinkage of Wood Studs
Shrinkage of Wood Studs
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I need some advice. I am designing a custom house that requires steel beams in hte second floor. The walls are wood studs. I am concerned about the shrinkage of the studs. The steel will be set on steel columns and these won't shrink. Am I correct to assume that the larger the modulus of elasticity of the wood, the less shrinkage there will be assuming everything is equal-%moisture etc.?






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I believe shrinkage is related more to species than E. Hardwoods are often prone to greater shrinkage.