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Shrinkage of Wood Studs

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.?

RE: Shrinkage of Wood Studs

I've mixed steel posts with timber studs many times and never had a problem. However, the studs have been seasoned timber, not green.
I believe shrinkage is related more to species than E. Hardwoods are often prone to greater shrinkage.

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