Investigation of cyclic water infiltration and dry-out in coated spruce using finite-element simulations.

ABSTRACT: Accurate prediction of moisture distributions in wood is among the most critical challenges in timber engineering. Achieving this requires a well-coordinated comparison of experimental methods and simulation tools. While significant progress has been made in developing simulation tools in recent years, a lack of experience with and trust in these tools continues to hinder broader implementation, especially when it comes to free water and its absorption. Investigations and model advancements have allowed for the simulation of increasingly complex cases, including one-dimensional moisture transport above the fiber saturation point (FSP) in coated boards and below FSP in coated glued laminated timber (GLT). However, free water flow in coated GLT beams has not yet been addressed, which can bec

SUBMITTER: Brandstatter F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11754350 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature