Moisture Induced Stresses and Deformations in Parquet Floors

Published Date

Date: 20 October 2010

Title 

Moisture Induced Stresses and Deformations in Parquet Floors

• Author 

• Samuel Blumer 
• , Erick Serrano
• , Per Johan Gustafsson
• , Peter Niemz

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• Abstract 

• During the last decade the use of wood flooring systems in Europe has increased dramatically. In Sweden for example, the proportion of wood flooring systems rose steadily from 30% in the seventies to its current proportion which is 80%. This rapid growth has fostered the development of new products, enabling the industry to maintain and increase its market share.

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