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Record 1 2001-12-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Engineering Tests and Reliability
  • Treatment of Wood
DEF

A sample cut from a piece of wood, for use in determining the moisture content.

OBS

Such a section, if used to sample the moisture gradient, is termed a moisture-distribution section.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
  • Traitement des bois
DEF

Petit morceau de bois extrait d'une planche ou d'une pièce de bois, à titre d'échantillon, pour en déterminer le degré d'humidité.

OBS

Une éprouvette, prélevée en vue de déterminer le gradient d'humidité est appelée éprouvette de répartition d'humidité.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fiabilidad y ensayos (Ingeniería)
  • Tratamiento de la madera
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