Comparer des méthodes

	Retrait du bois	Module de rupture et module d'élasticité
Domaine	Foresterie	Foresterie
Famille	Process / pipeline	Process / pipeline
Année d'origine	1950	1950
Auteur d'origine	Carl Skaar	ASTM International
Type	moisture response test	mechanical test
Source fondatrice	ASTM D143-19. (2019). Standard test methods for small clear specimens of timber. ASTM International.	ASTM D143-19. (2019). Standard test methods for small clear specimens of timber. ASTM International.
Alias	dimensional change, anisotropic shrinkage	MOR, MOE, bending strength
Apparentées	2	3
Résumé	Wood shrinkage is the dimensional change that occurs as wood loses moisture from green (freshly felled) to oven-dry condition. Wood shrinks anisotropically: tangentially (along growth rings) more than radially (from center to edge), and both more than longitudinally (along the grain). Measuring shrinkage percentages is essential for understanding wood drying behavior, predicting checking and warping, and selecting materials for applications sensitive to dimensional change (flooring, cabinetry, musical instruments).	The Modulus of Rupture (MOR) and Modulus of Elasticity (MOE) are standardized measures of wood mechanical properties determined through static bending tests. MOR quantifies the maximum bending stress wood can withstand before failure; MOE measures stiffness (resistance to bending). These are fundamental properties used for wood grading, structural design, and assessment of wood quality and species suitability for applications requiring strength or stiffness.