I am designing a new flash board structure for a dam which will consist of a metal frame and wooden stop logs. The stop logs will be 5-inches thick and will be Southern Yellow Pine, Construction grade.
How much should I expect the wood to swell once they are submerged for a long period of time? Is there a coeficient I can use for different thickness? I need this information so I can properly design the metal frame to accomodate the stop logs so they can also be taken out. Thanks in advance.
How much should I expect the wood to swell once they are submerged for a long period of time? Is there a coeficient I can use for different thickness? I need this information so I can properly design the metal frame to accomodate the stop logs so they can also be taken out. Thanks in advance.
