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Moisture Induced Stresses and Deformations in Parquet Floors

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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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Blumer, S., Serrano, E., Gustafsson, P.J., Niemz, P. (2010). Moisture Induced Stresses and Deformations in Parquet Floors. In: Bucur, V. (eds) Delamination in Wood, Wood Products and Wood-Based Composites. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-9550-3_18

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