glossary
Thickness swelling
Increase in thickness following moisture exposure. It differs from mass-based water absorption and should be reported separately. Names and abbreviations: moisture-induced swelling. Related terms: Water absorption; Thermal expansion; Weathering. Sources: https://research.fs.usda.gov/download/treesearch/42497.pdf, https://research.fs.usda.gov/treesearch/68010
Sources & further reading
- USDA Forest Products Laboratory — Wood/Nonwood Thermoplastic Composites ↗USDA Forest Products Laboratory · web · 2026-10-17
- USDA Forest Products Laboratory — Fungal and moisture durability of WPC ↗USDA Forest Products Laboratory · web · 2026-10-17