The following statements (S1 and S2) pertain to the effect of moisture content in wood.
S1: The physical and mechanical properties of wood are dependent on moisture content, for moisture content above the fibre saturation point.
S2: Shrinkage of wood in the longitudinal direction is the least when compared to the radial and tangential directions, for change in the moisture content from the fibre saturation point to oven dry.
Identify whether the statements is/are true/false and select the most appropriate answer.
1
Both statements S1 and S2 are true.
2
Statement S1 is false and statement S2 is true.
3
Statement S1 is true and statement S2 is false.
4
Both statements S1 and S2 are false.