Glossary

Reaction wood

Wood with abnormal structure formed by a leaning or stressed tree to correct its posture. It can have unusual shrinkage and internal stress behaviour.

In practice

Compression wood forms in softwoods on the underside of a lean. Tension wood forms in hardwoods on the upper side. Both can cause distortion.

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