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Test Wet OSB

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WET plywood and Osb testing 👍 #framing #carpentry #construction #homeimprovement

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What happens here

Remove the failed wet plywood sample. Place a wet OSB sample (pre-soaked for 24 hours) onto the wooden blocks under the hydraulic jack. Operate the hydraulic jack to gradually increase pressure on the wet OSB sample until it visibly breaks or collapses. Observe the pressure gauge at the exact moment of failure and note down the reading. In this demonstration, the wet OSB failed at approximately 1600 PSI.

Goal: Determine the compressive strength of wet OSB.

Tools and materials

  • Hydraulic Jack — Applying compressive force
  • Pressure Gauge — Measuring applied force
  • Wooden Blocks — Supporting the material sample under the jack
  • Wet OSB Sample — The material being tested

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put it to the test. The wet plywood just bends. I don't know if that's better or worse. No matter which you pick, it's best to keep it dry.

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