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Figure 102. Demonstration of void formation and crushing of wood specimens. Images.

Void Formation superscript 12.

This figure shows an image of a cross section of wood. The grain runs in small arcs lengthwise in the image, with small fractures occurring near the mid point of the photograph.

Pore Compaction superscript 12.

This figure shows a cross section of wood magnified. The upper half of the image shows clusters of small circles, looking considerably like cells or a honeycomb. The lower half of the image shows a variety of streaks running lengthwise in the image.

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