About this episode
Dr. Joe Lstiburek discusses the concept of adsorbed water and its implications in building science.
Dr. Joe Lstiburek explains the fourth state of water: ADSORPED water. It exists on surfaces as tiny monolayers that can fill pores on the surface and cause mold. It also explains why expansive soils expand. If you thought you understood diffusion and capillarity, buckle up.
People in this episode
Guest: Dr. Joe Lstiburek
Topics covered
- adsorption
- water
- mold
- expansive soils
- diffusion
- capillarity
Keywords
- adsorption
- water
- mold
- expansive soils
- diffusion
- capillarity
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