<Dl> <Dd> x = i f = S f t . (\ displaystyle x = (\ frac (i) (f)) = (\ frac (S) (f)) (\ sqrt (t)).) </Dd> </Dl> <Dd> x = i f = S f t . (\ displaystyle x = (\ frac (i) (f)) = (\ frac (S) (f)) (\ sqrt (t)).) </Dd> <P> Some authors use the quantity S / f as the sorptivity . The above description is for the case where gravity and evaporation do not play a role . </P> <P> Sorptivity is a relevant property of building materials, because it affects the amount of rising dampness . Some values for the sorptivity of building materials are in the table below . </P>

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