The paper presents a survey of the state-of-the-art of the application of drilling resistance
methods as quasi non-destructive (semi-destructive) diagnostic techniques for testing timber …

This paper is a concise explanation of the normative background to strength grading in
Europe, addressing important aspects that are commonly misunderstood by structural …

Nondestructive testing (NDT) includes several highly efficient techniques for the estimation
of the physical and mechanical properties of structural timber. Apart from visual grading …

This work establishes the main guidelines to produce high-performance Eucalyptus
globulus Labill finger jointed solid timber and glued laminated timber laths and analyse their …

Moisture content (MC) has an important influence on the physical and mechanical properties
of wood. This has to be taken into account when using timber for structural purposes; in …

Sweet chestnut is the most abundant native tree species in Asturias (Northern Spain). This
hardwood timber is used in construction for both structural and non-structural purposes, and …

Aim of study: Agroforestry systems of Castanea sativa have specific forest structures, which
are different from other ecosystems of sweet chestnut. They have provided several …

Sweet chestnut is a timber species used for construction since many centuries thanks to its
good mechanical performances and its natural durability. The use as solid timber is …

Résumé In the European Union, timber is used in structural applications and must be
graded with a Conformité Européene (CE) mark. To achieve standard, machine strength …

Portuguese forests have changed in recent years. These changes were mainly boosted by
the wildfires that affected a significant percentage of the softwood area. Data from 2015 …