In situ assessment of structural timber using the resistance drilling method–Evaluation of usefulness

TP Nowak, J Jasieńko, K Hamrol-Bielecka - Construction and Building …, 2016 - Elsevier
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 …

Assessment of heritage timber structures: Review of standards, guidelines and procedures

M Riggio, D D'ayala, MA Parisi, C Tardini - Journal of Cultural Heritage, 2018 - Elsevier
This paper reviews the official documentation (standards, guidelines and procedures)
available for the assessment of heritage timber structures. The subsequent discussion does …

In situ assessment of structural timber using stress-wave measurements

U Dackermann, K Crews, B Kasal, J Li, M Riggio… - Materials and …, 2014 - Springer
This paper summarizes the test recommendations for in situ assessment of structural timber
using stress wave measurements as developed by members of the RILEM Technical …

In situ assessment of structural timber using non-destructive techniques

M Riggio, RW Anthony, F Augelli, B Kasal… - Materials and …, 2014 - Springer
This paper summarizes the test recommendations for selected non-destructive testing (NDT)
techniques as developed by members of the RILEM Technical Committee AST 215 “In situ …

[HTML][HTML] Prediction of the mechanical properties of timber members in existing structures using the dynamic modulus of elasticity and visual grading parameters

F Arriaga, C Osuna-Sequera, I Bobadilla… - … and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
The modulus of elasticity and bending strength of 45 structural Salzmann pine timber pieces
with nominal dimensions of 150x200x5400 mm 3 from an existing 18th century structure …

In-situ assessment of timber structural members: Combining information from visual strength grading and NDT/SDT methods–A review

A Feio, JS Machado - Construction and Building Materials, 2015 - Elsevier
The non-destructive assessment of mechanical properties of timber members in situ is
currently done by applying visual strength grading standards (VSG) which were developed …

Automatic assessment of insect degradation depth in structural solid wood elements by drilling resistance measurements

M Nocetti, M Mannucci, M Brunetti - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
The assessment of insect degradation on the surface of timber elements is a key point in
evaluating the safety of wooden buildings. The depth and the degree of the insect attack are …

Semi-destructive and non-destructive tests of timber structure of various moisture contents

J Jaskowska-Lemańska, E Przesmycka - Materials, 2020 - mdpi.com
The condition of heritage and historic timber constructions depends on how they are
exploited. Numerous environmental factors degrade the physical and mechanical properties …

Estimating mechanical properties of wood in existing structures—selected aspects

T Nowak, F Patalas, A Karolak - Materials, 2021 - mdpi.com
The paper presents and discusses selected methods of wood classification and the
evaluation of its mechanical properties. Attention was mainly paid to methods that may be …

Assessing the integrity of glued-laminated timber elements

P Dietsch, T Tannert - Construction and Building Materials, 2015 - Elsevier
Abstract Glued-laminated timber (Glulam)–allowing for large span and curved elements to
be produced–had revolutionized the way timber could be used in structural applications. As …