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 …
methods as quasi non-destructive (semi-destructive) diagnostic techniques for testing timber …
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 …
currently done by applying visual strength grading standards (VSG) which were developed …
Strength grading of sawn timber in Europe: an explanation for engineers and researchers
D Ridley-Ellis, P Stapel, V Baño - European journal of wood and wood …, 2016 - Springer
This paper is a concise explanation of the normative background to strength grading in
Europe, addressing important aspects that are commonly misunderstood by structural …
Europe, addressing important aspects that are commonly misunderstood by structural …
Density estimation by drilling resistance technique to determine the dynamic modulus of elasticity of wooden members in historic structures
(1) The assessment of the mechanical properties of old timber is essential for the proper
maintenance of wooden structures.(2) Among the non-destructive properties, the dynamic …
maintenance of wooden structures.(2) Among the non-destructive properties, the dynamic …
[HTML][HTML] Grading of recovered Norway spruce (Picea abies) timber for structural purposes
DF Llana, G Íñiguez-González, M Plos… - Construction and Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
An increasing amount of timber is recovered from demolition and can be value-added
through reuse or recycling for structural applications. This study investigates the possibilities …
through reuse or recycling for structural applications. This study investigates the possibilities …
[HTML][HTML] Mechanical properties of ancient wood structural elements assessed by visual and machine strength grading
The maintenance of historic wooden structures requires the assessment of the timber
elements that compose them. The accurate knowledge of their mechanical performance is a …
elements that compose them. The accurate knowledge of their mechanical performance is a …
Green-glued engineered products from fast growing Eucalyptus trees: a review
CB Wessels, M Nocetti, M Brunetti, PL Crafford… - European Journal of …, 2020 - Springer
The objectives of the work described in this paper were to present concept processing
pathways for manufacturing high value, green-glued finger-jointed Eucalyptus engineered …
pathways for manufacturing high value, green-glued finger-jointed Eucalyptus engineered …
Determination of the mechanical properties of Castanea sativa Mill. using ultrasonic wave propagation and comparison with static compression and bending methods
The goal of this paper was to analyse the mechanical properties of Castanea sativa
determined using an ultrasonic wave method. The results were compared with those …
determined using an ultrasonic wave method. The results were compared with those …
Structural products made of beech wood: quality assessment of the raw material
Hardwood timber is becoming increasingly important in Europe for its use as structural
material, both as solid wood and engineered structural products. In Italy, the great …
material, both as solid wood and engineered structural products. In Italy, the great …
[HTML][HTML] Variability of mechanical properties of hardwood branches according to their position and inclination in the tree
Although hardwood building materials are mainly produced from the tree stem, the branches
of deciduous trees make up a significant proportion (20–50%) of their above-ground …
of deciduous trees make up a significant proportion (20–50%) of their above-ground …