[HTML][HTML] Strengthening timber structural members with CFRP and GFRP: A state-of-the-art review
The application of fibre-reinforced polymers (FRP) for strengthening timber structures has
proven its efficiency in enhancing load-bearing capacity and, in some cases, the stiffness of …
proven its efficiency in enhancing load-bearing capacity and, in some cases, the stiffness of …
[HTML][HTML] Estimating mechanical properties of wood in existing structures—selected aspects
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 …
evaluation of its mechanical properties. Attention was mainly paid to methods that may be …
Evaluation of the effect of knots on rolling shear strength of cross laminated timber (CLT)
The study experimentally and analytically investigated the effect of knots on the rolling shear
(RS) strength of 3-ply southern yellow pine cross-laminated timber (CLT). Center-point …
(RS) strength of 3-ply southern yellow pine cross-laminated timber (CLT). Center-point …
[HTML][HTML] Experimental comparison of different carbon fiber composites in reinforcement layouts for wooden beams of historical buildings
This paper offers a detailed, quantitative and exhaustive experimental comparison in terms
of mechanical properties of three different layouts of carbon composite materials (CFRP) …
of mechanical properties of three different layouts of carbon composite materials (CFRP) …
[HTML][HTML] Prediction of knot size in uneven-sized Norway spruce stands in Sweden
N Fagerberg, S Seifert, T Seifert, P Lohmander… - Forest Ecology and …, 2023 - Elsevier
The size of knots is negatively correlated with bending strength in sawn timber and it is
therefore used as a quality grading criterion in national roundwood grading standards …
therefore used as a quality grading criterion in national roundwood grading standards …
Behavior of glulam timber beam strengthened with carbon fiber reinforced polymer strip for flexural loading
In the last 20 years, the use of wooden structures and their dimensions have gradually
increased. The wood application has increased in different structures such as multistory …
increased. The wood application has increased in different structures such as multistory …
[HTML][HTML] Mechanical characterization of glued laminated beams containing selected wood species in the tension zone
A Derkowski, M Kuliński, A Trociński, J Kawalerczyk… - Materials, 2022 - mdpi.com
The aim of this study was to determine the mechanical properties of laminated beams
containing selected wood species in the tension zone using a four-point bending test. Three …
containing selected wood species in the tension zone using a four-point bending test. Three …
Genetic algorithm optimisation of heavy timber trusses with dowel joints according to Eurocode 5
JR Villar, P Vidal, MS Fernández, M Guaita - Biosystems Engineering, 2016 - Elsevier
Highlights•Genetic algorithms are appropriate tools for the optimisation of timber truss
design.•The most economical glulam heavy trusses with dowels are those with fewest …
design.•The most economical glulam heavy trusses with dowels are those with fewest …
An algorithm to model wood accounting for different tension and compression elastic and failure behaviors
B Iraola, JM Cabrero - Engineering structures, 2016 - Elsevier
Wood, as a natural heterogeneous material, is a challenging material to simulate. This work
presents an algorithm to model both its elastic and post-elastic responses. It allows to model …
presents an algorithm to model both its elastic and post-elastic responses. It allows to model …
[HTML][HTML] Acoustic emission and numerical analysis of pine beams retrofitted with FRP and poplar wood
Acoustic emission (AE) released by pine beams retrofitted with fiber reinforced plastic (FRP)
and poplar planks in bending is analyzed. Basalt fabric (FB), carbon fabric (FC), and carbon …
and poplar planks in bending is analyzed. Basalt fabric (FB), carbon fabric (FC), and carbon …