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 reviews the official documentation (standards, guidelines and procedures)
available for the assessment of heritage timber structures. The subsequent discussion does …

(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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Retrofitting of existing timber roofs may be necessary due to new needs of use or due to the
historical significance of the structure. In both cases, a thorough understanding of the …

Small wood specimens selected from six slash pine (Pinus elliottii) trees were inoculated
with brown-rot and white-rot fungi and then evaluated for static modulus of elasticity (MOE) …

This paper presents the assessment of the timber structure of “La Casa del Corregidor”
building, a singular historic building in Cuenca (World Heritage City). The building is …

Existing timber structures are often affected by peripheral degradation due to insect attack.
The contribution of the degraded areas of the beam cross-section to the load bearing …