A review on the mechanical properties of aged wood and salvaged timber

A Cavalli, D Cibecchini, M Togni, HS Sousa - Construction and Building …, 2016 - Elsevier
The effect of time on the mechanical properties of wood is of interest for structural engineers,
wood technologists and conservators; for the old timber structure assessment, for the …

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 …

[HTML][HTML] Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) manufactured with European oak recovered from demolition: Structural properties and non-destructive evaluation

DF Llana, V González-Alegre, M Portela… - … and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
The demolition sector generates a large amount of timber waste that could be directly
reused or recycled in other products for structural purposes. Timber should be graded before …

Wood hole-damage detection and classification via contact ultrasonic testing

M Mousavi, AH Gandomi - Construction and Building Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
Damage detection in wood materials has numerous applications in different industries, such
as construction and forestry. Wood is generally a complex medium due to its orthotropic and …

Bibliometric analysis and visualisation of heritage buildings preservation

B Mohamed, M Marzouk - Heritage Science, 2023 - Springer
Heritage buildings are considered a source of pride for countries, and their preservation is
an important pursuit. Different techniques have been adopted in this regard, and many …

Density estimation by drilling resistance technique to determine the dynamic modulus of elasticity of wooden members in historic structures

M Brunetti, G Aminti, M Vicario, M Nocetti - Forests, 2023 - mdpi.com
(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 …

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 …

[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 …

Structural vulnerability assessment of heritage timber buildings: A methodological proposal

A Shabani, M Kioumarsi, V Plevris, H Stamatopoulos - Forests, 2020 - mdpi.com
The conservation of heritage structures is pivotal not only due to their cultural or historical
importance for nations, but also for understanding their construction techniques as a lesson …

Feature extraction of wood-hole defects using empirical mode decomposition of ultrasonic signals

M Mousavi, MS Taskhiri, D Holloway, JC Olivier… - Ndt & E …, 2020 - Elsevier
Holes and knots are common defects that occur in wood that affect its value for both
structural and high-end aesthetic applications. When these defects are internal to wood they …