(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 …

Key message Chestnut timber is a resource that has so far been underestimated. The
production of laminated chestnut beams represents important progress; it is necessary to …

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 …

This paper describes the results of an experimental investigation on novel homogeneous
and hybrid beech-Corsican pine glue-laminated timber (glulam) beams made of short …

Effective utilization of structural timber requires grading and indicating properties (IPs) that
are able to predict strength with high accuracy and machines that are able to measure the …

Key message Thinning affects negatively the quality of sawn timber of Douglas fir, Norway
spruce, and Sitka spruce. The effect was confirmed in structural-sized boards and small …

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 …

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 …

The usage of hardwoods for engineered wood products, such as glulam, requires defined
mechanical properties reflecting the actual tensile strength of the material. Currently, the …

Linear regression models were constructed for chestnut beams of Spanish origin (Asturias,
Galicia, Catalonia and Extremadura) using the global modulus of elasticity (MOE g) and …