In-Situ Assessment of Structural Timber Density Using Non-Destructive and Semi-Destructive Testing
Both non-destructive and semi-destructive tests can potentially be very efficient methods for the assessment of structural timber density. This paper describes an investigation into the suitability of three techniques: core drilling, probing, and screw withdrawal. It presents the results after testi...
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| author | Guillermo Iñiguez-Gonzalez Joaquín Montón Francisco Arriaga Edgar Segués |
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| description | Both non-destructive and semi-destructive tests can potentially be very efficient methods for the assessment of structural timber density. This paper describes an investigation into the suitability of three techniques: core drilling, probing, and screw withdrawal. It presents the results after testing 150 pieces of large cross-section (80 mm x 120 mm) structural timber of radiata pine (Pinus radiata D. Don.) from a Spanish source. A strong correlation was found between specimen density and core drilling. Meanwhile, there was also a meaningful correlation with the screw withdrawal, and an acceptable correlation with probing. Even though differences were observed in their predictive capacity, none of these procedures should be rejected as a way of estimating density, as each has its own respective advantages and limitations. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-2dec2b6d60de49ae91e3e24f22723ba72022-12-21T17:43:21ZengNorth Carolina State UniversityBioResources1930-21261930-21262015-02-011022256226510.15376/biores.10.2.2256-2265In-Situ Assessment of Structural Timber Density Using Non-Destructive and Semi-Destructive TestingGuillermo Iñiguez-Gonzalez0Joaquín Montón1Francisco Arriaga2Edgar Segués3Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería de Montes, Forestal y del Medio Natural, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid.; Spain Escola Politècnica Superior d’Edificació de Barcelona, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya.; SpainEscuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería de Montes, Forestal y del Medio Natural, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid.; Spain Escola Politècnica Superior d’Edificació de Barcelona, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya.; SpainBoth non-destructive and semi-destructive tests can potentially be very efficient methods for the assessment of structural timber density. This paper describes an investigation into the suitability of three techniques: core drilling, probing, and screw withdrawal. It presents the results after testing 150 pieces of large cross-section (80 mm x 120 mm) structural timber of radiata pine (Pinus radiata D. Don.) from a Spanish source. A strong correlation was found between specimen density and core drilling. Meanwhile, there was also a meaningful correlation with the screw withdrawal, and an acceptable correlation with probing. Even though differences were observed in their predictive capacity, none of these procedures should be rejected as a way of estimating density, as each has its own respective advantages and limitations.http://ojs.cnr.ncsu.edu/index.php/BioRes/article/view/BioRes_10_2_2256_Iniguez_Gonzalez_Structural_Timber_Density_TestingCore drillingDensityIn-situ assessmentProbingTimberScrew withdrawal |
| spellingShingle | Guillermo Iñiguez-Gonzalez Joaquín Montón Francisco Arriaga Edgar Segués In-Situ Assessment of Structural Timber Density Using Non-Destructive and Semi-Destructive Testing BioResources Core drilling Density In-situ assessment Probing Timber Screw withdrawal |
| title | In-Situ Assessment of Structural Timber Density Using Non-Destructive and Semi-Destructive Testing |
| title_full | In-Situ Assessment of Structural Timber Density Using Non-Destructive and Semi-Destructive Testing |
| title_fullStr | In-Situ Assessment of Structural Timber Density Using Non-Destructive and Semi-Destructive Testing |
| title_full_unstemmed | In-Situ Assessment of Structural Timber Density Using Non-Destructive and Semi-Destructive Testing |
| title_short | In-Situ Assessment of Structural Timber Density Using Non-Destructive and Semi-Destructive Testing |
| title_sort | in situ assessment of structural timber density using non destructive and semi destructive testing |
| topic | Core drilling Density In-situ assessment Probing Timber Screw withdrawal |
| url | http://ojs.cnr.ncsu.edu/index.php/BioRes/article/view/BioRes_10_2_2256_Iniguez_Gonzalez_Structural_Timber_Density_Testing |
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