Editors:
- State of the art in this field
- Wood is experiencing a come-back in construction
- Includes pointers for future research.
Part of the book series: RILEM State-of-the-Art Reports (RILEM State Art Reports, volume 7)
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Table of contents (14 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
About this book
Wood is one of the most intriguing structural materials and the only one that is truly renewable. Along with stone, wood is the oldest structural material on the planet and has been extensively used throughout human history. Due to its aesthetical value and positive environmental impact, wood has experienced a renaissance in construction.
As a biodegradable, hygroscopic, non-isotropic material, wood presents special challenges for a professional and requires through knowledge ranging from biology to continuum mechanics.
This state-of-the-art report reflects the current knowledge in the area of in situ assessment of the physical and mechanical properties of wood structures. Nondestructive, semi-destructive and destructive methods are described in a systematic manner where technology, equipment and limitations are discussed. Some of the discussed methods are used in other materials such as masonry and concrete. Most of the methods, however, are specific to wood andspecial qualifications are required to understand and apply these methods effectively. Existing methods are constantly improved and new methods are being developed. This report includes methods that are used in practice or have shown significant promise and have a body of knowledge that supports statements made in this report.
This is a useable tool for professionals, researchers, educators and students
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Editors and Affiliations
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Fraunhofer Institute for Wood Research , Wilhelm-Klauditz-Institut WKI, Braunschweig, Germany
Bohumil Kasal
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Timber and Composite Construction , Berne University of Applied Sciences, Biel, Switzerland
Thomas Tannert
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: In Situ Assessment of Structural Timber
Editors: Bohumil Kasal, Thomas Tannert
Series Title: RILEM State-of-the-Art Reports
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-0560-9
Publisher: Springer Dordrecht
eBook Packages: Engineering, Engineering (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Netherlands 2011
Hardcover ISBN: 978-94-007-0559-3Published: 23 December 2010
Softcover ISBN: 978-94-007-9603-4Published: 15 October 2014
eBook ISBN: 978-94-007-0560-9Published: 10 March 2011
Series ISSN: 2213-204X
Series E-ISSN: 2213-2031
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XIX, 129
Topics: Building Materials, Building Repair and Maintenance, Wood Science & Technology, Design, general, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, multidisciplinary