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  title info:
    title: In Situ Assessment of Structural Timber
    sub title: State of the Art Report of the RILEM Technical Committee 215-AST
  name:
    name part: Kasal, Bohumil.
    role:
      role term: editor.
  name:
    name part: Tannert, Thomas.
    role:
      role term: editor.
  name:
    name part: SpringerLink (Online service)
  type of resource: text
  origin info:
    place:
      place term: ne
    date issued: 2011
    issuance: monographic
  language:
    language term: eng
  physical description:
    form: electronic
    form: electronic resource
    reformatting quality: access
    form: remote
    extent: XIX, 129 p. online resource.
  abstract: 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 working with it and requires thorough 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 and special 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.
  table of contents: Preface; List of Symbols and Abbreviations; List of Figures; List of Tables; Introduction; References -- 1 Stress Waves, by Bohumil Kasal, Gretchen Lear, and Thomas Tannert -- 2 Ground Penetrating Radar, by Mehdi Sbarte -- 3 Radiography, by Bohumil Kasal, Gretchen Lear and Ron Anthony -- 4 Resistance Drilling, by Gretchen Lear, Bohumil Kasal and Ron Anthony -- 5 Core-Drilling, by Bohumil Kasal -- 6 Shear Test of Glue Lines, by Thomas Tannert -- 7 Tension Micro-Specimens, by Bohumil Kasal -- 8 Screw Resistance, by Nobuyoshi Yamaguchi -- 9 Hardness Test, by Mariapaola Riggio and Maurizio Piazza -- 10 Moisture Measurement, by Bohumil Kasal and Gretchen Lear -- 11 Species Identification, by Nicola Macchioni -- 12 Dendrochronology, by Olivia Pignatelli -- 13 Review of Codes and Standards, by Nicola Macchioni, Clara Bertolini and Thomas Tannert; Key Words Index.
  note: edited by Bohumil Kasal, Thomas Tannert.
  subject:
    topic: Engineering
  subject:
    topic: Science
  subject:
    topic: Design
  subject:
    topic: Forest products
  subject:
    topic: Building materials
  subject:
    topic: Building repair
  subject:
    topic: Buildings
    topic: Repair and reconstruction
  subject:
    topic: Engineering
  subject:
    topic: Building Materials
  subject:
    topic: Building Repair and Maintenance
  subject:
    topic: Wood Science & Technology
  subject:
    topic: Design, general
  subject:
    topic: Science, general
  classification: TA401-492
  classification: 691
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    title info:
      title: Springer eBooks
  related item:
    title info:
      title: RILEM State of the Art Reports ; 7
  identifier: 9789400705609
  identifier: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-0560-9
  record info:
    record creation date: 110310
    record change date: 20151125231916.0
    record identifier: 978-94-007-0560-9