Structural Health Assessment of Timber Structures: (Volume 778 Advanced Materials Research)

Volume is indexed by Thomson Reuters CPCI-S (WoS). The book covers a broad range of topics regarding the assessment and conservation of timber structures, with papers subdivided into ten themes: Assessment and conservation; Timber grading; Assessment by non-destructive methods and survey techniques; Assessment by testing and modeling; Reinforcement and treatment of timber elements; Strengthening of connections; Upgrading of timber structures; Monitoring; Learning from case studies; Codes and guidelines. The book will be of valuable use and precious help for consultants, specialists, practitioners as well as for researchers and scholars for what concerns assessment, conservation, repair and monitoring of timber structures and wood artifacts.

Table of Contents:
Preface, Committees, Organizers, Endorsers and Sponsors Chapter 1: Assessment and Conservation Experimental Values of Wood Strength in Bending between the 17th and the 18th Century Considering the Role of Wood and Timber Roof in Persepolis Architecture The Influence of Biological Factors on the Health of Timber Structures on 11th to 14th Century AD in Yazd Failures of the Listed Wooden Buildings in Istanbul A Symbolic Wooden Building in Istanbul: The Amcazade Hüseyin Pasha Reception Hall/Divanhane A Study on Timber Structural Elements of a Traditional Turkish House Traditional Seismic Construction Technology of the Turkish House 'Konak', Concentration of the Case Study 'Saraçlar Şehir House' in Safranbolu Typical Failures, Seismic Behavior and Safety of the “Bourbon System” with Timber Framing Research and Development on the Database for Visualizing Invisible Parts of Wooden House in Japan Architectural Structural Survey of Groups of Traditional Timber Houses in South Nias, Indonesia Static and Thermohygrometric Analysis of a New Typology of Timber Framed Structure in Dolomites The Traditional Wooden House in Bucovina, a Model for Durability The Study of Timber Structures Based on In Situ Investigation How an Accurate Surface Observation Can Help in the Interpretation of an Ancient Timber Structure: The Example of the Valdese Church in Florence XVIII Century Wooden Stretchers Structure Designed for Large Canvas and an Example of the Assessment Method Antique Wooden Floor Construction Solutions and the Possibilities of Using them in Reconstructions Wooden Boards Arches Roofs in Late Nineteenth-Century Industrial Architecture: Conservation Problems Chapter 2: Timber Grading In Situ Evaluation of the Reference Properties of Structural Timber Members. Use of Available Tools and Information Effects of Beetle Attack on the Bending and Compression Strength Properties of Pine Wood Prediction of Strength and Elasticity in Oak Beams on the Basis of External Wood Characteristics Mechanical and Fungicidal Properties of approximately 100 Years Old Oak, Beech and Spruce Wood Beams Non-Destructive Tests and Bending Tests on Chestnut Structural Timber Effectiveness and Subjectivity of Visual Inspection as a Method to Assess Bending Stiffness and Strength of Chestnut Elements Juniper Structures in Western Mediterranean Vernacular Architecture: Ongoing Research Strength Class Prediction of Sardinia Grown Timber by Means of Non Destructive Parameters Chapter 3: Assessment by Non-Destructive Methods and Survey Techniques The Penetration Test to Evaluate Wood Decay after 20 Years Timber Structure Assessment Experience In Situ Compression Stress-Deformation Measurements along the Timber Depth Profile In Situ Assessment Method of Wood Using Normalized Withdrawal Resistances of Metric-Screw Type Probes Selected Methods of Diagnosis of Historic Timber Structures – Principles and Possibilities of Assessment Application of Non-Destructive Techniques in the Inspection of the Wooden Roof of Historic Buildings: A Case Study Investigation of Timber Members at the Marasyk Station in Prague by Non-Destructive Methods In Situ Non-Destructive Examination of Timber Elements Nondestructive Evaluation of Timber Columns of a Capela Bridge in the State of São Paulo, Brazil Experimental Investigations of Material Properties of Timber Utility Poles Using Various Material Testing Approaches Correlating Visual Grading with NTD Methods for Assessing Timber Condition in Historic Buildings Microwave Reflectometric Tool for Non-Destructive Assessment of Decay on Timber Structures Development of Radar Apparatus for Scanning of Wooden-Wall to Evaluate Inner Structure and Bio-Degradation Non-Destructively Nondestructive Characterization of and Defect Detection in Timber and Wood Effect of Elastic Modulus and Poisson's Ratio on Guided Wave Dispersion Using Transversely Isotropic Material Modelling Ultrasonic Imaging of Defects in Building Elements Made from Timber Assessment of Timber Structures Using the X-Ray Technology Non Destructive Characterization of Wooden Members Using near Infrared Spectroscopy Approaches to the Moisture Content Monitoring Intimber Elements: Development of a Resistive Method Development of a Methodology for the Visual Inspection of Engineered Wood Products and Metal Hangers in Residential Construction Terrestrial Laser Scanning and Settled Techniques: A Support to Detect Pathologies and Safety Conditions of Timber Structures Chapter 4: Assessment by Testing and Modeling Estimation of Load-Bearing Capacity and Stiffness of Timber Beams with Through-Thickness Cracks Modulus of Elasticity and Bending Strength of Squared Timber with Wane of Spruce and Larch Strength Properties of Chestnut Structural Timber with Wane Non-Destructive and Semi-Destructive Test Methods for Strength Determination of Aged Wood The Influence of Routed Grooves on the Bending Behavior of Old Timber Beams Damage Assessment and Residual Service Life Estimation of Cracked Timber Beams Evaluation of the Load-Carrying Capacity in Bending of Large Cross Section “Pitch Pine” Beams in Standing Structures The SWORFISH Project Approach for Modeling Wood Material Modifications in Timber Structures Assessment of the Glue-Line Quality in Glued Laminated Timber Structures Determination of the Stress Distribution in Timber Elements Reinforced with Self-Tapping Screws Using an Optical Metrology System Characterization of Wood Fracture Using Optical Full Field Methods Near Infrared Spectroscopy as a Tool for Estimation of Mechanical Stresses in Wood Stress Level Prediction in Axially-Loaded Timber Beams Using Resonance Frequency Analysis: A Pilot Study A Vibration-Based Approach for the Estimation of the Loss of Composite Action in Timber Composite Systems An Evaluation of the Seismic Performance of a Traditional Timber Building in Istanbul, Based on the Material Deterioration, with the Finite Elements Method Seismic Analysis of a 2-Storey Log House A New Method to Assess the Seismic Vulnerability of Existing Wood Frame Buildings In-Plane Assessment of Existing Timber Diaphragms in URM Buildings via Quasi-Static and Dynamic In Situ Tests Shaking Table Test of 1/30 Scale Model of Palasport in Bologna with Timber Shell Roof Structure Study and Analysis of XIV Century Timber Built-Up Beams in Verona Numerical Modelling of Historic Vaulted Timber Structures Assessment of the Realistic Stiffness and Capacity of the Connections in Quincha Frames to Develop Numerical Models Chapter 5: Reinforcement and Treatment of Timber Elements Bending Tests on Natural Fiber Reinforced Fir Wooden Elements Bamboo Reinforced Glulam Beams: An Alternative to CFRP Reinforced Glulam Beams Analysis of Wood Laminated Beams Reinforced by Natural Fibres Moisture and Temperature Influence on Biocomposites-to-Timber Bonding Durability of Wooden Member Reinforced by Carbon-Fiber Wood Glass-Fiber Reinforced Polyester (GFRP) Hybrid Cross-Section Used to Improve the Structural Behavior of Timber Beams Restoration of Structural Timber Elements Using Epoxy Resin: Analysis of Mechanical Properties The Repair of Timber Beams with Controlled-Debonding Steel Plates Reinforcement of Timber Beams with Prestressed Wires Investigation on the Self-Tapping Screws Capability to Induce Internal Stress in Timber Elements Mechanical Evaluation of Timber Conservation Processes by Bending Tests Microwaves as a Remedial Treatment of Wood Chapter 6: Strengthening of Connections Lateral Resisting Experiment of Prestressed-Tube Bolted Connection for Post-and-Beam Timber Construction Numerical Analysis of a Rigid Node of a Spatial Timber Frame Made of Structural Elements with Built-up Cross-Sections Novel Nail-Like Wood Connectors Chapter 7: Upgrading of Timber Structures Reinforcement of Timber Floors-Transversal Load Distribution on Timber-Concrete Systems Lateral Load Bearing Behavior of Timber-Concrete Composite Constructions Ultra-Thin Topping Upgrades for Improved Serviceability Performance Experimental Characterization of Timber Floors Strengthened by in-Plane Improvement Techniques Optimization of Mechanical and Acoustic Performance of Timber Floors Seismic Behaviour of Composite Panel Composed of Laminated Wood and Bearing Glass - Experimental Investigation Seismic Behaviour and Retrofitting of Timber Frame Walls A Development of the Visco-Elastic Damper for Timber Structure and a Suggestion of the Technological Design Assistance System Development of Wood-Based Multi-Layer Systems in Existing Building Stock Selected Solutions for Rehabilitation of Wooden Structures: Some Portuguese Case Studies Repairing a Medieval Door Chapter 8: Monitoring Long Term Monitoring of Timber Bridges - Assessment and Results An On-Going Monitoring Project of a New Timber Structure The Echo (Jeka) Pavilion in Forest-Park Maksimir Zagreb - Restoration and Health Monitoring 12 Years of Structural Health Assessment and Maintenance for the Glulam Timber Structure of the Mormanno Traffic Bridge in Calabria X-Lam Panels in Swimming-Pool Building – Monitoring the Environment and the Performance A Numerical Approach for the Hygro-Thermal Monitoring of Timber Structures under Environmental Conditions A Multi Sensor Approach for Prediction of Weathering Effects on Exposed Timber Structures Monitoring of Wood Decay by near Infrared Spectroscopy Influence of Fungi on the State of Preservation and on the Usage Prospects of Antique Wooden Floor from Manor Houses in South-Eastern Poland Changes in Swelling and Water Absorption of Wood Degraded by Brown Rot Fungi Earthquake Response Monitoring and Structural Analysis of Traditional Japanese Timber Temple Chapter 9: Learning from Case Studies The Royal Palace of Naples: Diagnosis, Assessment and Structural Restoration of Complex Roofing Timber Structures Condition Assessment of the Timber Structures of a Century-Old Industrial Building Using a Nondestructive Inspection Procedure Diagnosis for the Conservation of Wooden Ceilings inside the Ducal Palace in Sabbioneta (Mantua, Italy) The Structural Concept of the 16th Century Floors of the Ducal Palace in Sabbioneta (Mantua, Italy) The Conservation and Strengthening Intervention on the Wooden Floors of the Ducal Palace in Sabbioneta (MN-Italy) The Strengthening Design of the Wooden Floor Structures of the Ducal Palace in Sabbioneta (MN)-Italy The Hidden Gem Problems Relating to Assessment, Repair and Restoration of Wooden Roof Structures in Historic Buildings, as Exemplified by Two Case Studies in Southern Poland Structural Analysis of Gothic Roof Trusses in View of their Conservation. Case Study of St. Paul's Cathedral, Liège (Belgium) The Influence of Faulty 19th Century Technical Solutions on a Work of 18th Century Rafter Framing as Exemplified by Church in Nowy Kościół in Lower-Silesia, Poland - Case Study The Wooden Roof of Banesa e Skendulate in Gjirokastra, Albania: The Role of the Diagnostic Test Campaign in the Structural Safety Evaluation Reconstruction of the Technical Museum in Zagreb Learning from Case Studies: Timber Tower of Gospić Cathedral and Traditional Timber Church Wood Construction System of Traditional Edirne Houses An Evaluation of Restoration Practices of Traditional Wooden Houses in Edirne Preservation of the Large Timber Roof of the Porta Nuova Railway Station in Torino A Historical Large Span Timber Construction - Refurbishment of the Main Cupola of Vienna University of Technology The Ancient Timber Roofing Structures in Emilia-Romagna Region Investigation about the Decay of the Timber Structure of an Ancient Wine Cellar in La Rioja (Spain) and Sanitation Proposal Building for the Sea Safeguarding Ashore. Brigs, Ships and Peote: A Complex Conservation Tramways, Draw Works and Flumes Timber Structure Repair of an Emblematic Catalan Industrial Building with Wood Grafts and Epoxy Resins A Comparison between Evaluation and Restoration Methods for Old Wooden Beam and Glued Laminated Timber Structural Performance Analysis and Repair Design of Wenxing Lounge Bridge Diagnostic Evaluation of Insect Attack on Existing Timber Structures: A Review of some Case Studies The World's Tallest Wooden Observatorion Tower. Design for Durability Chapter 10: Codes and Guidelines Assessment, Reinforcement and Monitoring of Timber Structures – COST FP1101 RILEM TC "Reinforcement of Timber Elements in Existing Structures" Developing an Understanding for Grading Timber in Existing Buildings Structural Reliability of Spanish Softwoods. A New Answer for an Old Problem A Peculiar Spanish Timber Floor, the "Revoltón": A Diagnostic Example at the "Palacio del Marqués de Benicarló" Recommendations for Design in Preserving Historical Buildings with Wooden Structures’ Roofs Timber Roof Structures in Extreme Weather Conditions Seismic Vulnerability of Timber Roof Structures: Classification Criteria Evaluation of Health Conditions of Wooden Structures of the Former Slave Quarters of Farm Santa Maria do Monjolinho, Located in the State of São Paulo, Brazil