Effect of reinforcement on shrinkage stresses in timber members
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.06.033
Abstract: Abstract Reinforcement in timber members in form of fully threaded screws or threaded rods can restrict the free shrinkage or swelling of the wood material. This paper presents an evaluation of the influence of such… read more here.
Keywords: reinforcement shrinkage; effect reinforcement; shrinkage; timber members ... See more keywords
Assessment of old timber members: Importance of wood species identification and direct tensile test information
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.02.168
Abstract: Abstract A proper assessment of the properties of timber members is dependent upon the capacity for acquiring sufficient information onsite. A large part of this depends on the ability to identify wood species which is… read more here.
Keywords: wood species; timber members; old timber; information ... See more keywords