Evaluation of the load carrying capacity of large cross section coniferous timber in standing structures

A total of 85 large section timber pieces (Pinus sylvestris L. and Pinus pinaster Alt.) found in a number of old buildings were visually analyzed and graded pursuant to Spanish standard UNE 56544 and German standard 4074. The object was to formulate a non-destructive method to reliably and effective...

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Main Authors: F. Arriaga, M. Esteban, E. Relea
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas 2005-12-01
Series:Materiales de Construccion
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Online Access:http://materconstrucc.revistas.csic.es/index.php/materconstrucc/article/view/205