Estimation of the static bending modulus of elasticity in glulam elements by ultrasound and modal-updating NDT techniques

Glulam timber is gaining popularity as a structural element due to its cost-effectiveness, strength, and environmental benefits. However, being an organic material, it is susceptible to degradation. Therefore, nondestructive testing (NDT) methods are essential for assessing its structural health. In...

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Autores: Sancibrián Herrera, Ramón|||0000-0001-7467-2801, Lombillo Vozmediano, Ignacio|||0000-0002-1566-8455, Sanchez Ruiz, Rebeca, Gaute Alonso, Álvaro
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2024
País:España
Institución:Universidad de Cantabria (UC)
Repositorio:UCrea Repositorio Abierto de la Universidad de Cantabria
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:repositorio.unican.es:10902/33217
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10902/33217
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Glulam
Modal updating
Structural dynamics
Nondestructive tests
Ultrasound
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Sumario:Glulam timber is gaining popularity as a structural element due to its cost-effectiveness, strength, and environmental benefits. However, being an organic material, it is susceptible to degradation. Therefore, nondestructive testing (NDT) methods are essential for assessing its structural health. In this study, two NDT approaches, ultrasound-based and modal updating, were used to predict the static bending modulus of elasticity (MOE) in Pinus Sylvestris and Spruce species. The results demonstrated that the modal updating and linear regression models outperformed the ultrasound technique in accurately determining the static MOE. Additionally, considering the influence of knots improved the accuracy of ultrasound predictions