Structural vulnerability of two traditional Portuguese timber structural systems

Murta, Antônio Carlos Diniz; Pinto, José M.; Varum, Humberto

doi:10.1016/j.engfailanal.2010.12.017

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“…Timber structures are widely widespread throughout the world with specific characteristics that vary locally [10]. Its lightness and versatility made it a perfect construction material that is mostly used in walls, structural floors, and roofs [11]. Historical and structurally, laced timber or timber frame structures represent the most interesting case studies.…”

Section: Background: Traditional Carpentry and Non-destructive Testin...mentioning

confidence: 99%

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On-Site Risk Assessment Methodology of Historic Timber Structures: The Case Study of Santa Cruz Church

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The conservation and repair of historic structures require significant resources. Therefore, it is important to conduct a complete assessment of the object. Specifically, historical timber frame structures are very common in the Spanish and Andalusian geographic area. This research proposes and develops a simplified approach to facilitate decision making when faced with this complex work. By the application of long-established non-destructive tests, such as organoleptic and measuring inspection, resistography, and electric moisture content test, combined with visual classification parameters, these data were used as boundary conditions into a simplified structural calculation method. This process, which is simpler than other calculation systems, allows compiling important information about the safety level of the structure and its critical points. Finally, it allows for a better approach to repair work while rationalizing resources. This method was applied to a historical structure, during an 18th century church repair project. The assessment methodology provided important information about the conservation state of the timber frame and its structural suitability.

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Section: Background: Traditional Carpentry and Non-destructive Testin...mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Historical and structurally, laced timber or timber frame structures represent the most interesting case studies. These typologies are especially common around the Mediterranean Sea [10,11], Europe [12,13], and also China [14].…”

Section: Background: Traditional Carpentry and Non-destructive Testin...mentioning

confidence: 99%