Vood strength analysis based on non destructive testing

Abstract

Strength wood analysis facilitates predicting residual strength. For the progress of durability and service life of wooden constructions through appropriate maintenance, it is important to detect deterioration, both physic and biology, of wooden constructions ~r e members quantitati\'ely and precisely, and to accurately estimate/evaluate reductions in mength. For this purpose. establishment of reliable and practical methods to evaluate residual strength of wood is essential. These methods must be not only accurate but also non destructi \e and practical.