Mechanical Properties of Wood and Timber Bridge Evaluation

Abstract:

Wood possesses material properties that may be significantly different from other materials normally encountered in structural design. It is necessary for the engineer to have a general understanding of the properties and characteristics that affect the strength and performance of wood in bridge applications. This paper discusses the mechanical properties of wood, including elastics properties and strength properties. Timber bridge are often exposed to harsh environment conditions. Over time, this exposure can lead to deterioration. In turn, this deterioration may lead to a loss of structural integrity that is detrimental to the structure and its users. Timber structural elements are susceptible to degradation due to environmental and loading conditions. A variety of inspection techniques can be employed to locate damage and decay in timber members in order to maintain structural performance. Methods of non-destructive techniques for timber bridges are getting more and more important. This paper presents several non-destructive methods to timber bridge structures.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 587-589)
• Pages: 1381-1385
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.587-589.1381
• Online since: July 2014
• Authors: Ling Ling Yu, Jie Jun Wang, Te Huang
• Keywords: Dynamic Modulus of Elasticity, Evaluation, Timber Bridge, Wood

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