@inproceedings{9419999faf66407789402359ef368305,
title = "Residual service life estimation using damage accumulation models",
abstract = "Service life modelling of timber structures is combined with damage accumulation models in order to capture the combined effect of long term loads (mechanical) and biological of physical wood degradation. The combined model allows for the estimation of residual service life and an analysis of safety factors that may need to be applied. Also, a sensitivity analysis can be performed for future risks. It is shown that the accumulation of damage is very sensitive to the applied models and that failure in timber structures occurs within a very short time frame. A number of practical cases are shown.",
keywords = "Damage accumulation, Degradation, Residual strength models, Safety factors, Service life",
author = "{Van De Kuilen}, {Jan Willem} and Wolfgang Gard",
year = "2012",
language = "English",
isbn = "9781622763054",
series = "World Conference on Timber Engineering 2012, WCTE 2012",
pages = "109--116",
booktitle = "World Conference on Timber Engineering 2012, WCTE 2012",
note = "World Conference on Timber Engineering 2012: Timber Engineering Challenges and Solutions, WCTE 2012 ; Conference date: 15-07-2012 Through 19-07-2012",
}