TY - GEN
T1 - The influence of deterioration on the lifetime of timber structures
AU - Van De Kuilen, J. W.G.
PY - 2003
Y1 - 2003
N2 - The influence of cracks and decay on the strength of historic timber structures was studied. A damage model from literature with parameters derived from time to failure analysis of timber and timber joints, was combined with strength reduction models as a results of decay. Practical examples dealing with cracked beams and with the residual lifetime of decayed piles, were presented. The results show that when structures are found with decay, either active or inactive, the model can be used to analyze the effectiveness of different measures that can be taken, and the influence of the future use of the structure.
AB - The influence of cracks and decay on the strength of historic timber structures was studied. A damage model from literature with parameters derived from time to failure analysis of timber and timber joints, was combined with strength reduction models as a results of decay. Practical examples dealing with cracked beams and with the residual lifetime of decayed piles, were presented. The results show that when structures are found with decay, either active or inactive, the model can be used to analyze the effectiveness of different measures that can be taken, and the influence of the future use of the structure.
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M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:3042677504
SN - 1853129682
T3 - Advances in Architecture
SP - 419
EP - 428
BT - Structural Studies, Repairs, and Maintenance of Heritage Architecture, VIII
A2 - Brebbia, C.A.
T2 - Eighth International Conference on Structural Studies, Repairs, and Maintenance of Heritage Architecture, STREMAH VIII
Y2 - 7 May 2003 through 9 May 2003
ER -