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Abstract
Transverse vibration as a nondestructive testing and evaluation technique was first examined in the early 1960s. Initial research and development efforts focused on clear wood, lumber, and laminated products. Out of those efforts, tools were developed that are used today to assess lumber properties. Recently, use of this technique has been investigated for evaluating a range of wood materials--from logs to wood-based structural systems. This paper presents the technique and its use to evaluate a variety of wood-based materials and systems.
Keywords
Nondestructive testing,
wood testing,
mechanical properties,
wood properties,
modulus of elasticity,
elasticity,
stress waves,
bridges,
testing,
wooden bridges,
vibration tests,
testing methods,
bending strength,
log grading,
timber bridges,
ASTM Standard D6874-03
Citation
Ross, Robert J. 2008. Transverse vibration techniques : logs to structural systems. In: Proceedings of the 15th International Symposium on Nondestructive Testing of Wood : September 10-12, 2007. Madison, WI : Forest Products Society, c2008: p. 13-15. ISBN: 9781892529527: 1892529521.
