On-site full-scale tests of a timber queen-post truss

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2018

Authors

Jorge M. Branco (Author) Other; Humberto Varum (Author) FEUP; Filipe T. Matos (Author) Other

Journal

Title: International Journal of Architectural Heritage

Vol. 12 No. 4

Pages: 545-554

ISSN: 1558-3058

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

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Scientific classification

CORDIS: Technological sciences > Engineering > Civil engineering > Structural engineering

FOS: Engineering and technology > Civil engineering

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00N-YTA

DOI: 10.1080/15583058.2018.1442517

Abstract (EN): On-site tests were performed on an existing traditional timber truss. The main goal of the tests was to evaluate the overall behavior of the timber truss under symmetric and non-symmetric vertical loading. Moreover, the influence of the location of the point loads application was assessed, with and without eccentricity relatively to the joints. The loading tests were preceded by a visual and non-destructive inspection aimed at collecting geometric data and assessing the level of decay of each member. The field tests results of a queen-post truss are presented and analyzed. A numerical model was developed to reproduce and analyze the test results.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 10