Beatrice Faggiano Maria Rosaria Grippa Anna Marzo Federico M. Mazzolani Combined non-destructive and destructive tests for the mechanical characterization of old structural timber elements Department of Structural Engineering (DIST) University of Naples “Federico II”, Italy speaker Dr. Paolo Negro Joint Research Centre, Ispra, Italy
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Beatrice Faggiano
Maria Rosaria Grippa
Anna Marzo
Federico M. Mazzolani
Combined non-destructive and destructive tests for the mechanical characterization of old structural timber elements
Department of Structural Engineering (DIST)
University of Naples “Federico II”, Italy
speaker Dr. Paolo Negro Joint Research Centre, Ispra, Italy
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Combined non-destructive and destructive tests for the mechanical characterization of old structural timber elements
Faggiano et al. Department of Structural Engineering (DIST) University of Naples “Federico II” Italy
introduction
material and methods
non-destructive tests (NDT)
destructive tests (DT)
mechanical identification by NDT-DT methods
The research activity has been developed in the framework of the Italian project PRIN 2006 “Diagnosis techniques and totally removable low invasive strengthening methods for the structural rehabilitation and the seismic improvement of historical timber structure”, prof. M. Piazza coordinator.
Research UNIT UNINA “Experimental evaluation of the mechanical properties of wood by means of non-destructive compared techniques for the characterization of existing wooden structures”, research team: prof. B. Faggiano scientific responsible, Ing. M. R. Grippa and Ing. A. Marzo.
contents
Aim of the study…. identification of a methodological process for
in situ mechanical characterization of ancient
timber members by means of combined non-
destructive techniques.
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introduction
non destructive techniques (NDT) towards diagnosis, structural analysis and consolidation intervention of existing wooden structures
experimental activity (DIST Laboratory, University “Federico II”, Naples, Italy) evaluation of the mechanical properties of old structural timber by means of NDT compared techniques
Global Test Methods (GTM) - ultrasonic and vibration methods
Local Test Methods (LTM) - electronic penetrometers - superficial hardness systems
Destructive tests (DT) - compression parallel to the grain and bending
Correlations between NDT and DT parameters
NDT DT
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material chestnut structural elements
inclined strut king post
ancient timber roofing trusses
king post
inclined strut
D
L/D≅6
6D
14 specimens type C for compression tests
D
L/D≥19
10 specimens type B for bending tests
standard dimensions (UNI EN 408)
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material geometric survey and visual inspection
Visual inspection qualitative assessment of the conservation state Defects and alterations knots and fibre deviation longitudinal splitting ring shakes biological damage and insect attacks
longitudinal fissures knot
14 specimens type C for compression tests
square cross-section with large rounded edges Dmean [14.5 cm; 16.0 cm] L (≅ 6D) [87 cm; 96 cm]
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non-destructive methods (NDT)
hygrometric tests
evaluation of the moisture content of the wood, which severely affects its mechanical properties and its susceptibility to degradation by decay ultrasonic investigations
definition of a direct relationship between the stress wave speed and the elastic properties of the material, based on the theory of acoustic wave propagation sclerometric tests
assessment of the material hardness and superficial consistence by the penetration depth of a blunt pin, fired into the wood resistographic measurements
detection of internal defects and density variations by means of measure of drilling resistance along the path of a small needle inserted into the wood
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destructive methods (DT)
compression tests parallel to the grain (14 specimens type C)
determination of the modulus of elasticity (Ec,0) and strength (fc,0) in compression bending tests (10 specimens type B)
determination of the local (Em,l) and global (Em,g) modulus of elasticity, together with bending strength (fm)
The full-scale static tests aim at evaluating the structural behaviour of the timber elements in terms of stiffness, load
bearing capacity and collapse mechanism. The tests were performed according to UNI EN 408 standard.
UNI EN 408 (2004) Timber structures – Structural timber and glued laminated timber – Determination of some physical and mechanical properties.
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mean values and variation coefficients
the resistographic parameters are affected by the higher coefficients of variations, due to the presence of defects which inflluence the local measures of the drilling-resistance
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destructive tests (DT) compression tests parallel to the grain testing equipment
test methods The compression tests were performed in two step: 1. Elastic cycles, for the determination of the elasticity
modulus (Ec,0) 2. Failure cycles, for the evaluation of the
compression strength (fc,0), post-elastic behaviour and collapse modes of the tested specimens
top fixed head
base plate specimen
load cell
LVDTs
Mohr & Federhaff machine
Hydraulic press with capacity of 5000 kN (force controlled tests) Loading cell HBM of 740 kN Displacements transducers (LVDT) with accurancy of 1×10-3 Acquisition system (HBM-Spider 8) and PC for data recording by means of the software Catman (v. 6.2)
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destructive tests (DT) compression tests parallel to the grain
4 LVDTs (1, 2, 3, 4) are placed on the opposite faces of the specimen to measure the relative displacements (Δw) in the elastic range over the central gauge length (L1)
testing set-up
test procedure: 3 load ranges
typical F-w curves
Ec,0 (I) = 9268 N/mm2
Ec,0 (II) = 9948 N/mm2
Ec,0 (III) = 11016 N/mm2
Ec,0(mean)=10078 N/mm2
elasticity modulus
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elastic cycles
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Combined non-destructive and destructive tests for the mechanical characterization of old structural timber elements
destructive tests (DT) compression tests parallel to the grain
testing set-up
2 LVDTs (5, 6) are placed on loading-base plate of the testing machine, measuring the base displacements (w) of the samples
test procedure several loading-reloading failure cycles in each step, the load is increased up to the failure and applied at a constant base plate speed in such a way that the maximum force is reached within 300±120 sec (UNI EN 408)
typical F-w curves
envelope curves and mean curve
compression strength
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failure cycles
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destructive tests (DT) compression tests parallel to the grain
fractures in radial direction
cleavage along the annual rings
multidirectional rupture
longitudinal splitting
The propagation of the failure patterns was developed for the presence of defects, such as longitudinal cracks, ring shakes, knots and slope of grain
collapse mechanisms
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test methods The bending tests were performed in two step: 1. Elastic cycles, for the determination of the local (Em,l) and global (Em,g) elasticity modulus 2. Failure cycles, for the evaluation of the bending
strength (fc,0), post-elastic behaviour and collapse modes of the tested specimens
steel profile
actuator
support specimen
test arrangement (UNI EN 408)
four-points static scheme simply supported beam by means of two semi-cylindrical hinges loaded beam with two concentrated forces by interposition of a steel profile between the actuator and the specimen
Mohr & Federhaff machine
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destructive tests (DT) bending tests
testing set-up
LVDT2 LVDT3
LVDT1
LVDT4
Determination of the local elasticity modulus: 3 LVDTs (1, 2, 3) are placed on the neutral axis to measure the deformations over the central gauge length (w; L1) Determination of the global elasticity modulus: LVDT (4) measures the deflections (w) at the mid-span of the beam
elastic cycles
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Combined non-destructive and destructive tests for the mechanical characterization of old structural timber elements
destructive tests (DT) bending tests
typical F-w curves
envelope curves
bending strength
testing set-up
LVDT (4) is placed at the mid-span of the beam; LVDT (5) measures the loading-actuator displacements.
test procedure several loading-reloading failure cycles in each step, the load is increased up to the failure, reaching the maximum force within 300±120 sec (UNI EN 408)
LVDT4
LVDT5
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failure cycles
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destructive tests (DT) bending tests
Specimen B1 Specimen B4 Specimen B5
Specimen B6 Specimen B8 Specimen B9
For almost all the specimens, failure mechanisms triggered around large knots located at the central zone at the tensile edge of the beam cross-section, in some cases anticipated by fibres buckling mechanism at the compression side and slip phenomena
collapse mechanisms
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IV cycle Faggiano et al. Department of Structural Engineering (DIST) University of Naples “Federico II” Italy
specimen B2
rupture at the beam compression side: buckling mode and slipping phenomena
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destructive tests (DT) experimental results
mechanical properties E: elasticity modulus [N/mm2] - Ec,0: in compression - Em,l: local in bending - Em,g: global in bending f: strength [N/mm2] - fc,0: in compression - fm: in bending
compression tests bending tests physical and dynamic properties ρ: wood density [kg/m3] determined on the basis of the measured sizes and weight of the timber specimens Edyn: dynamic elasticity modulus [N/mm2] determined by means of the theoretical relation for homogenous and isotropic elements:
Edyn = SWSL2 ρ
(SWS is the stress wave speed)
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coefficients of variations
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DT parameters (Y) physical and mechanical properties: ρ: wood density [kg/m3] E: modulus of elasticity [N/mm2] f: strength [N/mm2]
linear regression model estimation of wood density
prediction of elasticity modulus
prediction of strength
regression-coefficient (R2) ranges
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mechanical identification by NDT- DT parameters
estimation of wood density
sclerometric and, especially, resistographic techniques may be taken in practical applications for a quick and quantitative estimation of wood density
regression-coefficients (R2) between density and NDT parameters
dens
ity
sclerometric tests
penetration depth
dens
ity
resistographic tests
drilling resistance
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Combined non-destructive and destructive tests for the mechanical characterization of old structural timber elements
mechanical identification by NDT- DT parameters
prediction of elasticity modulus
regression-coefficients (R2) between elasticity modulus and NDT parameters
the prediction of the stiffness properties could be allowed by means of ultrasonic investigations
stat
ic e
last
icity
mod
ulus
ultrasonic tests
stat
ic e
last
icity
mod
ulus
stress wave speed dynamic elasticity modulus
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mechanical identification by NDT- DT parameters
prediction of strength
the drill-resistance method appears mostly suitable for a non-destructive estimation of strength
regression-coefficients (R2) between strength and NDT parameters
resistographic tests
com
pres
sion
stre
ngth
mean amplitude
bend
ing
stre
ngth
drilling resistance
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conclusions
Faggiano et al. Department of Structural Engineering (DIST) University of Naples “Federico II” Italy
on the basis of experimental results… definition of a methodology for in situ mechanical characterization of old timber members based on NDT techniques