Evaluating the strength properties of standing trees through fractometry

Yıl 2023, Cilt: 11 Sayı: 3, 137 - 150, 29.10.2023

Abdullah Beram

https://doi.org/10.31195/ejejfs.1359426

Öz

In recent years, significant advancements in non-destructive testing (NDT) methodologies have emerged, with applications spanning various domains, including structural wood quality assessment and planted tree characteristic evaluation. Within the context of planted trees, a range of non-destructive and semi-destructive techniques have been developed to assess the extent of degradation in tree trunks. In this study, various mechanical characteristics of brutian pine (Pinus brutia Ten.) trees near the Ertokuş Madrasah in the Atabey district of the province of Isparta are examined. Beside their historical significance, these trees are notable for the potential risk they present in terms of leaning towards the madrasah facade and the risk of falling over. To achieve the goals of research, the resistance characteristics of incremental cores were systematically determined by using a thermal imaging camera in conjunction with a portable, non-destructive testing device called a Fractometer. Totally 15 incremental auger specimens were obtained by extracting three increment core samples, each with a thickness of 5 mm, from the trunks of five distinct trees, all at a consistent height of 1.3 meters above ground level. Bending and compressive strength measurements were recorded at intervals of 6 mm from the core to the outermost layer. Furthermore, the moisture content of the incremental cores was assessed using thermal imaging technology. Following an analysis of the collected data, it was concluded that the mechanical properties of the investigated brutian pine trees within an acceptable range.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Non-destructive testing, fraktometer, thermal camera, standing tree.

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