Research Article

Aging Methods and Applications of Wood Structural Elements with Destructive and Non-Destructive Tests: A Bibliographic Analysis

Volume: 18 Number: 2 October 7, 2026

Aging Methods and Applications of Wood Structural Elements with Destructive and Non-Destructive Tests: A Bibliographic Analysis

Abstract

This study provides a bibliometric analysis of the scholarly literature on aging methods for wood structural elements and their effects on material performance. Focusing on the concept of "aging," the research examines changes in the structural integrity, chemical composition, and mechanical properties of timber induced by natural and accelerated aging processes. A total of 725 publications from the Web of Science Core Collection were analyzed using VOSviewer software, covering author citation networks, document impact, keyword co-occurrence, and international collaboration patterns. The results indicate a 23% increase in publications over the last three years, reflecting a growing focus on service life prediction and aging mechanisms. The analysis identifies a methodological evolution in the literature, shifting from conventional destructive testing to non-invasive approaches, including Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and Ultrasonic Velocity. Within the global collaboration network, characterized by significant contributions from the USA, France, and China, the integration of Turkey into European research consortia is observed. This study synthesizes existing literature gaps and offers insights for advancing hybrid testing protocols in sustainable timber engineering.

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Supporting Institution

This research received no specific grant from any funding agency in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.

Ethical Statement

The author declare that this study does not involve any human or animal subjects and complies with ethical standards. The research is a bibliometric analysis based on publicly available academic data from the Web of Science database. There is no conflict of interest to declare.

Thanks

The author would like to thank the editors and anonymous reviewers for their valuable comments. Special thanks are extended to the developers of VOSviewer software and the Web of Science platform for providing the necessary tools and data for this bibliometric analysis.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Civil Construction Engineering

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

October 7, 2026

Submission Date

March 27, 2026

Acceptance Date

April 20, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 18 Number: 2

APA
Taşkın, M. (2026). Aging Methods and Applications of Wood Structural Elements with Destructive and Non-Destructive Tests: A Bibliographic Analysis. International Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 18(2). https://doi.org/10.24107/ijeas.1917159
AMA
1.Taşkın M. Aging Methods and Applications of Wood Structural Elements with Destructive and Non-Destructive Tests: A Bibliographic Analysis. IJEAS. 2026;18(2). doi:10.24107/ijeas.1917159
Chicago
Taşkın, Melis. 2026. “Aging Methods and Applications of Wood Structural Elements With Destructive and Non-Destructive Tests: A Bibliographic Analysis”. International Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences 18 (2). https://doi.org/10.24107/ijeas.1917159.
EndNote
Taşkın M (October 1, 2026) Aging Methods and Applications of Wood Structural Elements with Destructive and Non-Destructive Tests: A Bibliographic Analysis. International Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences 18 2
IEEE
[1]M. Taşkın, “Aging Methods and Applications of Wood Structural Elements with Destructive and Non-Destructive Tests: A Bibliographic Analysis”, IJEAS, vol. 18, no. 2, Oct. 2026, doi: 10.24107/ijeas.1917159.
ISNAD
Taşkın, Melis. “Aging Methods and Applications of Wood Structural Elements With Destructive and Non-Destructive Tests: A Bibliographic Analysis”. International Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences 18/2 (October 1, 2026). https://doi.org/10.24107/ijeas.1917159.
JAMA
1.Taşkın M. Aging Methods and Applications of Wood Structural Elements with Destructive and Non-Destructive Tests: A Bibliographic Analysis. IJEAS. 2026;18. doi:10.24107/ijeas.1917159.
MLA
Taşkın, Melis. “Aging Methods and Applications of Wood Structural Elements With Destructive and Non-Destructive Tests: A Bibliographic Analysis”. International Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, vol. 18, no. 2, Oct. 2026, doi:10.24107/ijeas.1917159.
Vancouver
1.Melis Taşkın. Aging Methods and Applications of Wood Structural Elements with Destructive and Non-Destructive Tests: A Bibliographic Analysis. IJEAS. 2026 Oct. 1;18(2). doi:10.24107/ijeas.1917159

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