STRENGTH GRADING OF TURKISH BLACK PINE STRUCTURAL TIMBER BY VISUAL EVALUATION AND NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING

Abstract

We examined the compatibility between the visual strength grading and the mechanical properties determined by using nondestructive and destructive test methods in Turkish Black Pine structural timbers. Fifty three structural timber were graded with three different visual strength grading standards. Dynamic modulus of elasticity was determined by longitudinal vibration (MOEdv) and stress wave (MOEds) test methods. The static modulus of elasticity (MOEs) and the modulus of rupture (MOR) of the timbers were determined in structural size.