Non-destructive testing of wood and wood-based materials

Published Date
September 2012, Vol.13(3):S26–S34, doi:10.1016/j.culher.2012.04.001
Wood Science for Conservation

Author 

Peter Niemz ^a,

David Mannes ^b,,

aETH Zurich, Institute for Building Materials (Wood Physics), Schafmattstrasse 6, CH-8093 Zurich, Switzerland

bPaul Scherrer Institute, CH-5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland

Received 29 March 2012. Accepted 4 April 2012. Available online 7 May 2012. 

Abstract

Methods of non-destructive wood testing continue to gain importance. Online tools, for example to control production, have effectually been in use for years. Based on a measuring systematics (physically active principle and important influencing factors), a summary of methods to assess cultural heritage objects is given. To adopt methods based on physical effects, profound knowledge of wood physics is essential, particularly knowledge of interdependencies.

Keywords

Wood

Non-destructive testing

Cultural heritage

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