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Restoration of Structural Timber Elements Using Epoxy Resin: Analysis of Mechanical Properties
Brazil cultural heritage is composed by numerous constructions that describe the various historical periods lived by country. Constructions arent in good conservation status, showing systematically some deterioration level of their structural elements, among them those of wood. Restoration process aims to preserve the identity of original cultural heritage. It is essential maintain structural characteristics related to mechanical loads response which are closely dependent on wood properties avoiding possible structural shocks. Wood deterioration can be characterized by fungi decay or termite attack. Depending on level and position of the deteriorated area in structural set, local interventions are enough to maintain structural integrity. Polymeric resins are material options that can be used when removed these deteriorated regions, requiring compatibility with wood to maintain structural elements properties. This paper aims use of a technical for restoring structural timber from historic buildings, based on removal of decayed regions and filling them with epoxy resin. To analyze restoration effectiveness, properties in static bending, according to Brazilian standard, were determined. Samples were produced containing one and three restorations along the specimens (105 cm in length and nominal square cross section of 4.5 cm side), on the same side. Samples of Pinus taeda with gaps generated in the specimens with dimensions of 1.10 cm in depth and 8 cm in length were tested, with restorations placed in central region. For grafting of these gaps bicomponent epoxy resin was employed, prepared by mixing components in 1:1.5 proportions. Resin was injected into splices and its cure occurred in a seven days period, using methodology restoration to simulate a situation in which these structural elements have been used. Samples were requested in static bending to obtaining the product of inertia, analyzing the amendment under the aspect of tractioned and as well under compressed edge. It is observed the viability of restoration using filling epoxy resin in timber samples, considering the mechanical performance and practicality of the methodology for local keeping.
Restoration of Structural Timber Elements Using Epoxy Resin: Analysis of Mechanical Properties
Brazil cultural heritage is composed by numerous constructions that describe the various historical periods lived by country. Constructions arent in good conservation status, showing systematically some deterioration level of their structural elements, among them those of wood. Restoration process aims to preserve the identity of original cultural heritage. It is essential maintain structural characteristics related to mechanical loads response which are closely dependent on wood properties avoiding possible structural shocks. Wood deterioration can be characterized by fungi decay or termite attack. Depending on level and position of the deteriorated area in structural set, local interventions are enough to maintain structural integrity. Polymeric resins are material options that can be used when removed these deteriorated regions, requiring compatibility with wood to maintain structural elements properties. This paper aims use of a technical for restoring structural timber from historic buildings, based on removal of decayed regions and filling them with epoxy resin. To analyze restoration effectiveness, properties in static bending, according to Brazilian standard, were determined. Samples were produced containing one and three restorations along the specimens (105 cm in length and nominal square cross section of 4.5 cm side), on the same side. Samples of Pinus taeda with gaps generated in the specimens with dimensions of 1.10 cm in depth and 8 cm in length were tested, with restorations placed in central region. For grafting of these gaps bicomponent epoxy resin was employed, prepared by mixing components in 1:1.5 proportions. Resin was injected into splices and its cure occurred in a seven days period, using methodology restoration to simulate a situation in which these structural elements have been used. Samples were requested in static bending to obtaining the product of inertia, analyzing the amendment under the aspect of tractioned and as well under compressed edge. It is observed the viability of restoration using filling epoxy resin in timber samples, considering the mechanical performance and practicality of the methodology for local keeping.
Restoration of Structural Timber Elements Using Epoxy Resin: Analysis of Mechanical Properties
da Silva Bertolini, Marilia (author) / de Macedo, Laurenn Borges (author) / de Almeida, Diego Henrique (author) / Icimoto, Felipe Hideyoshi (author) / Lahr, Francisco Antonio Rocco (author)
2013
6 Seiten
Conference paper
English
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