Stress analysis of timber structures under variable humidity conditions by using a multi-Fickian moisture transfer model

Stefania Fortino, Tomi Toratti, Antonio Lorenzo Mendicino

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference article in proceedingsScientific

    3 Citations (Scopus)

    Abstract

    In this paper a numerical method for the evaluation of moisture induced stresses in timber structures is proposed. A multi-Fickian approach for the moisture transfer modelling is used. A moisture-stress analysis based on a 3D orthotropic-viscoelastic-mechanosorptive model for wood is performed by using the Abaqus FEM code. The constitutive model and the needed equations of moisture diffusion are implemented into some Abaqus user subroutines. The results, in terms of moisture content and stress, are compared with experimental data available in the literature for glulam beams subjected to moisture gradients.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationStructures and Architecture
    Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the First International Conference on Structures and Architecture, ICSA 2010, Guimarães, Portugal, 21-23 July 2010
    EditorsPaulo J. da Sousa Cruz
    Place of PublicationLondon
    PublisherCRC Press
    Pages452-459
    ISBN (Print)978-0-415-49249-2
    Publication statusPublished - 2010
    MoE publication typeB3 Non-refereed article in conference proceedings
    Event1st International Conference on Structures & Architecture, ICSA2010 - Guimaraes, Portugal
    Duration: 21 Jul 201023 Jul 2010

    Conference

    Conference1st International Conference on Structures & Architecture, ICSA2010
    Country/TerritoryPortugal
    CityGuimaraes
    Period21/07/1023/07/10

    Keywords

    • timber structures
    • moisture transfer
    • multi-Fickian
    • stress analysis
    • Abaqus
    • ProperTune

    Fingerprint

    Dive into the research topics of 'Stress analysis of timber structures under variable humidity conditions by using a multi-Fickian moisture transfer model'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

    Cite this