Experimental Test of Non-Destructive Methods to Assess the Anchorage of Trees

Our results can provide a wider scientific basis for the pulling test method. They help to validate risk assessments and studies based on static load tests and increase their credibility and acceptance, thereby contributing significantly to the efficacy of research experiments as well as to the prospects of conserving valuable trees.

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Accuracy and reproducibility of acoustic tomography significantly increase with precision of sensor position

To produce accurate and repeatable tomograms of trees with complex shapes, it is essential to measure the sensor positions precisely. Accuracy of the position of sensors affects estimated stress wave velocity, the shape of the tomogram, the size of the defect, and the estimated loss in load carrying capacity.

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Static Pulling tests can be used for urban and forest trees

Static pulling tests were performed to compare the mechanical stability of Eurasian aspen (Populus tremula L.) and silver birch (Betula pendula Roth.) in both urban and peri-urban forests. The loading resistance of the species differed, with birch being more stable than aspen. Additionally, the mechanical stability of birch did not differ between trees growing in urban and peri-urban forests, suggesting static pulling tests are a suitable method for comparing trees from completely different growing conditions.

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