Evaluation of the suitability of sclerometric methods in diagnostics of wooden constructions

Evaluation of the suitability of sclerometric methods in diagnostics of wooden constructions. This article presents the results of sclerometric testing conducted on the different species of timber which commonly occurring in Poland. Sclerometric testing of wood is a relatively new testing method based on measurement of the penetration depth of a steel pin upon being struck by a mechanical hammer with a constant energy of impact. Results indicate, that after right amount of research, determine supportive correlation functions for determination of the wood class will be possible.