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Determination of wood moisture content with terrestrial laser scanner

Publicated to:Construction And Building Materials. 350 128834- - 2022-08-23 350(), DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2022.128834

Authors: Aira-Zunzunegui, Jose-Ramon; Sanchez-Aparicio, Maria; Javier Sanchez-Aparicio, Luis; Pinilla-Melo, Javier; Garcia-Morales, Soledad

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Escuela Tecnica Superior de Arquitectura, Universidad Politecnica de Madrid - Author
Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid , Universidad de Salamanca - Author
Univ Politecn Madrid, Dept Architectural Construct & Technol, Escuela Tecn Super Arquitectura, Avda Juan de Herrera 4, Madrid 28040, Spain - Author
Univ Salamanca, High Polytech Sch Avila, Dept Cartog & Land Engn, Hornos Caleros 50, Avila 05003, Spain - Author
Universidad de Salamanca - Author
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Abstract

The aim of this work is to evaluate the ability of terrestrial laser scanning technology to detect the moisture content in timber structures. For this purpose, an extensive experimental campaign was carried out under laboratory conditions. During the campaign, several wood samples were digitised using the Faro Focus 120 phase-shift laser scanner for which a radiometric calibration model is available. The digital level (intensity) of each 3D point cloud was then converted into reflectance values (0–1). These reflectance values were related to the moisture content of samples which was obtained using the oven-drying method and the resistive xylohygrometer device. Finally, a simple methodology based on experimental analytical equations was proposed. The results show that the laser scanner could be a potential non-destructive tool for the diagnosis of wooden construction systems, as it is not only able to detect deformations but also to infer the moisture content of specific areas in wood elements.

Keywords

geoinformaticsmoisture analysisnon-destructive teststerrestrial laser scanningtimberxylohygrometerGeoinformaticsIn-situ assessmentMoisture analysisNon-destructive testsTerrestrial laser scanningTimber diagnosisXylohygrometer

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Construction And Building Materials due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency WoS (JCR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2022, it was in position 6/139, thus managing to position itself as a Q1 (Primer Cuartil), in the category Engineering, Civil. Notably, the journal is positioned above the 90th percentile.

From a relative perspective, and based on the normalized impact indicator calculated from the Field Citation Ratio (FCR) of the Dimensions source, it yields a value of: 2.36, which indicates that, compared to works in the same discipline and in the same year of publication, it ranks as a work cited above average. (source consulted: Dimensions Jun 2025)

Specifically, and according to different indexing agencies, this work has accumulated citations as of 2025-06-17, the following number of citations:

  • WoS: 3
  • Scopus: 10
  • Google Scholar: 5
  • OpenCitations: 7

Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-06-17:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 24 (PlumX).

With a more dissemination-oriented intent and targeting more general audiences, we can observe other more global scores such as:

    It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

    • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.

    Leadership analysis of institutional authors

    There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (AIRA ZUNZUNEGUI, JOSE RAMON) and Last Author (GARCIA MORALES, SOLEDAD).

    the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been SANCHEZ APARICIO, LUIS JAVIER.