The Current State of the St. BavoChurch Tower

A Verification Study and Structural Analysis of the Wooden Tower of the St. Bavo Church in Haarlem,The Netherlands

Master thesis (2019)

Authors

P.L. Woudenberg Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Contributors

J.W.G. van de Kuilen Bio-based Structures & Materials - CEG (supervisor 1)
W.F. Gard Bio-based Structures & Materials - CEG (supervisor 2)
R.C. Lindenbergh Optical and Laser Remote Sensing - CEG (supervisor 2)
Faculty
Civil Engineering & Geosciences
Copyright: © 2019 Pieter Woudenberg
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Published Date

10-07-2019

Language

English

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Faculty

Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Abstract

The structural reliability of the wooden tower of the Grote of St. BavoChurch in Haarlem has been assessed with the regular methods. In addition to the regular methods, some modern technologies have been used in the structural analysis. The mechanical properties of the timber have been determined with longitudinal vibration tests and visual grading. The inclination of the tower has been determined with a terrestrial laser scanner and the entire has been modeled and verified with a Finite Element Model. Conclusions are based on the results of the Finite Element Model, which takes the determined mechanical properties and inclination in consideration.