PiCUS
PiCUS TreeQinetic Description
The tensile test with the PiCUS TreeQinetic provides you with all the measurement data you need to determine the root condition and the resistance to trunk breakage. During the tensile test, the tree is exposed to a defined equivalent wind load. The PiCUS TreeQinetic records three measured variables at the same time:
- Applied force
- Stretching or compression of the wood fibers
- Root plate inclination
To do this, the tree is pulled with a rope attached to the crown and with the help of a wrench. The load generated in this way and the reaction of the tree are measured with the Forcemeter, Inclinometer and Elastometer of the PiCUS TreeQinetic.
In this way, it is possible to determine how a tree behaves under load with a single measurement setup. This allows an assessment of the stability and break resistance in the case of expected wind events.
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