CESAR/UNIPG Advanced VSA course Module 1: breakage prevention Italy
Country
Italy
Partner
CESAR/UNIPG
Issuing institution
RETE FORMAZIONE ALBERO
Programme Title
Advanced VSA course Module 1: breakage prevention
EQF level
5
ECTS
1-8 CFP
Learning Outcomes (LOs)
– Explain the concept and significance of the self-referential allometric approach in tree assessment; – Understand the factors contributing to tree failure and the importance of assessing resistance; – Apply sonic tomography techniques to measure the bearing section of a tree accurately; – Conduct densimetric analysis to evaluate the structural integrity of trees effectively; – Develop preventive strategies for minimizing the risk of trunk failure based on assessment results.
LOs Assessment
payment/attendance
Form of participation (online, in person)
in person
Recognition procedure
Attendancy Certificate
Duration
8h
The self-referential allometric approach allows, by means of data and dimensions provided solely by the tree, on two different levels of its structure or two different moments of its existence, to assess the degree of resistance to failure of the trunk. This method does not claim to provide an absolute value in terms of safety, but to indicate whether the probability of failure is significantly higher than the normal situation. The prevention of trunk failure involves measuring the bearing section of a tree by means of sonic tomography and densimetric analysis.
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