TOPICS

Basis of timber structural design

  • structural codes, design & guidelines
  • research topics in timber engineering
  • news, debates, predictions

Timber properties

  • in-situ and laboratory testing
  • NDT/SDT
  • timber grading
  • wood treatment
  • novel timber-based materials

Monitoring and survey of timber structures

  • historical structures
  • innovative sensors for in-situ measurement
  • digital documentation techniques
  • state-of-the-art technologies

Structural interventions

  • joint assessment
  • replacement and reinforcement
  • numerical and structural modeling

Case studies – research & practice