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From testing timber out in the elements to extracting its DNA
Follow along with Andrew as he visits Professor Jeff Morrell and his team at the University of Queensland’s Timber Durability Centre.
AILA and WoodSolutions Webinar Series
AILA and WoodSolutions have teamed up to co-host a 5-part webinar series focussing specifically on landscape architects and their use and specification of wood products. Featuring industry expert speakers, we cover a range of key topics including timber as a resource and its positive carbon benefits in a zero-emissions future world.
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From innovation to fire testing, dive into the latest InFocus video
From innovation to fire testing, dive into the latest InFocus video exploring the work at the University of Queensland’s Future Timber Hub where timber is tested, twisted, destroyed and studied like never before.
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Play the New Timber Framing Quiz
If you're looking for a fun and interactive way to learn about timber framing, look no further than the new timber framing quiz from WoodSolutions.
Treatment of existing structural timber
If the structure has no walls we assume naturally durable or preservative treated timber was used. If so, ongoing maintenance will be primarily cosmetic.The timber in your attached image looks like a dense hardwood and seems to be somewhat protected from the weather. Large size durable species of timber achieve a long life without any maintenance at all (think jetties, bridges and similar structures). However, long term exposure to the weather causes timber to turn grey and produces weathering effects such as surface cracks.
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New CLT Toolbox software set to revolutionise mass timber engineering design
The new Australian made CLT Toolbox software combines the knowledge of experienced engineers with an intuitive interface.
AS 1684.2 .2021
The changes in AS 1684.2-2021 from the 2010 edition are outlined briefly in the Preface to the new edition - see below. You will also find a summary of the changes in an issue of TimberTrader News which you can access via this link https://www.timbertradernews.com/2020/08/19/standard-changes/.
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