Timber materials and engineering
Work in this field includes:
- studies of fixing and bonding systems for timber (Martin Ansell)
- non-metallic connections in timber (Martin Ansell, Richard Harris and Pete Walker)
- research into understanding the structural properties of and potential for Douglas Fir grown in the South West of England (Richard Harris and Pete Walker)
- the structural behaviour of tall timber buildings (Richard Harris and Wen-Shao Chang)
- timber concrete composite floor systems (Richard Harris, Pete Walker and Kevin Paine)
- development of joints made with bonded rods (Richard Harris and Martin Ansell)
- timber grid-shells (Richard Harris)
- studies of compressed wood in innovative connections (Wen-Shao Chang).
The following research projects are currently ongoing or have recently been completed in the field of timber materials and engineering:
| Project | People |
|---|---|
| All timber connections for modern softwood timber construction Full project details >> | Richard Harris |
| South West Forestry for Future Construction Full project details >> | Richard Harris |
| Creep of structural timber adhesives Full project details >> | Martin Ansell |
| Connections and geometry for timber plated structures Full project details >> | Mark Evernden |
| Thin structural toppings for timber floors Full project details >> | Richard Harris, Pete Walker, Kevin Paine |
| Wind-induced vibration of tall timber buildings Full project details >> | Richard Harris, Wen-Shao Chang |
| Fire performance and creep behaviour of non-metallic timber connections Full project details >> | Pete Walker, Richard Harris, Martin Ansell |
