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This paper focuses on a recently developed concept, in which glass is combined with timber to provide post-breakage strength and ductility.

Mass timber is on the global rise for its sustainability, efficiency, and durability. We spoke with expert Robert Malczyk to learn more.

Model worshop The timber construction laboratory is specially set up for model buildings, space is offered for a maximum of 12 people. It is open to all students of the Faculty of Technical Sciences who wish to build wooden models or make experiments with wood within courses, master's theses or dissertations. Laboratory opening times and registration Registration, entry in the laboratory occupancy plan in the office of the Unit of Timber Engineering and instruction in the safety regulations by Mr. Andreas Andreatta. Mon – Thu, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays only in...

The New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Edinburgh Napier University (ENU). The news came as it announced that Professor Robert Hairstans has joined as founding director of the NMITE’s Centre for Advanced Timber Technology (CATT) (ttjonline March 11). His role will be to lead the development and delivery of the CATT, to help establish it as the leading national location in timber education and to work with the broader NMITE academic team to create a sustainable educational portfolio.  Prof Hairstans joins on a two-y...