Book review: Fire safe use of wood in buildings: Global design guide

Author: Judith Schulz

Date published

2 May 2023

Price
Free
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Book review: Fire safe use of wood in buildings: Global design guide

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Judith Schulz
Date published
2 May 2023
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The Structural Engineer
Author

Judith Schulz

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The Structural Engineer, Volume 101, Issue 5, 2023, Page(s) 39

Date published

2 May 2023

Author

Judith Schulz

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 101, Issue 5, 2023, Page(s) 39

Price

Free

This new design guide is a must read for structural engineers seeking to create innovative timber buildings responsibly, writes Judith Schulz.

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Format:
PDF
Pages:
39
Publisher:
The Institution of Structural Engineers

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Timber Fire Opinion Issue 5

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