Modern uses of timber: practicalities of designing with timber

Due to the current environmental drivers, an increasing number of tall and complex buildings being conceived that incorporate mass timber, either for the entirety of the structural frame or in parts of hybrid structures. This means that timber structures are being designed and delivered at a pace that can potentially go beyond current levels of knowledge and the competency of fire safety engineers.

The 2022 Modern uses of timber e-conference saw an expert panel introducing good practice in the engineering of structural timber, with presentations investigating advances in its use, its potential, fire safety and durability.

The second webinar on the series explores the practicalities of designing with timber.

Reasons to watch

• Discover what’s possible with timber in low-rise projects

• Learn the high-level principles on designing with timber, including ductility and long-term performance

• Hear about an emblematic case study and discover the endless possibilities available to you when using timber

Intended for

• Structural engineers from practices of all sizes, wishing to understand timber better

• Timber specialists

• Those working in the wider built environment community

• Structural engineering students