Fundamentals of timber trees and the nature of wood

Written by Wood Campus

Jul 9, 2021

Industry | News

AUSTRALIAN architect members of the global organisation Architects Declare are having their say on the National Construction Code updates to make sure every new home – without costing more – will raise the required standards of sustainability.

Learn with TRADA Live: Fundamentals of timber provides a comprehensive overview of the many aspects of timber and is intended as an introductory resource for newcomers to the material and those looking to construct a strong foundational layer of knowledge upon which to build with the support of a trusted authority like TRADA.

The first session is Trees and the nature of wood with Phil O’Leary, Technical Manager, at BM TRADA.

Phil will cover the following: what a tree is and how its growth strategies affect its properties; basic cell structure; nomenclature and classification; what is in a name, e.g. softwood, hardwood, evergreen, trade name, commercial name, and local name; and timber species – common commercial and not so common.

DETAILS
Tuesday, 14 September 2021
12:00–13:00 (UK time)

PRICING
TRADA members: Free

Non-members: £30 +VAT per session

Students at member universities: Free

Students at non-member universities: £15 +VAT per session

 

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