Connecting engineered wood products:
SEMINAR AND LIVE DEMO
Being told how something works is good but seeing it done is better! This event has been created for structural engineers and other building design professionals to show great examples of connecting engineered laminated timber and teach the latest timber connection calculation methods.
You'll then see practical demonstrations showing how to calculate and apply strong and reliable connections.
You can download a brochure and registration form here
PROGRAM
1.15 Registration
1.30 Welcome and WoodSolutions update
Stephen Mitchell, WoodSolutions
1.45 Using engineered laminated timber in practice
John Hesse, Hyne Timber
2.15 Best connections for timber beams
Helmut Stoll, Spax International
2.45 Afternoon Tea
3.00 Timber connection design using AS1720 and Eurocodes
Professor Keith Crews
AS1720 Timber Engineering Code does not cater for modern connection design. This talk will, using local examples, show how Eurocode 5 and AS1720 can be used in parallel to design efficient connections.
3.30 Live demonstrations – calculation, design and application
This session will mix timber connection calculations with practical demonstrations on small and large scale connections. The demonstration will include discussions on how to avoid problems onsite by design.
5.00 Conclusion
MEET THE SPEAKERS
Helmut Stoll - Principal Engineer, SPAX International
Helmut is a certified engineer with SPAX, one of Europe’s leading timber screw manufacturers. Originally a builder by trade, Helmut went on to university to graduate as an engineer, specialising in timber, completing one year with the German Society for Timber Research, before joining SPAX.
John Hesse – National Glulam Manager, Hyne Timber
Professor Keith Crews – Associate Dean External Engagement & Professor of Structural Engineering at Faculty of Engineering & Information Technology, University of Technology, Sydney.
An internationally recognised expert in the area of bridge safety, structural assessment and timber engineering for non residential buildings and physical infrastructure, Keith is an active member of 5 SAA code committees and numerous international technical groups. He is Editor for the Construction and Building Materials Journal, has published extensively and has received numerous awards for research. In 2009 he was the recipient of the IEAust Structural College Eminent Speaker award.
Stephen Mitchell - WoodSolutions
WoodSolutions is an Australian timber industry campaign to assist design and building professionals specify and build with timber products. Stephen is a qualified trainer and experienced presenter on many technical aspects of timber specification and use.