As exposed mass timber buildings become more extensive and taller, and the fire resistance period becomes longer, the means available to demonstrate fire resistance compliance of joining timber beam to beams or beams and columns together becomes more difficult.
This presentation will discuss current fire test programs that have resulted in several methods to obtain Deemed-to-Satisfy compliance for metal connectors protected by timber. The speakers will present fire resistance solutions available for timber protected metal connectors as well as methods to provide fire resistance to gaps that are often present in this connection type.
Furthermore, a discussion will be had on the variables that affect timber connectors’ performance in fire, such as conditions that change the timber’s char rate, the difference performance between metal connector types, and the effect of exposed metal parts.
Speakers
Andrew Dunn, CEO – Timber Development Association NSW
Andrew has 36 years’ experience in the building industry, with the last 30 years within the timber sector, and 20 years as CEO of Timber Development Association. He has a Civil/Structural Engineering degree from the University of Sydney and a Masters of Timber Engineering from Central Queensland University. Andrew has extensive knowledge in fire and sound timber technology as well as more recently involved in the introduction of cross-laminated timber and mid-rise timber building systems.
Nick Hewson, Head of Design – ANZ – XLam Australia
Nick is a chartered structural engineer with 17 years of experience in the construction industry, covering an extensive range of projects and material types. He has a Master of Engineering from the University of Bath. Nick responsibilities at XLam include technical aspects of the product, from testing to design guides, management of the drafting and engineering teams.
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