Invitation to the Dr Thomas Tannert conference – May 16 -11h- GHK 1340
We are pleased to invite you to an engaging lecture on recent advances in timber construction, presented by Dr. Thomas Tannert. Please note that the presentation will be given in English.
Title: Recent developments and research on cross-laminated timber in shear walls and floor systems
Speaker: Dr. Thomas Tannert, Professor and Chairholder of the Leadership Chair in Tall and Hybrid Wood Construction, University of Northern British Columbia.
Date: Friday, May 16- Time: 11:00 AM
Location: GHK 1340
Conference Abstract :
The structural use of timber in North America is no longer limited to low-value commodity products used in low-rise residential light-frame construction. The much greater potential for larger structures is increasingly being explored, and the resulting challenges, such as increased lateral forces and increased demand on floor serviceability, are being addressed by innovative solutions. Two of the most promising approaches involve the use of as cross-laminated timber in shear walls and point-supported floor systems. The presentation will provide an overview of recent research at the UNBC Wood Innovation Research Laboratory.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Tannert joined the University of Northern British Columbia in 2016 as BC Leadership Chair in Tall and Hybrid Wood Construction. He received a Civil Engineering degree from the Bauhaus-University Weimar in Germany, a master’s degree in Wood Science and Technology from the University of Bio-Bio in Chile, and a Ph.D. from the University of British Columbia. Before going to UNBC, he worked in multi-disciplinary teams in Germany, Chile, and Switzerland, and at UBC Vancouver. Dr. Tannert holds a Canada Research Chair and is a member of the executive of the technical committee for CSA O86 « Engineering Design in Wood ».