Optimization of Stripe-like Laminations: Marie Metten Explores the Potential of Hardwood!
Congratulations to Marie Metten for the successful presentation of her internship final report on Thursday, May 22, 2025!
Her research project makes a valuable contribution to the integration of hardwood glued-laminated timber (glulam) in structural applications, by exploring innovative approaches for more efficient use of this resource.
Supervised by Pierre Blanchet, her project, entitled « Effect of Natural Defects in Hardwood on the Mechanical Properties of Stripe-like Laminations, » aimed to assess the mechanical performance and bonding strength of various beam configurations intended for structural use. The stripe-like lamination approach helps reduce variability in mechanical properties while making it possible to incorporate wood with natural defects into structural elements.
This four-month internship was carried out at CIRCERB, as part of Marie Metten’s final-year program at the Haute École Robert Schuman (HERS) in Belgium.
 Congratulations Marie on this excellent scientific and technical contribution!
