Topics

1. Genetics and forestry improvement
2. Production of timber for construction
3. Timber characterization:
   Classification of timber; physical and mechanical properties; non-destructive timber testing; normalization methods.
4. Timber industrialization:
   • Processing: Use of timber and derivatives; processing; adhesives; panels; residue use and recycling; industrial health and safety.
   • Glued-laminated timber: Classification; physical and mechanical properties; testing; normalization; applications.
   • Cross-laminated timber.
   • Machinery and equipment.
5. Bamboo for construction:
   Characteristics; structures; bamboo fiber use for composite materials reinforcing.
6. Timber structures:
   Structural analysis; theoretical, computational and experimental methods; structural behavior; timber joints; structural systems; timber bridges; timber roofs.
7. Timber architecture:
   Timber building systems; covers; rooms; flooring and indoor uses; historical and traditional buildings; sustainable timber architecture; design and construction of timber structures.
8. Durability and conservation:
   Life cycle analysis; drying; stability; natural durability; deterioration; conferred durability; protection against atmospheric agents, fungi and insects; treatments; coverage; fireproof treatments; environmental issues.
9. Timber structures restoration:
   Timber structures monitoring and control; damage detection; prostheses; reinforcement; rehabilitation; restoration of historic structures, maintenance.