Timber is one of the world’s most important renewable construction materials and Australia remains a leader in the field. Its durability is an important aspect of performance, particularly with Australia’s climate extremes and voracious termites. The National Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life was established to revitalize durability research in the country. Source: Timberbiz
Increased demand for timber in all aspects of the building industry will create a critical need for highly skilled people who understand wood properties and durability.
A central goal of the Centre is to meet that need by recruiting highly qualified students interested in pursuing advanced degrees in timber durability.
The Centre has support for several students interested in pursuing full-time study as well as opportunities for those already employed to embellish their skills through part-time study.
Research topics are open but could include:
-Improved treatment technologies
-Enhancing durability
-Performance of modified timbers
-Properties of under-utilized species
-Effects of fungal decay on timber properties
-Interactions between moisture and fungi
-Moisture effects on composite behavior.
For more information contact Jeff Morrell at [email protected]
