Case study: New breed of boathouse
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Timber is often the preferred construction material in marine environments. Mike Bekin describes how timber was used in RNLI's spectacular new boathouse at Bembridge, Isle of Wight.
Article from the TRADA Timber Industry Yearbook 2012
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Hybrid construction: timber-based solutions to structural challenges
What is hybrid construction? And how can it be used to create sustainable and versatile buildings? This publication answers these questions by looking at different types of structural engineered timber in effective combinations with other materials, as illustrated by recent case studies. From straightforward projects to complex design briefs, hybrid...
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Making waves with LUS
TRADA Technology's Senior Technical Consultant, Dr John Williams, examines the suitability of lesser used species (LUS) for marine and freshwater construction, based on recent research.
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Assessment of the durability and engineering properties of lesser-known hardwood timber species for use in marine and freshwater construction
This collaborative research project between TRADA, the Environment Agency and HR Wallingford investigates the strength properties of five LUS - cupuiba, angelim, okan, tali and eveuss as an alternative to the frequently used Greenheart and Ekki.
In addition, this research report identifies marine borer and abrasion resistance of a range...
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