University of Primorska partner, in collaboration with University of Florence, University of Genoa, ART-ER, and FederlegnoArredo, organises an innovative workshop on overcoming challenges in using wood for construction. The workshop focuses on two key topics:
- the impact of water on fundamental properties of wood and modified wood
- the destructive and non-destructive testing (NDT) of wood.
The first topic compares the properties and performance of various timber and wooden products, considering different mechanical stresses, environmental conditions, and the environmental advantages of each structural product.
The second topic delves into NDT principles, advantages, limitations, and their application to new timber elements and existing wooden structures, including those of architectural heritage, requiring restoration.
Held at InnoRenew CoE in Izola, Slovenia, the workshop showcases the best practice example of New European Bauhaus (NEB), emphasizing restorative environmental and ergonomic design (REED). Participants visit nine well-equipped laboratories conducting cutting-edge research. The building itself, with over 140 sensors, serves as a research object, monitoring the health and performance of wooden buildings, engineered wood products, modified wood, and innovative wood coatings (biofinish).
To complement the workshop, participants engage in a study visit to Stilles d.o.o., a local company specializing in CLT panel production, providing insights into manufacturing processes, quality monitoring in compliance with European standards, and innovative production practices.
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