About this Event
Agenda:
8:00 Arrival and Registration – Coffee and continental breakfast
8:30 Welcome and Introductions
8:45 The Potential of Mass Timber in Timber Construction
Insights into what mass timber is, how it’s produced, and its structural potential, exploring its benefits for performance and how to use it for modern timber building design.
9:30 Innovative Connectors and Lifting Solutions for Mass Timber Construction
The latest advancements in Rothoblaas connectors, designed to improve seismic resilience in timber structures; alongside efficient lifting solutions that enhance safety and building phases in mass timber construction.
10:15 Break
10:30 Impact of Moisture and Wood Swelling on Timber-to-Steel Connections: Durability and Application Challenges
Understand how moisture and wood swelling affect timber-to-steel connections, with insights into addressing durability and performance challenges.
11:15 Waterproofing and Airtightness of Timber Structures
Best practices and theoretical concepts for achieving effective waterproofing and airtightness in timber structures to ensure long-lasting performance and protection against environmental factors.
12:00 Lunch
12:30 Acoustic Principles and Solutions for Mass Timber Structures
Acoustic strategies for mass timber buildings, covering essential principles of acoustic design and practical solutions with Rothoblaas products, to enhance sound insulation and occupant comfort.
1:15 Hands on Rothoblaas Schoolhouse Structure
Assist in a live assembly of a timber structure at a 1:1 scale, demonstrating each phase from foundation to roof. Participants will participate on the installation of various types of connectors, with detailed explanations on hidden and visible connection systems designed for different structural applications. This session showcases a range of solutions for structural details, offering valuable insights into real-world timber joinery and assembly techniques.
4:15 Closure & Final Remarks
Event venue & nearby stays
Holiday Inn & Suites Calgary South - Conference Ctr by IHG, 8360 Blackfoot Trail Southeast, Calgary, Canada
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