Timber and construction, a well-matched couple
Tuesday, July 7, 2015 - 08:50
in Physics & Chemistry
The IT 781-13 group (UPV/EHU) has for the last ten years been conducting research into building structures and materials (concrete, steel and timber). According to its latest research, timber is a very light, tough material which is being increasingly used in building due to the fact that it is a renewable item and consumes little energy in the manufacturing process. According to this research, the environmental sustainability of timber structures can also be improved if various criteria relating to this material and its use are applied.