On the right side of the timber treatment law

摘要

For centuries, timber has been used as a building material. The Structural Timber Association (STA) notes that with time, developments in various types of timber components and their use in different structural forms have occurred. Such developments have made it possible for new advanced timber products to be available - allowing structural engineers to achieve the performance and efficiency in building forms demanded in the 21st century. In her article titled 'Introduction to timber as an engineering material', Dr Annette M Harte from the Institution of Civil Engineers ICE journal (UK) mentioned that timber remains an important construction material thanks to research and improved technology that has improved the knowledge of the material's behaviour. "This has helped designers to use timber more efficiently and safely and in more challenging and exciting applications," she wrote.