Large scale timber construction: Practical experience

Griffiths, O.K. (1995) Large scale timber construction: Practical experience. [Proceedings Paper]

This paper gives a brief overview on the practical experience of a glulam manufacturer in New Zealand. It includes the need of a quality manufacturing process, quality control, and other essential elements in the technology such as timber, kiln drying, preservative treatment, end jointing, gluing and finishing. Included are some observations on building structures in New Zealand, Australia, The Pacific Islands. Micronesia, Hong Kong, Europe and the Middle East.

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This paper gives a brief overview on the practical experience of a glulam manufacturer in New Zealand. It includes the need of a quality manufacturing process, quality control, and other essential elements in the technology such as timber, kiln drying, preservative treatment, end jointing, gluing and finishing. Included are some observations on building structures in New Zealand, Australia, The Pacific Islands. Micronesia, Hong Kong, Europe and the Middle East.

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Item Type:	Proceedings Paper
Additional Information:	Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia. TH1073 N277 1995 Call Number
AGROVOC Term:	wood
AGROVOC Term:	mass timber
AGROVOC Term:	construction management
AGROVOC Term:	fire resistance
AGROVOC Term:	quality control
AGROVOC Term:	engineers
AGROVOC Term:	building industry
AGROVOC Term:	environmental control
AGROVOC Term:	safety regulations
Geographical Term:	New Zealand
Depositing User:	Nor Hasnita Abdul Samat
Date Deposited:	02 Nov 2025 04:33
Last Modified:	10 Nov 2025 01:11
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/1185

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