Opportunities

Higher Degree Researchers (HDR) Opportunity 1

Hub Node: Performance of Building Components
Hub Project: Role of moisture in the long-term performance of mass timber building elements
Program: PhD
Location: The University of the Sunshine Coast
Research area: Moisture intrusion in mass timber buildings has important implications for both physical performance and risk of biological degradation (Mould and Decay). Mould is a significant issue, and it affects both mass timber and light weight timber systems. This project will build upon previous research to better understand moisture ingress pathways and the implications of wetting on building elements, as well as help identify methods for excluding or removing moisture once it has entered a structure.

Link to opportunity:

Detrimental role of moisture in the long-term performance of building elements

Higher Degree Researchers (HDR) Opportunity 2

Hub Node: Performance of Building Components
Hub Project: Connection Systems for Extended Building Life
Program: PhD
Location: The University of Queensland, St Lucia Campus
Research area: This project aims to create a clear and common understanding in the Australian engineering community around connection design through experimental performance evaluation and development of design guidance.

Link to opportunity:

Investigating timber connection performance for extended building life

Affiliates Group

We welcome all collaborative interest in the ARC Advance Timber Hub.  We invite any individuals or groups (e.g. external researchers, practitioners, industry representatives, community groups and adjuncts) with an interest in the Hub to join our Affiliates group.

As part of this group, you will have first access to the Hub’ activity program which will include face to face events, webinars and forums with both national and international thought leaders.

Please email your interest to timber@civil.uq.edu.au.