Date: Nov. 29, 2024
Abstract
Timber construction is pushing new boundaries, particularly in relation to multistorey construction. Because of the higher wind and seismic loads that have to be resisted, earthquake anchoring (hold-downs) must have high load-carrying capacity to withstand these loads, high stiffness to minimize lateral deformations, and deformation compatibility to achieve the desired kinematics during an earthquake.
Dr. Thomas Tannert, P.Eng.
UNBC Wood Engineering
Prince George, BC
Presenter’s Biography:
Dr. Thomas Tannert is professor of the University of Northern British Columbia and Canada Research Chair in Tall Wood and Hybrid Structures Engineering. Dr. Tannert received a PhD from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, a Master’s degree in Wood Science and Technology from the University of Bio-Bio in Chile, and a Civil Engineering degree from the Bauhaus-University Weimar in Germany.
Dr. Tannert is an expert in the development of design methods for timber joints and structures, is actively involved in fostering collaboration between industry and academia, and is a member on multiple international committees as well as the Canadian Standard Association technical committee CSA-O86 “Engineering design in wood”.
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