Univ. Edinburgh: Studentship timber construction
A timber engineering related three year studentship is currently available to study "free-form" timber construction at Edinburgh Napier University.
A timber engineering related three year studentship is currently available to study "free-form" timber construction.
There is considerable interest in the design of new timber (and hybrid) structures using complex geometries, known as "free-from" construction. Advancements in engineering and computer technology have made timber the perfect material for such designs. This research aims to explore and examine the viability of the use of home-grown timber and develop efficient forms to enhance their performance characteristics for use in a variety or timber and hybrid structural systems.
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Background
Edinburgh Napier University is one of Scotland's top universities for graduate employability. 93.2% of graduates are in work or further study within six months of leaving. This university is also proud winner of the Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education 2009, awarded for innovative housing construction for environmental benefit and quality of life.