Sustainability of Wood CEE 3100 – Structural Mechanics What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Wood? (In terms of sustainability)

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Sustainability of Wood CEE 3100 – Structural Mechanics What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Wood? (In terms of sustainability)

Sustainability of Wood CEE 3100 – Structural Mechanics Sustainability Advantages of Wood o Renewable Resource o Low Embodied Energy o Carbon Sequestration Disadvantages o Less Durable o Wood Treatment o More Variability in Structural Properties

Wood Certification

Forest Management Certification Social, economic and environmental representation in decision-making Avoidance of illegal timber Identification of special biological, cultural, and heritage sites Management strategies to protect species at risk Management strategies to maintain wildlife habitat Sustainable harvest levels Prompt regeneration Third-party accredited certification audits Audit reports available to the public with corrective action clearly highlighted

Riparian Zone

Wood: Other Sustainability Issues 1.Sawn Lumber vs. Engineered Wood Products 2.Structural Insulated Panels 3.Advanced Framing Techniques

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