Education

<BODY INFO_W3C="http://visualvision.com/w3c-validation.htm" TEXT="#000000" LINK="#0000FF" VLINK="#FF0000" BGCOLOR="#F0F0F0"> <BASE TARGET="_top"> <DIV class=s0> <FONT style='color:#000080;font-size:14pt;'><I>Education </I></FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s0>  </DIV> <DIV class=s0> <FONT style='color:#535353;'>TimberED Services provides support to lecturers in Engineering, Architecture and Building courses at Australian Universities, and has been involved in the preparation of teaching, learning and reference resources for the National Timber Education Program (NTEP). TimberED Services has been a part of the NTEP since the program began in 1996. The NTEP is administerd by the Forest and Wood Products Australia Limited (<A class=s0 HREF="http://www.fwpa.com.au:80/">FWPA</A>). The <A class=s0 HREF="http://www.timber.org.au/">timber.org.au</A> website has an extensive range of resources for lecturers, students, professionals or those wanting to access up-to-date information about the design and use of timber. </FONT><FONT style='color:#535353;'><I>(Click on the navigation bar to the left to go directly to teaching, learning and reference resources on the timber.org.au website.) </I></FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s0> <FONT style='color:#535353;'> </FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s0> <FONT style='color:#535353;'></FONT><FONT style='color:#535353;'><B>Support to lecturers</B></FONT><FONT style='color:#535353;'> includes </FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s0 style='list-style-type:disc;text-indent: -10mm;margin-left: 13mm;'> <LI><FONT style='color:#535353;'>quarterly newsletter  </FONT></LI></DIV> <DIV class=s0 style='list-style-type:disc;text-indent: -10mm;margin-left: 13mm;'> <LI><FONT style='color:#535353;'>advice on effectively using teaching resources available on the timber.org.au website </FONT></LI></DIV> <DIV class=s0 style='list-style-type:disc;text-indent: -10mm;margin-left: 13mm;'> <LI><FONT style='color:#535353;'>updating teaching and learning resources </FONT></LI></DIV> <DIV class=s0 style='list-style-type:disc;text-indent: -10mm;margin-left: 13mm;'> <LI><FONT style='color:#535353;'>responding to technical queries </FONT></LI></DIV> <DIV class=s0 style='list-style-type:disc;text-indent: -10mm;margin-left: 13mm;'> <LI><FONT style='color:#535353;'>directing lecturers to timber industry representatives for further information if required </FONT></LI></DIV> <DIV class=s0 style='list-style-type:disc;text-indent: -10mm;margin-left: 13mm;'> <LI><FONT style='color:#535353;'>advice on incorporating timber units into their syllabus </FONT></LI></DIV> <DIV class=s0> <FONT style='color:#535353;'> </FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s0> <FONT style='color:#535353;'>A number of lecturers in the University support network have indicated that the quality of support and the resources offered by the program have been responsible for maintaining or increasing the number of hours of timber-related units in their course. </FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s0> <FONT style='color:#535353;'> </FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s0> <FONT style='color:#535353;'></FONT><FONT style='color:#535353;font-size:12pt;'><B><A class=s0 HREF="http://www.timber.org.au/NTEP/menu.asp?section=Teaching">Teaching Resources</A> </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s2 style='list-style-type:none;text-indent: 0mm;margin-left: 7mm;'> <FONT style='color:#535353;'> </FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s2 style='list-style-type:none;text-indent: 0mm;margin-left: 7mm;'> <FONT style='color:#535353;'>The program has developed a number of resources that assist lecturers in preparing for units that have some timber education component. Many of the teaching resources are in the form of PowerPoint slides that can be downloaded from the <A class=s2 HREF="http://www.timber.org.au/NTEP/menu.asp?section=Teaching">timber.org.au</A> website. Lecturers must register and apply for access to the secure area (resources are available to lecturers only). The presentations can be used as they are or adapted to suit the content of the units in which they will be used. Many of these presentations were developed by TimberED Services (marked with TE). Others were developed by other providers. </FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s2 style='list-style-type:none;text-indent: 0mm;margin-left: 7mm;'> <FONT style='color:#535353;'> </FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s2 style='list-style-type:none;text-indent: 0mm;margin-left: 7mm;'> <FONT style='color:#535353;'> </FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s2 style='list-style-type:none;text-indent: 0mm;margin-left: 7mm;'> <FONT style='color:#535353;'></FONT><TABLE WIDTH="77%" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="2" > <TR> <TD WIDTH="27%" VALIGN="TOP" > <DIV class=s1> <IMG SRC="web_pages_200809_i00002c.jpg" BORDER=0 ALIGN=MIDDLE WIDTH=209 HEIGHT=132 ></DIV> </TD> <TD WIDTH="50%" VALIGN="TOP" > <DIV class=s2 style='list-style-type:none;text-indent: 0mm;margin-left: 7mm;'>  </DIV> <DIV class=s2 style='list-style-type:none;text-indent: 0mm;margin-left: 7mm;'>  </DIV> <DIV class=s2 style='list-style-type:none;text-indent: 0mm;margin-left: 7mm;'> <FONT style='color:#000000;'><B>Materials</B></FONT> - Downloadable Powerpoint presentations. It is an introduction to the use of timber in buildings, the properties of timber, and some principles of grading, durability, specification and ordering. </DIV> </TD></TR> <TR> <TD WIDTH="27%" VALIGN="TOP" > <DIV class=s1> <IMG SRC="web_pages_200809_i000031.jpg" BORDER=0 ALIGN=MIDDLE WIDTH=208 HEIGHT=142 ></DIV> </TD> <TD WIDTH="50%" VALIGN="TOP" > <DIV class=s2 style='list-style-type:none;text-indent: 0mm;margin-left: 7mm;'> <B>I</B><FONT style='color:#000000;'><B>ntroduction to Timber Engineering</B></FONT><FONT style='color:#000000;'> </FONT>- Downloadable Powerpoint presentations for lecturers. It covers the basic principles of timber engineering, focusing on checking the performance of straight-forward timber members and connections to the limit states Australian Timber Structures Standard AS1720.1.  </DIV> <DIV class=s2 style='list-style-type:none;text-indent: 0mm;margin-left: 7mm;'> </DIV> </TD></TR> <TR> <TD WIDTH="27%" VALIGN="TOP" > <DIV ALIGN=center class=s1 style='text-align: center;'> <IMG SRC="web_pages_200809_i000032.jpg" BORDER=0 ALIGN=MIDDLE WIDTH=119 HEIGHT=145 ></DIV> </TD> <TD WIDTH="50%" VALIGN="TOP" > <DIV class=s2 style='list-style-type:none;text-indent: 0mm;margin-left: 7mm;'>  </DIV> <DIV class=s2 style='list-style-type:none;text-indent: 0mm;margin-left: 7mm;'>  </DIV> <DIV class=s2 style='list-style-type:none;text-indent: 0mm;margin-left: 7mm;'> <FONT style='color:#000000;'><B>4 in 1 Educational Resource</B></FONT> - PowerPoint presentations on Timber Truss Installation, Introduction to Timber Construction, Interal Timber Fitout, and Timber and Ecologically sustainable Design. </DIV> <DIV class=s2 style='margin-left: 0mm;'> <LI></LI></DIV> </TD></TR> <TR> <TD WIDTH="27%" VALIGN="TOP" > <DIV class=s1>  </DIV> <DIV class=s1>  </DIV> <DIV class=s1> <IMG SRC="web_pages_200809_i000033.jpg" BORDER=0 ALIGN=MIDDLE WIDTH=207 HEIGHT=138 ></DIV> </TD> <TD WIDTH="50%" VALIGN="TOP" > <DIV class=s2 style='list-style-type:none;text-indent: 0mm;margin-left: 7mm;'> <FONT style='color:#000000;'><B>Timber Frame Multi-resource CD</B></FONT> - This multi-resource CD contains 9 individual resources; the majority of which can be downloaded  </DIV> <DIV class=s2 style='list-style-type:none;text-indent: 0mm;margin-left: 4mm;'> <FONT style='font-size:12pt;'><B></B></FONT>1. An Introduction to Timber Framing (avi format) </DIV> <DIV class=s2 style='list-style-type:none;text-indent: 0mm;margin-left: 4mm;'> 2. Bracing & Tie-down (PPT) </DIV> <DIV class=s2 style='list-style-type:none;text-indent: 0mm;margin-left: 4mm;'> 3. Environmentally Sustainable Design & Construction (PPT) </DIV> <DIV class=s2 style='list-style-type:none;text-indent: 0mm;margin-left: 4mm;'> 4. Occupational Health & Safety (PPT) </DIV> <DIV class=s2 style='list-style-type:none;text-indent: 0mm;margin-left: 4mm;'> 5. Timber Frame Interactive Construction </DIV> <DIV class=s2 style='list-style-type:none;text-indent: 0mm;margin-left: 4mm;'> 6. Timber Stairs, Balustrades & Handrails (PDF) </DIV> <DIV class=s2 style='list-style-type:none;text-indent: 0mm;margin-left: 4mm;'> 7. Timber Truss Installation (PPT) - <I>Updated </I></DIV> <DIV class=s2 style='list-style-type:none;text-indent: 0mm;margin-left: 4mm;'> 8. Timber Wall Cladding Systems (PPT) </DIV> <DIV class=s2 style='list-style-type:none;text-indent: 0mm;margin-left: 4mm;'> 9. Using Span Tables (PPT) </DIV> <DIV class=s2 style='margin-left: 0mm;'> <LI></LI></DIV> </TD></TR> <TR> <TD WIDTH="27%" VALIGN="TOP" > <DIV class=s1> <IMG SRC="web_pages_200809_i00002b.jpg" BORDER=0 ALIGN=MIDDLE WIDTH=206 HEIGHT=168 ></DIV> </TD> <TD WIDTH="50%" VALIGN="TOP" > <DIV class=s2 style='list-style-type:none;text-indent: 0mm;margin-left: 7mm;'>  </DIV> <DIV class=s2 style='list-style-type:none;text-indent: 0mm;margin-left: 7mm;'>  </DIV> <DIV class=s2 style='list-style-type:none;text-indent: 0mm;margin-left: 7mm;'> <FONT style='color:#000000;'><B>MRTFC</B></FONT> - A comprehensive teaching package for the support of teaching on Multi-Residential Timber Framed Construction. It gives an overview of the processes, keys into the BCA requirements and explores methods of achieving structural, sound and fire compliance in MRTFC.  </DIV> <DIV class=s2 style='margin-left: 0mm;'> <LI></LI></DIV> </TD></TR> <TR> <TD WIDTH="27%" VALIGN="TOP" > <DIV class=s2 style='list-style-type:none;text-indent: 0mm;margin-left: 0mm;'> <FONT style='color:#535353;'><IMG SRC="web_pages_200809_i000019.jpg" BORDER=0 ALIGN=MIDDLE WIDTH=208 HEIGHT=153 > </FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s2 style='list-style-type:none;text-indent: 0mm;margin-left: 0mm;'> </DIV> </TD> <TD WIDTH="50%" VALIGN="TOP" > <DIV class=s2 style='list-style-type:none;text-indent: 0mm;margin-left: 7mm;'> <FONT style='color:#000000;'><B>AS1684</B></FONT> - A teaching resource package that underpins instruction in building light timber framed housing in Australia. The package addresses the span tables, tie down requirements and bracing requirements of Parts 2 and 3 of the Residential Timber Framed Construction standard.  </DIV> <DIV class=s0 style='margin-left: 0mm;'> </DIV> </TD></TR></TABLE></DIV> <DIV class=s2 style='list-style-type:none;text-indent: 0mm;margin-left: 7mm;'> <FONT style='color:#535353;'>  </FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s2 style='list-style-type:none;text-indent: 0mm;margin-left: 7mm;'> <FONT style='color:#535353;'> </FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s2 style='list-style-type:none;text-indent: 0mm;margin-left: 7mm;'> <FONT style='color:#535353;'> </FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s0> <FONT style='color:#535353;'> </FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s0> <FONT style='color:#535353;'></FONT><FONT style='color:#535353;font-size:12pt;'><B><A class=s0 HREF="http://www.timber.org.au/NTEP/menu.asp?section=Learning">Learning Resources</A> </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s0> <FONT style='color:#535353;font-size:12pt;'><B> </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s2 style='list-style-type:none;text-indent: 0mm;margin-left: 7mm;'> <FONT style='color:#535353;'>Resources for students and professionals interested in learning more about the use of timber in a range of different applications. </FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s2 style='list-style-type:none;text-indent: 0mm;margin-left: 7mm;'> <FONT style='color:#535353;'> </FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s2 style='list-style-type:none;text-indent: 0mm;margin-left: 7mm;'> <FONT style='color:#535353;'></FONT><TABLE WIDTH="71%" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="2" > <TR> <TD WIDTH="10%" VALIGN="TOP" > <DIV class=s1> <IMG SRC="web_pages_200809_i000018.jpg" BORDER=0 ALIGN=MIDDLE WIDTH=210 HEIGHT=170 ></DIV> </TD> <TD WIDTH="50%" VALIGN="TOP" > <DIV class=s1>  </DIV> <DIV class=s1> <B>Materials </B>(TE) </DIV> <DIV class=s0 style='list-style-type:disc;text-indent: -10mm;margin-left: 13mm;'> <LI><FONT style='color:#535353;'>Application </FONT></LI></DIV> <DIV class=s0 style='list-style-type:disc;text-indent: -10mm;margin-left: 13mm;'> <LI><FONT style='color:#535353;'>Properties </FONT></LI></DIV> <DIV class=s0 style='list-style-type:disc;text-indent: -10mm;margin-left: 13mm;'> <LI><FONT style='color:#535353;'>Production </FONT></LI></DIV> <DIV class=s0 style='list-style-type:disc;text-indent: -10mm;margin-left: 13mm;'> <LI><FONT style='color:#535353;'>Durability </FONT></LI></DIV> <DIV class=s0 style='list-style-type:disc;text-indent: -10mm;margin-left: 13mm;'> <LI><FONT style='color:#535353;'>Specification and handling </FONT></LI></DIV> <DIV class=s0 style='list-style-type:disc;text-indent: -10mm;margin-left: 13mm;'> <LI><FONT style='color:#535353;'>Manufacured wood products </FONT></LI></DIV> <DIV class=s0 style='list-style-type:disc;text-indent: -10mm;margin-left: 13mm;'> <LI><FONT style='color:#535353;'>Connections</FONT></LI></DIV> </TD></TR> <TR> <TD WIDTH="10%" VALIGN="TOP" > <DIV class=s1> <IMG SRC="web_pages_200809_i000021.jpg" BORDER=0 ALIGN=MIDDLE WIDTH=210 HEIGHT=262 ></DIV> </TD> <TD WIDTH="50%" VALIGN="TOP" > <DIV class=s1>  </DIV> <DIV class=s1>  </DIV> <DIV class=s1>  </DIV> <DIV class=s1> <B>Introduction to Timber Engineering </B>(TE) </DIV> <DIV class=s0 style='list-style-type:disc;text-indent: -10mm;margin-left: 13mm;'> <LI><FONT style='color:#535353;'>Nomenclature </FONT></LI></DIV> <DIV class=s0 style='list-style-type:disc;text-indent: -10mm;margin-left: 13mm;'> <LI><FONT style='color:#535353;'>Selection of timber members </FONT></LI></DIV> <DIV class=s0 style='list-style-type:disc;text-indent: -10mm;margin-left: 13mm;'> <LI><FONT style='color:#535353;'>Serviceability </FONT></LI></DIV> <DIV class=s0 style='list-style-type:disc;text-indent: -10mm;margin-left: 13mm;'> <LI><FONT style='color:#535353;'>Timber Structures Code </FONT></LI></DIV> <DIV class=s0 style='list-style-type:disc;text-indent: -10mm;margin-left: 13mm;'> <LI><FONT style='color:#535353;'>Modification factors </FONT></LI></DIV> <DIV class=s0 style='list-style-type:disc;text-indent: -10mm;margin-left: 13mm;'> <LI><FONT style='color:#535353;'>Tension members </FONT></LI></DIV> <DIV class=s0 style='list-style-type:disc;text-indent: -10mm;margin-left: 13mm;'> <LI><FONT style='color:#535353;'>Compression members </FONT></LI></DIV> <DIV class=s0 style='list-style-type:disc;text-indent: -10mm;margin-left: 13mm;'> <LI><FONT style='color:#535353;'>Bending members </FONT></LI></DIV> <DIV class=s0 style='list-style-type:disc;text-indent: -10mm;margin-left: 13mm;'> <LI><FONT style='color:#535353;'>Combined actions </FONT></LI></DIV> <DIV class=s0 style='list-style-type:disc;text-indent: -10mm;margin-left: 13mm;'> <LI><FONT style='color:#535353;'>Connections </FONT></LI></DIV> <DIV class=s0 style='list-style-type:disc;text-indent: -10mm;margin-left: 13mm;'> <LI><FONT style='color:#535353;'>Worked examples</FONT></LI></DIV> </TD></TR> <TR> <TD WIDTH="10%" VALIGN="TOP" > <DIV class=s1> <IMG SRC="web_pages_200809_i000025.jpg" BORDER=0 ALIGN=MIDDLE WIDTH=210 HEIGHT=215 ></DIV> </TD> <TD WIDTH="50%" VALIGN="TOP" > <DIV class=s1>  </DIV> <DIV class=s1>  </DIV> <DIV class=s1>  </DIV> <DIV class=s1>  </DIV> <DIV class=s1> <B>Manufactured Wood Products </B>(TE) </DIV> <DIV class=s0 style='list-style-type:disc;text-indent: -10mm;margin-left: 13mm;'> <LI><FONT style='color:#535353;'>Glulam </FONT></LI></DIV> <DIV class=s0 style='list-style-type:disc;text-indent: -10mm;margin-left: 13mm;'> <LI><FONT style='color:#535353;'>LVL </FONT></LI></DIV> <DIV class=s0 style='list-style-type:disc;text-indent: -10mm;margin-left: 13mm;'> <LI><FONT style='color:#535353;'>Plywood </FONT></LI></DIV> <DIV class=s0 style='list-style-type:disc;text-indent: -10mm;margin-left: 13mm;'> <LI><FONT style='color:#535353;'>I-beams </FONT></LI></DIV> <DIV class=s0 style='list-style-type:disc;text-indent: -10mm;margin-left: 13mm;'> <LI><FONT style='color:#535353;'>Other</FONT></LI></DIV> </TD></TR> <TR> <TD WIDTH="10%" VALIGN="TOP" > <DIV class=s1> <IMG SRC="web_pages_200809_i000024.jpg" BORDER=0 ALIGN=MIDDLE WIDTH=209 HEIGHT=141 ></DIV> </TD> <TD WIDTH="50%" VALIGN="TOP" > <DIV class=s1>  </DIV> <DIV class=s1>  </DIV> <DIV class=s1> <B>Environmental issues </B></DIV> <DIV class=s0 style='list-style-type:disc;text-indent: -10mm;margin-left: 13mm;'> <LI><FONT style='color:#535353;'>Environmental credentials </FONT></LI></DIV> <DIV class=s0 style='list-style-type:disc;text-indent: -10mm;margin-left: 13mm;'> <LI><FONT style='color:#535353;'>Building sustainability</FONT></LI></DIV> </TD></TR> <TR> <TD WIDTH="10%" VALIGN="TOP" > <DIV class=s1> <IMG SRC="web_pages_200809_i000023.jpg" BORDER=0 ALIGN=MIDDLE WIDTH=210 HEIGHT=140 ></DIV> </TD> <TD WIDTH="50%" VALIGN="TOP" > <DIV class=s1> <B>Case Studies </B></DIV> <DIV class=s2 style='text-indent: -10mm;'> <LI>This resource includes studies of 18 exemplary Australian timber buildings, representing the work of some of the country’s leading architects and engineers.  </LI></DIV> <DIV class=s2 style='text-indent: -10mm;'> <LI>Each study presents the building in drawings and photographs, and describes its architectural and technical context. Design strategies for the building are explored, and for each one, different structural, environmental and detailing approaches are addressed. </LI></DIV> </TD></TR></TABLE></DIV> <DIV class=s0> <FONT style='color:#535353;'> </FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s0> <FONT style='color:#535353;'> </FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s0> <FONT style='color:#535353;'></FONT><FONT style='color:#535353;font-size:12pt;'><B><A class=s0 HREF="http://www.timber.org.au/NTEP/menu.asp?section=Reference">Reference Resources</A> </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s0> <FONT style='color:#535353;'> </FONT></DIV> <DIV class=s2> <LI><FONT style='color:#535353;'>These resources provide useful information to practitioners, students and lecturers. They have not necessarily been structured as educational resources. </FONT></LI></DIV> <DIV class=s0 style='list-style-type:disc;text-indent: -10mm;margin-left: 13mm;'> <LI><FONT style='color:#535353;'>Structural Plywood and LVL design manual </FONT></LI></DIV> <DIV class=s0 style='list-style-type:disc;text-indent: -10mm;margin-left: 13mm;'> <LI><FONT style='color:#535353;'>Manufactured Wood Produsts (TE) </FONT></LI></DIV> <DIV class=s0 style='list-style-type:disc;text-indent: -10mm;margin-left: 13mm;'> <LI><FONT style='color:#535353;'>Flooring </FONT></LI></DIV> <DIV class=s0 style='list-style-type:disc;text-indent: -10mm;margin-left: 13mm;'> <LI><FONT style='color:#535353;'>Bushfires </FONT></LI></DIV> <DIV class=s0 style='list-style-type:disc;text-indent: -10mm;margin-left: 13mm;'> <LI><FONT style='color:#535353;'>Design Capacity Tables for Timber (TE) </FONT></LI></DIV> <DIV class=s0 style='list-style-type:disc;text-indent: -10mm;margin-left: 13mm;'> <LI><FONT style='color:#535353;'>Timber Design Handbook HB108 (TE) </FONT></LI></DIV> <DIV class=s0> <FONT style='color:#535353;'> </FONT></DIV>