Evaluation of Dimensional Stability and Mechanical Properties of Hybrid Mass Timber Panel

Norbord Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels supplying primarily to the low-rise residential and industrial market in United States, Europe, and Canada. It seeks to improve market diversification and increase its market penetration in the mid-to-high rise construction market. The objective of this project is to evaluate the dimensional stability and mechanical properties of this hybrid MTP as well as to investigate cost-effective manufacturing process. The project aims to generate technical and economic information that will enable Norbord Inc to evaluate the economic viability of manufacturing hybrid mass timber panels.

Faculty Supervisor:

Ying-Hei Chui

Student:

Md Abdul Hamid Mirdad

Partner:

Norbord Inc

Discipline:

Engineering - civil

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Alberta