Feasibility study to determine the applicability of using reclaimed and remanufactured lumber in mass timber (CLT)

Finger-jointed lumber made from reclaimed and recycled lumber cut-offs/waste will be manufactured and used to
produce mass timber panels (i.e., cross-laminated timber (CLT)). The mechanical properties of these panels will
then be measured. The project therefore consists of two phases. The first one will focus on assessing the
mechanical properties of the finger-jointed lumber made from reclaimed raw material and compare them to fingerjointed
lumber made from fresh logs. The second part will aim to evaluate the impact of both types of finger-jointed
lumber on CLT properties.
This project will promote the use of recycled material by diverting it from current waste streams, thus reducing the
pressures on local landfills. For the partner, the project will contribute to increase their knowledge of these waste
streams as raw material and their potential to be included in new product lines.

Faculty Supervisor:

Julie Cool;Minghao Li

Student:

Partner:

Urbanjacks

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Information and cultural industries; Manufacturing

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program: