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Sustainability of Wood

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 Renewable Resource Low Embodied Energy Carbon Sequestration

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Sustainability of Wood

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

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

  3. Wood Certification

  4. 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

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

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