The history of Timber as a Structural Material in Australia
This is the first joint meeting of ASHET and the RAHS with Materials Australia, a society that specialises in the technology of materials used in engineering, including metals, plastics and timber.
Amie Nicholas will talk about some of the engineers and innovations, and illustrate the talk with examples of the bridges that are part of the state’s engineering heritage.
In the companion talk Chris Gerber will describe some of the more recent history of developments in fields such as laminated timber beams and plywoods and in the treatment of timbers to improve their durability. A joint activity of ASHET, the RAHS and Materials Australia.
Royal Australian Historical Society.
Date: Tuesday 27 September, 2011
Time: 5.30 for 6pm at History House
Cost: $8.00 Includes light refreshments on arrival.
