Abstract
Fusion timber refers to the process of combining different types of wood to create a composite material that boasts enhanced strength, durability, and aesthetic appeal compared to traditional timber. This innovative technique involves bonding together layers of timber, often using adhesives or heat, to form a unified structure. Fusion timber offers several advantages over natural wood, including increased resistance to warping, rotting, and insect damage. Additionally, it allows for greater flexibility in design, as it can be molded into various shapes and sizes to suit specific architectural or engineering requirements. In university settings, fusion timber may be of interest for research and practical applications in fields such as architecture, engineering, and sustainable construction, where its properties can be explored for both structural and aesthetic purposes. Its eco-friendly nature, coupled with its versatility, makes fusion timber a promising material for future university projects and studies.
Metadata
Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
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Creators: | Creators Email / ID Num. Mohd Said, Mohd Shahrizan UNSPECIFIED Azhar, Amir Zafwan UNSPECIFIED Abdul Basir, Hariz Adham UNSPECIFIED |
Contributors: | Contribution Name Email / ID Num. Team Leader Md Ajis, Azizah UNSPECIFIED Team Leader Helmy, Nazrul UNSPECIFIED Designer Misnat, Nordin UNSPECIFIED Designer Mohd Anuar, Muhamad Irfan UNSPECIFIED Designer Raja Shahrulzaman, Raja Hazman Shah UNSPECIFIED |
Subjects: | N Fine Arts > NA Architecture > Sustainable architecture |
Divisions: | Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak > Seri Iskandar Campus > Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying |
Journal or Publication Title: | Proceeding for International Undergraduates Get Together 2024 (IUGeT 2024) “Undergraduates’ Digital Engagement Towards Global Ingenuity“ |
Page Range: | pp. 73-75 |
Keywords: | Timber, fusion timber, flexibility in design, sustainable, eco friendly |
Date: | 2024 |
URI: | https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/115701 |