Visual structural grading tool and a mechanical structural grading tool (FAGUS)

Visual structural grading tool and a mechanical structural grading tool (FAGUS)

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For the first time, structural grading tools for Spanish beech wood have been developed. Both visual and mechanical grading methods will enable its use in structural products like beams, pillars, and glued laminated timber.
FAGUS: Adding value to beech trees through innovation and improving the competitiveness of their forest industry value chain
Domain
Wood construction industry
Innovation management, hubs, clusters
Keywords
Forest industries; wood mobilization
Challenge addressed
5.- Enhance economic and environmental performance of forest supply chains
Country of origin
Spain
Start and end year
- 2024
Contact data
Owner or author
Operational group
Reporter
Nacho Campanero, José Luis Villanueva
References and Resources
Resources
FOREST4EU factsheet - Visual structural grading tool and a mechanical structural grading tool
Project under which this factsheet has been created
FOREST4EU