BioMatNet Item: QLK5-1999-01640 - Enhancing the competitiveness and efficiency of wood-based panels in construction

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QLK5-1999-01640
Enhancing the competitiveness and efficiency of wood-based panels in construction

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Website: projects.bre.co.uk/panels/
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Contract No:	QLK5-1999-01640
Project Type:	RS (Research and Technological Development Project)
Start Date:	01-02-2000
Duration:	36 months
Total Cost:	1,963,420 EUR
EC Contribution:	981,710 EUR
Scientific Officer:	Norbert WINKLER

Abstract:

This project is required in support of EU policy relating to the Construction Products Directive and the Harmonised Standard for wood-based panel products. The project will address 12 key issues relating to the structural use of wood-based panels as identified by the European Standardisation Committee CEN TC112.

The principal objective of this project is to enhance the efficiency and competitiveness of wood-based panels used in construction, through:

A better understanding of panel properties and behaviour;
The use of more reliable and consistent test methods at the European level;
Facilitating innovation in the use of wood-based panels;
Standardisation of manufacturer specific performance criteria.

The project will produce new test methodologies, performance data and design factors for implementation by the relevant standardisation committees and industry.

Contacts

Coordinator

Peter BONFIELD / Building Research Establishment Timber Division / UNITED KINGDOM

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