Larch grading setting Mar 1, 2014 - Oct 31, 2015
To create approved settings for existing x-ray and acoustic grading machines for British larch whilst creating knowledge on dimensional tolerance and creating a subset of sample resource for Proof of Concept test work.

SIRT workplan 2014/17 (Workpackage 1) Mar 1, 2014 - Jul 31, 2018
Improving industry knowledge of timer properties and utilisation potential of 'alternative species', testing 6 different species. Disseminate and promote effectively the outputs of the programme, including an annual event for industry.

Innovative Glulam timber composites Mar 6, 2015 - Dec 31, 2022
To investigate the timber and glulam thermal and moisture impacts to the composite effects, to study the different possibilities of combining the timber and bamboo materials and propose innovative way of producing high performance composites and to c... Read More about Innovative Glulam timber composites.

Timber grading standards support (Workpackage 2) Jul 1, 2014 - Jul 31, 2018
Provide support to the forest industry through representation on various GB and European committees, and to provide dissemination and facilitate events to the sawmill industy.

Extractive components of Scottish roundwood May 4, 2015 - Dec 9, 2015
To investigate the extractives that are available in Sitka sprice, Scots pine and hybrid larch. To understand how the extractives vary between crop parts e.g. heartwood, bark, stumps, brash and thinnings. To use the findings to propose future studies... Read More about Extractive components of Scottish roundwood.

Extractives database support Mar 1, 2017 - Feb 28, 2018
Maintenance and hosting of website database developed in previous project

SIRT WP1 2017-18 Aug 1, 2017 - Jul 31, 2018
Applied research and knowledge transfer addressing industry needs – as set out by the SIRT management board. This includes providing information and advice to industry sponsors

SIRT WP2 2017-18 Aug 1, 2017 - Jul 31, 2018
Timber grading standards support ensuring standards are good for the domestic timber industries, and supporting industry in using them

SIRT 2018-19 (WP1&2) Aug 1, 2018 - Jul 31, 2019
Our research activities are focused on understanding the physical and mechanical properties of wood and how these affect its performance in different applications. Our main aim is to better understand how the management site, and climate, of forests... Read More about SIRT 2018-19 (WP1&2).

SIRT 2019-20 (WP1&2) Sep 1, 2019 - Aug 31, 2020

Our research activities are focused on understanding the physical and mechanical properties of wood and how these affect its performance in different applications. Our main aim is to better understand how the management site, and climate, of fores... Read More about SIRT 2019-20 (WP1&2).

SIRT 2020-2021 (WP1&2) Sep 1, 2020 - Aug 31, 2021
Our research activities are focused on understanding the physical and mechanical properties of wood and how these affect its performance in different applications. Our main aim is to better understand how the management site, and climate, of forests... Read More about SIRT 2020-2021 (WP1&2).

Monitoring expansion rate of timber for Jacket Pile Gripper Application Aug 1, 2021 - Jan 31, 2022
Monitoring expansion rate of timber for Jacket Pile Gripper Application

An easier route for strength grading UK hardwoods Mar 1, 2023 - Aug 31, 2026
The project aims to improve grading options for home-grown hardwoods, with a more cost-effective route to establishing grading and easier to apply visual grading rules for producers. Properties of three home-grown hardwood species are characterised b... Read More about An easier route for strength grading UK hardwoods.

SIRT Transition & Project Development 2023 Feb 1, 2023 - Jan 31, 2024
Forward planning for the SIRT project as we move into the new phase of the project in April. This includes time taken for field work not included in the original SIRT plan, project planning for the current and future projects and training for staff... Read More about SIRT Transition & Project Development 2023.