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MSc Timber Engineering Scholarships

MSc Timber Engineering Scholarships. “It’s not all about Steel, Glass and Concrete…..”. The UK Timber Industry. The UK is one of the largest consumers of timber and panel products in the world. 13.4 million m 3 of timber and panel products were consumed in the UK in 2012.

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MSc Timber Engineering Scholarships

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  1. MSc Timber Engineering Scholarships

  2. “It’s not all about Steel, Glass and Concrete…..”

  3. The UK Timber Industry The UK is one of the largest consumers of timber and panel products in the world. 13.4 million m3 of timber and panel products were consumed in the UK in 2012. 63% (8.4 million m3) solid woods (soft woods and hardwoods). 37% (5 million m3) panel products. £1.08 billion domestically produced timber. £1.81 billion of imported timber.

  4. It’s sustainable ….. • European forests grow annually by an area the size of Cyprus. • Sustainable (& regulated) forestry. • CO2 is absorbed by growing trees; then stored in the timber.

  5. Use of Timber in Construction • New buildings. • Repair, maintenance and improvement. • Structural components of buildings. • Packaging. • Fencing. • Outdoor products. • Furniture.

  6. It’s not all about timber frame………

  7. Scottish Parliament (Holyrood opened 2004)

  8. John Hope Gateway, Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh Cross laminated timber & glulam beams

  9. Need for new engineers Edinburgh Napier University and industry have identified the need for a new generation of well qualified engineers. Engineers who have with an understanding of: • the properties of timber • the new and innovative timber products in the market • modern methods of construction.

  10. Tallest timber building in the worldNine stories of “cross laminated timber” (Murray Grove, London)

  11. Career Opportunities for Timber Engineers • Consulting engineering groups. • International construction companies. • Public sector (e.g. local authorities). • Timber engineering specialist suppliers. • Timber frame contractors. • Timber and wood based panel supply chain companies. • Manufacturers and suppliers of engineered wood products • Scotland, UK and abroad.

  12. MSc Timber Engineering • This programme is tailored to the needs of industry and provides a broad education in timber engineering, sustainable design and project management.  • This study route satisfies the academic requirement for engineering graduates wishing to achieve Chartered Engineer status, which along with the practical experience you could gain with the sponsor company, could set you well on your way to becoming a Chartered Engineer. • To be accepted onto the MSc Timber Engineering you must have a good (2:1 or above) undergraduate degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

  13. MSc Timber Engineering Scholarships Scholarships from 13 companies are available to students enrolling on the MSc Timber Engineering for September 2014 start. Each scholarship is bespoke and includes: • Full payment of fees £3,750 • Company Mentor • Employer related dissertation topic • Part-time paid work experience • Five of the 13 also provide a stipend towards living costs

  14. MSc Timber Engineering Supporters • Oregon Timber Frame http://www.oregon.co.uk/ • KinsgspanPottonhttp://www.potton.kingspan.com/ • KLH http://www.klhuk.com/ • Norbord http://www.norbord.co.uk/ • Structural Timber Association http://www.structuraltimber.co.uk/ • BSW Timber http://www.bsw.co.uk/ • James Jones & Sons http://www.jamesjones.co.uk/ • Accsys Technologies http://www.accsysplc.com/ • Arnold Laver http://www.laver.co.uk/ • Crown Timber http://www.crowntimber.co.uk/ • Consolidated Timber Holdings http://www.cth.co.uk/ • SEMA4c http://www.sema4c.com/ • Timber Trade Federation http://www.ttf.co.uk/

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