The University of Queensland

About PTEC 2019

PTEC 2019 aims to provide a forum for both young and experienced academics, practitioners, researchers, and research students in the Asia-Pacific region and elsewhere in the world, to share the latest developments in research and application of timber in construction. The intention is to bring a more practitioner focus that will complement the World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE) to be held in 2020.

Language: The official language of the conference is English

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Organisation

Conference Chairs

Chairperson	Professor Sritawat Kitipornchai
Co-Chairpersons	Dr Vicki Lane and Professor Keith Crews

Local Organising Committee

A. Prof Dilum Fernando	University of Queensland
Dr Joe Gattas	University of Queensland
Dr Paola Leardini	University of Queensland
Dr Cristian Maluk	University of Queensland
Mr Kim Baber	University of Queensland
Dr Juan Hidalgo	University of Queensland
Dr David Lange	University of Queensland
Dr Andres Osorio	University of Queensland
Dr Sardar Malekmohammadi	University of Technology Sydney
Dr Rijun Shrestha	University of Technology Sydney
A. Prof Hamid Vali Pour Goudarzi	University of New South Wales
A. Prof Benoit Gilbert	Griffith University
Dr Anthony Abu	University of Canterbury
Dr Minghao Li	University of Canterbury
Dr Rob McGavin	Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF), Queensland Government
Dr Adam Redman	Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF), Queensland Government
Dr Henri Bailleres	Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF), Queensland Government
Mr Andrea Stocchero	New Zealand Forest Research Institute Limited (SCION)

Scientific Committee

Professor Jose Torero	University College London
Professor Frank Lam	University of British Columbia
Professor Sritawat Kitipornchai	University of Queensland
Professor Keith Crews	University of Technology Sydney
Mr Tim Butler	Lendlease
Dr Craig Gibbons	Arup
Mr Toby Hodsdon	Arup
A. Prof Tim Smith	University of Sunshine Coast
Dr Angus Law	University of Edinburgh
Mr Shane Robertson	Hyne Timber
Mr Geoff Stringer	CLTP Australia
A. Prof Dilum Fernando	University of Queensland
Dr Joe Gattas	University of Queensland
Dr Paola Leardini	University of Queensland
Dr Cristian Maluk	University of Queensland
Mr Kim Baber	University of Queensland
Dr Juan Hidalgo	University of Queensland
Dr David Lange	University of Queensland
Dr Andres Osorio	University of Queensland
Dr Sardar Malekmohammadi	University of Technology Sydney
Dr Rijun Shrestha	University of Technology Sydney
A. Prof Hamid Vali Pour Goudarzi	University of New South Wales
A. Prof Benoit Gilbert	Griffith University
Dr Anthony Abu	University of Canterbury
Dr Minghao Li	University of Canterbury
Dr Vicki Lane	Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF), Queensland Government
Dr Rob McGavin	Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF), Queensland Government
Dr Adam Redman	Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF), Queensland Government
Dr Henri Bailleres	Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF), Queensland Government
Mr Andrea Stocchero	New Zealand Forest Research Institute Limited (SCION)

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Program

View the current Program (pdf)

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Conference Submission

Call for Extended Abstracts

Two page extended abstracts are requested. Full paper submissions are not required. Abstracts should be emailed to ptec2019@civil.uq.edu.au by 1 April 2019.

Conference Topics

Submissions under the following categories are welcomed:

• Wood products and components
• Computer-based methods
• Timber architecture
• Timber engineering
• Implementations

Wood products and components

structural performance of materials; high performance wood products and building systems; new products and connections; vertical integration and industrialization of the wood chain

Computer-based methods

modelling of structures; modelling of materials; IT-based architectural design; computer-aided and digital manufacturing

Timber architecture

building physics and building skins; design practice; evaluation and comparison

Timber engineering

codes and international practices for timber structures; fire engineering; innovative structural design and construction; mixed, composite, and hybrid structures

Implementations

best practice examples and case studies; visions and challenges for future projects; public interest and incentives; teaching and dissemination

Important Dates

Deadline for abstract submission	1 April 2019
Notification of abstract acceptance	30 April 2019
Deadline for early bird registration	15 May 2019
Conference	10–12 July 2019

 

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Keynote Speakers

Professor Jose L. Torero
Professor and Head of University College London Department of Civil, Environmental, Geomatic & Environmental Engineering

Dr Craig Gibbons
ARUP Fellow, Principal, Buildings Australasia

Professor Frank Lam
Senior Chair Professor Wood Building Design and Construction, University of British Columbia, Canada

Professor Minjuan He
Professor, Department of Structural Engineering, Tongji University, China

Anna Charalambous
Project Manager, Lendlease DesignMake

Ben Owen
Senior Construction Manager, Lendlease Building, ACT

 

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About Brisbane

Brisbane is the state capital of Queensland, with a population of just over 2 million, Brisbane is the third largest city in Australia, behind Sydney and Melbourne. The city enjoys an enviable subtropical climate with over 300 days of sunshine per year. During the winter months, when the conference takes place, weather is typically dry and mild with mean temperatures between 11-21 oC. Early mornings and nights can be crisp, but overnight lows rarely drop below 9°C . Life in Brisbane is laid back with a focus on outdoor activities. With beautiful, clear sunny skies and plenty of sunshine, winter weather just perfect for everyone to get out there and enjoy.

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Transportation

Air Travel

Brisbane’s award winning International Airport is located just 13 kilometres or 20 minutes from the city centre and from the Convention Centre. With superior airport infrastructure and operating 24 hours a day, Brisbane Airport directly services 31international destinations each week and 52 domestic destinations.

Driving

M1 Pacific Motorway connects Brisbane to the surrounding regions. Driving times:
Gold Coast – 1 hour south
Sunshine Coast – 1½ hours north
Toowoomba – 1.5 hours west
Byron Bay – 2 hours south
Sydney – 10 hours south

Getting around

Brisbane has an excellent network of public transport network consisting of buses, taxis, trains and ferries. The conference venue is conveniently located with major attractions and destinations within.

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Currency

Brisbane uses Australian Currency Australian Dollars (AUD). Currency can be converted or Travellers Cheques cashed at banks and Bureau de Change. Retailers and restaurants clearly advertise with signage which credit cards they will accept. In Australia the most accepted credit cards are Visa and Mastercard, with American Express and Diners Cards accepted in many but not all establishments.