From November 9th to 10th, the first Sino-Italian timber
structure workshop, hosted by Tongji University, the Science and
Technology Office of Embassy of Italy and University of Sassari
Italy, was held successfully in Tongji. Researchers from Chinese
and Italian universities, companies and institutes joined the
workshop.
During the two days’ workshop, 13 scholars from both China and
Italy made reports. The contents of the reports including timber
structure repair and function improvement, precast construction
system, new aseismic structure system, fire resistance in timber
structure, high-rise timber structure and so on.
The workshop successfully presented the newest research
achievements in both countries and enhanced the mutual
understanding. It would contribute to further exchanges and
cooperation in the area of timber structure.