IRG57 Special Sessions

Special Session 1

Bamboo and Non-wood Building Materials

This session will explore the use of bamboo and other non-wood materials in construction. Topics may
include:
- Structural properties and processing techniques of bamboo
- Potential of non-wood materials (e.g., grasses, palm, straw, hemp) for building applications
- Protection treatments and durability performance
- Opportunities and challenges in utilizing local resources

Special Session 2

Plantation Timbers: Properties, Modification and Wood Protection

This session will focus on the increasing use of plantation-grown timber and the challenges and
opportunities it presents. Key topics include:
- Physical and mechanical properties of plantation timbers
- Enhancement through modification technologies (e.g., thermal, chemical treatments)
- Application and effectiveness of wood protection methods
- Sustainability and life cycle assessment of modified plantation wood

Interest in or Submissions for the Special Sessions

For any of the Special Sessions, please contact the IRG Secretariat directly to express your interest, and/or to submit your paper, indicating your wish to participate in the Special Session.