International Conference on Timber Engineering and Wood Science ICTEWS on September 16-17, 2026 in Zurich, Switzerland

Timber engineering
Wood in civil engineering
Architecture, wood and civil engineering
Wood constructions
Problems in wood construction
Wood-based structural elements
Mechanical properties of wood
Structural timber - variability and statistical modelling
Mechanical performance and modelling

Engineered wood products for structural purposes
Effects of climate and climate variations on strength
Design aspects of timber structures
Safety and serviceability in timber engineering
Timber and wood-based products
Short- and long-term deformations of timber structures

Vibrations of timber floors
Design for earthquake resistance
Joints and structural assemblies
Fasteners, joints and composite structures
Structural adhesive joints
Shear walls and diaphragms
Composite structures

Sustainable Forest for Lumber Production
Stock management, Predictive growth models, Planning and Product Development
Forestry Products Manufacturing
Sustainable Forest Management Towards Timber Production
Innovative Certified Forestry Products
Particularity of native, tropical and fast growth forests

Wood Product and Connections
Grading and quality control of wood materials and products
Engineered wood products
Wood materials and composites
Timber preservation and protection methods
Mechanical and chemical connections
Long-term and fatigue performance

Timber Engineering
Codes, practices and new standardizations
Fire protection and performance
Advances in seismic design and protection of timber structures
Hybrid structures and tall wood buildings
Bridges, long spans and special structures
Methods for performance-based design

Timber Architecture
Intervention in building stock
Building physics and building skins
Integrated tools for design processes
Retrofitting and nondestructive testing of historic buildings
Cultural heritage of traditional wooden buildings
Design and construction methods for durability