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Advancing Timber Engineering: Insights from Seismic Design Seminar with Professor Massimo Fragiacomo

In a collaborative initiative between The Advance Timber Hub, Aurecon & The Engineers Australia Structural College Board, Brisbane recently hosted an exclusive technical seminar on the seismic design of timber structures, delivered by internationally acclaimed expert Professor Massimo Fragiacomo from the University of L’Aquila, Italy.

Professor Fragiacomo, who remained in Brisbane following his participation in the World Conference on Timber Engineering 2025, generously offered to present his expertise to the local engineering community before returning to Europe, which attracted strong interest from structural engineers. The focus of the afternoon was on the recent, comprehensive updates to the Eurocodes, highlighting key changes in Eurocode 8 (design for earthquake resistance) and its alignment with Eurocode 5 (timber structures). The seminar facilitated rich discussion and a highly engaged Q&A session, with participants eager to explore how these updates could be applied in local design contexts.

The seminar marked a successful exchange of global knowledge with local impact. Attendees gained deep insights into seismic design strategies for timber structures, enhancing their understanding of evolving international standards and their practical application.

 

About the Speaker

Professor Massimo Fragiacomo is a Professor of Structural Engineering at the University of L’

Aquila and Director of the Centre for Research and Education on Earthquake Engineering (CERFIS). An expert in timber and earthquake engineering, he has authored over 470 papers, holds two patents, and has led numerous international research projects totalling over €2 million in funding. His significant contributions to the field were recognized with the Frederick Palmer Prize in 2012. He is also a long-standing member of several Eurocode development committees.

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