The first-of-its-kind database provides input data, which is crucially important information for the design, modelling, and analysis of timber structures, to support the application and development of timber structures, given that timber structures increasingly require demonstration of performance or equivalency through computer modelling, regardless of whether prescriptive or performance-based design procedures are used.

The concept for the development of this database was initiated and carried out by FPInnovations, but it is the result of a global effort involving experts from research institutes, consulting firms, manufacturers, software companies, government entities, and associations.

References:

• Modelling Guide for Timber Structures: https://web.fpinnovations.ca/modelling/
• Web-based Database Report 2024–25: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hv39vtLm3u-gGs2R06vRXIU3wKgDn6L1/view
• Web-based Database Report 2025–26: Coming soon

Interested in learning more?

Contact Zhiyong Chen, Senior Scientist, SC-Building System

zhiyong.chen@fpinnovations.ca