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THEORY IN PRACTICE – TimberEDU

The phases of timber construction using a full-scale model

18 - 23 May 2025
Rothoblaas headquarter, Cortaccia (BZ)
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The goal is to learn how to build a timber structure in a workmanlike manner, to learn and practice all phases of construction of a timber building, avoiding the most common mistakes on site and during the design phase.

The course takes place in an area where timber has always been part of the culture. It is quite a unique chance to get a wide knowledge on the theory and practice of a timber building or an hybrid structure. It consists of 32 hours of applied theory. Each practical moment will be accompanied by a theoretical explanation useful for understanding the construction phases of CLT, glulam (mass timber) and hybrid structures. In the course you will work on a full-scale model on which you can experiment:  

  • handling of structural elements 

  • the installation of concealed connections 

  • the laying of the membranes 

  • the laying of tapes and profiles for airtightness 

  • the correct hygrometric behaviour of the construction 

  • the waterproofing of the building  

  • on-site protection of timber-to-steel structures and connections 

  • application of passive fire protection products 

  • preventive measures on fall protection  

Day 1 : CLT PRODUCER and CONSTRUCTION SITE

Visit of a CLT producer and visit of a construction site with timber structures

Day 2: FREE CULTURAL DAY

Free culture day with suggestions for visiting Bolzano city and its surroundings.

Day 3: DESIGN OF HYBRID STRUCTURES

Design of hybrid structures with focuses on fire and protection of the building site. In particular we will analize:

  • Passive fire protection, measures designed to contain and limit the fire spread.

  • Timber-to-steel connections, multiple case studies analysed with a practical laboratory test.

  • Preventive measures on fall protection.

Day 4: INSTALLATION OF TIMBER STRUCTURES

Assembly of a section of a timber building, from the foundations to the roof structure. The practical assembly phases are accompanied by theoretical explanations on the advantages of the different connections, the installation method, the resistance, the stiffness, the fire resistance and the ductility. In particular, the following details will be installed and examined: connection to the ground, postbases, concealed connections, hold-down and shear angle brackets, innovative connections. 

Day 5: WATERPROOFING AND AIRTIGHTNESS

Conclusion of the full-scale section of the structure: waterproofing, airtightness and wind tightness.  

Theoretical part relating to acoustic solutions for timber structures, the laying and choice of membranes and the correct taping.  

AUDIENCE

  • University professors taking part at TimberEDU project.

  • University professors who want to stay updated with timber structures and connections

  • Construction foremen and project managers.  

  • Designers who want to touch the timber building site and understand its construction details.  


Uwe Amplatz - Styxworks 

  • Ing.  Alessio Maffeo
    Rothoblaas
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  • Ing.  Daniele Cunego
    Rothoblaas
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  • Ing.  Francesco Manni
    Rothoblaas
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  • Ing.  Francisco Rodríguez Bejarano
    Rothoblaas
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  • Ing.  Hannes Spitaler
    Rothoblaas
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  • Prof. Ing.   Ivan Giongo
    Università di Trento
  • Ing  Matteo Andreottola
    Rothoblaas
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  • Matteo Kluc
    Rothoblaas
  • Ing.  Nicolò Leccardi
    Rothoblaas
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REGISTRATION

Choose the option that suits you

  • Full package

    5 overnight stays in hotel with half pension (booking done by Rothoschool) ; Breakfasts, coffee breaks, lunches, network dinner; Notepad and pen.

    900€ + VAT

Programme

  1. 7.30

    Departure with the bus from the hotel

    meeting point in front of the hotel Comfort Erica

  2. 9.00 – 11.00

    Visit of CLT production facility and explanation of projects with Albino Angeli (Xlam Dolomiti)

  3. 12.00 – 13.00

    Lunch at Ristorante San Giorgio (Borgo Valsugana)

  4. 14:30 – 16.00

    Visit of the construction site of a school in Mezzocorona with technical tour

    Ing  Matteo Andreottola  - Rothoblaas

  1. 9:00 - 17:30

    Free day: visit of the city of Bolzano

    https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g187857-Activities-Bolzano_Province_of_South_Tyrol_Trentino_Alto_Adige.html

  1. 08:20

    Trasport from the hotel to Rothoblaas

    (meeting point in front of the hotel)

  2. 08:40 - 09:40

    Hybrid structures timber to steel and timber to concrete.

    Optimization, demountability, innovative connections.

    Ing  Matteo Andreottola  - Rothoblaas

  3. 09:40 - 10:30

    The connection to the ground with innovative solutions to solve resistance, durability and tolerance

    Ing  Matteo Andreottola  - Rothoblaas

  4. 10:30 - 11:00

    Coffee break and network

  5. 11:00 - 12:30

    Innovations and case studies.

    Examples of building sites done with innovative solutions (Bending moment connections with Xepox, Spider, Pillar and TC fusion)

    Ing.  Alessio Maffeo  - Rothoblaas

  6. 12:30 - 13:30

    Lunch

  7. 13:30 - 14:15

    Passive fire protection for timber structures.

    Ing.  Nicolò Leccardi  - Rothoblaas

  8. 14:15 - 15:00

    On-site protection of timber-to-steel structures and connections

    Ing.  Francisco Rodríguez Bejarano  - Rothoblaas

  9. 15:00 - 15:15

    Coffee break

  10. 15:15 - 16:30

    Dampness and swelling in Timber-to-steel connections: risks and solutions

    Ing.  Nicolò Leccardi  - Rothoblaas

  11. 16:30 – 17:30

    Preventive measures on fall protection

    Matteo Kluc  - Rothoblaas

  12. 17:45

    Trasport from Rothoblaas to the hotel (meeting point in front of Rothoblaas)

  1. 08:20

    Trasport from the hotel to Rothoblaas

    (meeting point in front of the hotel)

  2. 08:40 - 09:00

    Registration of participants and introduction of the course

  3. 09:00 - 09:45

    The potential of CLT: material characteristics, production and site organization

    Ing  Matteo Andreottola  - Rothoblaas

  4. 09:45 -10:30

    Connections for CLT buildings: installation of the ground connection

    Ing.  Hannes Spitaler  - Rothoblaas

  5. 10:30 - 10:45

    Coffe break

  6. 10:45 - 11:45

    LAB - Installation of the ground connection: waterproofing, structural connection to concrete curb and aluminium profile

  7. 11:45 - 12:30

    The handling of CLT or other timber wall and floor panels

    Ing.  Alessio Maffeo  - Rothoblaas

  8. 12:30 - 13:30

    Lunch

  9. 13:30 - 14:15

    LAB - Installation of the wall elements of the ground floor with fastening with screws and other more effective and faster methods

  10. 14:15 - 15:00

    Concealed connections: assessment of minimum distances of connections, positioning of connections, assessment of resistance and calculation programs

    Ing.  Alessio Maffeo  - Rothoblaas

  11. 15:00 - 15:15

    Coffe break

  12. 15:15 - 16:00

    LAB - Installation of concealed ground floor connections and acoustic insulation profiles

  13. 16:00 - 17:00

    LAB - Installation of the floor and the wall elements of the second floor. Installation of the roofing elements (beams and joints) with different connection methods. Installation of the roofing elements (beams and joints) with different connection methods

  14. 17:00 - 18:00

    Acoustic in timber structures with practical LAB

    Ing.  Daniele Cunego  - Rothoblaas

  15. 18:15

    Trasport from Rothoblaas to the hotel

    (meeting point in front of Rothoblaas). The network dinner is reachable on walk from the hotel.

  16. 19:00

    Network dinner (Typical local restaurant)

  1. 08:20

    Trasport from the hotel to Rothoblaas

    (meeting point in front of the hotel)

  2. 08:40 - 09:40

    Waterproofing, wind tightness and airtightness of buildings

    Ing.  Francisco Rodríguez Bejarano  - Rothoblaas

  3. 09:40 - 10:30

    LAB – Monolithic and microporous membranes

    Ing.  Nicolò Leccardi  - Rothoblaas

  4. 10:30 - 10:45

    Coffe break

  5. 10:45 - 11:45

    The flat roof in timber structures: double, self-adhesive bituminous membrane

    Ing.  Francesco Manni  - Rothoblaas

  6. 11:45 - 12:15

    Visit and technical explanation of Rothoblaas automated warehouse

    Ing  Matteo Andreottola  - Rothoblaas

  7. 12:15 - 13:15

    Lunch

  8. 13.15

    Trasport from Rothoblaas to University of Trento

  9. 14:00 – 17:30

    Tour of testing facility (material and structure testing lab) and experimental champaign by the University of Trento.

    Prof. Ing.   Ivan Giongo  - Università di Trento

  10. 17:30 – 17.45

    Course closure and certificates delivery

    (NB: there is no transfer back to Rothoblaas, take all your belongings with you)

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