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Update:July 1, 2026

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Department of Wood Engineering

In the Department of Wood Engineering, we evaluate the strength performance of wood and wood-based materials for building and civil engineering applications and investigate the mechanical properties of connections and structural members. We also assess the comfort of timber environments using physiological and psychological approaches.
Through these research activities, we aim to contribute to the development of safe, reliable, and comfortable timber structures.

Researchers

Engineered Wood and Joints Laboratory

Structures and Dwelling Physics Laboratory

We determine the Young's modulus of logs by measuring their natural frequencies.
Non-destructive testing of logs

 

We conduct strength tests on structural members using a variety of mechanical testing machines.
Strength testing of wood and wood-based materials

 

We conduct strength tests on connections and structural components used in timber structures.
Shear performance testing of column-beam connectionsLateral loading test of CLT floor system

 

We investigate the physical performance and comfort of residential environments.

Walking experiment to evaluate the walking comfort of wooden floors