Queensland researchers test timber ceilings at 1,000 degrees for safety improvements
Queensland researchers conducted fire tests on timber ceiling compartments at 1,000 degrees Celsius to enhance building safety. Supervised by firefighters, the experiment aimed to understand fire behavior and develop safer designs for timber structures. Findings will inform future fire safety guidelines for mass timber construction, which is rapidly gaining popularity in the construction industry.
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Published 11 Nov 2026, 19:39 UTC · Updated 11 Nov 2026, 19:50 UTC
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