Timber Engineering and Applied Mechanics (TEAM) Laboratory Assistant; The University of British Columbia
I have been working with my supervisors at the Faculty of Forestry’s Timber Engineering and Applied Mechanics (TEAM) Laboratory at the University of British Columbia on understanding the structural behavior and mechanical test procedures of structural wood products. I have gained extensive knowledge by reading books provided by my supervisor, which cover procedure for various mechanical tests and structural behaviour of structural wood products. I have assisted the TEAM lab in completing a range of experiments, including the screw tensile test, monotonic loading test, reverse cyclic loading test, screw withdrawal test, lumber bending test, and hardness test.
During this time, I used the mechanical test system and the Instron machine. This hands-on experience has been invaluable, allowing me to understand the basic rules and mechanical properties of different wood products. Through my co-op term, not only have I developed my technical skills and knowledge but also gained a deeper appreciation for the practical applications of my studies.