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SEC Partners with Chilean University to Host Douglas fir Webinar and Kick off US-Chile Wood Technology Transfer Council

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On January 21, the Softwood Export Council and Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso (PUCV) will co-host a a webinar to share information with Chilean engineers, architects, and government officials about the use of Douglas fir in structural applications.  The webinar will include presentations about historic use of Douglas fir, which includes buildings that date to the 19th century, and an introduction to the physical properties of Douglas fir and modern applications. Speakers will include SEC's consultant in Chile and Dr. Arijit Sinh from Oregon State University, which is an SEC member. 

The webinar will also officially mark the formal announcement of a the
Chile-US Wood Technology Transfer Council,  to promote the use of wooden construction and infrastructure projects  in Chile.  Led by the engineering department at PUCV, the voluntary committee is made up of representativesfrom academia, government, and industry, including SEC's Chile consultant. 

To see the agenda and register for the event (presentations will be held in English and Spanish) visit: 
​https://www.pucv.cl/pucv/webinar-conversatorio-madera

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