< Previous50 UNIVERSITY NEWS AUBURNTIGERS.COM Mass timber is a rapidly growing technology used in the design and construction fields, and the Auburn Mass Timber Collaborative (AMTC) is becoming a leader in mass timber research, teaching and outreach in the Southeast. The AMTC is an interdisciplinary collaboration between colleges focusing on forestry, architecture, engineering and construction. Given that roughly 70% of Alabama is forested, and because forestry is one of the state’s largest industries, Auburn’s leadership in this area is vital. “Mass timber building technologies represent some of the most promising solutions to the challenges associated with how we build in the 21st century,” said David Hinson, associate dean and the R. Hugh Daniel Professor in the College of Architecture, Design and Construction (CADC). “Helping advance and expand the use of mass timber wood building systems will translate to economic growth and jobs throughout Alabama and the region.” Mass timber products, which include structural wall and floor panels, beams and columns, can be engineered to be as strong as concrete and steel while weighing less. Not only is mass timber a more environmentally friendly product, but it is also aesthetically pleasing and makes for faster, quieter and less wasteful construction. The AMTC is comprised of faculty from across disciplines in CADC, the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment (CFWE) and the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering. The colleges in the AMTC offer mass timber-focused coursework and design- build opportunities for undergraduates, with the goal of ensuring all students in related areas of study are introduced to mass timber. Graduate students have the opportunity to work with faculty to research mass timber production, performance, design and application, aiming to expand and accelerate the adoption of mass timber construction in the Southeast. In terms of outreach, the AMTC plans to offer workshops, online learning resources and conferences, including the CFWE-led conference “The Sustainable Future of CLT in the South: Grow. Design. Build.,” with a focus on cross-laminated timber, taking place in Auburn, Oct. 7-9. Faculty and industry experts representing sectors along the cross-laminated timber (CLT) supply chain will share experience- based knowledge, perspective and innovations relevant to a diverse spectrum of attendees, including forest landowners, architects, engineers and construction management professionals. With some of the top research facilities in the region, Auburn is well-equipped to dive into this collaboration. Available resources include the Advanced Structural Engineering Laboratory, the Forest Products Development Center’s wood science laboratory, the CADC Research Shop’s CLT press and fabrication equipment, the Robins & Morton Construction Field Lab and Rural Studio, a design-build studio in rural west Alabama that allows for full-scale prototyping and performance research. “We’re getting the opportunity to test the limits of mass timber here in our Advanced Structural Engineering Laboratory for everything from designing blast- resistant structures for the Department of Defense to advancing hybrid steel-timber floor assemblies in low- and mid-rise structures,” said David Roueche, a Ginn Faculty Achievement Fellow and associate professor in civil engineering. “We are excited to be pushing the boundaries with this research, not only for the direct research benefits, but also for the talented students it attracts to our university and the opportunity to integrate it into our timber design courses.” The AMTC features expertise spanning the full spectrum of the mass timber supply chain, including faculty members from various areas of study in forestry, architecture, landscape architecture, structural engineering and building science. As the team members gear up to expand research operations, they are currently applying for grants, collaborating with industry partners and reviewing campus projects that have the potential to utilize mass timber, similar to the newly constructed Environmental Education Building at CFWE’s Kreher Preserve and Nature Center. “The abundance of forest resources and industry found within our region coupled with the faculty expertise at Auburn has created a powerful synergy to advance mass timber in the South,” said Brian Via, the Regions Bank Professor and director of CFWE’s Forest Products Development Center. “We start with forestry, where we provide expertise on wood as a material, followed by engineering, who ensures structural safety. Then, architecture and engineering help to make these structures more functional and appealing, and the end product is a mass timber material that opens up new pathways for nonresidential construction in Alabama and beyond.” UNIVERSITY NEWS BY KELLEY YOUNG AUBURN MASS TIMBER COLLABORATIVE UNITES INTERDISCIPLINARY FACULTY FOR RESEARCH, EDUCATION, OUTREACH Students taking mass timber-focused courses explore the latest research into the benefits of mass timber design and construction. Mass timber education and research occurs inside Auburn’s Advanced Structural Engineering Lab.129 E. Glenn Ave. (Downtown) (334) 209-6390 1673 Shug Jordan Pkwy. Suite A (334) 209-1295 1684 S. College St. (334) 209-1140 Serving Auburn for over 40 years “Bertha!”52 ON THE PLAINS AUBURNTIGERS.COM Auburn senior tight end Brandon Frazier reflects on his time at Auburn with gratitude and expectancy for what is to come. The fifth-year veteran knew that the Plains were the place for him from the beginning. “When I came to Auburn on my official visit, I really fell in love with the culture of Auburn and the people that make up Auburn,” Frazier said. “I felt like I was at home, and it was the perfect fit for me. I’ve loved it ever since.” Frazier grew up in McKinney, Texas, playing football with his dad and brothers in their front yard. He comes from a family of athletes; both of his parents played college basketball at Abilene Christian, and his two brothers play collegiate football as well. They have always supported his journey as an athlete. Academically, Frazier – a member of the SEC academic honor roll and Chi Sigma Alpha, the national student- athlete honor society – graduated in December 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management. He is currently taking graduate school classes, working toward getting his graduate certificate in business analytics and working towards his MBA this fall. And on top of all his athletic and academic successes, his biggest achievement was meeting his now wife, Jackie Barrett, on the Plains. He and the former Auburn volleyball player tied the knot on May 3 in Tennessee. Looking back on his Auburn journey, Frazier is thankful for those that have helped him get here and for the opportunities to choose Auburn again and again. As he goes into his fifth season, he strives to lead by his own example and be that person for his teammates. “My advice would be to be where your feet are,” Frazier said. “I remember, it felt like just yesterday when I was a first-year student in 2020. Just enjoy the moment and enjoy everyone that you come in contact with inside and outside the football facility. There are so many people who make things run for us so smoothly. You should be appreciative of the opportunity to get to play at Auburn.” Throughout his journey, he has stayed where his feet are and cultivated relationships within his team. “Coach Ben (Aigamaua) and his analyst Logan (Bradley) have really poured into our tight end room,” Frazier said. “They have created an awesome culture. They genuinely care about us as people outside of football. We really enjoy them and are thankful for them pouring into us and truly caring about us.” Frazier is grateful for the brotherhood he has found within that position room every day. “The tight end room is special,” he said. “I would consider everyone as brothers to me. We always get along, joke around and hang out. We get the work done, but there’s never a day in the meeting room where we aren’t just cracking up with each other and having a good time.” And like most of his teammates, Jordan-Hare Stadium will always mean something more to Frazier. “I will miss playing in Jordan-Hare,” he said. “That place gets crazy. I’ve never seen anything like it. The culture is set in stone, and everyone is buying in. Auburn is going to get back to what Auburn truly is, and I’m excited to see how that shapes out this season.” Once his Auburn football career ends and he receives his MBA, Frazier plans to utilize everything that Auburn has taught him on and off the football field. He aspires to pursue an NFL career. If not, he expects to return home to work close to his family and use his Auburn degree to get a job back in Texas. “I love Auburn,” Frazier said. “Auburn has given me the opportunity to do what I love and has just given me so many memories that I will cherish. 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