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Wood Physics & Wood Materials
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Abstract
Fundamental relationships between structure and properties of wood and wood based materials are conveyed. Based on the hierarchical structure of wood, aspects of nanostructural characterization and micromechanical analysis will be covered. In view of material developments, concepts for the assembly of advanced wood materials and cellulose-based materials will be demonstrated.
Objective
At a global scale wood is one of the most important building materials. Knowledge of significant physical properties of wood, wood based materials and advanced wood materials as well as the relationship between structure and properties are conveyed. This knowledge is fundamental for an appropriate use of wood and wood based materials as well as for a further improvement of the reliability of wood and for establishing new fields of application.
Content
The following topics are covered: Hierarchical structure of wood and assembly of wood-based products Physical properties (density, wood moisture, swelling and shrinkage) Mechanical properties at different length scales Nanostructural characterization Materials from nanocellulose Wood modification and durability Wood polymer composites Wood hybrid materials Wood surfaces Functional wood materials
Resources
Lecture Notes
Handouts will be sent to the students by e-mail prior to each lecture.
Literature
Niemz, P.: Physik des Holzes und der Holzwerkstoffe, DRW Verlag 1993 Bodig, J.; Jayne, B.A.: Mechanics of wod and wood composites. Krieger, Malabar, Florida 1993 Dunky,M.; Niemz, P.: Holzwerkstoffe und Leime. Springer, Berlin 2002 Wagenführ,A.; Scholz,F.:Taschenbuch der Holztechnik (Kapitel 1.4 und 2, P.Niemz), Hanser Verlag 2008
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 30 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture with exercise | Wood Physics & Wood Materials |
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2 h weekly |
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Elective Courses (The students are free to choose individually from the entire course offer of ETH Zürich on the Master level. Please consult the study administration in case of questions.)
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