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101-0678-00L 3 Credits DR , MSC D-USYS , D-BAUG , D-MATL
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Wood Physics & Wood Materials

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Ingo Burgert, Dr. Guido Panzarasa, Dr. Gilberto Antonio De Freitas Siqueira
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Abstract

Fundamental relationships between structure and properties of wood and wood-based materials are covered. Based on the hierarchical structure of wood, the course conveys aspects of nanostructural characterization and micromechanical analysis. In view of recent wood material developments, concepts for the assembly of advanced wood materials and cellulose-based materials will be demonstrated.

Objective

Wood is a renewable resource, which is increasingly used in engineering applications. Main objective of the course is a better understanding of physical properties of wood, wood-based materials and functional wood materials as well as the underlying relationships between structure and properties. This knowledge is fundamental for an appropriate use of wood and wood-based materials in common and new fields of application.

Content

The following topics are covered: Hierarchical structure of wood and assembly of wood-based products Wood properties, such as density, wood moisture content, swelling and shrinkage Mechanical properties at different length scales Nanostructural characterization Materials from nanocellulose Wood modification Wood polymer composites Wood hybrid materials Functional wood materials

Resources

Lecture Notes

Handouts will be provided prior to each lecture.

Literature

Niemz, P.; Sonderegger, W.: Holzphysik - Physik des Holzes und der Holzwerkstoffe, Hanser Verlag 2017 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
DR , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Wood Physics & Wood Materials
  • Wed 13:45-15:30 (HIL E 9)
2 h weekly

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