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Wood Physics
Holzphysik
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:19:07
Abstract
Fundamental physical properties and the reciprocal actions between the structure and the properties of wood and wood based materials, test methods for wood and wood based materials
Objective
On a global scale wood is one of the most important building materials. Knowledge of significant physical properties of wood and wood based materials as well as interactions between structure and properties are taught. This knowledge is fundamental for an appropriate use of wood and wood based materials.
Content
Following focuses will be taught: Composition of wood and wood based materials (chemical composition, anatomical structure of wood, structure of wood based materials) Physical properties (density, wood moisture, swelling and shrinkage, thermal properties, electrical properties, acoustical properties, optical properties, strength, durability)
Resources
Lecture Notes
Written lecture notes will be handed out. These also are available on the e-collection of the ETH.
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
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 30 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Holzphysik |
|
2 h weekly |