LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learning outcomes. After this course students:
- are able to perform basic static analysis of forces acting on rigid bodies
- are familiar with the behaviour of deformable bodies under different load types
- are able to determine the mechanical properties of wood materials from standardized tests
- know how environmental conditions influences the physical and mechanical properties
- are familiar with the rheology of wood and time dependent effects
- appreciate the natural variability of wood properties and know how growth irregularities and defects influence the mechanical properties
- are able to apply statistical methods to describe the mechanical properties, their variability and correlations.
- are familiar with methods for non-destructive testing and evaluation of wood properties
- know how to develop models for the prediction of strength and stiffness
- are familiar with modern wood products and their applications
Credits: 5
Schedule: 24.02.2025 - 04.04.2025
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Steven Collins
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
Aimed at students wishing to specialize in wood material mechanics, this course will also be of interest to students of architecture, civil & structural engineering, materials science & engineering and related disciplines, who have an interest in the possibilities offered by wood. This course covers the basic principles of wood mechanics and the use of wood and wood-based products from the perspective of mechanical behavior. A fundamental overview of deformable bodies and their response under various load types is presented and linked to experimental methods for the determination of mechanical properties. Methods for statistical analysis and prediction modelling of material properties are covered together with application and design considerations for (engineered) wood products. Through this course, students will also appreciate the complex nature of wood and learn how to analyze the mechanical properties for design and application purposes.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Evaluation criteria is based on examination.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
The course is mainly based on independent study in the online platform.
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Learning material is provided and presented in the online platform.
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
12 Responsible Production and Consumption
13 Climate Action
15 Life on Land
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring IV
2025-2026 Spring IVRegistration:
Open for all. The course can be completed remotely. A course implementation may be cancelled if the number of students enrolled to the course implementation does not meet the required minimum of five students. In the case of cancelled course implementations, the students enrolled to them must be provided with an alternative way of completing the course or be advised to take some other applicable course.