New materials and products from wood and cellulose. Wood, function in the tree, the route from tree, via production unit to wood products. Cellular structure, cell wall, cellulose fiber. Wood as a composite material, chemical composition, material mechanics aspects, properties. Wood composites.
SD2500 Wood and Cellulose Science 7.0 credits
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
Understanding of structure-property relationships in wood, wood composites and cellulose fibers. The aim is knowledge and abilities for R&D work with materials and products, as well as trouble-shooting in production. Ability to suggest wood modification for given application, ability to plan and analyse experimental studies of structure and properties of wood products.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
A first course in mechanics or solid mechanics.
Literature
Dinwoodie, J.M., Timber, Its Nature and Behaviour, Spon Press, 2000
Berglund L, Wood science and engineering – lecture notes
Examination and completion
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- ÖVN1 - Assignments, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN2 - Examination, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- TEN1 - Examination, 2.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
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Other requirements for final grade
Midterm exam (2 hp), written final exam (3 hp), homework assignments (1 hp), lab reports (1 hp)
Examiner
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Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
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Education cycle
Second cycle