101-0678-00L  Wood Physics & Wood Materials

SemesterSpring Semester 2017
LecturersI. Burgert, T. Zimmermann
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionGerman



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
101-0678-00 GHolzphysik & Holzbasierte Materialien2 hrs
Wed12:45-14:30HIL E 6 »
I. Burgert, T. Zimmermann

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AbstractFundamental 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.
ObjectiveAt 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.
ContentThe 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
Lecture notesHandouts will be sent to the students by e-mail prior to each lecture.
LiteratureNiemz, 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

Performance assessment

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Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits3 credits
ExaminersI. Burgert, T. Zimmermann
Typesession examination
Language of examinationGerman
RepetitionThe performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Mode of examinationoral 30 minutes
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ProgrammeSectionType
Civil Engineering MasterMajor in Materials and MechanicsWInformation
Environmental Sciences MasterMinor in Operations Eng. and Manag. for Forest and Timber IndustriesWInformation