101-0678-00L Wood Physics & Wood Materials
| Semester | Spring Semester 2025 |
| Lecturers | I. Burgert, G. A. De Freitas Siqueira, G. Panzarasa |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
| 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. | |||||||||
| Learning 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 | |||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
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