Basic knowledge on sawing operations, rotary slicing, and slicing. Wood drying. Industrial products. Production and characteristics of wood products derived from wood for non-structural use. Composites. Wood modifications. Innovative products based on wood.
Notes from the Teachers.
Bonamini G., Uzielli L. (2021), Manuale di scienza e tecnologia del Legno - CLUT Ed.
Learning Objectives
Knowledge on wood processing and on the production of wood products; on the main products of the industry and their characteristics. Skills in production, commercial, professional properties, characteristics, quality of wood and products derived. Ability to evaluate the possibilities of use of derivative products.
Prerequisites
Teaching Methods
Lectures. Laboratories with wood products. Presentation. Movie for woodworking machines. Seminars.
Further information
Type of Assessment
Oral examination. In the oral examination the property of language, logical ability and critical reasoning will be assessed.
Course program
Basic knowledge on sawing operations, rotary slicing, and slicing. Wood drying. Industrial products. Production and characteristics of wood products derived from wood for non-structural use (plywood, sold wood panel, fiberboard, particleboard, wood cement boards). Composites. Wood modifications. Innovative products based on wood.