Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Horticulture (Volume 4 page 24)
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Year 3 Forestry.
Credit points: 6.5
Coordinator: Dr E F Dougal.
Prerequisite: 211-258 Wood Science 1
Contact: 18 hours of lectures and 18 hours of practical work.
Timetable: Second semester
Objectives:
Students are expected to be able to: understand a number of physical and mechanical properties, their variation and sources of error associated with their measurement. Write a technical report based on experimental data which meets a minimum standard in terms of presentation and content. Describe the properties of the major commercial adhesives used in the timber industry, their interaction with the wood substrate and their use in major wood products. Understand some wood-moisture relationships, and the basic principles and mechanisms involved in timber drying, drying systems and schedules, equalization and reconditioning. Describe the agencies which attack timber, chemicals and methods used to treat timber with preservatives, the wood preservation industry structure including health and safety issues. Identify the types, basic supply and basic demand of timber products in Australia and Victoria. Understand the sawmilling process, types of products produced and the timber grading system. Describe the basic manufacturing steps and industry structure for solid and composite wood products and pulp and paper. Analyze, synthesize and evaluate information concerning wood and fibre properties, product properties, process and technology limitations, and basic market forces with regard to the use of forests for timber utilization.
Content:
Some physical and mechanical properties of wood, wood-moisture relationships. Wood adhesives, drying, and preservation. Sawmilling and timber grading. Solid and composite wood products, pulp and paper, markets. Raw material requirements, processing, properties and end uses.
Assessment:
A 2-hour written examination at the end of the subject. Practical tests may be given throughout the semester. Marks may also be given for assignments, projects and written reports on practical work.
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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Horticulture (Volume 4 page 24)
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