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Unit of Study FORS2012 - Wood Science and Utilisation (2021)

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Unit description

Introduces students to the properties of wood, how these properties are measured and the uses of wood in the human environment. This unit also examines how wood properties can be influenced by forest management practices.

Unit content

Topic 1: Introduction to materials science

Topic 2: Tree physiology, wood chemistry and anatomy

Topic 3: Energy and fuels

Topic 4: Wood properties and wood products

Topic 5: Managing wood quality

Topic 6: Wood density

Topic 7: Hygro-mechanical properties

Topic 8: Mechanical properties

Topic 9: Degradation

Topic 10: Wood modification

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Lismore
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On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

describe the characteristics and application of the main types of materials: masonry, metal, plastics and biomaterials

characterise the variable nature of biomaterials compared to other material types

evaluate the primary structure and properties of selected biomaterials, the techniques used to measure them and the applications of biomaterials in the human environment

analyse the variety of processes used to convert biomass to energy and fuels.

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