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| FORE0016-1 | Wood-based products
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| Duration : | 18h Th, 6h FT |
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| Holder(s) : | Jacques Hebert |
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| Language : | French language |
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| Course contents : | Natural durability
Damage caused by fungi and insects
Wood protection
Limitation of risks due to biocides use
Laminated wood
Particule boards
- manufacturing
- impact of species
- industrial equipment
- grading
- characteristics
- general rules for implementation
- practical case study
Structural boards
Cement boards
Fiber boards
Standards
Economical aspects |
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| Course objective : | To complete the wood technology study and to analyse the relationships between raw material characteristics and end-product properties (in-depth knowledge of particle board technology).
After completing the course the student is expected to
Find the best solutions in order to develop wood preservation with reduced risks link to biocides use
Conduct a experimental design aiming to identify the wood characteristics and wood technology with high impact on wood-based product quality
Identify wood panels most suitable to technical needs in various practical conditions |
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| Prerequisites : | Basic knowledge of solid wood technology |
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| Organization : | Lectures : 18h
Visits of wood industries: 6h |
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| Written notes : | Lecture notes |
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| Assessment : | Written examination (100%) |
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