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Mechanical Properties of Wood
John Galinski, P.E.
Overview
A
basic understanding of the mechanical properties of wood is essential when
utilizing this raw material for construction purposes. There are many different
species of wood, each having their own specific characteristics. This course is
intended to provide the student with a fundamental understanding of the
different properties of wood along with an understanding of how natural defects
and manufacturing environments can affect the performance of wood.
In this course, the student
will review Chapter 4, Mechanical Properties of Wood from General
Technical Report FPL-GTR-113, “Wood Handbook – Wood as an Engineering Material”
published by the Forest Products Laboratory, USDA Forest Service (issued March
1999).
The
student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of thirty (30) questions at the end of this course
to earn PDH credits.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Attained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and
skills:
- Elastic properties of wood
- Strength properties of
wood
- Vibration properties of
wood
- Natural characteristics
affecting mechanical properties of wood
- Effects of manufacturing
and service environments
Course
Click on the following PDF
attachment and review Chapter 4 of FPL-GTR-113, “Wood Handbook – Wood as an
Engineering Material” prior to taking a quiz for credit.
Mechanical Properties of Wood (1.1 MB)
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