Chemistry

Wood Properties

This course links the basic anatomical features of wood, such as grain orientation and knots, to its properties relevant in the built environment. The basic concepts of wood density and strength are presented. In addition, the course gives examples of factors influencing the durability of wood and lists the durability classes according to the European standard.

Part of the learning path

Introduction to Wood Material

Price

150€

Workload

1 ECTS

Type

Self-paced online

Languages

English

Part of the learning path

Introduction to Wood Material
Introduction to Wood Material
Length: 2 courses, 2 ECTS
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Course Structure
1) Wood and water
  • Wood and water
  • Wood and water (cont.)
2) Durability
  • Durability
3) Wood density
  • Wood density
4) Mechanical properties
  • Mechanical properties
5) Other properties
  • Other properties
Final Assessment
  • Final Assessment
Instructors
  • Avatar of Kristiina Lillqvist
    Kristiina Lillqvist

    Kristiina Lillqvist is a highly qualified wood science researcher and educator with a strong academic background and industry connections. Kristiina works as a Senior University Lecturer at Aalto University in the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems.

    Kristiina has years of experience in developing online learning experiences with a student-centric teaching philosophy. In her research, she focuses on improving the properties of wood by different modification methods in the Wood Material Science research group. ​

    Kristiina holds a doctoral degree in Wood Technology from Aalto University (2014) and has completed Professional Teacher Education.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, you will:

  • be able to calculate wood moisture content and explain how moisture influences wood dimensional changes based on cell-level interaction.
  • know how to describe factors influencing wood durability and list the European durability and use-classes.
  • learn the influence of grain angle, knots and other natural features of wood on its mechanical properties.

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