WPS 441 - Wood Mechanics

Institution:

North Carolina State University

Subject:

Wood and Paper Science

Description:

Introduction to orthotropic elasticity. Shear effect on beam deflections. Wood- based composite beams. Shear and bending stress distribution in composite beams. Elastic stability. Influence of density, moisture content, load direction, temperature and load duration on mechanical properties of wood. Creep and mechanosorptive creep. Grading for structural applications. Allowable stresses . Structural fasteners.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.ncsu.edu

Phone Number:

(919) 515-2011

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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