WSC 430 - Wood Composites

Institution:

University of Maine

Subject:

Wood Science and Technology

Description:

Development of structure/property relationships and the effect of process variables on the physical and mechanical properties of structural and non-structural wood composite materials including oriented strand board, medium density fiberboard, particleboard, hardboard, plywood, inorganic bonded composites, and wood/polymer composites. Analysis of a wood composite manufacturing process, including cost models, marketing, and project planning will be conducted by student teams as a capstone experience. Laboratory activities will be incorporated to illustrate a variety of composite manufacturing issues. ?Lec 2, Lab 3. Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement. Prerequisites & Notes Senior standing or permission of instructor. Credits: 3 WSC 440 - Adhesion and Adhesives Technology [ Print Course]

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umaine.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 581-1110

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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