WSC 430 - Wood Composites

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, illustrate a variety of composite manufacturing issues. Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience requirements. Lec 2, Lab 3.

Prerequisites & Notes
Senior standing or permission of instructor.

Credits: 3