Study Guide

Objective

The student:
- is able to explain the structure and characteristics of wood as a material
- is able to describe the main principles in the production processes within lumber industry, plywood industry and other board industry
- understands the connection between raw materials and products
- is able to describe methods for drying sawn logs and understands their effect on the quality of sawn logs
- is familiar with the most important methods for wood modification

Content

The structure of wood
Microscopic identification of cells and structures
Macroscopic identification of the most common tree species in Finland
Properties of wood
Mechanical forest industry in Finland
The saw industry: Development, raw material requirements and manufacturing processes
Veneer Industry: Development, raw material requirements and manufacturing processes
The wooden board industry: Development and production processes
Further processing of products
Heat treatment and impregnation
Composite materials

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

No previous knowledge is required