Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Wood Mechanics OEM208 Turkish Compulsory 4. Semester 2 + 2 3.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to Face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Ümit BÜYÜKSARI
Instructor(s) Prof. Dr. Ümit BÜYÜKSARI (Bahar)
Goals The goal of this course is defined characteristic properties of wood material, wood-water relationship, density and volume-weight relationship, mechanical properties, To investigate the situation of wood material under the influence of different forces, definitions related to mechanical properties, relevant standards, calculation of mechanical properties of wood. To beams usage of wood materials, safety stres calculations and to be relationship technological structure of wood material. The informations needed for rational usage.
Course Content Characteristic Properties of Wood Material, Wood-Water Relationship, Moisture of Wood, The Density of Wood Material, Volume-Weight Value of Wood, The Factors Effected of Density, Mechanical Properties of Wood Material and Basic Concepts, Load Types to Wood Material, Static and Dynamic Load, Elasticity Modulus, Stress –Strain Concept, Bending Strength, The Factors Effected to Bending Strength, Compression Strength, Quality Factors to Compression Strength, Tension Strength, Shear Stress, Cleavage Strenght, İmpact Bending Strenght, Technological Experiments, Hardness and Corrosion Strenght, The Safety Stres to Wood Material, Beams, Resistance Calculations to Wood Materials
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Characteristic properties of wood material
2 The factors affecting mechanical properties of wood material
3 determine the quality of wood materials
4 calculate the modulus of elasticity
5 knows and calculate the mechanical properties of wood material
6 knows and calculates the technological properties of wood
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction Presentation (Preparation)
2. Week Basic definitions Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week The factors affecting of wood mechanical properties Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week Standard and structural size testing Presentation (Preparation)
5. Week Load Types to Wood Material, Static and Dynamic Load
6. Week Elasticity Modulus, Stress –Strain curve Presentation (Preparation)
7. Week Bending strength Presentation (Preparation)
8. Week Compression Strength, Quality Factors to Compression Strength Presentation (Preparation)
9. Week Tension strength Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week Shear strength Presentation (Preparation)
11. Week Cleavage Strenght Presentation (Preparation)
12. Week Impact bending Strength Presentation (Preparation)
13. Week Hardness Presentation (Preparation)
14. Week Abrasion strength Presentation (Preparation)
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 To be able to identify the wood species based on the knowledge on wood biology,
2 Having knowledge on physical, mechanical and chemical properties of lignocellulosic products,
3 Having knowledge on wood product technologies and applying this knowledge to production,
4 Planning and managing the forest products industries taking into regard the environmental, technical and economic issues,
5 To be able to select and propose different forest products for various utilizations,
6 To be able to questioning and researching, including knowledge and experience how to reach information and analytical thinking and ability to design products,
7 To be able participate in a team, being in team works, in need being independent and initiative,
8 Having social and professional ethical values.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6
PY1 2 2 2 2 2 0
PY2 5 5 5 5 5 0
PY3 5 5 5 5 5 0
PY4 2 2 2 2 2 0
PY5 5 5 5 5 5 0
PY6 5 5 5 5 5 0
PY7 3 3 3 3 3 0
PY8 3 3 3 3 3 0
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Knowledge of Wood Material 2001., First edition, Prof. Yalçin ORS, Hakan KESKIN, Istanbul.
  • Bozkurt, Y.,ve Erdin Y., 1997. Wood Technology Course Book, Istanbul University Faculty of Forestry, Publication Number: 3998-445, İstanbul.
  • Ors, Y., 1986. Physical and Mechanics Wood Technology, K.T.U., Publication Number: 11, Trabzon.
  • Berkel, A., 1970. Wood Material Technology, Volume: I., Istanbul University Faculty of Forestry, Publication Number:147 Istanbul.
Evaluation Method
Bahar Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Prof. Dr. Ümit BÜYÜKSARI Vize 30.00
Prof. Dr. Ümit BÜYÜKSARI Ödev 10.00
Prof. Dr. Ümit BÜYÜKSARI Final 60.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 4 56
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 12 12
Homework 1 10 10
Final 1 24 24
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0