Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Wood Physics OEM207 Turkish Compulsory 0 + 0 0.0 0.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Face to Face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Ümit BÜYÜKSARI
Instructor(s)
Goals To explain basic definitions related to wood material Physics. Giving importance to wood-water relationship. Students is describe behavior of Wood material according to find area, İntroduce to Water Transfer in Wood, Sorption, Capillarity, Viscosity, Permeability terms. Students about wood physics, electrical, thermo and acoustics properties of wood will be detailed.
Course Content Anatomical Of Wood Structure, Coniferous And Broad Leaved Wood Structure, Wood-Water Relation, Moisture Test, Weight-Volume Relation In Wood, Specific Gravity, Volume Density, Hygroscopic Equilibrium Of Wood, Shrinkage And Swelling Calculates, Volume Determination Methods, Moisture Determination Methods, Maximum Moisture And Density Of Wood And, Heat, Enthalpy, Gas Complications, Absolute Humidity, Water Physics, Relative Humidity, Evaporation Ve Condensation, Sorption, Hygroscopic Equilibrium, Hysteres, Saturated Moisture, Permeability In Coniferous And Broad Leaved Wood, Capillarity, Capillary And Osmotic Pressure, Moisture Transfer In Wood, Thermic Properties Of Wood, Specific Heat, Heat Radiation, Heat Conductivity, Heat Value, Electrical Properties, Acoustics Properties Of Wood
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 wood water realitionship
2 Wood density
3 Having knowledge about the physical properties of wood.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Wood cells and cell wall structure
2. Week Wood density, specific gravity, and bulk density
3. Week Weight-Volume Relation In Wood Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week Mositure content determination, Volume-density relations Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
5. Week Maximum moisture content, volume determination methods Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
6. Week Sorption Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
7. Week Equilibrium moisture content, fiber saturation point, Hysteresis Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
9. Week Shrinkage and Swelling of Wood Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week Shrinkage and Swelling of Wood Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
11. Week Thermal properties of wood: specific heat and thermal expansion Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
12. Week Moisture Transfer In Wood
13. Week Thermic Properties Of Wood, Specific Heat, Heat Radiation, Heat Conductivity, Heat Value
14. Week Electrical Properties of Wood
15. Week Acoustics Properties Of Wood Interview, 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 Having an adequate background in natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering subjects related to the field, and the ability to integrate theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to develop engineering solutions
2 The ability to identify, define, formulate, and solve problems in the field of study; and the ability to select and apply appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques for this purpose
3 The ability to analyze a system, its components, or a process, and to design them under realistic constraints in order to meet desired requirements, and to apply modern design methods for this purpose
4 The ability to select and use modern techniques and tools required for applications in the field, and to effectively utilize information technologies
5 The ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, and analyze and interpret the results
8 The ability to communicate effectively in Turkish and English, both orally and in writing
10 Being aware of professional and ethical responsibilities
11 Proficient in project development, project management, workplace practices, labor law, environmental regulations, and occupational health and safety
12 Being aware of the universal and societal impacts of engineering solutions and applications; having an awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation, and possessing knowledge of contemporary issues
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3
PY1 3 3 3
PY2 3 3 3
PY3 4 4 4
PY4 4 4 4
PY5 4 4 4
PY8 1 1 1
PY10 1 1 1
PY11 3 3 3
PY12 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Ors, Y., 1986. Physical and Mechanics Wood Technology, I. Section, Physical properties of wood (Course notes), K.T.U., Publication Number: 11, Trabzon
  • Berkel, A., 1970. Wood Material Technology, Volume: I., Istanbul Universty Faculty of Forestry, Publication Number:147 Istanbul.
  • Bozkurt, Y., 1980. Physical and Mechanics Wood Technology, I. Section, Istanbul Universty Faculty of Forestry, Publication Number: 259, Istanbul.