Practical activities for the identification of the various kinds of panels for non-structural use and for the understanding of their properties and characteristics.
Understanding the characteristics of technical data sheets and their meaning.
Learning Objectives
Recognizeing wood-based panels.
Knowing the specific functions to each kind of panel.
Avoiding wrong or improper use of panels.
Teaching Methods
Laboratory practical activities.
Exercitation on the properties of panels.
Type of Assessment
Practical test and oral examination.
Course program
Examination of the characteristics of the main types of panels for non-structural use (particles, fibers, plywood): resistance, stiffness, response to dampness, shape and dimensional stability. Tests for the determination of some of the properties of the aforementioned panels.