Introduction to Wood as a Building Material

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course provides an overview of using wood as a building material. The course first examines the macroscopic and microscopic structures, chemical compositions, physical, mechanical, and fire properties of wood. It then covers a variety of structural wood- based products by exploring the manufacturing process, characteristics, mechanical properties, and application in modern wood structures. The course also briefly introduces wood technologies related to the use of wood in buildings. Prerequisite(s): Admission to an Engineering program; ENGR 240-4 Preclusion(s): CIVE 491-3, IENG 611-3