Introduction
About
As advances in treatment processes have made wood an even more viable building material, it has become essential to the construction industry as the building material of the 21st century.In this course we will provide an overview of the benefits and limitations of wood. Review advances in wood modification processes and consider the environmental impact of modified wood use in construction. Learning Objectives:
- Define current modification techniques of wood.
- Refine product selection to ensure key specifications are met for project requirements.
- Establish the environmental impact of modified wood construction vs. non wood options.
- Learn about a state of the art modification process for enhancing wood products.
Course Information
Course name : Performance by Design. The Science of Modified Wood.Course number : 001
Credit Type : 1 LU|Elective
Number of Credits : 1
Provider name : Timber Trading Group
Provider number : 404108287