Wood products and processes

Max amount of FITech students: 200

Persons without a valid study right at a Finnish university or university of applied sciences have preference to this course.

The course presents the most relevant wood-based products, their production processes, properties and typical applications.

Course contents

This course presents the production processes and structures of widely used engineered wood products, such as plywood, cross-laminated timber, and other timber and panel products. Links between wood product properties and typical applications in the living environment are presented. The course also covers wood modification methods which affect the durability of wood.

Learning outcomes

After the course, students

• are familiar with the most common wood adhesive systems, their properties and application in wood products
• are able to list the most common wood products, their setup and application range
• know the whole production processes of selected wood products, such as plywood, cross-laminated timber, particleboards, fiberboards and modified wood products starting from raw material to the end product
• know the impact of certain key process parameters and their effect on the performance of the products respectively
• are able to describe how wood material properties (such as grain orientation and knots) influence the processing of wood into different products
• are familiar with wood degradation mechanisms and preservation/modification methods to enhance the durability of wood.

Course materials

All materials are available on course online platform. The course is performed online with a common web browser.

Teaching schedule

Online lectures (recordings available):

• Introduction lecture Mon 14.4.2025 12–13
• Closing lecture Mon 2.6.2025 12–13

Completion methods

The course is completed independently online according to your own schedule before the course deadline given in the course platform (MyCourses).

The course includes:

• Reading materials
• Short videos
• Exercises
• Online exams.

Please check the schedule from the Aalto University study guide.

You can get a digital badge after completing this course.

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