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Wood - Mechanical Properties

Credit: 4 PDH Hours
Course Fee: $36.00
46 pages

How it Work!

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  2. After passing the quiz, follow the page, pay for the course and print your certificate.

Course Summary:

The mechanical properties presented in this course were obtained from tests of small pieces of wood termed “clear” and “straight grained” because they did not contain characteristics such as knots, cross grain, checks, and splits. These test pieces did have anatomical characteristics such as growth rings that occurred in consistent patterns within each piece. Clear wood specimens are usually considered “homogeneous” in wood mechanics.

Learning Objective:

  • Orthotropic Nature of Wood
  • Elastic Properties
  • Strength Properties
  • Vibration Properties
  • Mechanical Properties of Clear Straight-Grained Wood
  • Natural Characteristics Affecting Mechanical Properties
  • Effects of Manufacturing and Service Environments

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Course Content

Course Author: US Forest Services

Certificate of completion of the course

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This online PDH course can also be used as a continuing education course for the following.

Architects

PE Civil Engineers

PE Structural Engineers

CE Contractors

Home and Building Inspectors

Landscape Architects

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