BMATWT 392A - Seminar in Kiln Drying
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Seminar in Kiln Drying
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Instructor: David T. Damery |
Office: Holdsworth 120 |
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Office Hours: By Appointment |
Tel. 413-545-1770 |
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Class Meets: T, 8:25-9:15am , Holdsworth 105 |
E-mail: ddamery@forwild.umass.edu |
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Dry Kiln Operator's Manual (available online at US Forest Products Lab) |
Supplementary Materials: In-class Handouts |
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Forest Products Society (to purchase) http://shop.forestprod.org/index.html#drying |
Introduces students to theory and practice of drying softwood and hardwood lumber
None
CREDITS:
One
- Gain an understanding of wood moisture relations.
- Learn and have hands-on practice with current lumber drying methods.
- Appreciate the role that lumber drying has in the end uses of wood products.
All reasonable efforts will be made to meet the individual needs of the student. If you have a learning disability or need special accommodation please make an appointment with the instructor to discuss your needs. All discussions will be strictly confidential.
Lectures, class work, and exams will be given during the scheduled class times. Class attendance is extremely important in providing the student with the best chances for meeting the course objectives. Any absences need to be discussed with the Instructor beforehand so that required assignments are handed in on time. No make-up quizzes will be scheduled without prior arrangement with the instructor.
Students are expected to have read text or course packet material prior to each class lecture. The lectures are designed to reinforce and expand on the material contained in the course packet and textbook. Students are encouraged and will be called on to participate and contribute in class discussions, in-class exercises, group work, and case presentations.
The concepts and techniques being studied will first be presented and discussed in class. Real world problems and examples will frequently be used to tie theory with practical issues in the building materials industry.
The numerical grade will be determined as follows:
Homework Exercises - 9 @ 10%
90%
Class Participation - 10%
10%
100%
Letter Grade Numerical Range A GE 93 A- 90 - 92+ B+ 87 - 89+ B 83 - 86+ B- 80 - 82+ C+ 77 - 79+ C- 70 - 72+ F < 60
ACADEMIC HONESTY:
The University requires honesty of all its members in their academic work. Honesty is necessary to the learning process, and is integral to the atmosphere of genuine inquiry and intellectual curiosity which the University seeks to foster. Academic dishonesty not only contradicts the expectations of a community whose central purpose is the pursuit of intellectual endeavor, it violates University rules and regulations, a fact of which all students must be aware. For a more complete definition visit the University Academic Honesty page.
Produced and maintained by David
T. Damery
Building Materials and Wood Technology
Department of Natural Resources Conservation
College of Natural Resources and the Environment
University of Massachusetts, Amherst.