NEW!! This shortcourse is NOW available on-site. The course topics and time period can be arranged to suit the needs of your facility. For more information please contact bbond7@utk.edu.

This short course provides practical information and procedures to identify and control moisture related problems that occur in the processing and manufacturing of wood products.

Topics covered:

• Basics of wood anatomy
• Relationship of wood and water
• Wood shrinkage
• Measuring moisture content: tools and techniques
• Moisture related manufacturing defects: recognition, causes, and cures
• Drying defects
• Quality control procedures and techniques

Dr. Brian Bond
Assistant Professor Forestry, Wildlife, and Fisheries
Agricultural Extension Service
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
P.O. Box 1071
Knoxville, TN 37901-1071
Phone (865) 974-7991
Fax (865) 974-4714

bbond7@utk.edu