INTRO TO QA/QC IN MASS TIMBER MANUFACTURING
This course is designed as an introduction for individuals or professionals wishing to learn more about quality assurance and control (QA/QC) in the wood products sector, and how it specifically applies to mass timber.
QA/QC are essentially the methodology and methods by which standards are met, and can be seen as means to an end. While that end is fixed (i.e. a standard), the means (QA/QC) is more variable and fluid, set to a large degree by individual organizations and their respective philosophies. This course is intended to set the stage for the learner to have a framework for understanding both the nitty gritty details of QA/QC (how does it happen at the ground level?), as well as for thinking about QA/QC at an organization level. The course will provide suggestions for follow up material as well as other courses we would recommend for those interested in deepening their skills specific to QA/QC.
This course requires about 20 hours of active reading/viewing, quiz-taking, discussion forum posting and assignment preparation. There are some additional supplemental readings recommended for those who wish to spend more time on any of the topics.
What You Will Learn
- Differentiate QA from QC and describe them in terms of their core functions and execution in the wood products industry;
- Describe what a standard is, demonstrate how to read a standard, , and define the role it plays in QA/QC;
- Describe different models of QA/QC;
- Explain the role of a 3rd party certifier and how they interact with manufacturers;
- Describe the core stages of mass timber manufacturing and tie them to QC procedures;
- Explain what process control is, and how a QC technician deals with irregularities;
- Define what standards are common to mass timber products;
- Explain how mass timber products differentiate from traditional wood products in terms of QA/QC/
- Apply basic statistics concepts and explain the role that statistics play in QA/QC.
QUESTIONS?
Accommodation requests related to a disability and other general questions should be made to TDI@oregonstate.edu
Phone: (541) 737-3282
INTRO TO MASS TIMBER PRODUCTS AND SYSTEMS
This course is designed for individuals or professionals wishing to learn about mass timber products and how they are increasingly being used in multi-family and non-residential buildings.
This course is a general introduction to the topic, and is the first course in the Certificate in Mass Timber Manufacturing and Construction certificate program offered by the TallWood Design Institute.
This course requires about 20-25 hours of active reading/viewing, quiz-taking, discussion forum posting, and assignment preparation. Supplemental readings are provided for those who wish to spend more time on any of the topics.
What You Will Learn
- Define the term “mass timber”
- List and describe some of the benefits and challenges of using mass timber
- Describe the main mass timber products in use today and their benefits and limitations
- Explain how the most common mass timber products are made
- Explain how mass timber is currently handled under North American and other building codes, and how this is changing
- Identify and describe some mass timber buildings in the US and around the world, and discuss some unique features of each one
QUESTIONS?
Accommodation requests related to a disability and other general questions should be made to TDI@oregonstate.edu
Phone: (541) 737-3282
DIGITAL DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF TIMBER STRUCTURES
This course will cover topics such as The role of digital and machine technologies in new design, CNC technology in timber fabrication, robotics, BIM and digital workflow, design for fabrication, design for pre-construction and construction, parametric design and we will wrap up with a look at future trends.
What You Will Learn
- The history of building with wood
- The role of digital and machine technologies in a new design/build paradigm
- Vertical Integration and horizontal collaboration in the supply chain
- CNC technology
- Robotics in timber fabrication
- Design for fabrication, construction, and digital preconstruction
- And more…
QUESTIONS?
Accommodation requests related to a disability and other general questions should be made to TDI@oregonstate.edu
Phone: (541) 737-3282
WOOD SCIENCE EDUCATION
A basic understanding of wood science–the study of the properties and manufacture of wood and wood products–is important as a foundation for a new age of manufacturing, construction and design with wood.
Wood Science 101 for Designers (lecture series)
Led by TallWood Design Institute and the Department of Wood Science and Engineering at Oregon State University, Wood Science 101 for Designers is a new lecture series covering the basic properties of wood as they pertain to design. Taught by different faculty experts at Oregon State University and University of Oregon.
Topics include:
- Wood Anatomy
- Mechanical Properties
- Acoustics, Air, and Energy Efficiency
- Mass Timber Manufacturing
- Thermal Properties and Fire Performance
- Wood-Water Relations
- Bio-Deterioration, Durability and Treatments
Please email evan.schmidt@oregonstate.edu for information about future offerings.
Wood Based Composite Science Short Course Series (certificate program)
Developed and run by the Wood-Based Composites Center. The Wood-Based Composite Science Short Course series provides career professionals with a fundamental knowledge of wood as an engineering material in the manufacturing of wood-based composites. Wood science and technology experts, selected from top universities, government research labs, and industry, teach the course’s seven modules:
- Wood Structure
- Wood and Water Relationships
- Applied Statistics and Data Analysis
- Wood Adhesion Science and Technology
- Strand-based Composite Manufacturing
- Practical Wood Adhesives Technology
- Structural Plywood and Veneer Based Composite Manufacture
The modules are integrated online and build upon each other to provide a logical progression as participants transfer newly-acquired skills to the workplace. Modules are self-paced and can be started at any time to help you balance your career and other responsibilities.
Each module includes five to 10 hours of instruction. Participants who receive a 70 percent or above on the course final exam will receive a Certificate of Completion.