Course code MatZ3032
Credit points 2.25
Finishing of Wood Materials
Total Hours in Course60
Date of course confirmation18.02.2014
Responsible UnitInstitute of Civil Engineering and Wood Processing
Course developer
Edgars Bukšāns
Dr. sc. ing.
Prior knowledge
Fizi2013, Physics
Ķīmi1004, Chemistry
Mate4016, Mathematics I
Mate4017, Mathematics II
MatZ2008, Wood Science
MatZ3031, Finishing of Wood Materials
MatZ4009, Production of Wooden Articles
Course abstract
The aim of the coursework is to elaborate project of the finishing department of wood processing enterprise (to carry out the finishing process of furniture or some other wooden product). An individual task will be issued for every student.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
• Knowledge about elaboration of wood finishing technology project.
• Skills to elaborate technological project of different wood product finishing.
• Competence to develop and manage wood finishing department.
Compulsory reading
1. Goldschmidt A. BASF handbook on Basics of Coating Technology, Vincentz Network, Hannover, 2003. 792 p.
2. Rothkamm M., Hansemann W., Bottcher P. Lackhandbuch holz. Leinfelden-Echterdingen: DRW-Verlag Weinbrenner GMBH& CO, 2003. 266 p.
3. Brock T., Groteklaes M., Mischke P. Lehrbuch der lacktechnologie. Hannover: Vincentz Verlag, 2000. 428 p.
4. Brock T., Groteklaes M., Mischke P. European Coatings handbook. Curt r. Vincentz Verlag, Hannover, 2000. 410 p.
Further reading
1. Dunky M., Niemz P. Holzwerkstoffe und leime technologie und einflussfaktoren. Berlin etc.: Springer, 2002. 954 p.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Starptautiskie žurnāli "Baltijas Koks" ISSN 1407-6667.
2. Koka nozares laikraksts "Holz-Zentralblatt". ISSN:0018-3792.