Wood Assemblies: Properties and Applications

This lecture covers the properties, advantages, and disadvantages of wood assemblies, including the use of small sections, waste, and offcuts in wood-based products. It discusses the impact of adhesives on the environment, the characteristics of different types of panels like plywood and chipboard, and the structural benefits of glulam and cross-laminated timber. The instructor also explores the applications of these wood assemblies in construction, focusing on their thermal and sound insulation properties, structural resistance, and fire behavior.