Furniture and wooden structures
| Title | Έπιπλα και ξύλινες κατασκευές / Furniture and wooden structures |
| Code | 914Ε |
| Faculty | Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment |
| School | Forestry and Natural Environment |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600019490 |
Programme of Study: PPS Tmīmatos Dasologías kai Fysikoý Perivállontos (2020-sīmera)
Registered students: 19
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elective Courses | Compulsory Course belonging to the selected specialization (Compulsory Specialization Course) | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Elective Courses | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Elective Courses | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Elective Courses | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Elective Courses | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Elective Courses | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Academic Year | 2024 – 2025 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 2 |
| Total Hours | 26 |
| Class ID | 600251721
|
Class Schedule
| Building | Δασολογίας (Φοίνικας) - κτίριο δ |
| Floor | Ισόγειο |
| Hall | ΕΡΓΑΣΤΗΡΙΟ ΤΕΧΝΟΛΟΓΙΑΣ ΞΥΛΟΥ (496) |
| Calendar | Mercoledì 14:00 to 16:00 |
Course Type 2021
Specific Foundation
Course Type 2011-2015
Knowledge Deepening / Consolidation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600251721
- eLearning (Moodle):
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
None
Learning Outcomes
The purpose of the course is to provide students with knowledge related to:
• the main factors taken into account in the design and construction of furniture and other wooden constructions, which affect their stability and durability.
• the anthropometric characteristics and principles of ergonomics applied to the design and construction of different types of furniture and wooden constructions.
• raw materials, their selection criteria, suitability of wood species for each construction, selection of other materials, adhesives, finishes, coatings, preservatives/protective substances, etc.
• connection methods, fasteners, joints, etc., load transfer, control of loads generated and transfered by the constructions
• quality control of furniture and wooden structures, strength and elasticity control of joints
• standardization, certification of wooden constructions, marketing of furniture/constructions in our country, possibilities of recycling constructions, recovery of woody material, risks arising during the use of constructions and furniture.
The knowledge that the students will acquire will be particularly useful in their dealings with the purchase, use, design and construction of furniture/woodwork. They will acquire knowledge on the selection of materials, adhesives, the joining of wooden members, standardization, certification, marketing, correct use and recycling of constructions and furniture.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Respect natural environment
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Review of the design and manufacturing techniques of furniture and other constructions made of wood. Rhythmology, functionality and principles of ergonomics in the design of constructions - furniture. Main forms of furniture/woodwork from antiquity to the present day. Construction materials – suitable types of wood and how to choose them based on their properties, loading methods, exposure conditions, etc., coexistence of wood with composite wood products (non-glued, glued, chipboard, OSB, CLT, etc.), wood with other materials (glass, metal, foam materials, fabrics, etc.). Connections (types of connection, connecting media, wood joints, metal connections, etc.). Wooden constructions and outdoor furniture: country furniture, playgrounds, bridges, coffee tables, dining rooms, sunbeds, benches, pergolas, gazebos, shed boxes, planters, wooden packaging, beehives, frames, etc. and peculiarities arising in their design/construction. Wooden constructions and interior furniture - coverings, floors, stairs, upholstered furniture, toys, bookcases, etc. and factors considered in their design/construction. Factors affecting the stability and durability of furniture and structures. Stages of the furniture and construction production process (drying, steaming, mechanical treatment, planing, grinding, adhesion, assembly, application of coatings, paints, etc.). Application of new technologies in the design and manufacture of furniture and woodwork. Quality control methods for furniture and structures (cyclic loading control). Methods of checking individual connections of timber members. Standardization and certification of constructions and furniture. Production and marketing of furniture and structures in our country. Risks arising during the use of structures - furniture. Furniture based on the needs of different age groups (children, elderly, etc.). Recycling of wooden constructions - furniture beyond their use/service life, wood, metal recovery procedures, etc.
Keywords
furniture, wooden structures, wood, joints, fasteners, adhesion, quality control of furniture, loading, coatings, finishing
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Multimedia
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
Modern teaching methods are utilized: enriched presentation with video projection, group work, experiential activities and workshops, educational visit, presentation of good practices and case studies.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 26 | 0.9 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Laboratory Work | 6 | 0.2 | |||
| Reading Assigment | 26 | 0.9 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Exams | 2 | 0.1 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Total | 60 | 2 |
Student Assessment
Description
Written exams
Individual work / project
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Assignment (Summative)
- Oral Exams (Summative)
- Performance / Staging (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Σκαρβέλης Μ., 2019. "Τεχνολογία Παραγωγής Επίπλου". ΕΚΔΟΣΕΙΣ Α. ΤΖΙΟΛΑ & ΥΙΟΙ Α.Ε.Κωδικός Βιβλίου στον Εύδοξο: 86054627.
Additional bibliography for study
● Abbott, C.C., 1977. A Study to determine Quality Factors in Upholstered Household Furniture by investigating the Preferences held by Interior Designers and Upholsterers.
● Devantier B. and A. Gelhard, 2005. Comfort and Ergonomics of Upholstered Furniture. Institutfür Holztechnologie Dresden
● Dupont, W. 1963. Rationalization of glued joints in the woodworking industry. Modern Holzverarbeitung. No. 30
● Eckelman, C. A., 2003 - a. Textbook of Product Engineering and Strength Design of Furniture. Chapter I. Introduction to Engineering Design
● Eckelman, C. A., 2003-c. Textbook of Product Engineering and Strength Design of Furniture Chapter III. Load Considerations in Furniture Design
● Kamperidou V., Barboutis I. and V. Vassiliou, 2016. Prospects for the Utilization of Black locust Wood (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) coming from plantations in Furniture Manufacturing. International Scientific Conference “Wood is Good, October 13th-14th, Zagreb, Croatia.
● Kamperidou V., Barboutis I., 2017. Features of furniture design and manufacturing that constitute risk factors for causing accidents to users. The XXVIIITH International conference Research for Furniture Industry. Poznan, Poland, 21-22 September 2017.
● Keskin, H., Atar, M. and M. H. Akyildiz , 2009. Bonding strengths of poly(vinyl acetate), Desmodur-VTKA, phenol–formaldehyde and urea–formaldehyde adhesives in wood materials impregnated with Vacsol Azure. Elsevier. Materials and Design 30 (2009) 3789–3794.
● Moavenzadeh, F., 2009. Concise Encyclopedia of Building and Construction Materials.
● Νavratil, V., 2005. Constructional Joints Upholstering and Upholstery furniture. University of Zvolen.
● Rogowski G., 2002. Τhe complete illustrated guide to joinery. The taunton press, Inc.
● Smardzewski J. and S. Prekrat, 2009. Optimization of a Sofa Frame in the Integrated CAD-CAE Environment. Electronic Journal of Polish Agricultural Universities. Vol. 12,Issue 4 Topic: Wood Technology.
● Tankut A.N. and N. Tankut, 2009. Investigations the effects of fastener, glue, and composite material types on the strength of corner joints in case-type furniture construction. Materials and Design 30 (2009) 4175–4182
● Kamperidou V., Vasileiou V., (2012). Bending Capacity of Middle Joints of Upholstered Furniture Frames. Drvna Industrija 63 (4) 255-261 (2012).
● Vassiliou V., Barboutis I., Kamperidou V. (2016). Strength of Corner and Middle Joints of Upholstered Furniture frames Constructed with Black locust and beech Wood. Wood Research 61(3): 495-504.
● Kamperidou V., Vasileiou V., 2013. Ancient Greek Furniture: Source of inspiration for the designers and manufacturers of modern times. The XXVIth International conference Research for Furniture Industry. September 2013, Poznan, Poland.
Last Update
30-06-2025
