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OREN4008Preservation of Archaeological Wood (2+0+0)2+0+0ECTS:4
Year / SemesterSpring Semester
Level of CourseFirst Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of FOREST INDUSTRY ENGINEERING
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of DeliveryFace to face, Lab work
Contact Hours14 weeks - 2 hours of lectures per week
LecturerProf. Dr. Sibel YILDIZ
Co-LecturerProf. Dr. Ümit Cafer YILDIZ
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
The course aims to expose the students to the archaeological wood concept, properties and protection techniques.
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : define archaeological wood concept and explain its characteristic properties2,4,111,5,6
LO - 2 : learn about the structure and deterioration duration of archaeological wood under dry and wet conditions.2,4,111,5,6
LO - 3 : analyze physical and mechanical strength properties of archaeological wood.2,4,111,5,6
LO - 4 : interpret protection process of archaeological wood under dry and wet conditions.2,4,111,5,6
LO - 5 : learn about the storing and exhibiting conditions of archaeological wood.2,4,111,5,6
LO - 6 : improve written and oral exam skills2,4,111,5,6
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), LO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Archaeological wood concept and characteristic properties. Structure and deterioration duration of archaeological wood under dry and wet conditions. Physical and mechanical strength properties of archaeological wood. Protection process of archaeological wood under dry and wet conditions. Microscopic, chemical and physical situation evaluation in historical and archaeological wood objects.Role of Vasa ship in improving of protection techniques with PEG.
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Definition and discussion of the concept of archeological wood.
 Week 2Characteristics of archaeological wood. Analytical purposes. Chemical changes in archeological wood.
 Week 3Micromorphological changes in archaeological woods, need for drying, changes in physical properties.
 Week 4The structure of the archeological woods in the wet and the process of disintegration, the situation in various wood species.
 Week 5The structure of dry archeological woods and the process of disintegration, the situation in various wood species.
 Week 6Physical and mechanical properties of archaeological wood, swelling and shrinking conditions, loss of strength.
 Week 7Chemical properties of archaeological wood; cellulose, lignin, hemicellulose, pectin analysis, ash content.
 Week 8Protection of wet and dry archeological woods, determination of the steps of conservation.
 Week 9Mid-term exam
 Week 10Precautions to be taken to suppress the decay, ensuring physical integrity.
 Week 11Microscopic studies in archaeological wood materials, chemical analyzes, physical properties and tests.
 Week 12Types of protection process, surface coating processes, processes swelling and shrinking the cell wall.
 Week 13Drying methods, freeze-drying, solvent drying, consolidation methods, bonding process of archaeological wood.
 Week 14Display and storage of archaeological wood.
 Week 15New approaches to chemical modification and conservation of archaeological woods.
 Week 16End-of-term exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Yıldız, Ü.C., Tarihi ve Kültürel Ahşap Malzemelerin Korunması Ders Notu. KTÜ Orman Fak. Orman End. Müh. 2008, Trabzon.
 
Recommended Reading
1Rowell, R.M. and Barbour, R.J. (editor), Archaeological Wood Properties, Chemistry, and Preservation, American Chemical Society, Washington, DC, 1990.
2Rowell, R. (editor), The Chemistry of Solid Wood, American Chemical Society, Washington, DC, 1984.
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Homework/Assignment/Term-paper 14 16/05/2020 50
End-of-term exam 16 05/07 /2020 1 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 2 14 28
Sınıf dışı çalışma 3 14 42
Laboratuar çalışması 2 5 10
Arasınav için hazırlık 1 8 8
Arasınav 1 1 1
Ödev 2 10 20
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 1 10 10
Dönem sonu sınavı 1 1 1
Total work load120