人造板是由以木质材料或其他植物纤维为主要原料，通过专门的加工工艺，在一定的条件下压制而成的板材或型材。
按照不同工艺流程，主要分为胶合板、刨花板、纤维板和复合人造板。
人造板在组坯时，应遵循对称原则、层间纹理排列原则和奇数层原则。

Engineered wood, also called composite wood, man-made wood, or manufactured board; includes a range of derivative wood products which are manufactured by binding or fixing the strands, particles, fibers, or veneers or boards of wood, together with adhesives, or other methods of fixation to form composite materials. These products are engineered to precise design specifications which are tested to meet national or international standards. Engineered wood products are used in a variety of applications, from home construction to commercial buildings to industrial products. The products can be used for joists and beams that replace steel in many building projects.