Wood Engineering And Construction Handbook, 3rd Edition

The 3rd edition of Wood Engineering And Construction Handbook contains all the information, formulas, procedures, and examples that you need to design virtually any type of wood structure or structural wood component. This indispensable updated handbook includes 1997 National Design Specifications for Wood Structures and covers changes in Allowable Stress Design.

Newly expanded and updated content focuses on revisions in ASD methodology for timber structure design, and also includes the newest data on NDS values for timber rivets and other fasteners. Additionally, the handbook reflects new industry standards in shearwalls, and shows you applications of new standards through updated examples. This one-stop guide is a valuable asset, providing complete coverage of everything from wood properties and preliminary design considerations through the latest information on adhesives and more!

• Wood Properties
• Preliminary Design Considerations
• Columns
• Bending Members
• Mechanical Fasteners and Connections
• Trusses
• Structural Wood Panels
• Diaphragms and Shearwalls
• Arches and Domes
• Miscellaneous Wood Structures
• Wood Foundation Structures
• Adhesives