Timber Construction Manual

"The Timber Construction Manual has become the definitive design and construction industry source for building with structural glued laminated timber. Revised to cover the 2011 National Design Specification for Wood from the National Forest Products Association, IBC 2009 ASCE 7-10, and AITC 117-2004, this new edition contains the latest design procedures for glulam construction and an expanded collection of real-world design examples supported with detailed schematic drawings. Information and recommendations are based on the most reliable technical data available and reflect commercial purposes found to be the most practical"-- Read more... Content: Frontmatter -- Timber Construction -- Wood Properties -- Timber Design -- Timber Beams -- Timber Columns and Tension Members -- Timber Beam-Columns and Tension Beams -- Tapered Beams -- Curved Glulam Beams -- Glulam Arches -- Heavy Timber Decking -- Connections in Timber Structures -- Member Capacity at Connections -- Dowel-Type Fasteners -- Shear Plates and Split Rings -- Moment Splices -- Load and Resistance Factor Design -- Timber Bridges -- LRFD Bridge Design -- ASD Bridge Design -- Fire Safety -- Appendix A: Design Examples -- Appendix B: Reference Information -- Index -- References. Abstract: "The Timber Construction Manual has become the definitive design and construction industry source for building with structural glued laminated timber. Revised to cover the 2011 National Design Specification for Wood from the National Forest Products Association, IBC 2009 ASCE 7-10, and AITC 117-2004, this new edition contains the latest design procedures for glulam construction and an expanded collection of real-world design examples supported with detailed schematic drawings. Information and recommendations are based on the most reliable technical data available and reflect commercial purposes found to be the most practical"

THE DEFINITIVE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY SOURCE FOR BUILDING WITH WOOD— NOW IN A THOROUGHLY UPDATED SIXTH EDITION

Since its first publication in 1966, Timber Construction Manual has become the essential design and construction industry resource for building with structural glued laminated timber. Timber Construction Manual, Sixth Edition provides architects, engineers, contractors, educators, and related professionals with up-to-date information on engineered timber construction, including the latest codes, construction methods, and authoritative design recommendations. Content has been reorganized to flow easily from information on wood properties and applications to specific design considerations.

Based on the most reliable technical data available, this edition has been thoroughly revised to encompass:

• A thorough update of all recommended design criteria for timber structural members, systems, and connections
• An expanded collection of real-world design examples supported with detailed schematic drawings
• New material on the role of glulam in sustainable building practices
• The latest design and construction codes, including the 2012 National Design Specification for Wood Construction, AITC 117-2010, and examples featuring ASCE 7-10 and IBC 2009
• More cross-referencing to other available AITC standards on the AITC website

Since 1952, the AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF TIMBER CONSTRUCTION has been the national technical trade association of the structural glued laminated timber industry. AITC-recommended building and design codes for wood-based structures are considered authoritative in the United States building industry.

THE DEFINITIVE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY SOURCE FOR BUILDING WITH WOOD— NOW IN A THOROUGHLY UPDATED SIXTH EDITION Since its first publication in 1966, Timber Construction Manual has become the essential design and construction industry resource for building with structural glued laminated timber. Timber Construction Manual, Sixth Edition provides architects, engineers, contractors, educators, and related professionals with up-to-date information on engineered timber construction, including the latest codes, construction methods, and authoritative design recommendations. Content has been reorganized to flow easily from information on wood properties and applications to specific design considerations. Based on the most reliable technical data available, this edition has been thoroughly revised to encompass: A thorough update of all recommended design criteria for timber structural members, systems, and connections An expanded collection of real-world design examples supported with detailed schematic drawings New material on the role of glulam in sustainable building practices The latest design and construction codes, including the 2012 National Design Specification for Wood Construction, AITC 117-2010, and examples featuring ASCE 7-10 and IBC 2009 More cross-referencing to other available AITC standards on the AITC website Since 1952, the AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF TIMBER CONSTRUCTION has been the national technical trade association of the structural glued laminated timber industry. AITC-recommended building and design codes for wood-based structures are considered authoritative in the United States building industry.

The definitive design and construction industry source for building with wood—now in a thoroughly updated Sixth Edition

Since its first publication in 1966, Timber Construction Manual has become the essential design and construction industry resource for building with structural glued laminated timber. Timber Construction Manual, Sixth Edition provides architects, engineers, contractors, educators, and related professionals with up-to-date information on engineered timber construction, including the latest codes, construction methods, and authoritative design recommendations. Content has been reorganized to flow easily from information on wood properties and applications to specific design considerations.

Based on the most reliable technical data available, this edition has been thoroughly revised to encompass:

• A thorough update of all recommended design criteria for timber structural members, systems, and connections
• An expanded collection of real-world design examples supported with detailed schematic drawings
• New material on the role of glulam in sustainable building practices
• The latest design and construction codes, including the 2012 National Design Specification for Wood Construction, AITC 117-2010, and examples featuring ASCE 7-10 and IBC 2009
• More cross-referencing to other available AITC standards on the AITC website

Machine generated contents note: PrefaceChapter 1. Timber ConstructionChapter 2. Wood PropertiesChapter 3. Timber DesignChapter 4. Timber BeamsChapter 5. Timber Columns and Tension MembersChapter 6. Timber Beam-Columns and Tension BeamsChapter 7. Tapered BeamsChapter 8. Curved Glulam BeamsChapter 9. Glulam ArchesChapter 10. Heavy Timber DeckingChapter 11. Connections in Timber StructuresChapter 12. Member Capacity at ConnectionsChapter 13. Dowel-Type FastenersChapter 14. Shear Plates and Split RingsChapter 15. Moment SplicesChapter 16. Load and Resistance Factor DesignChapter 17. Timber BridgesChapter 18. LRFD Bridge DesignChapter 19. ASD Bridge DesignChapter 20. Fire SafetyChapter 21. Design ExamplesAppendixReferencesIndex. Since its first publication with Wiley in 1966, the Timber Construction Manual has become the definitive design and construction industry source for building with structural glued laminated timber. This new edition contains the latest design procedures for glulam construction and an expanded collection of real world design examples supported with detailed schematic drawings. Information and recommendations are based on the most reliable technical data available and reflect commercial purposes found to be the most practical. Revised to cover the 2011 National Design Specification for Wood from the National Forest Products Association, IBC 2009 ASCE 7-10, and AITC 117-2004. The definitive design and construction industry source for building with wood now in a thoroughly updated Sixth Edition. Since its first publication in 1966, iTimber Construction Manual has become the essential design and construction industry resource for building with structural glued laminated timber