Principles of Timber Design for Architects and Builders

Examines current industry standards concerned with the use of wood and wood products. Features detailed studies of joists, special beams, residential trusses and arches. Contains accessible tables in order to figure out the most economical way of building a structure using wood. Includes numerous examples.

Material Properties. Beam Design. Axial Loads. Connections. Trusses. Glue--Laminated Arches. Plywood. Appendix.