Structural timber design is a specialized branch of engineering that leverages the natural mechanical properties of wood to create safe, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing load-bearing systems. Modern design has evolved from simple post-and-beam frames to complex high-rise structures reaching up to 18–24 storeys through the use of Engineered Wood Products (EWPs) . 1. Material Selection and Grading
Timber is unique because its strength varies based on grain orientation (anisotropy) and moisture content. Structural Timber Design
: Large beams made by gluing multiple smaller timber laminates together. Structural timber design is a specialized branch of
: Exceptionally strong members created by gluing thin plies together with parallel grains. 2. Core Structural Systems Structural Timber Design
Different systems are chosen based on the building's scale and intended use: