The manual serves as a comprehensive guide for architects, engineers, and contractors, covering a wide range of structural elements and considerations:
: Includes the latest design and construction codes, such as the 2012 National Design Specification for Wood Construction and examples featuring ASCE 7-10 and IBC 2009.
: Dedicated chapters on fire safety and Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD). Purchasing Options Timber Construction Manual
: Features new material on the role of glulam in sustainable building practices.
The latest edition represents a major revision designed to improve readability and reflect modern industry standards. The manual serves as a comprehensive guide for
: Detailed design criteria for timber beams, columns, and tension members.
: Chapters are organized more logically, with long sections divided into smaller, more digestible chapters. The latest edition represents a major revision designed
: Contains an expanded collection of over 30 real-world design examples supported by detailed schematic drawings. Core Technical Coverage