Design of Wood Structures- ASD/LRFD, Eighth Edition

The leading wood design referencethoroughly revised with the latest codes and data

Fully updated to cover the latest techniques and standards, the eighth edition of this comprehensive resource leads you through the complete design of a wood structure following the same sequence used in the actual design/construction process. Detailed equations, clear illustrations, and practical design examples are featured throughout the text. This up-to-date edition conforms to both the 2018 International Building Code (IBC) and the 2018 National Design Specification for Wood Construction (NDS).

Design of Wood Structures-ASD/LRFD, Eighth Edition, covers:

Wood buildings and design criteria

Design loads

Behavior of structures under loads and forces

Properties of wood and lumber grades

Structural glued laminated timber

Beam design and wood structural panels

Axial forces and combined loading

Diaphragms and shearwalls

Wood and nailed connections

Bolts, lag bolts, and other connectors

Connection details and hardware

Diaphragm-to-shearwall anchorage

Requirements for seismically irregular structures

Residential buildings with wood light frames

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