{"product_id":"timber-construction-manual-isbn-9780470545096","title":"Timber Construction Manual","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE DEFINITIVE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY SOURCE FOR BUILDING WITH WOOD—NOW IN A THOROUGHLY UPDATED \u003ci\u003eSIXTH EDITION\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince its first publication in 1966, \u003ci\u003eTimber Construction Manual\u003c\/i\u003e has become the essential design and construction industry resource for building with structural glued laminated timber. \u003ci\u003eTimber Construction Manual, Sixth Edition\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBased on the most reliable technical data available, this edition has been thoroughly revised to encompass:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA thorough update of all recommended design criteria for timber structural members, systems, and connections\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn expanded collection of real-world design examples supported with detailed schematic drawings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew material on the role of glulam in sustainable building practices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe 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\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMore cross-referencing to other available AITC standards on the AITC website\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince 1952, the \u003cb\u003eAMERICAN INSTITUTE OF TIMBER CONSTRUCTION\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePREFACE xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 TIMBER CONSTRUCTION 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Introduction \/ 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Materials \/ 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Structural Systems \/ 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Economy \/ 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Permanence \/ 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6 Seasoning \/ 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.7 Handling, Storage, and Erection \/ 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.8 Conclusion \/ 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 WOOD PROPERTIES 42\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Introduction \/ 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Specific Gravity and Specific Weight of Commercial Lumber Species \/ 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Dimensional Changes Due to Moisture and Temperature \/ 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Thermal Insulating Properties \/ 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Wood in Chemical Environments \/ 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 Acoustical Properties \/ 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7 Electrical Properties \/ 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.8 Coefficient of Friction \/ 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.9 Conclusion \/ 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 TIMBER DESIGN 57\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Introduction \/ 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Loads \/ 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Design Values \/ 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Adjustment Factors \/ 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Deflection \/ 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6 Camber \/ 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7 Ponding \/ 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8 Conclusion \/ 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 TIMBER BEAMS 102\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Introduction \/ 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Structural Evaluation of Beams \/ 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Simple Beams \/ 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Continuous Members \/ 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Biaxial Bending (Bending about Both Axes) \/ 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 Torsion \/ 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7 Conclusion \/ 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 TIMBER COLUMNS AND TENSION MEMBERS 134\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Introduction \/ 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Column Design Criteria \/ 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Rectangular Columns \/ 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Round Columns \/ 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Tapered Columns \/ 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 Spaced Columns \/ 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.7 Built-Up Columns \/ 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.8 Columns with Flanges \/ 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.9 Tension Members \/ 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.10 Conclusion \/ 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 TIMBER BEAM-COLUMNS AND TENSION BEAMS 149\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction \/ 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 General Equation for Beam-Columns \/ 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Centric Axial Compression and Side Load Bending about Both Axes \/ 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Centric Axial Compression and Side Load Bending about Strong Axis Only \/ 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Eccentric Axial Compression Only \/ 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Axial Compression Eccentricity in Strong Direction Only \/ 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7 Columns with Side Brackets \/ 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.8 Combined Axial Tension and Bending \/ 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.9 Conclusion \/ 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 TAPERED BEAMS 174\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Introduction \/ 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Tapered Beam Design \/ 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Beams with Tapered End Cuts \/ 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Conclusion \/ 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 CURVED GLULAM BEAMS 189\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Introduction \/ 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Curved Beams with Constant Depth \/ 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Pitched and Tapered Curved Beams \/ 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Pitched and Tapered Curved Beams with Mechanically Attached Haunch \/ 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Conclusion \/ 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 GLULAM ARCHES 233\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Introduction \/ 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Preliminary Design Procedure \/ 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Conclusion \/ 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 HEAVY TIMBER DECKING 251\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Introduction \/ 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Installation Requirements \/ 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Design Formulas \/ 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Section Properties \/ 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Decking Design Values \/ 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6 Conclusion \/ 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 CONNECTIONS IN TIMBER STRUCTURES 260\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Introduction \/ 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Connection Detailing Principles \/ 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 Types of Fasteners \/ 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 Reference Design Values for Fasteners \/ 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5 Adjustment Factors \/ 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.6 Conclusion \/ 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 MEMBER CAPACITY AT CONNECTIONS 284\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Introduction \/ 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Member Capacity at Connections Loaded Perpendicular-to-Grain \/ 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Member Capacity at Connections Loaded Parallel-to-Grain \/ 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 Member Capacity at Connections Loaded at an Angle to Grain \/ 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5 Conclusion \/ 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 DOWEL-TYPE FASTENERS 309\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 Introduction \/ 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2 Dowel-Type Fasteners Loaded Laterally \/ 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3 Dowel-Type Fasteners Loaded in Withdrawal \/ 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.4 Dowel-Type Fasteners Loaded Laterally and in Withdrawal \/ 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.5 Conclusion \/ 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 SHEAR PLATES AND SPLIT RINGS 335\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1 Introduction \/ 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2 Connectors in Side Grain \/ 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.3 Timber Connectors in End Grain \/ 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.4 Conclusion \/ 352\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 MOMENT SPLICES 353\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.1 Introduction \/ 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.2 Shear Transfer \/ 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3 Moment Transfer \/ 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.4 Conclusion \/ 370\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 LOAD AND RESISTANCE FACTOR DESIGN 371\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.1 Introduction \/ 371\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.2 Design Values and Adjustment Factors \/ 372\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.3 Design Checks \/ 374\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.4 Conclusion \/ 381\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e17 TIMBER BRIDGES 382\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.1 Introduction \/ 382\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.2 Types of Timber Bridges \/ 383\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.3 Advantages of Glued Laminated Timber \/ 389\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.4 Preservative Treatments \/ 390\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.5 Wearing Surfaces \/ 391\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.6 Guardrails \/ 392\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.7 Design Methods \/ 393\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.8 Conclusion \/ 395\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e18 LRFD BRIDGE DESIGN 396\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.1 Introduction \/ 396\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.2 Longitudinal Stringers \/ 399\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.3 Transverse Glulam Deck Panels \/ 418\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.4 Longitudinal Deck (with Stiffeners) \/ 425\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.5 Conclusion \/ 432\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e19 ASD BRIDGE DESIGN 433\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.1 Introduction \/ 433\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.2 Longitudinal Stringers (Girders) \/ 436\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.3 Interconnected Transverse Deck Panels \/ 447\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.4 Non-Interconnected Transverse Deck Panels \/ 447\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.5 Longitudinal Deck (with Stiffeners) \/ 457\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.6 Static Design of Guardrail System \/ 463\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.7 Conclusion \/ 474\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e20 FIRE SAFETY 475\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.1 Introduction \/ 475\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.2 Types of Construction \/ 476\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.3 Lessons from Actual Fires \/ 476\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.4 Performance of Wood in Fire \/ 478\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.5 Wood versus Steel \/ 479\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.6 Heavy Timber Construction \/ 482\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.7 Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction \/ 483\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.8 Use of Stock Glulam Beams in Fire Rated Construction \/ 494\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.9 Fire Retardant Treatment \/ 495\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.10 Conclusion \/ 495\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAPPENDIX A DESIGN EXAMPLES 497\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction \/ 498\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAPPENDIX B REFERENCE INFORMATION 594\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eB.1 Beam Diagrams and Formulas \/ 595\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eB.2 Typical Fastener Dimensions and Yield Strengths \/ 617\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eB.3 Structural Glued Laminated Timber Reference Design Values \/ 623\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eREFERENCES 630\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eINDEX 641\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince 1952, the \u003cb\u003eAMERICAN INSTITUTE OF TIMBER CONSTRUCTION\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE DEFINITIVE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY SOURCE FOR BUILDING WITH WOOD— NOW IN A THOROUGHLY UPDATED \u003ci\u003eSIXTH EDITION\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince its first publication in 1966, \u003ci\u003eTimber Construction Manual\u003c\/i\u003e has become the essential design and construction industry resource for building with structural glued laminated timber. \u003ci\u003eTimber Construction Manual, Sixth Edition\u003c\/i\u003e 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. 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