Design of Wood Structures-ASD/LRFD: Edition 7

· McGraw Hill Professional
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1008
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About this ebook

THE DEFINITIVE WOOD STRUCTURE DESIGN GUIDE -- FULLY UPDATED

Thoroughly revised to incorporate the latest codes and standards, the seventh edition of this comprehensive resource leads you through the complete design of a wood structure following the same sequence of materials and elements used in actual design. Detailed equations, clear illustrations, and practical design examples are featured throughout the text.

THIS NEW EDITION:

  • Conforms to the 2012 International Building Code (IBC)
  • Addresses the new 2012 National Design Specification for Wood Construction (NDS)
  • Contains dual-format Allowable Stress Design/Load and Resistance Factor Design (ASD/LRFD) specifications, equations, and problems
  • Includes ASCE/SEI 7-10 load provisions

DESIGN OF WOOD STRUCTURES--ASD/LRFD, SEVENTH 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
  • Axial forces and combined loading
  • Wood structural panels
  • Diaphragms
  • Shearwalls
  • Wood connections
  • Nailed connections
  • Bolts, lag bolts, and other connectors
  • Connection details and hardware
  • Diaphragm-to-shearwall anchorage
  • Advanced topics in lateral force design

About the author

Donald E. Breyer, P.E., is Professor Emeritus, Department of Energy Technology, California State Polytechnic University.

Kenneth J. Fridley Ph.D., is Professor and Head, Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, University of Alabama.

Kelly E. Cobeen, S.E., is Principal, Cobeen & Associates Structural Engineering.

David G. Pollock Ph.D., P.E., is Associate Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Washington State University.

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