Design of Wood Structures - ASD
5th Edition
Published on 16. October 2003
Book
Hardback
950 pages
978-0-07-137932-8 (ISBN)
Description
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THE CLASSIC TEXT ON WOOD DESIGN UPDATED TO INCLUDE THE LATEST CODES AND DATA
Reflects the most recent provisions of the 2003 International Building Code and 2001 National Design Specification for Wood Construction
Continuing the sterling standard set by earlier editions, this indispensable reference clearly explains the best wood design techniques for the safe handling of gravity and lateral loads. Carefully revised and updated to include the new 2003 International Building Code, ASCE 7-02 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures, the 2001 National Design Specification for Wood Construction, and the most recent Allowable Stress Design codes, this best-seller gives practicing designers of wood structures, construction professionals, and students, step-by-step directions and illustrations for all relevant procedures.
The authors also include the latest information on wind and seismic loads, and provide expert coverage of essential topics such as:
* Design loads
* Behavior of structures under loads and forces
* Properties of wood and lumber grades
* Beam design
* Axial forces
* Plywood and other structural use panels
* Horizontal diaphragms
* Shearwalls
* Wood connections
* Connection hardware
* Nailed and stapled connections
* And much more
The hands-down leading reference in lateral force design, this Fifth Edition of Design of Wood Structures -- ASD offers an unmatched level of excellence.
THE CLASSIC TEXT ON WOOD DESIGN UPDATED TO INCLUDE THE LATEST CODES AND DATA
Reflects the most recent provisions of the 2003 International Building Code and 2001 National Design Specification for Wood Construction
Continuing the sterling standard set by earlier editions, this indispensable reference clearly explains the best wood design techniques for the safe handling of gravity and lateral loads. Carefully revised and updated to include the new 2003 International Building Code, ASCE 7-02 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures, the 2001 National Design Specification for Wood Construction, and the most recent Allowable Stress Design codes, this best-seller gives practicing designers of wood structures, construction professionals, and students, step-by-step directions and illustrations for all relevant procedures.
The authors also include the latest information on wind and seismic loads, and provide expert coverage of essential topics such as:
* Design loads
* Behavior of structures under loads and forces
* Properties of wood and lumber grades
* Beam design
* Axial forces
* Plywood and other structural use panels
* Horizontal diaphragms
* Shearwalls
* Wood connections
* Connection hardware
* Nailed and stapled connections
* And much more
The hands-down leading reference in lateral force design, this Fifth Edition of Design of Wood Structures -- ASD offers an unmatched level of excellence.
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Edition
5th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
Professional and scholarly
College/higher education
Illustrations
525 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 239 mm
Width: 191 mm
Thickness: 58 mm
Weight
1989 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-137932-8 (9780071379328)
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McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide
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Content
Chapter 1: Wood Buildings and Design CriteriaChapter 2: Design LoadsChapter 3: Behavior of Structures Under Loads and ForcesChapter 4: Properties of Wood and Lumber GradesChapter 5: Structural Glued Laminated TimberChapter 6: Beam DesignChapter 7: Axial Forces and Combined Bending and Axial ForcesChapter 8: Wood Structural PanelsChapter 9: Horizontal DiaphragmsChapter 10: ShearwallsChapter 11: Wood Connections--BackgroundChapter 12: Nailed and Stapled ConnectionsChapter 13: Bolts, Lag Bolts, and Other ConnectorsChapter 14: Connection HardwareChapter 15: Diaphragm-to-Shearwall AnchorageChapter 16: Advanced Topics in Lateral Force DesignAPPENDIX A: EQUIVALENT UNIFORM WEIGHTS OF WOOD FRAMINGAPPENDIX B: WEIGHTS OF BUILDING MATERIALSAPPENDIX C: SELECTED TABLES FROM THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, 2003 EditionAPPENDIX D: SELECTED TABLES FROM MINIMUM DESIGN LOADS FOR BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES (ASCE 7-02)APPENDIX E: SI METRIC UNITSINDEX