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Design of Wood Structures- ASD/LRFD, Eighth Edition

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Dimensions
7.8 x 2.03 x 9.7 in
Weight
3.35 lb
Publisher
McGraw Hill
Publication date
September 20, 2019
Edition
8th

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The leading wood design reference―thoroughly 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 Read more

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Publisher McGraw Hill
Publication date September 20, 2019
Edition 8th
Language English
Print length 900 pages
ISBN-10 1260128679
ISBN-13 73
Item Weight 3.35 pounds

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Well organized and full of examples
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This textbook is much more useful than most of my engineering texts. This one is actually a keeper! There are lots of examples that walk you through the all intricate and convoluted details of designing with wood.
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I liked the details and visual images in this text. The organization is very well also.
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This is the best reference for wood design. Covers how to design (including how to calculate lateral loads per 2018 IBC, 2018 NDS, and ASCE 7-16). Also shows how to design several items pertaining to wood design (e.g., WSP shear walls, wood beams, wood columns)
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