Design of Wood Structures- ASD/LRFD, Eighth Edition

Design of Wood Structures- ASD/LRFD, Eighth Edition

<b>The leading wood design reference―thoroughly revised with the latest codes and data</b><br/><br><br/>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).<br/><br><br/><i>Design of Wood Structures-ASD/LRFD</i>, Eighth Edition, covers:<br/>•<span> </span>Wood buildings and design criteria<br/>•<span> </span>Design loads<br/>•<span> </span>Behavior of structures under loads and forces<br/>•<span> </span>Properties of wood and lumber grades<br/>•<span> </span>Structural glued laminated timber<br/>•<span> </span>Beam design and wood structural panels<br/>•<span> </span>Axial forces and combined loading<br/>•<span> </span>Diaphragms and shearwalls<br/>•<span> </span>Wood and nailed connections<br/>•<span> </span>Bolts, lag bolts, and other connectors<br/>•<span> </span>Connection details and hardware<br/>•<span> </span>Diaphragm-to-shearwall anchorage<br/>•<span> </span>Requirements for seismically irregular structures<br/>•<span> </span>Residential buildings with wood light frames<br/><br><br/>