Timber Design for the Civil and Structural PE Exams, 7th Ed

Timber Design for the Civil and Structural PE Exams, 7th Ed

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<p><I>Timber Design for the Civil and Structural PE Exams</I> is a comprehensive study guide that uses the inductive teaching method to help readers apply the ASD/LRFD national Design Specifications to realistic problem scenarios, and understand the design theories the solving methods are based on. Design examples and scenario-based practice problems will help you apply what you learn, whether you are preparing for the Civil PE or Structural Engineering (SE) exams, are a student in a timber design course, or are a practicing engineer.</p><div><B>Prepare to Pass the Civil PE and SE Exams</B></div><div><ul> <li>Provides an overview of timber-related codes and standards, including how to use NDS 2005 specifications</li> <li>Lists the most-used NDS equations, figures, and tables for easy access</li> <li>Cross-references solution steps to NDS sections</li> <li>Solves problems using both Load Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) and Allowable Stress Design (ASD) timber design methods</li> <li>Features 40 design examples and 6 scenario-based practice problems with step-by-step solutions</li></ul></div><p><B>Topics Covered</B></p><ul> <li>Structural and Physical Properties of Wood</li> <li>Mechanical Properties of Lumber</li> <li>Lumber Size Categories and Allowable Design Stress</li> <li>Beam Design: Sawn Lumber of Wood and Glued Laminated Timber</li> <li>Axial Members</li> <li>Combined Bending and Axial Loading</li> <li>Mechanical Connections</li> <li>Nails, Spikes, and Bolts</li> <li>Lag Screws and Wood Screws</li> <li>Split Rings and Shear Plates</li> <li>Plywood and Nonplywood Structural Panels</li></ul>