THE DEFINITIVE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY SOURCE FOR BUILDING WITH WOODndash; NOW IN A THOROUGHLY UPDATED SIXTH EDITION Since its first publication in 1966; Timber Construction Manual has become the essential design and construction industry resource for building with structural glued laminated timber. Timber Construction Manual; Sixth Edition provides architects; engineers; contractors; educators; and related professionals with up-to-date information on engineered timber construction; including the latest codes; construction methods; and authoritative design recommendations. Content has been reorganized to flow easily from information on wood properties and applications to specific design considerations. Based on the most reliable technical data available; this edition has been thoroughly revised to encompass: A thorough update of all recommended design criteria for timber structural members; systems; and connections An expanded collection of real-world design examples supported with detailed schematic drawings New material on the role of glulam in sustainable building practices The latest design and construction codes; including the 2012 National Design Specification for Wood Construction; AITC 117-2010; and examples featuring ASCE 7-10 and IBC 2009 More cross-referencing to other available AITC standards on the AITC website Since 1952; the AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF TIMBER CONSTRUCTION has been the national technical trade association of the structural glued laminated timber industry. AITC-recommended building and design codes for wood-based structures are considered authoritative in the United States building industry.
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