Structural Details (Classic Reprint): Or Elements of Design in Timber Framing: Or Elements of Design in Timber Framing (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Master timber framing details and design principles for real-world projects
This practical reference covers how engineers assess timber, from unit stresses to beam and connector design. It presents methods, calculations, and standards used in structural timber work, with an emphasis on safe, workable guidelines for builders and designers.

The book guides you through choosing timber, evaluating loading, and applying tests and tables to real structures. It also explains how to use hardware like hangers, bolts, and splice plates, and how building codes influence permissible stresses and practices.

• How unit-stresses for structural timber are determined and applied


• Techniques for calculating beam strength, deflection, and joints


• Practical details on stringers, spacings, and packing methods for trestles


• How to select, size, and install hardware such as beam hangers and splice plates

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