Design of Wood Structures- ASD/LRFD, Eighth Edition

Description

**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