Design of Wood Structures- ASD/LRFD, Eighth Edition

The leading wood design reference-thoroughly revised with the latest codes and dataFully 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