PDF Free Download | Timber Construction Manual Sixth Edition by American Institute Of Timber Construction
- TIMBER CONSTRUCTION
- Introduction
- Materials
- Structural Systems
- Economy
- Permanence
- Seasoning
- Handling, Storage, and Erection
- Conclusion
- WOOD PROPERTIES
- Introduction
- Specific Gravity and Specific Weight of Commercial
- Lumber Species
- Dimensional Changes Due to Moisture
- and Temperature
- Thermal Insulating Properties
- Wood in Chemical Environments
- Acoustical Properties
- Electrical Properties
- Coefficient of Friction
- Conclusion
- TIMBER DESIGN
- Introduction
- Loads
- Design Values
- Adjustment Factors
- Deflection
- Camber
- Ponding
- Conclusion
- TIMBER BEAMS
- Introduction
- Structural Evaluation of Beams
- Simple Beams
- Continuous Members
- Biaxial Bending (Bending about Both Axes)
- Torsion
- Conclusion
- TIMBER COLUMNS AND TENSION MEMBERS
- Introduction
- Column Design Criteria
- Rectangular Columns
- Round Columns
- Tapered Columns
- Spaced Columns
- Built-Up Columns
- Columns with Flanges
- Tension Members
- Conclusion
- TIMBER BEAM-COLUMNS AND TENSION BEAMS
- Introduction
- General Equation for Beam-Columns
- Centric Axial Compression and Side Load Bending about
- Both Axes
- Centric Axial Compression and Side Load Bending about
- Strong Axis Only
- Eccentric Axial Compression Only
- Axial Compression Eccentricity in Strong Direction
- Only
- Columns with Side Brackets
- Combined Axial Tension and Bending
- Conclusion
- TAPERED BEAMS
- Introduction
- Tapered Beam Design
- Beams with Tapered End Cuts
- Conclusion
- CURVED GLULAM BEAMS
- Introduction
- Curved Beams with Constant Depth
- Pitched and Tapered Curved Beams
- Pitched and Tapered Curved Beams with Mechanically
- Attached Haunch
- Conclusion
- GLULAM ARCHES
- Introduction
- Preliminary Design Procedure
- Conclusion
- HEAVY TIMBER DECKING
- Introduction
- Installation Requirements
- Design Formulas
- Section Properties
- Decking Design Values
- Conclusion
- CONNECTIONS IN TIMBER STRUCTURES
- Introduction
- Connection Detailing Principles
- Types of Fasteners
- Reference Design Values for Fasteners
- Adjustment Factors
- Conclusion
- MEMBER CAPACITY AT CONNECTIONS
- Introduction
- Member Capacity at Connections Loaded
- Perpendicular-to-Grain
- Member Capacity at Connections Loaded
- Parallel-to-Grain
- Member Capacity at Connections Loaded at an Angle to Grain
- Conclusion
- DOWEL-TYPE FASTENERS
- Introduction
- Dowel-Type Fasteners Loaded Laterally
- Dowel-Type Fasteners Loaded in Withdrawal
- Dowel-Type Fasteners Loaded Laterally and in
- Withdrawal
- Conclusion
- SHEAR PLATES AND SPLIT RINGS
- Introduction
- Connectors in Side Grain
- Timber Connectors in End Grain
- Conclusion
- MOMENT SPLICES
- Introduction
- Shear Transfer
- Moment Transfer
- Conclusion
- LOAD AND RESISTANCE FACTOR DESIGN
- Introduction
- Design Values and Adjustment Factors
- Design Checks
- Conclusion
- TIMBER BRIDGES
- Introduction
- Types of Timber Bridges
- Advantages of Glued Laminated Timber
- Preservative Treatments
- Wearing Surfaces
- Guardrails
- Design Methods
- Conclusion
- LRFD BRIDGE DESIGN
- Introduction
- Longitudinal Stringers
- Transverse Glulam Deck Panels
- Longitudinal Deck (with Stiffeners)
- Conclusion
- ASD BRIDGE DESIGN
- Introduction
- Longitudinal Stringers (Girders)
- Interconnected Transverse Deck Panels
- Non-Interconnected Transverse Deck Panels
- Longitudinal Deck (with Stiffeners)
- Static Design of Guardrail System
- Conclusion
- FIRE SAFETY
- Introduction
- Types of Construction
- Lessons from Actual Fires
- Performance of Wood in Fire
- Wood versus Steel
- Heavy Timber Construction
- Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction
- Use of Stock Glulam Beams in Fire Rated Construction
- Fire Retardant Treatment
- Conclusion
- APPENDIX A DESIGN EXAMPLES
- Introduction
- APPENDIX B REFERENCE INFORMATION
- Beam Diagrams and Formulas
- Typical Fastener Dimensions and Yield Strengths
- Structural Glued Laminated Timber Reference Design Values