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* The best-selling text and reference on wood structure design* Incorporates the latest National Design Specifications, the 2003 International Building Code and the latest information on wind and seismic loads

THE DEFINITIVE WOOD STRUCTURE DESIGN GUIDE -- FULLY UPDATED

Thoroughly revised to incorporate the latest codes and standards, the seventh edition of this comprehensive resource leads you through the complete design of a wood structure following the same sequence of materials and elements used in actual design. Detailed equations, clearillustrations, and practical design examples are featured throughout the text.

THIS NEW EDITION:

Conforms to the 2012 International Building Code (IBC)Addresses the new 2012 National Design Specification for Wood Construction (NDS)Contains dual-format Allowable Stress Design/Load and Resistance Factor Design (ASD/LRFD) specifications,equations, and problemsIncludes ASCE/SEI 7-10 load provisions

DESIGN OF WOOD STRUCTURES--ASD/LRFD, SEVENTH EDITION, COVERS:

Wood buildings and design criteriaDesign loadsBehavior of structures under loads and forcesProperties of wood and lumber gradesStructural glued laminated timberBeam designAxial forces and combined loadingWood structural panelsDiaphragmsShearwallsWood connectionsNailed connectionsBolts, lag bolts, and other connectorsConnection details and hardwareDiaphragm-to-shearwall anchorageAdvanced topics in lateral force design

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