An Introduction to Timber Engineering
Pergamon Series of Monographs on Furniture and Timber
- 1st Edition - January 1, 1967
- Imprint: Pergamon
- Author: H. J. Andrews
- Editor: Jack Kape
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 1 - 6 4 9 1 - 5
Pergamon Series of Monographs on Furniture and Timber, Volume 10: An Introduction to Timber Engineering presents in readable form an understanding of timber engineering, which… Read more
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Request a sales quotePergamon Series of Monographs on Furniture and Timber, Volume 10: An Introduction to Timber Engineering presents in readable form an understanding of timber engineering, which covers important aspects of the building industry particularly in the field of prefabrication. The chapters of this book present a good understanding of the many integrated divisions of the industry involved in timber engineering. The examples provided on design indicate the method of adapting normal structural analysis for use with timber and joint forms. Most of the information specified in this volume are British practices, but reference to other European and North American developments are also included to provide a fuller understanding of the industry as a whole and need for local variations to suit climatic conditions and raw material supplies. Some of the topics discussed include the timber engineering developments in Europe and North America; timber as a structural material; structural timber forms; mechanical joints; design of columns and struts; and preservation of timber from decay. This publication is a useful reference to building and engineering students.
Preface
Chapter 1: Timber Engineering Today
Developments in Europe and North America
Comparison with Other Structural Materials
Structural Timbers
Chapter 2: Timber as a Structural Material
Physical Properties
Effect of Moisture Content on Strength
Fire Resistance
Structural Properties
Chapters 3: Codes of Practice
Moisture Content
Design Considerations
Modification Factors
Loading
Stress Grading
Scant Dimensions
Chapter 4: Structural Timber Forms
Glue-Lam
Glued Assemblies (Other than Glue-Lam)
Patent Forms
Trussed Rafters
Chapter 5: Mechanical Joints
The Choice of Fastening
Joint Devices and Connectors
Chapter 6: Approach to Simple Design
Simple Beam
Portal Frames
Calculations and Typical Analysis
Chapter 7: Design of Columns and Struts
Laminated and Built-up Columns
Spaced Columns
Chapter 8: Production
Qualification Code
A. General
B. Additional Requirements for Glue-Lam and Glued Assemblies Classification
C. Further Requirements for Glue-Lam Classification only
Production Standard No. 1 - Glue-Lam
Production Standard No. 2 - Glued Assemblies Other than Glue-Lam
Production Standard No. 3 - Mechanical Joints
Chapter 9: Design, Estimating and Production Drawings
Initial Design
Estimating
Production Drawing Office Practice
Chapter 10: Delivery and Erection
Delivery
Erection
Chapter 11: Preservation of Timber from Decay
Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: January 1, 1967
- No. of pages (eBook): 232
- Imprint: Pergamon
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN: 9781483164915
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