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Timber Construction Manual, 6th Edition

ISBN: 978-0-470-54509-6
Hardcover
672 pages
July 2012
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PREFACE xi

1 TIMBER CONSTRUCTION 1

1.1 Introduction / 1

1.2 Materials / 1

1.3 Structural Systems / 13

1.4 Economy / 27

1.5 Permanence / 32

1.6 Seasoning / 37

1.7 Handling, Storage, and Erection / 38

1.8 Conclusion / 40

2 WOOD PROPERTIES 42

2.1 Introduction / 42

2.2 Specific Gravity and Specific Weight of Commercial Lumber Species / 46

2.3 Dimensional Changes Due to Moisture and Temperature / 50

2.4 Thermal Insulating Properties / 53

2.5 Wood in Chemical Environments / 54

2.6 Acoustical Properties / 55

2.7 Electrical Properties / 55

2.8 Coefficient of Friction / 56

2.9 Conclusion / 56

3 TIMBER DESIGN 57

3.1 Introduction / 57

3.2 Loads / 58

3.3 Design Values / 73

3.4 Adjustment Factors / 74

3.5 Deflection / 92

3.6 Camber / 95

3.7 Ponding / 98

3.8 Conclusion / 100

4 TIMBER BEAMS 102

4.1 Introduction / 102

4.2 Structural Evaluation of Beams / 102

4.3 Simple Beams / 105

4.4 Continuous Members / 117

4.5 Biaxial Bending (Bending about Both Axes) / 122

4.6 Torsion / 130

4.7 Conclusion / 133

5 TIMBER COLUMNS AND TENSION MEMBERS 134

5.1 Introduction / 134

5.2 Column Design Criteria / 134

5.3 Rectangular Columns / 135

5.4 Round Columns / 140

5.5 Tapered Columns / 140

5.6 Spaced Columns / 141

5.7 Built-Up Columns / 144

5.8 Columns with Flanges / 146

5.9 Tension Members / 147

5.10 Conclusion / 148

6 TIMBER BEAM-COLUMNS AND TENSION BEAMS 149

6.1 Introduction / 149

6.2 General Equation for Beam-Columns / 150

6.3 Centric Axial Compression and Side Load Bending about Both Axes / 156

6.4 Centric Axial Compression and Side Load Bending about Strong Axis Only / 161

6.5 Eccentric Axial Compression Only / 165

6.6 Axial Compression Eccentricity in Strong Direction Only / 165

6.7 Columns with Side Brackets / 169

6.8 Combined Axial Tension and Bending / 170

6.9 Conclusion / 173

7 TAPERED BEAMS 174

7.1 Introduction / 174

7.2 Tapered Beam Design / 176

7.3 Beams with Tapered End Cuts / 183

7.4 Conclusion / 188

8 CURVED GLULAM BEAMS 189

8.1 Introduction / 189

8.2 Curved Beams with Constant Depth / 195

8.3 Pitched and Tapered Curved Beams / 200

8.4 Pitched and Tapered Curved Beams with Mechanically Attached Haunch / 223

8.5 Conclusion / 232

9 GLULAM ARCHES 233

9.1 Introduction / 233

9.2 Preliminary Design Procedure / 233

9.3 Conclusion / 249

10 HEAVY TIMBER DECKING 251

10.1 Introduction / 251

10.2 Installation Requirements / 251

10.3 Design Formulas / 255

10.4 Section Properties / 256

10.5 Decking Design Values / 257

10.6 Conclusion / 259

11 CONNECTIONS IN TIMBER STRUCTURES 260

11.1 Introduction / 260

11.2 Connection Detailing Principles / 260

11.3 Types of Fasteners / 264

11.4 Reference Design Values for Fasteners / 272

11.5 Adjustment Factors / 274

11.6 Conclusion / 283

12 MEMBER CAPACITY AT CONNECTIONS 284

12.1 Introduction / 284

12.2 Member Capacity at Connections Loaded Perpendicular-to-Grain / 284

12.3 Member Capacity at Connections Loaded Parallel-to-Grain / 291

12.4 Member Capacity at Connections Loaded at an Angle to Grain / 307

12.5 Conclusion / 308

13 DOWEL-TYPE FASTENERS 309

13.1 Introduction / 309

13.2 Dowel-Type Fasteners Loaded Laterally / 309

13.3 Dowel-Type Fasteners Loaded in Withdrawal / 328

13.4 Dowel-Type Fasteners Loaded Laterally and in Withdrawal / 330

13.5 Conclusion / 334

14 SHEAR PLATES AND SPLIT RINGS 335

14.1 Introduction / 335

14.2 Connectors in Side Grain / 336

14.3 Timber Connectors in End Grain / 347

14.4 Conclusion / 352

15 MOMENT SPLICES 353

15.1 Introduction / 353

15.2 Shear Transfer / 355

15.3 Moment Transfer / 355

15.4 Conclusion / 370

16 LOAD AND RESISTANCE FACTOR DESIGN 371

16.1 Introduction / 371

16.2 Design Values and Adjustment Factors / 372

16.3 Design Checks / 374

16.4 Conclusion / 381

17 TIMBER BRIDGES 382

17.1 Introduction / 382

17.2 Types of Timber Bridges / 383

17.3 Advantages of Glued Laminated Timber / 389

17.4 Preservative Treatments / 390

17.5 Wearing Surfaces / 391

17.6 Guardrails / 392

17.7 Design Methods / 393

17.8 Conclusion / 395

18 LRFD BRIDGE DESIGN 396

18.1 Introduction / 396

18.2 Longitudinal Stringers / 399

18.3 Transverse Glulam Deck Panels / 418

18.4 Longitudinal Deck (with Stiffeners) / 425

18.5 Conclusion / 432

19 ASD BRIDGE DESIGN 433

19.1 Introduction / 433

19.2 Longitudinal Stringers (Girders) / 436

19.3 Interconnected Transverse Deck Panels / 447

19.4 Non-Interconnected Transverse Deck Panels / 447

19.5 Longitudinal Deck (with Stiffeners) / 457

19.6 Static Design of Guardrail System / 463

19.7 Conclusion / 474

20 FIRE SAFETY 475

20.1 Introduction / 475

20.2 Types of Construction / 476

20.3 Lessons from Actual Fires / 476

20.4 Performance of Wood in Fire / 478

20.5 Wood versus Steel / 479

20.6 Heavy Timber Construction / 482

20.7 Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction / 483

20.8 Use of Stock Glulam Beams in Fire Rated Construction / 494

20.9 Fire Retardant Treatment / 495

20.10 Conclusion / 495

APPENDIX A DESIGN EXAMPLES 497

Introduction / 498

APPENDIX B REFERENCE INFORMATION 594

B.1 Beam Diagrams and Formulas / 595

B.2 Typical Fastener Dimensions and Yield Strengths / 617

B.3 Structural Glued Laminated Timber Reference Design Values / 623

REFERENCES 630

INDEX 641