Design of Wood Structures-ASD/LRFD [Hardcover]

Donald Breyer (Author), Kenneth Fridley (Author), Jr., David Pollock (Author), Kelly Cobeen (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0071455396 | ISBN-13: 978-0071455398 | Publication Date: December 15, 2006 | Edition: 6

The leading text and reference on wood design, updated to include the latest codes and data

Continued the sterling standard set by earlier editions, this indispensable reference leads you through the complete design of a wood structure (except for the foundation), following the same sequence used in the actual design/construction process.

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Gain total mastery of wood structural design

This state-of-the-art new edition of the field's leading text puts authoritative design guidance at your fingertips. This trusted reference demonstrates all necessary steps and techniques, following the sequence of materials and elements in the same order used in actual design. It keeps you current with the latest codes and industry standards, and provides large numbers of practical design examples.

• Conforms to the 2006 IBC
• Addresses new 2005 NDS provisions, and combines dual-format ASD/LRFD specification, equations, and problems throughout
• Includes ASCE 7-05 load standard provisions

  INSIDE Design of Wood Structures-ASD/LRFD, Sixth Edition
  Wood Buildings and Design Criteria • Design Loads • Properties of Wood and Lumber Grades • Structural Glued Laminated Timber • Beam Design • Axial Forces and Combined Loading • Wood Structural Panels • Diaphragms • Shearwalls • Wood Connections • Nailed and Stapled Connections • Bolts, Lag Bolts, and Other Connectors • Connection Hardware • Diaphragm-to-Shearwall Anchorage • Advanced Topics in Lateral Force Design

About the Author

Donald E. Breyer is a Professor of Engineering Technology and Civil Engineering at California Polytechnic University in Pomona California. He actively serves as a member of the NDS Committee of the American Forest and Paper Association and LRFD Engineered Wood Committee.

Kenneth J. Fridley is Head of Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL.

Kelly E. Cobeen operates her own Structural Engineering firm in San Francisco, California.

David G. Pollock, Jr. is with the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman Washington.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1025 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 6 edition (December 15, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071455396
• ISBN-13: 978-0071455398
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7 x 2.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Most Connon typ of Construction, March 2, 2007

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John Matlock "Gunny" (Winnemucca, NV) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Design of Wood Structures-ASD/LRFD (Hardcover)

Now in it's sixth edition, this book has become the standard text on the design and construction of buildings made of wood. While most wooden structures are residences, the book also covers multi story wooden structures such as apartment houses, commercial buildings with wooden roofs, and to a limited extent newer techniques such as glue-laminate beams.

The book is suitable for use either as a text for a course or as a reference for self study. The sixth edition of this book was promoted by five major developments:

1. Publication of new dual-format (ASD/LRFD) wood design criteria in the 2005 National Design Specification for Wood Construction.

2. Publication of the new Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic (SDPWS) Supplement to the NDS.

3. Publication of the comprehensive ASD/LRFD Manual for Engineered Wood Construction.

4. Publication and increased adoption nationally of the 2006 International Building Code. ==5. Publication of updated load standards in the 2005 edition of Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Book, February 9, 2008

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Xiao Feng Lu "chrislxf" (Pomona, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Design of Wood Structures-ASD/LRFD (Hardcover)

This book is easy enough to understand for beginner and detail enough for experienced engineer. Well structured, cover not only ASD but also the LRFD design. As a complement, reader should also pick up the NDS manual for reference of timber property. And also the ASCE 7-05 for design load.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great text, June 18, 2008

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Pherrgie "M.P." (LA, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Design of Wood Structures-ASD/LRFD (Hardcover)

We used this in our Timber Design class and it was fantastic. It covers both ASD and LRFD effectively. We also used the NDS as a course supplement in order to find stress values and other important design factors that are not in the textbook. Another supplement that would help is the Minimum Design Loads for Buildings And Other Structures (ASCE 7-05). All in all, a great textbook for students or reference guide for any practicing professionals.