Timber Design for the Civil and Structural PE Exams, 7th Ed

Timber Design for the Civil and Structural PE Exams is a comprehensive study guide that uses the inductive teaching method to help readers apply the ASD/LRFD national Design Specifications to realistic problem scenarios, and understand the design theories the solving methods are based on. Design examples and scenario-based practice problems will help you apply what you learn, whether you are preparing for the Civil PE or Structural Engineering (SE) exams, are a student in a timber design course, or are a practicing engineer.

• Provides an overview of timber-related codes and standards, including how to use NDS 2005 specifications
• Lists the most-used NDS equations, figures, and tables for easy access
• Cross-references solution steps to NDS sections
• Solves problems using both Load Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) and Allowable Stress Design (ASD) timber design methods
• Features 40 design examples and 6 scenario-based practice problems with step-by-step solutions

Topics Covered

• Structural and Physical Properties of Wood
• Mechanical Properties of Lumber
• Lumber Size Categories and Allowable Design Stress
• Beam Design: Sawn Lumber of Wood and Glued Laminated Timber
• Axial Members
• Combined Bending and Axial Loading
• Mechanical Connections
• Nails, Spikes, and Bolts
• Lag Screws and Wood Screws
• Split Rings and Shear Plates
• Plywood and Nonplywood Structural Panels