Simplified Design of Structural Wood (Parker/Ambrose Series of Simplified Design Guides) - Hardcover

Parker, Harry; Ambrose, James

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471851345 ISBN 13: 9780471851349

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 1988

Synopsis

The revised and enlarged edition of this successful book, intended for readers with limited training in mathematics and engineering analysis, covers the most common and frequently encountered problems relating to design of structural components and systems of structural wood for building structures. Thoroughly updated to reflect the latest standards, this edition includes two completely new chapters on wood-framed diaphragms and building design examples. New material also includes coverage of pole structures, joints using nails and screws, mechanically driven fasteners, plywood gussets, manufactured trusses, and wood fiber products. English units are used throughout, but SI equivalents are also provided. The previous edition of this book was published in 1979.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Solid, accessible coverage of the basics of wood structure design.

This invaluable guide provides a complete and practical introduction to the design of wood structures for buildings. Written to be easily understood by readers with limited experience in engineering mechanics, structural analysis, or advanced mathematics, the book includes:

• A comprehensive review of structural properties, including density, elasticity, defects, lumber gradings, and use classification.
• A straightforward discussion of design methods and criteria stress, strength, design values, loading, bracing, and more.
• Extensive material on wood sections, from beam functions, behavior, and design to wood decks and wood columns.
• Information based on current industry standards and construction practices.
• Many building design examples, plus helpful study aids and references.

Equally suited to classroom use or independent study, Simplified Design of Wood Structures, Fifth Edition is a superb resource for aspiring and practicing architects and engineers.

About the Author

JAMES AMBROSE, Editor of the Parker/Ambrose Series of Simplified Design Guides, has practiced as an architect in California and Illinois, and as a structural engineer in Illinois. He recently retired as professor of architecture at the University of Southern California.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 1988
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471851345
• ISBN 13: 9780471851349
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 306