Wood Trusses
Used in all forms of building construction for centuries, wood trusses have appeared in a wide variety of forms. They utilized […]
Used in all forms of building construction for centuries, wood trusses have appeared in a wide variety of forms. They utilized […]
Planks formed of wood fibers bonded with portland cement provide a lightweight roof deck with insulating and acoustical properties. The typical
Whenever a force is displaced by a certain amount or a displacement is induced by a certain force, work is
Workability requirements for a concrete mix tend to conflict with requirements for maximum strength, density and economy, since workability increases
Under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (applying to England, Wales and Scotland) a street works licence has to
Both hardwoods and softwoods are used for floors. Hardwoods most commonly used are maple, beech, birch, oak, and pecan. Softwoods are
Wood is often applied on low buildings as an exterior finish in the form of siding, shingles, half timbers, or plywood
The National Design Specification for Wood Construction contains design provisions and design values for wood screws that conform to ANSI/ASME Standard B18.6.1.
The design of wood columns or other types of compression members requires consideration of compressive strength parallel to the grain, end
Forest Products Laboratory, Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture: Wood Handbook, Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. National Hardwood Lumber Association, Chicago, Ill.: