Designing timber structures: An introduction

A comprehensive introduction to designing and engineering with timber
Progressive structure builds up knowledge and understanding
End-of-chapter worked examples consolidate learning and demonstrate
engineering principles
Highly illustrated with over 250 drawings and photographs
This book is aimed at engineering students who are designing for the first time, or for those who have begun their journey into design and now want to learn more about designing specifically with timber. It starts by introducing timber as a material, before moving through timber design basics such as calculating a load, buckling and stability to enable the design of a timber floor and stud
wall. Two chapters focus on key engineered timber products: glue laminated and cross laminated timber. Finally, fire, acoustics, detailing and other general topics such as timber care are introduced. Designing timber structures: an introduction aims to provide students with a solid understanding of the key basic principles of designing with wood. Regular further reading references and links to online material and sources provide students with the opportunity to dig deeper into topics at their own pace.