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[dannyypk]

I am a EIT and had worked in a residential structural engineering firm for a year. I found that I am kind of weak in " connection", "details or drawing review" and roof fraimg. Can anybody suggest a book for me as a reference to improve the aove skills?

 

[PSlem]

A subscription to the monthly Journal of Light Construction magthis is a must for anyone working in residential. They also have a CD of past issues. There are also several books advertised in it such as the JLC Field Guide.

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[SlideRuleEra]

dannyypk - Here are a few places to get high quality, free information that may be helpful:

Simpson Strong Tie:

http://www.strongtie.com/literature/index.html?source=topnav

Design Manual For TECO Timber Connections:

http://www.clevelandsteel.com/divisions/construction/construction.htm

American Wood Council:

http://www.awc.org/Publications/download.html

A Guide To Online Resources:

http://www.mcvicker.com/twd/gwdi05/page002.htm

Residential Structural Design Guide:

http://www.pathnet.org/sp.asp?id=1442

Wood As An Engineering Material:

http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/fplgtr/fplgtr113/fplgtr113.htm

Best Wishes

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[SlideRuleEra]

Oh,yes - forgot one:
USP Strutural Connectors:

http://www.uspconnectors.com/techresources.shtml

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[smwpe]

SlideRuleEra:

There should be a special place for civil engineers who have Trautwine's book copyrighted in 1937.

Thank you for your input into this forum.

 

[SlideRuleEra]

Thanks, smwpe - Wish I still had that copy of Trautwine. Was "horrified" when I discovered that it had been accidentally tossed in the trash.

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