Wood Design and Detailing Reference

[IsaacStructural]

Can someone please recommend a good resource for designing and detailing wood structures? I've got NDS and I'm pretty comfortable with the analysis of wood members, but is there a go to book that people like for designing Gambrel roofs, connections, etc? Hopefully something with a mix of solid examples and details.

M.S. Structural Engineering
Licensed Structural Engineer and Licensed Professional Engineer (Illinois)

 

[JAE]

Take a look at this book - just came out. It might be more heavy timber oriented but you could read up on it to see.

http://www.amazon.com/Timber-Construction-Manual-American-Institute/dp/0470545097

 

[IsaacStructural]

Yup, was just looking at it. Seems like what I might be looking for. The reviews make it sound like it covers sawn lumber and glulams, anyone have experience with the previous editions?

M.S. Structural Engineering
Licensed Structural Engineer and Licensed Professional Engineer (Illinois)

 

[msquared48]

Yep. I have three of them and use them all all the time.

Mike McCann
MMC Engineering

http://mmcengineering.tripod.com

 

[msquared48]

FYI, I have the first, second, and third editions.

I guess I need to get the new edition too!

Mike McCann
MMC Engineering

http://mmcengineering.tripod.com

 

[IsaacStructural]

Haha yup, I just ordered, looks like it will be a nice reference to have around and it has a reasonable price.

M.S. Structural Engineering
Licensed Structural Engineer and Licensed Professional Engineer (Illinois)

 

[msquared48]

Damn! I also have the Fourth Edition!

Mike McCann
MMC Engineering

http://mmcengineering.tripod.com

 

[msquared48]

I do not know where you are, but here on the West Coast, I use the "Douglas-Fir Use Book" and "Western Woods Use Book" a lot too.

Mike McCann
MMC Engineering

http://mmcengineering.tripod.com