CONTENTS

Contributors ix
Preface xi

Chapter 1 Introduction to Wood as an Engineering Material 1.1

1.1 Basic Structure of Wood / 1.1

1.2 Resource and the Environment / 1.5
1.3 Physical Properties of Wood / 1.8
1.4 Mechanical Properties / 1.16
1.5 Durability of Engineered Wood Products / 1.23
1.6 Summary / 1.25
1.7 References / 1.25

Chapter 2 Wood Structural Panels 2.1

2.1 Introduction / 2.1

2.2 Growth of the Industry / 2.3
2.3 Selecting Panels / 2.3
2.4 Construction Applications / 2.12
2.5 Special Considerations / 2.36
2.6 Mechanical Properties / 2.39
2.7 Physical Properties / 2.71
2.8 Storage and Handling / 2.75
2.9 References / 2.76

Chapter 3 Wood Structural Panels in Structural Components 3.1

3.1 Introduction / 3.1

3.2 Design of Glued Panel Lumber Box Beams / 3.2
3.3 Nailed Box Beam Design / 3.28
3.4 Design and Fabrication of Wood Structural Panel / Stressed-Skin Panels / 3.34
3.5 Design and Fabrication of Wood Structural Insulated Panels / 3.62
3.6 Lumber for Panel / Lumber Components / 3.71
3.7 References / 3.74
3.8 Additional Reading / 3.74

Chapter 4 Structural Glued Laminated Timber (Glulam) 4.1

4.1 Introduction / 4.1

4.2 Growth of Industry / 4.7
4.3 Standards / 4.7

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4.4 Mechanical Properties / 4.8

4.5 Physical Properties / 4.36
4.6 Special Considerations / 4.40
4.7 Design Tables / 4.85
4.8 Field Handling and Installation Considerations / 4.142
4.9 Specifying Glued Laminated Timber / 4.145
4.10 References / 4.149

Chapter 5 Prefabricated Wood I-Joists and Engineered Rim Board 5.1

5.1 Introduction / 5.1

5.2 Prefabricated Wood I-Joists / 5.2
5.3 Moisture Performance of Engineered Wood vs. Lumber / 5.6
5.4 Engineered Wood I-Joist Standard / 5.11
5.5 I-Joists Design Properties / 5.12
5.6 End-Use ApplicationsFloor Construction / 5.15
5.7 I-Joist Installation DetailsFloors / 5.25
5.8 Special Design ConsiderationsFloors / 5.42
5.9 End-Use ApplicationsRoof Construction / 5.77
5.10 I-Joist Installation DetailsRoof / 5.96
5.11 Calculation Examples / 5.131
5.12 Engineered Wood Rim Board / 5.142
5.13 Storage, Handling, and Safety Recommendations for Engineered Wood
Products / 5.152
5.14 Glossary / 5.154
5.15 References / 5.157

Chapter 6 Structural Composite Lumber 6.1

6.1 Introduction / 6.1

6.2 Growth of Industry / 6.5
6.3 Standards / 6.6
6.4 Physical Properties / 6.8
6.5 Mechanical Properties / 6.10
6.6 End-Use Applications / 6.25
6.7 Special Design Considerations / 6.26
6.8 Design Tables / 6.27
6.9 Design Examples / 6.34
6.10 Installation Details / 6.42
6.11 Tips on Field Handling / 6.46
6.12 Glossary and Index / 6.48
6.13 References / 6.48

Chapter 7 Designing for Lateral Loads 7.1

7.1 Introduction / 7.1

7.2 Terminology / 7.1
7.3 Shear Walls / 7.3
7.4 Diaphragms / 7.27
7.5 Advanced Topics for Lateral Load Design / 7.40
7.6 References / 7.46
7.7 Additional Reading / 7.48
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Chapter 8 Mechanical Fasteners and Connections 8.1

8.1 Introduction / 8.1

8.2 Connection Design / 8.2
8.3 Types of Mechanical Fasteners and Connectors / 8.15
8.4 Special Fastening and Connection Issues / 8.84
8.5 References / 8.87

Chapter 9 Treatments and Finishes for Wood 9.1

9.1 Introduction / 9.1

9.2 Preservative Treatments / 9.1
9.3 Fire-Retardant Finishes and Treatments / 9.15
9.4 Finishing Untreated Wood Products / 9.18
9.5 References / 9.37

Chapter 10 Fire- and Noise-Rated Systems 10.1

10.1 Introduction to Fire-Rated Systems / 10.1

10.2 Introduction to Noise-Rated Systems / 10.21
10.3 References / 10.34
10.4 Additional Reading / 10.35

Chapter 11 Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP)-Wood Hybrid

Composites 11.1

11.1 Introduction / 11.1

11.2 Fiber-Reinforced Polymers / 11.2
11.3 FRP Standards / 11.17
11.4 Applications of FRP as Reinforcements in Engineering Wood Composites / 11.19
11.5 Future Research / 11.28
11.6 References / 11.28

Chapter 12 Designing and Detailing for Permanence 12.1

12.1 Factors Causing Degeneration of Wood Structures / 12.2

12.2 Building Design and Detailing for Permanence / 12.14
12.3 Glossary / 12.70
12.4 References / 12.73

Appendix A A.1
Index I.1