February 13, 2013 in Materials and Methods
This chapter topics include; Building Codes and Zoning Ordinances, Types of Construction, Fire Rating of Materials, Other Legal Constraints, Energy Efficiency, and CSI Master Format.
February 13, 2013 in Materials and Methods
Topics covered in this chapter include; Foundation Loads, Foundation Settlement, Soil Classifications, Cohessive Vs Frictional Soils, and Subsurface Exploration.
February 13, 2013 in Materials and Methods
Part One of Wood and Lumber topics covered in this chapter include; Tree Growth, Softwoods and Hardwoods, Lumber, Milling Process, Seasoning, Lumber Defects.
Part Two of Wood and Lumber topics include; Lumber Grading, Lumber Structural Strength, Lumber Dimensions, Lumber Dimensions, Board Feet, Wood Product Types, Wood Panel Products, Fasteners, and Wood Treatment.
February 13, 2013 in Materials and Methods
Topics to be covered in this chapter include; What is Heavy Timer, Why use Heavy Timber, Heavy Timber Shrinkage, Anchoring beams to Masonry Walls, Floor and Roof Decks for Heavy Timber, Combustible Buildings Framed with Heavy Timber, Heavy Timber Spans, Heavy Timber Arcs, and Heavy Timber Trusses.
