Distinction between Sawn Lumber (standard mill products) and Glulam (layers of wood bonded with adhesives for higher strength and longer spans). 2. Structural Design Principles
Guidelines for drying (seasoning) to prevent warping and methods for protecting against decay, moisture, and fire. Timber construction manual
Criteria for tension members and "beam-columns" (which handle both vertical and horizontal forces). Distinction between Sawn Lumber (standard mill products) and
Distinction between Sawn Lumber (standard mill products) and Glulam (layers of wood bonded with adhesives for higher strength and longer spans). 2. Structural Design Principles
Guidelines for drying (seasoning) to prevent warping and methods for protecting against decay, moisture, and fire.
Criteria for tension members and "beam-columns" (which handle both vertical and horizontal forces).