Short lengths of wood or engineered lumber that are cut to fit between joists, studs or trusses are called blocking. Blocking is installed for a variety of reasons. Structural blocking is ...

An overview of structural wood materials, both sawn lumber and engineered products is included as are design methods of wood elements and assemblies including beams and joists, columns and walls, ...

Introduction to the use of wood as a structural engineering material. Includes design of beams, columns, nailed and bolted connections, trusses, and panels. Overview of engineered timber systems ...

Introduction to the use of wood as a structural engineering material. Includes design of beams, columns, nailed and bolted connections, trusses, and panels. Overview of engineered timber systems ...