Plank-And-Beam Framing for Residential Buildings
Publisher: American Wood Council 2003
Number of pages: 40
Description:
The plank-and-beam method for framing floors and roofs has been used in heavy timber buildings for many years. The adaptation of this system to residential construction has raised many technical questions from designers and builders concerning the details of application. This publication presents technical data that will be helpful to students, architects, engineers and builders. It contains information pertaining to principles of design, advantages and limitations, construction details, and structural requirements for the plank-and-beam method of framing, including span and load tables.
Download or read it online for free here:
Download link
(1.8MB, PDF)
Similar books
Traditional and Innovative Approaches in Seismic Designby Linda Giresini, Francesca Taddei (eds) - MDPI AG
This book is about a wide range of innovative applications in earthquake engineering. The topics refer to the investigation of traditional and innovative materials for applications: masonry, reinforced concrete, steel, structural glass and timber.
(4010 views)
Construction and Rehabilitation of Concrete Pavements Under Traffic- National Academies Press
The current state of the practice in constructing or rehabilitating concrete pavements under traffic relies on a few high-profile and well-documented projects. Sixteen case examples illustrate projects conducted under a variety of scenarios.
(3721 views)
Building Maintenance and Construction: Tools and Maintenance Tasksby Clifford Rutherford - Pressbooks
The book introduces and develops knowledge of basic building maintenance tools and materials, applied skills and techniques, industry health and safety standards, and preventive maintenance and troubleshooting practices required by employers ...
(4039 views)
Design of Wood Frame Structures for Permanence- AWC
When properly designed, wood frame structures will resist damage by moisture and living organisms. Recommendations for control of moisture and protection against decay and insect infestations are contained in this document.
(17919 views)