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March 2003
Wood

Exposed Laminated Timber Roof Structures
"...every now and then we have an opportunity to design structures that are architecturally exposed." Architects and engineers have a choice in many different materials for roof systems. Exposed timber beams and trusses are often specified because of wood's strength, competitive cost, and warm appearance. Extended Online Version.

Continuous Tie-Down Systems
For Wood Panel Shear Walls in the Multi-Story Structures. With the recent increase in construction of multi-story wood framed structures has come a demand from builders and engineers for an alternative from the "traditional" shear wall hold-down systems. Continuous tie-down systems are relatively new, simple, and economical solutions. Extended Online Version.

Codes and Standards
Updates on the codes and standards of interest to structural engineers...
• Changes in the 2001 NDS® for Wood Construction

Structural Design
Dedicated to the discussions on design techniques for structural engineers...
• Structural Design for the External Terrorist Bomb Attacks. Extended Online Version.

Award Winning Projects
A Year Long Series on Award Winning Projects
• The First Presbyterian Church Lancaster Center

 

On the Cover... Exposed Laminated Timber Roof Structures.

   

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