Old Wood, New Technology
The retrofit of existing structures is always challenging from an engineering perspective. the growing use of Fiber Reinforced Polymers (FRP) in repair and retrofit of concrete and masonry structures has opened the door for similar applications in wood.

How to "Right" the Yankee Craftsman Barn
The Yankee Craftsman barn was undergoing sidesway action as it displaced to the east. Through the years, the rear wall of the barn lost its ability to act as a vertical diaphragm and had displaced as much as 6-inches at the eave line. The solution - return the barn to a stable vertical position by use of a cabled tension system.

Wood Products Guide
The Structural Engineer's wood resource... A listing of wood product manufacturers/distributors and their product lines.

NCSEA News
News from the National Council of Structural Engineers Associations
• A Report on the San Simeon Earthquake, December 22, 2003

Structural Columns
The newsletter of the Structural Engineering Institute of ASCE
• ASCE 7-02 'Webinar'
• New SEI Website
• Structures Congress 2005
• New Publications
• Workshops and Conferences

CASE In Point
The newsletter of the Council of American Structural Engineers
• NAVFAC $8 Billion Program
• Professional Liability Insurance
• OSHA Inspection Priorities
• On-Line Business Seminars
• ACEC Convention

CASE Business Practices
Business Issues
• Coordinated and Complete Construction Documents... CASE's Answer to "Botched Plans"

From Experience
"How do you handle that?"
• Allowable Stresses for Glued Laminated Timbers

Spotlight
Award Winners...
• Meydenbauer Park Bridge

On the cover... Private residence; Squam Lake, NH. Design and timbers by: Benson Woodworking Co., Inc.; Walpole, NH. Photo by: Jamie Soloman