Wood

A series of tests offers practical insights for uplift design in wood framing.

The SEI SE 2050 Commitment Program was developed and is managed by a dedicated group of volunteers. Each member of the team brings a unique perspective and level of expertise to SE 2050. This is the fifth of a series of lists developed by the SE2050 Resources Working Group to communicate essential information that every structural engineer should understand about the topic of embodied carbon as they approach their work, and it is focused on wood. See http://SE2050.org to learn more about both the commitment program and embodied carbon in general.

When a manufacturer markets a 2.0 “true” MOE glulam as a major breakthrough in beam performance, it sounds like a big deal. Higher Modulus of Elasticity (MOE) means a stiffer beam and longer allowable spans. Right? Engineer Mike Baker is […]

A decade ago, mass timber was still a curiosity on many project teams—an interesting material with a handful of high-profile pilot projects. Today, it is a serious structural option in markets across North America and beyond. The International Mass Timber […]

The four-story Health Sciences Education Building at the University of Washington represents a case study in hybrid mass timber.

Blending tradition with innovation builds stronger, more sustainable structures.