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timber framing book

timber framing book

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Can anyone recommend a book on timber framing/post and beam construction written for engineers, or with a depth of detail that would be useful for an engineer?  I'm afraid to go looking on Amazon because most books there are written for prospective home buyers and timber framers, and I doubt too much would be covered from an engineer's perspective.  Any suggestions?

RE: timber framing book

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For starters, you may want to take a look at the American Wood Council website. Here is a link to downloads on timber construction:
http://www.awc.org/Publications/WCD/index.html
May not be exactly what you want, but the price is right, free .pdf files.

RE: timber framing book

(OP)
Two excellent suggestions that should really cover all the bases for me.  Thank you to SlideRuleEra and RockEngineer!

RE: timber framing book

I like "Wood Engineering and Construction", by Keith F. Faherty and Thomas G. Williamson, 2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill, 1995, ISBN 0-07-019911-6.  It is a text book, but very practical.

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