Wood Handbook Revision Help
Wood Handbook Revision Help
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I have a reference from an ASTM standard which says to use the USDA Agricultural Handbook 72 for design of timber structures. The problem I am having is that it references "Revision 0". What version is "Revision 0" for the wood handbook? I would think it is the 1955 version, but would like to see if anyone else knows for sure. Thanks in advance.
"Structural engineering is the art of modeling materials we do not wholly understand into shapes we cannot precisely analyse so as to withstand forces we cannot properly assess in such a way that the public at large has no reason to suspect the extent of our ignorance." -Dr. A. R. Dykes






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SlideRuleEra, that is exactly what I found as well. There is no reference to "Revision Numbers". Here is the exact quote from the ASTM F1159-03: "Design timber structures in accordance with USDA Agricultural Handbook 72, Revision 0, The Wood Handbook."
"Structural engineering is the art of modeling materials we do not wholly understand into shapes we cannot precisely analyse so as to withstand forces we cannot properly assess in such a way that the public at large has no reason to suspect the extent of our ignorance." -Dr. A. R. Dykes
RE: Wood Handbook Revision Help
It is also interesting to note that on the last page in the lower right corner, credits are given to the "US Government Printing Office: 1974 O-530-886"
So... I guess, since it is a government publication, we should expect confusion.
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
RE: Wood Handbook Revision Help
"Structural engineering is the art of modeling materials we do not wholly understand into shapes we cannot precisely analyse so as to withstand forces we cannot properly assess in such a way that the public at large has no reason to suspect the extent of our ignorance." -Dr. A. R. Dykes
RE: Wood Handbook Revision Help
Usually ASTM doesn't back cite handbooks or codes - usually it is the other way around where a code/spec will cite the ASTM document.
RE: Wood Handbook Revision Help
BTW, I was unable to reach anyone on the F 24 Committee other than the Administrative Assistant. Everyone seems to be on vacation this week.
"Structural engineering is the art of modeling materials we do not wholly understand into shapes we cannot precisely analyse so as to withstand forces we cannot properly assess in such a way that the public at large has no reason to suspect the extent of our ignorance." -Dr. A. R. Dykes
RE: Wood Handbook Revision Help
Just use the latest version. And check with the current NDS, too.
Jeff