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Timber Design Book - SE II Exam

Timber Design Book - SE II Exam

Timber Design Book - SE II Exam

(OP)
I'm lookng for a good wood design book to help on the SE II exam (something other than the NDS w/ examples).  

Something with practical examples, like I would see in the framing of a house, any suggestions?

 

RE: Timber Design Book - SE II Exam

I think "Design of Wood Structures" by Breyer, et. all is pretty much the standard when it comes to wood design.

I assume you mean wood design in general and not just "Timbers" (as you will learn by reading Breyer, this has a specific meaning).

RE: Timber Design Book - SE II Exam

(OP)
Yeah, your assumption is correct.  I just browsed that book and looks pretty good.

Thanks!

RE: Timber Design Book - SE II Exam

It is ***** - five stars

RE: Timber Design Book - SE II Exam

Second that. It goes over design principles pretty well too, not just wood design.

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RE: Timber Design Book - SE II Exam

Third that - the Breyer book is outstanding.   

RE: Timber Design Book - SE II Exam

Also for the SEII you will want to be familiar with wood detailing practicies - a good (though slightly dated) resource is the SEAOC "Seismic Detailing Guidelines for Engineered Light-frame Timber Construction" which may be purchased from their website for $75 (hard copy only):  http://www.seaoc.org/bookstore.html

  

RE: Timber Design Book - SE II Exam

There are several other good references at the Structural Engineer's Association of CA bookstore.

I also recommend Seismic Design Manual Vol I and II you can get from ICC (written by SEAOSC).  Mine are loaned out right now, but I recall they have some good worked timber examples.  GET THE ERRATA TOO THOUGH!!!!!

RE: Timber Design Book - SE II Exam

The AITC Manual, and "The Douglas-Fir Use Book".

Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
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RE: Timber Design Book - SE II Exam

(OP)
Thanks for the advice, I have searched for all of them and purchased "Design of Wood Structures" by Breyer.  I am retaking the exam and this looks like exactly what I need.  I also have downloaded the free publications off the AWC website so I should be all set.

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