Mechanical Connections in Wood Structures /

This manual presents current design practices and research information on mechanical fasteners used in wood connections in the United States and abroad. Chapters review a vast array of connections, including nails, spikes, and staples; lag screws and wood screws; bolts, drift bolts, and pins; metal...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Soltis, Lawrence A.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY American Society of Civil Engineers 1996.
Series:ASCE manuals and reports on engineering practice ; no. 84.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This manual presents current design practices and research information on mechanical fasteners used in wood connections in the United States and abroad. Chapters review a vast array of connections, including nails, spikes, and staples; lag screws and wood screws; bolts, drift bolts, and pins; metal connector plates, and timber connectors. Issues addressed range from materials and basic design criteria to fabrication practices, installation practices, connection details and the research basis for design practice.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780784473894
0784473897
0784401101
9780784401101