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
Table of Contents:
  • Ch. 1. Introduction / Lawrence A. Soltis and Michael Ritter
  • Ch. 2. Nails, Spikes, and Staples / E. George Stern
  • Ch. 3. Lag Screws and Wood Screws / Thomas F. McLain
  • Ch. 4. Bolts, Drift Bolts, and Pins / Lawrence A. Soltis and Thomas L. Wilkinson
  • Ch. 5. Metal Connector Plates / Raaf F. Stevens
  • Ch. 6. Timber Connectors / Keith Faherty.