Mass timber : materials, design and construction /
"Mass Timber Handbook: Design Principles and Construction Techniques emerges as an authoritative guide for the cutting-edge world of mass timber construction. Catering to upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in architecture, engineering, and construction as well as professionals in t...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Hoboken, New Jersey :
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.,
[2026]
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | "Mass Timber Handbook: Design Principles and Construction Techniques emerges as an authoritative guide for the cutting-edge world of mass timber construction. Catering to upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in architecture, engineering, and construction as well as professionals in the AEC sector, this comprehensive resource merges intricate technical insights with tangible real-world examples. This book offers valuable guidance into the depths of materials such as glulam and CLT, the nuances of evolving building codes, and the sustainability advantages of mass timber. Further enriched with detailed illustrations, engaging case studies, and invaluable ancillary resources such as questions, assignments, and 3D exercises, this handbook also explores the evolution of mass timber, prefabrication trends, and product customization. Authored by distinguished experts in the field, this handbook serves as a foundational resource for understanding mass timber applications and the practical innovations that will drive the construction industry toward greener solutions"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xxiii, 549 pages : : illustrations (chiefly color.) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781394251278 (electronic bk.) 1394251270 (electronic bk.) |