GD3 Timber materials - Properties and associated design procedures with Eurocodes

For engineers who want to understand design to Eurocodes, this document explains the principles behind the limit states approach and the basis for the characteristic values used in design. The derivation of the strength and design properties of materials are explained, together with partial factors and the modification factors which are used specifically in timber design. Solid timber, glulam, LVL, structural wood-based panels, structural adhesives, metal fasteners and connectors are all considered.

Contents:

• Principles of limit state design with Eurocodes
• Design values for material properties - general principles
• Load cases and time dependency
• Basis for characteristic values
• Design properties for glulam and LVL
• Geometrical data
• Stiffness parameters in analysis
• Partial factor for materials properties in design
• Load duration classifications and modifications
• Effect of member size on strength
• Structural wood-based panels
• Structural adhesives
• Metal fasteners and connectors