Wood Structural Design Data Vol 1

Wood Structural Design Data Vol 1 by Richard G Kimbell. Published by National Lumber Manufacturers Association, Washington, DC, 1950. 2nd Edition 10th Printing. Spiral Binding. No DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: VG. Orig owners name on front cover. Crease in center back cover, some edge wear, overall content excellent. 296 Pgs. This book provides information useful in designing certain types of wood structural members. The technical information, design and load data were abstracted, compiled, computed and arranged by Richard G Kimbell, Arthur T Upson, and Mary C Ahern with the assistance of LN Ericksen and HR Northrup, all of the Association staff. Contents include: Physical, chemical & mechanical properties of wood; Timber quality-strength relations; Glossary of lumber terms; Board measure; Lumber quantity costs; Sizes and properties of American standard yard lumber and timbers; Notations and technical symbols; Wood Beams: Design, Safe Loads, Limited by Deflection, Determined by Bending; Wood Columns, Design, Safe Loads Dressed & Rough Sizes; Plant and Laminated Floors, Design and Safe Loads; and References. Description text copyright 2007 www.BooksForComfort.net. Item ID 14371.