{"product_id":"mass-timber-materials-design-and-construction-hardback-9781394251247","title":"Mass Timber; Materials, Design, and Construction (Hardback) 9781394251247","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eMass Timber\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eMaterials, Design, and Construction\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003ePeggi L. Clouston (Author), Alexander C. Schreyer (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394251247, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 26 February 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e576 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.4 x 20.1 x 3.6 cm, 1.474 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe most comprehensive reference on building with mass timber, extensively covering its sustainability, materials, building conceptualization, structural design and construction processes\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMass Timber: Materials, Design, and Construction \u003c\/i\u003eis a one-stop resource book for mass timber construction with thorough textual descriptions, engaging images, many concept drawings, and discussion of state-of-the-art construction practices. The book draws from a large pool of images from the every-day to cutting-edge mass timber construction projects and includes extensive details of recently constructed buildings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by a renowned team of experts with over three decades of professional, research, and teaching experience, \u003ci\u003eMass Timber: Materials, Design, and Construction \u003c\/i\u003eincludes information on: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSustainability and climate-related benefits of mass timber\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHistorical applications and products leading up to the current day\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMass timber materials such as cross-laminated timber (CLT), glue-laminated timber (glulam), nail- and dowel-laminated timber (NLT and DLT), structural composite lumber (PSL and LVL) and the many fastener types used with such materials\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eResiliency considerations for wood such as decay, fire, weathering, and its protection during construction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuilding conceptualization, covering building codes and systems as well as preliminary design considerations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStructural design principles for gravity and lateral loads as well as connection design and detailing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConstruction processes, covering procurement, scheduling and lead time, estimating, risk management, on-site storage, and hoisting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMass Timber: Materials, Design, and Construction \u003c\/i\u003eis an excellent classroom or studio companion for students in architecture, engineering, and construction, and a valuable desk reference for any professional in these and related fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eForewords xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements xxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Companion Website xxiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: The Evolution of Mass Timber 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: From Cedar Longhouses to Mass Timber High Rises 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Indigenous Builders 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Greek and Roman Builders 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Medieval Builders 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Industrial Revolution Builders 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 New Wood Materials 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6 A (Mass-)Timber Renaissance: 20th and 21st Centuries 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.7 Key Buildings and Wood Structures 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.8 The Future of Mass Timber 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms and Concepts 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeb Links 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelected References 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Forests, Mass Timber, and Climate Change 33\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 The Global Carbon Cycle 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 State of the World’s Forests 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Sustainable Forest Management 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Life Cycle Assessment 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Circular Construction 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms and Concepts 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeb Links 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelected References 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Mass Timber Materials, Products, and Properties 59\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Wood as a Building Material 61\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Tree Structure 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Wood Grain and Cell Structure 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Mechanical Properties 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Wood and Water 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Durability and Protection of Wood 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms and Concepts 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeb Links 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelected References 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: From Log to Graded Lumber 97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Solid Sawn Wood 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Dimension Lumber 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Lumber Grading 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms and Concepts 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeb Links 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelected References 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: From Lumber to Laminate – Mass Timber Products 117\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Mass Timber Components: Laminations and Adhesives 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Glued Laminated Timber (Glulam) 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Cross- Laminated Timber (CLT) 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Nail- Laminated Timber (NLT) and Dowel- Laminated Timber (DLT) 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Wood- Concrete Composites 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 Structural Composite Lumber 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms and Concepts 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeb Links 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelected References 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Mass Timber Fasteners 157\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Screws 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Nails 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Drift Pins (Dowels) and Bolts 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Pre- Engineered Parts and Connections 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Custom Parts and Connections 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Wood- Concrete Shear Connectors 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7 Glued Connections 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.8 Corrosion Protection for Fasteners 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms and Concepts 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeb Links 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelected References 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Mass Timber Building Conceptualization 181\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Mass Timber in the Building Codes 183\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 International Building Code and State Codes 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Detailing Mass Timber Construction 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Design Specifications and Product Standards 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms and Concepts 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeb Links 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelected References 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Mass Timber Building Systems and Their Layout 199\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Wood- Specific Layout Concepts (Mass Timber Typologies) 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Building- Level Layout Concepts 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Lateral Load- Resisting Concepts 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Detail- Level Concepts 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 HVAC and MEP Integration Concepts 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6 Exterior Wall and Façade Concepts 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7 Protection Strategies 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms and Concepts 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeb Links 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelected References 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Mass Timber Building Structural Design 245\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Structural Design Methodology for Mass Timber 247\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 The National Design Specification for Wood Construction 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Design Methods (ASD and LRFD) 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Where Reference Design Values Come From 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Adjustment Factors for Mass Timber 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Example Calculation of Adjusted Design Values 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms and Concepts 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeb Links 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelected References 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Design of Mass Timber Beams and Panels for Gravity Loads 281\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Beam Behavior 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Design Procedure 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Design Examples (ASD) 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Preliminary Design Aids 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms and Concepts 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeb Links 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelected References 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Design of Mass Timber Columns and Walls for Gravity Loads 335\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Axial Compression Members 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Combined Axial Compression and Bending Members 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 360\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms and Concepts 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeb Links 362\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelected References 362\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Mass Timber Systems for Lateral Loads 363\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Lateral Loads 364\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Lateral Force- Resisting Systems (LFRS) 368\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Lateral Load Transfer 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 Diaphragms 374\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5 Shear Walls 380\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6 Braced Frames 385\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.7 Moment Frames 389\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 391\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises 392\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms and Concepts 394\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeb Links 395\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelected References 395\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Design of Mass Timber Connections 397\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 Connection Detailing 398\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2 Bearing Connections 403\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3 Lateral Shear Connections 410\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.4 Withdrawal and Axial Connections 432\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 438\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises 439\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms and Concepts 441\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeb Links 441\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelected References 441\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Mass Timber Construction Process 443\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Prior to Construction – Design, Planning, and Procurement 445\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1 Digital Design and Bim Tools 446\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2 Contract Considerations for Mass Timber Projects 453\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.3 Estimating and Cost Control 458\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.4 Suppliers and Material Sourcing 461\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 463\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises 463\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms and Concepts 464\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeb Links 464\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelected References 465\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: During Construction – Fabrication and On- Site Processes 467\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.1 Off- Site Manufacturing 468\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.2 Shipping Mass Timber Elements 471\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3 On- Site Storage 474\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.4 Rigging and Erecting Mass Timber Elements 475\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.5 Fastening Mass Timber 480\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.6 Protection of Installed Wood 482\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 487\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises 487\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms and Concepts 488\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeb Links 488\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelected References 488\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: Mass Timber Built Examples 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