Mass timber : materials, design and construction / Peggi L. Clouston, Alexander C. Schreyer.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Clouston, Peggi, 1966- Author.

Schreyer, Alexander (Alexander C.), author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Engineered wood construction.

Wooden-frame buildings--Design and construction.

Wooden-frame buildings.

Laminated wood construction.

Engineered wood.

Tall buildings.

Physical Description:

xxiii, 550 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., [2026]

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.

Contents:

From cedar longhouses to mass timber high rises

Forests, mass timber, and climate change

Wood as a building material

From log to graded lumber

From lumber to laminate

mass timber products

Mass timber fasteners

Mass timber in the building codes

Mass timber building systems and their layout

Structural design methodology for mass timber

Design of mass timber beams and panels for gravity loads

Design of mass timber columns and walls for gravity loads

Mass timber systems for lateral loads

Design of mass timber connections

Prior to construction

design, planning, and procurement

During construction

fabrication and on-site processes

Case study 1 : John W. Olver Design Building in Amherst, MA

Case study 2 : Brock Commons Tallwood House in Vancouver, BC

Case study 3 : Origine in Québec City, QC.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version Clouston, Peggi, 1966- Mass timber handbook

ISBN:

9781394251247

1394251246

OCLC:

1523251815

Publisher Number:

90104508508