This introduction to engineered wood beams, i.e. Glulam, OSB, LVL, PSL and LSL, their uses, material properties and available sections. I joists are covered with a description of benefits, mass and cost comparisons. Guidance on design and detailing is followed by discussion of new developments including Glulam panels, solid timber columns, adhesive bonded rods, mechanically laminated timber, new age flitch and a building system.
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Seminar