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Structures and Codes Institute

CodeMaster - Structural Wood Design ASD/LRFD
(2009 IBC, ASCE 7-05, 2005 NDS)
Cost: $15
This CodeMaster contains everything you need to know about designing typical wood framing members, including glued laminated timber, in accordance with the 2009 IBC, ASCE 7-05 and 2005 AF&PA National Design Specification. This handy laminated guide explains the design process in ten easy-to-understand steps beginning with determining loads and load combinations.

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Free Design Standards

ANSI/APA PRG 320-2011: Standard for Performance-Rated Cross-Laminated Timber - APA - The Engineered Wood Association
ANSI/AF&PA NDS-2005 - National Design Specification® for Wood Construction with commentary – American Wood Council
ANSI/AF&PA SDPWS-2005 – Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic standard with commentary – American Wood Council
ANSI/AF&PA WFCM-2001 Wood Frame Construction Manual for One and Two-Family Dwellings with commentary – American Wood Council

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