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Mass Timber Technical Reference Guide

Essential Resources for Structural Engineers and Architects

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111 East Grand / Neumann Monson Architects / Raker Rhodes Engineering / StructureCraft / photo: Mike Sinclair

Structural Design of Mass Timber Elements: Gravity Design Examples

Step-by-step guide to the design of common gravity framing systems using CLT, NLT, DLT, and glulam/GLT

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Thesis / LEVER Architecture / Holmes / Swinerton / photo Bryan Aulick

CLT Diaphragm Design Guide

Developed collaboratively with experts in mass timber structural engineering, this groundbreaking publication provides guidance for the design of CLT diaphragms used as part of wind and seismic lateral force-resisting systems.

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Catalyst / MGA | Michael Green Architecture / photo Andrew Giammarco

Mass Timber Design Manual

Conceived as a living document, this interactive resource includes current information on topics from mass timber products and design best practices to taller wood construction and sustainability.

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Freedom House / Berners Schober / Tricia Shay Photography

Mass Timber Floor Vibration Design Guide

Unfamiliar with mass timber floor vibration? This approachable guide synthesizes current design procedures and recommendations.

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Catalyst / MGA | Michael Green Architecture / photo Benjamin Benschneider

U.S. Mass Timber Construction Manual

This manual gives GCs and installers a framework for the planning, procurement, and management of mass timber projects, and provides a bridge from their experience with other systems.

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The Canyons / Kaiser+Path / photo Marcus Kauffman