Evaluation, Maintenance and Upgrading of Wood Structures

by
Subcommittee on Evaluation, Maintenace and Upgrading of Timber Structures of the Committee on Wood of the Structural Division of ASCE

American Society of Civil Engineers, New York, NY
978-0-87262-317-0 (ISBN-13) | 0-87262-317-3 (ISBN-10), 1982, Soft Cover, Pg. 428

Out of Print: Not available at ASCE Bookstore.


Document Type: Book

Abstract:

Prepared by the Subcommittee on Evaluation, Maintenance, and Upgrading of Timber Structures of the Committee on Wood of the Structural Division of ASCE.

This report presents information on technical aspects of inspection, evaluation, reinforcement, repair, and rehabilitation of timber structures. Any structure, regardless of the material from which it is made, may be subject to a review of its ability to perform a specific function or functions. This report reviews factors that influence the serviceability of wood structures, including loadings, duration of loads, temperature, moisture and weathering. Effects of chemicals and fire, as well as insects, fungi, and other organisms that attack wood are also covered. Designing to avoid problems caused by these factors is discussed. Inspection techniques and equipment are described, along with guidelines on where to look and what to look for. A section of evaluation of wood structures includes criteria such as structural analysis, determination of loads, and estimating load carrying capacity.

Subject Headings: Wood structures | Load factors | Wood and wood products | Load bearing capacity | Thermal loads | Structural analysis | Rehabilitation

 

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