Introduction to Eurocode 5: design of timber structures

Eurocode 5 Guidance Document 1

BM TRADA, 1994
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Supplement

Building Supplement

Series

Eurocode 5 Guidance Document

Abstract

Outlines the purpose, nature and contents of the new European structural timber design code; Eurocode 5, BS DD-ENV-1995 Part 1.1 1994. It summarises the likely advantages and disadvantages of using Eurocode 5 instead of BS 5268 Part 2, and describes the help that will be provided for those who decide to use the new code during its trial period.

ISBN

9780901348982

Subjects

  • Building structure
  • Timber building systems/frame
  • Building systems/frame

Publisher History

BM TRADA originates during the 1930s when a forerunner of what later became the Timber Research and Development Association (TRADA) was set up to promote the use of wood in construction. Their publishing programme delivers an extensive range of timber information - Eurocode 5 guidance, span tables, Wood Information Sheets and technical manuals on timber structures, characteristics, performance aspects such as fire and durability, and common applications.

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