CIVL 4412 - Wood Engineering

Prerequisite: CIVL 2205 or EASC 2222. Study of the growth and structure of wood and their influence on strength and durability, preservation, and fire protection. The analysis and design of structural members of wood using the Allowable Stress Design method (ASD) including beams, columns, and connections. The design of wood structures. Discussion of Load Resistance Factor Design (LRFD). 3 credits.