1. C – WOOD.
- Subjects
WOOD ,TIMBER ,CARPENTRY ,LUMBER ,WOODEN ceilings -- Design & construction ,WOODEN beams ,STANDARDS ,EQUIPMENT & supplies - Abstract
The article offers information related to woods and its use in carpentry. It discusses the moisture, distortion and shrinkage of woods and describes two classifications such as softwood and hardwood. It also cites the visual grading of softwood lumber and its design values. Moreover, several tables are presented which show details on rafters, ceiling, and floor joists.
- Published
- 2008