Contents 1 General 2 Definitions and symbols 3 Materials 4 Basic design stipulations 5 Calculation for members of timber structures 6 Calculation for fastenings in timber structures 7 Sawn and round timber structures 8 Glued laminated timber structures 9 Light wood frame construction 10 Fire protection of timber structures 11 preservation of timber structures Appendix A Limitations of grades for timber used in loadbearing structures Appendix B Design requirements of timber from new species group used in loadbearing structures Appendix C Testing standards of timber strength Appendix D Requirements of inspection & maintenance of timber structures Appendix E Testing standards of adhesive power Appendix F Technological requirements of gluing Appendix G Names of timber & main characteristics of commonly used timber in this code Appendix H Field Identification & main characteristics of main imported timber Appendix J Conversions of design values of strength for visually stress-graded imported dimention lumber Appendix K Stability factors of axial compression member Appendix L Calculation of lateral stability of bending members Appendix M Test key point & determination of design values of bearing capacity of truss plates Appendix N Relevant requirements of light wood frame construction Appendix P Design of resistance to lateral forces for floors & roofs in light wood frame construction Appendix R Combustibility & fire-resistance ratings of building members of all kinds Explanation of wording in this code |