Creep in Timber Structures

by P. Morlier (Editor)

Overview

This book brings together up to date information from research and practice about the interaction between moisture changes and mechanical loading, which may lead to excessive deflections or joint movements in timber structures. It has important applications in timber engineering, and consequences for national and international structural codes of practice.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780419188308
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/03/1994
Series:	Report of RILEM Technical Committee Series
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

P. Morlier

Table of Contents

Preface. The importance of deflection requirements in design of timber structures. Basic knowledge. Sensitivity of creep to different constant environments. Deformation kinetics. Present knowledge of mechano-sorptive creep of wood. Time dependant slip of joints in timber engineering. Creep of wooden structural components: testing methods. Variation of moisture in timber structures. Creep analysis of timber structures. Conclusion. Appendix: National building code creep factors. Index.

Editorial Reviews

Compiles the latest information from research and practice on how the interaction between moisture changes and mechanical loading can lead to excessive deflection or joint movements in timber structures. Considers the newly developed modeling techniques that may well have important consequences for national and international codes and standards. Time dependent deformations, predictive models, sensitivity to different environments, kinetics, testing of components, and priority research needs are among the topics. Addressed to engineers rather than builders. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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