Wood properties for engineered timber buildings

Authors: Andrew H. Buchanan
Publication: New Zealand Journal of Forestry, Volume N.Z.J.For. 2019, Issue N.Z.J.For. 64(2) 2019, pp 11-18, Aug 2019
Publisher: New Zealand Institute of Forestry

Abstract: This paper explores the wood properties needed by structural engineers who are designing large span or multi-storey timber buildings. The principal wood properties required are strength, stiffness and density. Each of these are expanded on in the paper.