Southern Pine Stress Grades Describes the derivation of design values for dimension lumber, timbers and industrial and structural grades of Southern Pine. Pocket size book containing the ALSC approved Standard Grading Rules for the five major species of West Coast lumber. Includes grade descriptions and new In-Grade design values. Simplified Span Tables for Light Frame Construction Span tables for western lumber species for common loading conditions for floor and ceiling joists and rafters. Allowable design values are presented in size specific tables with Base Values and size adjustment factors already multiplied out.
Tables list five western species groups.
Also available in metric units. Comparing Machine Stress Rated and Visually Graded Lumber in Walls and Columns. Western Wood Preservers Institute Guide to the Characteristics, Use and Specifications of Pressure Treated Wood Guide for writing pressure treated wood specifications for foundation and marine piling, building poles, lumber and plywood, permanent wood foundations and glued laminated timbers. Best Management Practices for the Use of Treated Wood in Aquatic Environments BMP's are guidelines for pressure treating wood to minimize the migration or leaching of treating preservatives into the environment. Includes Base Values for design.