Structural design principles for timber-frame buildings

Author: James Walker

Date published

1 August 2025

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Structural design principles for timber-frame buildings

The Structural Engineer

Author

James Walker

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 103, Issue 8, 2025, Page(s) 28-31

https://doi.org/10.56330/THQI2543

Date published

1 August 2025

Author

James Walker

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 103, Issue 8, 2025, Page(s) 28-31

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56330/THQI2543

Price

Standard: £9.95 + VAT
Members/Subscribers: Free

This article by James Walker presents the main engineering principles that underpin timber-frame construction.

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Format:
PDF
Pages:
28-31
Publisher:
The Institution of Structural Engineers

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Timber Technical Issue 8

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