Wood Information Sheet 1-17 Structural use of hardwoods
Publication Year
2019
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
An overview of the types of hardwoods available for structural use; their applications, wood drying and storage, structural design, specification and structural design values.
Document History
Superseded by the March 2020 edition (with minor amendments). April 2019 edition with minor amendments. Supersedes the January 2017 edition. First published December 2000; updated 2003, 2010 and 2017.
Publisher Information
BM TRADA
BM TRADA originates during the 1930s when a forerunner of what later became the Timber Research and Development Association (TRADA) was set up to promote the use of wood in construction. Their publishing programme delivers an extensive range of timber information - Eurocode 5 guidance, span tables, Wood Information Sheets and technical manuals on timber structures, characteristics, performance aspects such as fire and durability, and common applications.
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