Wood Information Sheet 2/3-65 Principles of green oak construction
Publication Year
2011
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Summarises design and construction aspects of using green oak to ensure correct specification, covering material, managing expectation, appearance factors, strength grading, joints, construction detailing and offers best practice tips.
Document History
Superseded by the July 2015 edition. March 2011 edition. Supersedes the 2010 first edition. Green oak in construction, TRADA 2007 provides more detailed information relating to design, framing and enclosing of structures.
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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