Accession Number:

ADA071308

Title:

Historical Considerations in Evaluating Timber Structures.

Descriptive Note:

Forest Service general technical rept.,

Corporate Author:

FOREST PRODUCTS LAB MADISON WIS

Personal Author(s):

• Tuomi,R. L.
• Moody,R. C.

Report Date:

1979-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

7.0

Abstract:

Evaluation, maintenance, and upgrading of timber structures is an area where little printed reference material exists. This paper covers the state-of-the-art on design, material properties, and construction procedures on older buildings. Some guidelines are presented on rehabilitating and upgrading timber structures, along with significant references. Author

Descriptors:

• *MAINTENANCE
• *BUILDINGS
• *WOOD
• STATE OF THE ART
• STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
• TEST METHODS
• CIVIL ENGINEERING
• DETERIORATION
• REHABILITATION
• MATERIALS LABORATORIES

Subject Categories:

• Wood, Paper and Related Forestry Products
• Structural Engineering and Building Technology

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE