{"product_id":"mass-timber-handbook-alexander-c-schreyer-9781394251247","title":"Mass Timber Handbook: Design Principles and Construction Techniques","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe most comprehensive reference on building with mass timber, extensively covering its sustainability, materials, building conceptualization, structural design and construction processes\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMass Timber: Materials, Design, and Construction \u003c\/i\u003eis a one-stop resource book for mass timber construction with thorough textual descriptions, engaging images, many concept drawings, and discussion of state-of-the-art construction practices. The book draws from a large pool of images from the every-day to cutting-edge mass timber construction projects and includes extensive details of recently constructed buildings. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by a renowned team of experts with over three decades of professional, research, and teaching experience, \u003ci\u003eMass Timber: Materials, Design, and Construction \u003c\/i\u003eincludes information on: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSustainability and climate-related benefits of mass timber\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHistorical applications and products leading up to the current day\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMass timber materials such as cross-laminated timber (CLT), glue-laminated timber (glulam), nail- and dowel-laminated timber (NLT and DLT), structural composite lumber (PSL and LVL) and the many fastener types used with such materials\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eResiliency considerations for wood such as decay, fire, weathering, and its protection during construction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuilding conceptualization, covering building codes and systems as well as preliminary design considerations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStructural design principles for gravity and lateral loads as well as connection design and detailing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConstruction processes, covering procurement, scheduling and lead time, estimating, risk management, on-site storage, and hoisting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMass Timber: Materials, Design, and Construction \u003c\/i\u003eis an excellent classroom or studio companion for students in architecture, engineering, and construction, and a valuable desk reference for any professional in these and related fields.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alexander C. Schreyer,Peggi Clouston\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1394251246\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781394251247\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/03\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alexander C. Schreyer","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47965426548991,"sku":"9781394251247","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f91ee2c1-7c9b-4bbb-93e9-25585b1fe60b.jpg?v=1767280500","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/mass-timber-handbook-alexander-c-schreyer-9781394251247","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}