Technical Information

Design Tools

• Design Standards (NDS®, LRFD, WFCM) & Updates / Errata
• Design Aid Series (DA's)
• Design for Code Acceptance Series (DCA's)
• Fire Publications
• Post-Frame Buildings
• Deck Guide
• Technical Report Series (TR's)
• Code Conforming Wood Design - Heights and Areas Calculator

Span Tables and Calculators

• A variety of Span Table and Calculator products are available for use in wood building design.
• Seismic Design Category Calculator (USGS link)

Construction Guides

• High Wind Guides
• Wood Construction Data Series (WCD's)

Wood Products

• Engineered Wood Products

 

Lumber

• Grade Rules and Grade Stamps
• Untreated Wood
• Treated Wood
• DOC PS 20-05 American Softwood Lumber Standard
• Performance of Finger-Jointed Lumber in Fire-Resistance-Rated Wall Assemblies

Reference Books

• USDA Wood Handbook

Technical Articles and Papers

• Free Downloads Library

CAD Drawings

• FREE Common CAD Details