Designers' guide to Eurocode 5 : design of timber buildings : EN201-1-1995 / Jack Porteous, consultant, UK, Peter Ross, consultant, UK ; series editor, Haig Gulvanessian CBE.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Scope of EC5 Part 1 -- Basic requirements -- Material properties -- Durability -- Basis of structural analysis -- Ultimate limit states -- Serviceability limit states -- Connections with metal fasteners -- Components and assembles -- Structural detailing and control -- Annexes A, B, C -- Fire Design -- Multi-storey timber frames -- Limit state design -- Research background

This guide interprets and assists in the use of EN 201-1-1995 structural timber. Showing typical material properties and dimensions; modifiers, and structural reponses, it presents concise worked examples. Connections, an especially critical aspect of timber design, are thoroughly addressed. Relationships with other Eurocodes are explained, particularly those for EN 1990 Basis of Design. It cites British Standard - European Standard (BS EN) documents supporting the Construction Products Directive in structural timberwork. Copious references permit readers to investigate beyond the code background within the guide itself.