Timber Construction Manual Apr 2026

: Technical data on dowel-type fasteners, shear plates, split rings, and moment splices.

The latest edition represents a major revision designed to improve readability and reflect modern industry standards.

The manual serves as a comprehensive guide for architects, engineers, and contractors, covering a wide range of structural elements and considerations: Timber Construction Manual

: Detailed design criteria for timber beams, columns, and tension members.

: Includes the latest design and construction codes, such as the 2012 National Design Specification for Wood Construction and examples featuring ASCE 7-10 and IBC 2009. : Technical data on dowel-type fasteners, shear plates,

: Guidance on tapered beams, curved glulam beams, glulam arches, and timber bridges.

: Chapters are organized more logically, with long sections divided into smaller, more digestible chapters. : Includes the latest design and construction codes,

The , first published in 1966, is widely regarded as the definitive technical resource for the design and construction industry when building with wood . Developed by the American Institute of Timber Construction (AITC) , it provides authoritative recommendations and up-to-date codes specifically for engineered timber and structural glued laminated timber (glulam). Key Features of the 6th Edition