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Mechanical Connections in Wood Structures

Abstract

  • Prepared by the Task Committee on Fasteners of the Committee on Wood of the Structural Division of ASCE

    This Manual of Practice presents current design practices and research on mechanical fasteners used in wood connections in the United States and abroad. Chapters review a vast array of connections, including nails, spikes, and staples; lag screws and wood screws; bolts, drift bolts, and pins; metal connector plates; and timber connectors. For each type of connection, basic design criteria, fabrication practices, installation, connection details, and the research basis of the design practices are addressed.

    MOP 84 will assist structural engineers and design professionals in applying engineering judgment for many connection details not covered by standard design codes.

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Front Matter
i–xii
    Chapter 1:
    Introduction
    1–26
      Chapter 2:
      Nails, Spikes, and Staples
      27–90
        Chapter 3:
        Lag Screws and Wood Screws
        91–125
          Chapter 4:
          Bolts, Drift Bolts, and Pins
          126–144
            Chapter 5:
            Metal Connector Plates
            145–172
              Chapter 6:
              Timber Connectors
              173–218
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                Appendix :
                Example Conversion of U.S. Customary Units to SI Metric Equivalents
                221–225
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                  Index
                  227–228