05 - Wood Light Frame Construction Links

This article contains external links to resources on the Web relevant to Chapter 5 Wood Light Frame Construction.

APA Online Library

APA Engineered Wood Association's extensive resources on panel products, engineered wood, and light frame construction.

Canadian Wood Council

Extensive wood construction technical reference information

Details for Conventional Wood Frame Construction [pdf]

From the American Wood Council. One of the best free, all-around references on wood light frame construction available.

Shake Table Test Video

Simpson Strong-Tie's recently completed shake table simulating earthquake forces on a three-story light frame wall system.

Span Calculator for Joists & Rafters

Size joists and rafters in your browser, free, from the American Wood Council.

ToolBase

A service of the National Home Builders Association, NAHB Research Center. This site provides extensive technical information, as well as access to experts for answers to technical questions.

University of Massachusetts, Building Materials and Wood Technology Publications

An interesting collection of articles related to wood as a building material and construction practices related to light frame wood construction.