This section covers the math and engineering required for safety and stability:
Understanding wood anatomy, including specific gravity and moisture content, which directly affects structural performance. Timber construction manual
Timber Design - Timber Construction Manual - Wiley Online Library This section covers the math and engineering required
The integrity of a timber building depends on how its parts are joined: including specific gravity and moisture content
Below is an overview of the core technical content usually found in such a manual, which you can use as a template or draft for your own text.
To build effectively with wood, a manual first addresses its natural characteristics: