Guidelines for drying (seasoning) to prevent warping and methods for protecting against decay, moisture, and fire.
To build effectively with wood, a manual first addresses its natural characteristics: Timber construction manual
The integrity of a timber building depends on how its parts are joined: Guidelines for drying (seasoning) to prevent warping and
Arches, tapered beams, and curved glulam structures. 3. Connections and Joinery Timber construction manual
Criteria for tension members and "beam-columns" (which handle both vertical and horizontal forces).