Non-Technical Design Aids - Case Studies
American Society of Civil Engineers
Classic Wood Structures
edited by William M. Bulleit. The history and design of thirty-seven innovative wood structures is described in detail. 1989.
Evaluation Maintenance and Upgrading of Wood Structures: Case Studies
edited by V.K.A. Gopu. Various case studies are presented as proceedings of an ASCE Structures Congress. 111 pages, 1986.
APA-The Engineered Wood Association,
Southern Forest Products Association and
Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association
Roof Alterations and Renovations
16-page booklet includes case histories for nonresidential, commercial and historical replacement of flat roofs with pitched roofs, using engineered trusses and structural panels. Form 325A.
Van Norman Reservoir
Describes 665,000 square foot wood reservoir cover. Form V110.
Wisconsin Visitors Center
Glulam beams and exposed wood roof decking are used in this 10,000 square foot structure. Form W110.
Washington State History Museum
Describes use of HDO plywood in 6,800 gang forms that were used to construct a series of eleven arches. Form W115.
Investco Financial Corp.
Open office design exposes the elements of wood construction. Form W125.
Disney Ice
Ice arena features arched southern pine glulam girders and 1-1/8 in. plywood roof sheathing. Form W120.
Southern Forest Products Association and
Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association
Case Study: Restaurants
Describes how engineered wood roof systems are used in restaurant designs for Burger King, Hardee's and Shoney's. Materials and construction techniques are explained.
Case Study: Hotel
Describes the unique applications of engineered wood systems for a three-story Marriott Courtyard Hotel. Time, labor and cost benefits are detailed for this project using a wide range of wood components.
Case Study: Office/Retail Centers
Describes how engineered wood systems are saving time and money for developers of three projects in different parts of the country. Innovative uses of Southern Pine floor and roof trusses are detailed. Full-color, four-page brochure.
Case Study: Todd Warehouse
Details how a contractor specializing in concrete tilt-up walls has been won over to wood systems after his first project, an 18,000 sq. ft. warehouse that incorporates an engineered wood roof system.
Case Study: Banks
Details the construction of four banks in different regions of the country using Southern Pine products, saving costs and time. Full-color, with design details and product descriptions.
Case Study: Institutional Buildings
Describes how nursing homes and other life-caring facilities are saving up to 35% using engineered wood systems. Four projects covered include three new structures and one addition. Full-color, with design details and product descriptions.
Case Study: Hotel/Motel
Describes the use of engineered Southern Pine components and framing to speed construction of moderately priced lodging. Projects from four hotel/motel chains are featured. Materials and construction techniques used are described in this full-color brochure.
Case Study: Educational Buildings
Describes the use of engineered components for building schools. Four projects are profiled.
Post-Frame Construction Case Study
Features the use of engineered wood systems for equestrian structures. Illustrated with color photos.
Case Study: Treated Joists Help Create Lifetime Floor
Describes the innovative use of treated Southern Pine in moisture-prone areas, around and beneath kitchens and baths, as a defense against leaky plumbing.
Southern Forest Products Association,
Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association and
American Institute of Timber Construction
Glulam Case Study
Collection of 9 case studies of glued laminated Southern Pine timber projects - sports and educational facilities, church, and timber bridges - are described and illustrated. 8 pages. #259.
Western Wood Products Association
Multi-Story Wood Frame No. 1 (MS1)
Copperfield Hill, a retirement community in Minneapolis, received a Senior Housing Award of Excellence for its outstanding atrium design. Case study includes analysis of Code Conformance, Design, Engineering, Specification and Construction, along with elevations and section diagrams.
Multi-Story Wood Frame No. 2 (MS2)
The Delancey Street Foundation Triangle is a three-story wood-frame rehabilitation center in San Francisco in a Seismic Zone 4. Case study evaluates Code Conformance, Design, Engineering, Seismic Considerations, Specifications and Construction. The project was unexpectedly "tested" as it neared completion, in the October 17, 1989 San Francisco earthquake; it suffered no damage.
Multi-Story Wood Frame No. 3 (MS3)
One McKnight Place, a retirement community in St. Louis is a three- and four-story multi-wing structure over one story of post-tensioned concrete and it is one of the largest wood-frame projects in the Midwest. NAHB gave the project its Best Low-Rise Senior Housing Award in 1989. Case study covers Zoning Permits, Code Conformance, Design and Engineering considerations, along with discussion of connections, hold downs and fasteners, and includes Shrinkage Analysis.
