Wood Engineering in the 21st Century: Research Needs and Goals : Proceedings of the Workshop Offered in Conjunction With the Sei/Asce Structures Congress Xv, Portland, Oregon, 16 April - Softcover

Comprises 16 papers from the April 1997 workshop which was part of the Structural Engineering Institute Structures Congress. Topics include the benefits of wood engineering research, behavior and performance of new and existing wood structures, integrated analysis, design and construction methodologies, development of wood- based composite materials, fire performance issues, and natural hazard mitigation. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.