Mastering timber work: learn how to balance forces, design sturdy frames, and build reliable bridges.
This classic treatise explains the pressure and equilibrium of timber framing, the resistance of timber, and the construction of floors, centres, bridges, and more. It also covers how to unite iron and stone with timber, offering practical guidance drawn from historical practice and engineering method.
Inside, you’ll find clear explanations of principles, plus detailed discussions on wooden bridges, piers, viaducts, and roadways. The work examines when timber is appropriate, how to protect foundations, and how to adapt designs to water, ice, and decay challenges. It also addresses enhancements like screw piles and iron anchors, to extend the life of timber structures.
- Foundational concepts of pressure, stability, and timber performance
- Techniques for constructing floors, centres, and bridges with timber
- Guidance on piers, abutments, and supporting structures in water courses
- Alternatives and augmentations, including iron and stone integrations
Ideal for students of carpentry and civil engineering, as well as professionals and enthusiasts of historical construction methods.