Handboook 2 - Design Of Timber Structures According To EC 5 [Eng.CiviL]

This handbook makes specific reference to design of timber structures to European Standards and using products available in Europe.

The handbook is closely linked to Eurocode 5 (EC5), the European code for the design of timber structures.

For better understanding of the Eurocode 5 design rules the worked examples are presented.

The purpose of this handbook is to introduce readers to the design of timber structures. It is designed to serve either as a text for a course in timber structures or as a reference for systematic self-study of the subject.

Finally, the leader of working package WP4 – Handbook 2 – wishes to express his thanks to all contributors (see included list of contributors). Thanks also goes to Mr. Kolbein BELL,



Norwegian University of Science and Technology for vetting the language of this handbook.



This is a free book