A new book created to help structural engineers move confidently from calculations to construction is now available. NCSEA has just released Wood Design Guide, a practical, example-driven resource built around real projects and real engineering decisions.
The 155-page publication is authored by Jason McCool, P.E.; Daniel Sours, P.E., S.E.; and Tim Mays, P.E., Ph.D. Designed for both exam preparation and day-to-day practice, the guide delivers realistic design exercises drawn directly from the authors’ collective project experience.
Wood Design Guide provides comprehensive coverage of gravity, lateral, and connection design, with solutions presented using both Allowable Stress Design (ASD) and Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) approaches. An in-depth appendix walks readers through an integrated building design example based on a retail structure in Arkansas, demonstrating how individual components come together in a complete system.
The guide is current available in two formats:
• Digital version: https://www.ncsea.com/product/wood-design-guide-digital-version/
• Digital + print bundle (print copies available via pre-order): https://www.ncsea.com/product/wood-design-guide-print-version-pre-order-digital-version/
Wood continues to play an important role in structural systems across a wide range of project types. Wood Design Guide equips engineers with practical, code-aligned guidance to support confident, efficient design in real-world applications.
Multi-user licenses are available for firms and organizations seeking broader internal access. For information, contact Shannon Wetzel at swetzel@ncsea.com.