This book contains the contributions from the RILEM International Symposium on Materials and Joints in Timber Structures that was held in Stuttgart, Germany fro

Wood is usually perceived as a "traditional" material. However, the properties of this material have now for some time made it possible to design free shapes an

Timber construction is one of the most prevalent methods of constructing buildings in North America and an increasingly significant method of construction in Eu

By presenting the work of the RILEM Technical Committee 245-RTE, the book provides an overview of the existing techniques for the reinforcement of timber elemen

New findings on timber joints and inspiration for architects and other professionals in the field of timber construction. Wood has a centuries-long tradition as