Holzbau mit System

Timber construction can justifiably be called the building method of the future, having gained significant market share over other materials in recent years. This book approaches the subject in way that is both comprehensive and easy to understand. The most up-to-date knowledge in the field of timber engineering is presented in such a way that novices are inspired to get started while experts can expand their knowledge quickly and purposefully. In this fully revised edition, all subsections are up to date: design and construction, supporting structure and building envelope, layered structure of building components, fire protection, sound insulation, etc. With ground plans, tables, drawings and images, this book presents the current and future state of the art of timber construction. - Fourth, fully revised edition of a successful standard work Systematic and clear information on designing and building with wood Over 1,000 drawings of components and constructions, as well as tables, graphs and illustrations specially created for this book

Josef Kolb, timber construction engineer Hanspeter Kolb, Prof. of timber construction Andreas Müller, Prof. of structural design