Vortex wrote:

Hi,

Can anybody recommend a handbook or web resource where I can find strength
data for structural timber.

I'm specifically looking for loading recommendations for posts (ie
supporting the roof of a verandah)....and variances between different
materials (eg Pine/Oak).

Loads of info on all sorts of materials he

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...ternodeltdcomp

The demo version of superbeam will do what you want as well (even though
you need the full version to print results etc) - this is the
applications used by many architects etc for doing structural calcs. It
is pre loaded with a good selection of common constructional timber data:

http://www.sda.co.uk/sbw.htm

Very nice bit of software, although you still need the basic background
information to get sensible results out of it.

(not a fan of the sagulator mentioned elsewhere since it seems to give
answers that are significantly out!)

--
Cheers,

John.

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