Abstract
The main focus of this chapter is the design of wooden beams, at times referred to as bending members. The chapter commences with the definition of a beam as a structural member that carries loads perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. What follows is a discussion on the concept of an elastic beam, the universal beam equation, and the actual design parameters for a beam, including bending, shear and bearing stresses as well as the deflection caused by bending and shear stresses. The reader is also introduced to the design of special wooden beams such as box beams, composite (flitch) beams, lumber decks, and stressed-skin panels, though not in great details. Worked examples, including a Microsoft Excel template with drop-down menu buttons for selecting pre-stored design values for the design of wooden beams, as well as a simple FORTRAN program for sizing wooden beams are also presented.
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