INTRODUCTION to STRUCTURAL DESIGN by Albert Hilton Cohen

This guide is intended as introduction to residential gravity loads, load paths and structural wood design. Further study is recommended prior to designing structures. Proper structural design engineering requires a thorough understanding of construction materials, construction practices, engineering principles and local building codes. The following publications are suggested as important reference materials are a starting point for an education in structural engineering. There are many books published on this subject by McGraw-Hill, Inc., Wiley & Sons, Inc., Craftsman Book Company and others.