This Wood Information Sheet explains the legal basis behind CE marking and the requirement to comply with the EU Construction Products Directive. The role of 'Harmonised standards' and CE marking in demonstrating compliance with the CPD is discussed.
Products which can be CE marked to Harmonised Standards currently are listed, as are those which may be found with CE marks via an ETAG. Examples of CE marking for glulam, trussed rafters and machine-graded structural timber are illustrated....
This Wood Information Sheet explains the legal basis behind CE marking and the requirement to comply with the EU Construction Products Directive. The role of 'Harmonised standards' and CE marking in demonstrating compliance with the CPD is discussed.
Products which can be CE marked to Harmonised Standards currently are listed, as are those which may be found with CE marks via an ETAG. Examples of CE marking for glulam, trussed rafters and machine-graded structural timber are illustrated....
Life cycle costing is a decision-making technique which takes into account capital and operational costs throughout the life of a building or component. The Wood Information sheet includes timber component examples and an example for a complete building.
Life cycle costing is a decision-making technique which takes into account capital and operational costs throughout the life of a building or component. The sheet includes timber component examples and an example for a complete building.
Publisher: TRADA Technology Ltd Publication date: 2004 Format: HTML Document
Structural engineers are often faced with little information on designing with round timber. This gives basic information and details references which give further guidance.
