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2018 National Design Specification

2018 National Design Specification

Byamerican wood councilamerican wood c

The National Design Specification for Wood Construction (NDS) was first issued by the Na- tional Lumber Manufacturers Association (now the American Wood Council (AWC) in 1944, under the title National Design Specification for Stress-Grade Lumber and Its Fastenings. By 1971, the scope of the Specification had broadened to include additional wood products. In 1977, the title was changed to reflect the new nature of the Specification, and the content was rearranged to simplify its use. The 1991 edition was reorganized in an easier to use "equation format", and many sections were rewritten to provide greater clarity In 1992, the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) - formerly the National Forest Products Association-was accredited as a canvass sponsor by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The Specification subsequently gained approval as an American National Standard designated ANSI/NF.PA NDS-1991 with an approval date of October 16, 1992. In 2010, AWC was separately incorporated, re- chartered, and accredited by ANSI as a standards developing organization. The current edition of the Standard is designated ANSI/AWC NDS-2018 with an approval date of November 16, 2017 in developing the provisions of this Specification, the most reliable data available from laboratory tests and experience with structures in service have been carefully analyzed and evaluated for the purpose of providing in convenient form, a national standard of practice. It is intended that this Specification be used in conjunction with competent engineering design, accurate fabrication, and adequate supervision of construction. Particular attention is directed to Sec- tion 2.1.2, relating to the designer's responsibility to 2 make adjustments for particular end uses of structures. Since the first edition of the NDS in 1944, the Association's Technical Advisory Committee has continued to study and evaluate new data and devel- opments in wood design. Subsequent editions of the Specification have included appropriate revisions to provide for use of such new information. This edi- tion incorporates numerous changes considered by AWC's ANSI-accredited Wood Design Standards Committee. The contributions of members of this Committee to improvement of the Specification as a national design standard for wood construction are especially recognized.

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Publication Date
May 18, 2022
Language
English
Category
Engineering
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By (author): american wood council, By (author): american wood c

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