In designing connections for glulam members, it is important to design and detail ... As most connections occur at the ends of beams where the wood end grain is exposed, it is critical that these ...

Mass timber is turning into a mass movement. Once considered mostly an experimental construction technology, the use of glued, laminated wood beams (called glulam) is taking hold in the design and ...

Scarf joints, according to a Q&A regarding the evaluation that’s posted to the Medford School District website, “are long-tapered wood splices used in older glulam beam laminations.