Advanced Timber Framing

This is the most complete work ever on the art and design of compound timber frame joinery. Given 35 years of experience in the field, Steve Chappell gives away all his knowledge on design and theory through layout and execution. The work is divided into two parts. The first part »Design and History« is explaining proper proportions and design and gives a brief history on roof framing in Europe, China and Japan. In the second part Steve Chappell is explaining a complete geometric and mathematical system that can be used to design virtually any conceivable arrangement of complex structural members in mortise and tenon joinery.