Where can I find information on log structures?

• 1. International Codes Council
  ICC Consensus Committee on Log Structures (IS-LOG): Information on the development of the ICC Standard on Design, Construction and Performance of Log Structures (ICC-400).
  
  ICC Headquarters
  5203 Leesburg Pike
  Suite 600
  Falls Church, VA 22041
  Phone: (888) ICC-SAFE (422-7233)
  Fax: (703) 379-1546
  Website: http://www.iccsafe.org/
  
  2. Log Homes Council
  National Association of Home Builders
  1201 15th Street
  Washington, D.C 20005
  Phone: (800) 368-5242, ext. 8576
  Fax: (202) 266-8141
  Email: efulton@nahb.com
  Website: http://www.loghomes.org
  
  All Log Home Council members must participate in a monitored Log Grading Program.
  
  Their technical consultant is:
  Mr. Rob Pickett
  Rob Pickett & Associates
  PO Box 490
  Hartland, VT 05048-0490
  Phone: (802) 436-1325
  Fax: (803) 436-1325
  E-mail: robpickett@mindspring.com
  Website: http://robpickettandassoc.com/
  
  3. Visual Stress Grading of Wall Logs and Sawn Round Timbers Used in Log Structures, by Edwin J. Burke, Ph.D., Univ. of Montana, Wood Design Focus, Vol. 14, No. 1. Abstract: This article explains the need for and the history and process of stress grading logs used in construction of log structures and offers practical information for engineers, architects, and code officials working with this type of construction system. For ordering information, visit http://www.forestprod.org/wdfindex.html
  
  Dr. Edwin J. Burke
  Professor of Wood Science
  University of Montana
  School of Forestry; Wood Science Associates
  2617 Garland Drive
  Missoula, MT 59803
  Phone: (406) 251-4325
  Fax: (406) 251-6189
  E-mail: eburke@bigsky.net
  
  4. ASTM Standard D3957-90(1996)e1 Standard Practices for Establishing Stress Grades for Structural Members Used in Log Buildings distinguishes between two types of sawn or machined timbers with different grading rules for each. Sawn Round Timbers and Wall Logs are defined. For more information, visit http://www.astm.org/
  
  5. International Log Builders Association
  PO Box 775
  Lumby, British Columbia V0E 2G0 Canada
  Phone: (250) 547-8776
  Fax: (250) 547-8775
  Toll-free: (800) 532-2900
  E-mail: info@logassociation.org
  Website: http://www.logassociation.org
  
  ILBA has a document on their website that is primarily a construction guide.
  
  6. Timber Products Inspection
  1641 Sigman Road
  Conyers, GA 30012
  Phone: (770) 922-8000
  Fax: (770) 922-1290
  E-mail: jrobison@tpinspection.com
  Website: http://www.tpinspection.com
  
  TP developed and now provides a nationwide grading and gradestamping program to log home manufacturers.
  
  7. Forest Products Society
  Wood Design Focus
  Volume 14, No. 1 - Log Structures
  2801 Marshall Court
  Madison, WI 53705-2295
  Phone: (608) 231-1361
  Fax: (608) 231-2152
  Website: http://www.forestprod.org/wdf.html
  
  8. Investigation of Old Faithful Inn Log Shearwalls
  Barry Snyder
  November 25, 2003
  Montana State University
  Professional Paper
  Advisor: Dan VanLuchene
  E-mail: DanV@ce.montana.edu
  
  9. How Log Buildings Resist Lateral Loads, by Tom Hahney, P.E.
  International Log Builders Association
  Log Building News #32
  PO Box 775
  Lumby, British Columbia V0E 2G0 Canada
  Phone: (250) 547-8776
  Fax: (250) 547-8775
  Toll-free: 1-800-532-2900
  E-mail: info@logassociation.org
  Website: http://www.logassociation.org
  
  10. Testing of Lateral Resistance of Handcrafted Log Walls - Phase I and II
  Forintek Canada Corp. by Dr. Marjan Popovski
  Project No. 3512/3512A
  2665 East Mall
  Vancouver, B.C.
  Canada V6T 1W5
  Phone: (604) 224-3221
  Fax: (604) 222-5690
  Website: http://www.forintek.ca/