In addition to the AF&PA/ASCE 16-95 Standard the LRFD Manual contains several sections explaining provisions of the standard, including example problems. Over 40 details are included in the chapter on connections. Additionally, 6 case studies outlining the use of traditional and engineered wood products in commercial, industrial, and retail structures are incorporated. 

There are several supplements and guidelines packaged with the LRFD Manual similar to what is done with the NDS and NDS Supplement. Supplements are documents that contain design values, like those for structural lumber, glued laminated timber, poles and piles, connections, and structural-use panels. Guidelines cover proprietary products like I-joist, structural composite lumber, trusses, and pre-engineered metal connectors. While Guidelines do not contain design values, they do incorporate valuable information on applying LRFD principles to proprietary wood products. Incorporation of design and construction details that are applicable to both allowable stress design and LRFD (e.g., 20 I-Joist design and construction details) make the LRFD Manual an essential desk reference for any designer.