Electronic Versions of AWC Publications
For simple, electronic access to its collection of building code-referenced design manuals and technical documents, the American Wood Council (AWC) has created searchable, printable PDF® versions of the:
2005 Wood Design Package (WDP), including:
- 2005 National Design Specification®(NDS®) for Wood Construction
- 2005 Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic (SDPWS)
2008 Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic (SDPWS)
2001 Wood Frame Construction Manual (WFCM) for One- and Two-Family Dwellings
2007 Permanent Wood Foundation Design Specification
Wood Construction Data Series
- 1986 Wood Structural Design Data with 1992 Revisions
- 2001 Allowable Stress Design Manual
- 1996 Load and Resistance Factor Design Manual
These documents are available as protectedPDF® files. Once you purchase the documents, a username and password will be emailed to you during weekday business hours 8am to 4pm (eastern time). You can then view and print the PDF files using Acrobat® Professional (version 9 or later) or Acrobat Reader® (version 6 or later).
To download the files, see below "Downloads" section
Username and Password Purchase
Each username and password purchased is unique for each user. Therefore, you must purchase a valid username and password for each user. The license agreement permits viewing the files on up to 2 computers. Once you have purchased the manual(s), you will be sent an email during weekday business hours 8am to 4pm (eastern time) confirming your order that includes your username and password. The same username and password can be used for multiple manuals purchased. You can request your own personalized Username and Password if you prefer.
You must have internet access the first time you enter your username and password into the protected document. The documents can then be used "offline" after the initial validation. An online tutorial is available to assist with the installation process. If you forget your username or password, please email your request to awcpubs@afandpa.org and the information will be emailed to you during weekday business hours 8am to 4pm (ET).
AWC Standards and Design Tools Software Users - Legacy
If you own a keycode for a manual(s) from the legacy version of the2005 AWC Standards and Design Tools program (2005 Wood Design Package and 2001 WFCM only), you can request a username and password for the comparable protected PDF file(s) to replace your legacy version by emailing your request to awcpubs@afandpa.org. Please indicate which manuals you previously purchased along with your name and approximate date of purchase. Once your purchase of the legacy version is verified, a username and password will be emailed to you for the comparable protected PDF file.
Pricing and Discounts
2005 Wood Design Package (WDP), including NDS and SDPWS - Electronic PDF Version
SKU:T101-05-E
Non-member Price $100.00
Member/Student Price $50.00
2008 Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic (SDPWS) - Edition with Commentary - Electronic PDF Version
SKU:T85-08-E
Non-member Price $50.00
Member/Student Price $30.00
2001 Wood Frame Construction Manual (WFCM) for One- and Two-Family Dwellings - Electronic PDF Version
SKU:T10-01-E
Non-member Price $50.00
Member/Student Price $30.00
2007 Permanent Wood Foundation Design Specification - Electronic PDF Version
SKU:T07-07-E
Non-member Price $40.00
Member/Student Price $20.00
Wood Construction Data (WCD) Series - Electronic PDF Version
SKU:T90-WCD-E
Non-member Price $10.00 per document
Non-member Price $45.00 per set
Member Price $0.00
1986 Wood Structural Design Data
SKU:T05-86-E
Non-member Price $50.00
Member/Student Price $25.00
Allowable Stress Design (ASD) Manual for Engineered Wood Construction - 2001 Edition - including the 2001 National Design Specification® (NDS®) for Wood Construction - Electronic PDF Version
SKU:T101-01-E
Non-member Price $70
Member Price $35.00
Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Manual for Engineered Wood Construction - 1996 Edition - Electronic PDF Version
SKU:T80-96-E
Non-member Price $50
Member Price $25
Note that AWC Design Professional Members (DPM) can receive special discounts on AWC Publications, including electronic versions. More information on the DPM program.
Downloads
Once the PDF files are purchased, a single username and password will be sent to unlock all documents purchased unless requested otherwise.
When you click download below, you will be directed to the end user license agreement. Once you have read and agree to it, you will be directed to the purchase page.