Electronic Versions of AWC Publications
Once the PDF files are purchased, you will receive two emails. One to confirm your purchase and a second email containing a username and password to unlock all documents purchased. 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 purchased files on up to 2 computers for each user.
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Overview
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 documents listed on the right.
These documents are available as protectedPDF® files. Once the PDF files are purchased, you will receive two emails. One to confirm your purchase and a second email containing a username and password to unlock all documents purchased. Usernames and passwords are only available 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).
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. Once you have purchased the manual(s), you will be sent two emails during weekday business hours 8am to 4pm (eastern time) confirming your order and providing 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 publications@awc.org and the information will be emailed to you during weekday business hours 8am to 4pm (ET).
Frequently Asked Questions
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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 publications@awc.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.
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Pricing and Discounts
2012 National Design Specification (NDS) for Wood Construction, 2012 NDS Supplement: Design Values for Wood Construction, and 2008 Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic (SDPWS) - Electronic PDF Versions
SKU:T01-12-E & T02-12-E & T85-08-E
Non-member Price $150.00
Member/Student Price $50.00
2012 Wood Frame Construction Manual (WFCM) for One- and Two-Family Dwellings - Electronic PDF Version
SKU:T10-12-E
Non-member Price $80.00
Member/Student Price $40.00
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
2007 Permanent Wood Foundation Design Specification - Electronic PDF Version
SKU:T07-07-E
Non-member Price $40.00
Member/Student Price $20.00
2005 Wood Design Package (WDP), including 2005 NDS and 2005 SDPWS - Electronic PDF Version
SKU:T101-05-E
Non-member Price $150.00
Member/Student Price $50.00
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
2001 Allowable Stress Design (ASD) Manual for Engineered Wood Construction 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
2001 Wood Frame Construction Manual (WFCM) for One- and Two-Family Dwellings - Electronic PDF Version
SKU:T10-01-E
Non-member Price $80.00
Member/Student Price $40.00
1996 Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Manual for Engineered Wood Construction - Electronic PDF Version
SKU:T80-96-E
Non-member Price $50
Member Price $25
1986 Wood Structural Design Data - Electronic PDF Version
SKU:T05-86-E
Non-member Price $50.00
Member/Student Price $25.00
Note that AWC Design Professional Members (DPM) can receive special discounts on AWC Publications, including electronic versions. More information on the DPM program.