Structures Functional Group

Technical Committee 7 – Timber Structures

This committee is responsible for the development and publication of recommended practices and information related to:

  • Definition and nomenclature of accepted standards and specifications for hardwoods, softwoods and engineered wood products.
  • Design criteria and usage of various types of wood and engineered wood products in railway bridge structures.
  • Design, construction and maintenance of timber railway bridge structures.

 

Chair

Stephanie E. Swanson, PE

West Coast Rail Lead

ARE Corporation

Email: sswanson@are-corp.com

Vice Chair

Jonathan Winer, PE

Project Manager

Alfred Benesch & Company

Email: jwiner@benesch.com

Secretary

Nicholas Bayer, PE

Regional Engineer Structures - Central Region

Norfolk Southern Railway

Email: nicholas.bayer@nscorp.com

Subcommittees and Current Assignments


Subcommittee A: Recommendations for further investigation and research.

Subcommittee B: Manual revision.

DB-1-15: Review of chapter for contract language
DR-2-17: Fix it Seminar Review

Subcommittee 2: Material Specifications and Design, Rating and Loading Requirements for Timber Structures.

C2-1-16: Review and update Parts 1-3 and associated commentary of Chapter 7

Subcommittee 3: Construction, Maintenance & Inspection of Timber Structures.

C3-1-14: Review and update Parts 4 and 5 of Chapter 7.