This book describes the application of mathematical and fundamental theory as stated in the
relevant standards namely EYM and NDS. Timber is one of the important building materials in
the field of engineering other than concrete and steel. However there is still a lot of
unexplored knowledge about timber including how timber connections are made. One of the main
types of timber connection is mortise and tenon. Mortise and tenon are widely seen as one of
the most important traditional timber structural joint. In order to understand the
load-carrying capacity and performance of the structural mortise and tenon joint the existing
theoretical background of timber joint design is made as a reference. Current equations
applicable in estimating the load-carrying capacity of timber joint uses the European Yield
Model (EYM). Therefore the main aim of this book is to share the basic design knowledge
inclusive of safety factor limitations (as engineering main factor) in structural design.
