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Required Formulas: Beam deflection equations for simply supported beams: Loading condition: UDL throughout the beam length: 

For the above provided wood member and loading conditions, the wet service factor (CM) for bending stress is ______.

The reference design for bending stress (Fb) for above given wood member is ________ psi.

The design principle for ASD method is: (Nominal strength of a member, Rn) / (Safety factor, Ω)

If the maximum shear force exerted at a beam member as shown in the figure is [x] lb and the cross-sectional area of the selected member is [A] in2, the actual shear stress (fv) is ______ psi.

The standard dressed size of sawn lumber with nominal size of 4 x 6 is:

For the above provided wood member and loading conditions, the flat use factor (Cfu) for bending stress is ______.

For a wood member of following specification: Species: No. 2 Douglas Fir-Larch Size Classification: Dimension Lumber Moisture Content: Greater than 19% (MC>19%); Wet Condition Joist beam Spacing: 18 inches o.c. Loading Condition: 7 days loading Load applied to the narrow face Assume CP = 1.0; CL = 1.0; CF = 1.0, Ct = 1.0, and Ci = 1.0   Simply Supported Beam Loading Condition: Allowable deflection = 0.75 in

The minimum 3x size section satisfying the required section modulus of 6 in3 when loaded on wider face is _______.

Plainsawn lumber has growth rings close to perpendicular to wider face of board.