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Determine the ASD adjusted modulus of elasticity, E’, for the following beam. Assume normal temperatures, bending about the strong axis, and no incising. Ignore the weight of the beam.Load:PD = 600 lbPLr = 1,760 lbLoad combination:D + LrSpan:L = 10 ftMember size:4 x 14Stress grade and species:No. 2 Douglas Fir-LarchUnbraced length:lu = 0Moisture content:MC > 19 percentLive load deflection limit:Allow. Δ ≤ L/360

Determine the maximum actual bending stress in the following beam. Assume normal temperatures, bending about the strong axis, and no incising. Ignore the weight of the beam.Load:PD = 560 lbPLr = 1,760 lbLoad combination:D + LrSpan:L = 13 ftMember size:4 x 10Stress grade and species:No. 1 & Better Douglas Fir-LarchUnbraced length:lu = 0Moisture content:MC < 19 percentLive load deflection limit:Allow. Δ ≤ L/360

Determine the maximum actual shear stress in the following beam. Do not reduce the shear based on NDS Section 3.4.3. Assume normal temperatures, bending about the strong axis, and no incising. Ignore the weight of the beam.Load:PD = 360 lbPLr = 800 lbLoad combination:D + LrSpan:L = 13 ftMember size:4 x 12Stress grade and species:No. 2 Douglas Fir-LarchUnbraced length:lu = 0Moisture content:MC < 19 percentLive load deflection limit:Allow. Δ ≤ L/360

For deflection calculations, the adjusted modulus of elasticity Ex’ for a hardwood glulam beam 16F-V2 with ASD load combination (D + 0.6W), over 16% moisture content, and a constant temperature of 115°F is _______.

For glulams, the temperature factor would be used to determine which of the following adjusted design values? Select all that apply.

Determine the ASD adjusted design tension strength, Ft’, for the following beam. Assume normal temperatures, bending about the strong axis, and no incising. Ignore the weight of the beam.Load:PD = 440 lbPLr = 1,120 lbLoad combination:D + LrSpan:L = 14 ftMember size:4 x 14Stress grade and species:No. 1 Douglas Fir-LarchUnbraced length:lu = 0Moisture content:MC > 19 percentLive load deflection limit:Allow. Δ ≤ L/360

A 2 x 10 rafter frames into a 2 x 4 stud wall. The load is a combination of PD = 190 lb and PS = 430 lb. Consider the D + S load combination. Determine the ASD actual bearing stress fc⊥ in the top plate of the wall.

Determine the maximum actual shear stress in the following beam. Do not reduce the shear based on NDS Section 3.4.3. Assume normal temperatures, bending about the strong axis, and no incising. Ignore the weight of the beam.Load:PD = 200 lbPLr = 2,080 lbLoad combination:D + LrSpan:L = 8 ftMember size:4 x 8Stress grade and species:No. 1 & Better Douglas Fir-LarchUnbraced length:lu = 0Moisture content:MC < 19 percentLive load deflection limit:Allow. Δ ≤ L/360

Determine the volume factor, Cv, for a 3.125” x 21” Douglas Fir glulam that is 30 feet long and simply supported.

Use APA Technical Note Q225 entitled Load-Span Tables for APA Structural-Use Panels and ASD procedures to answer the following question.The spacing of joists in a flat roof is 36-in. o.c. Roof dead load = 15 psf. Snow load = 53 psf. Roof sheathing is to be an APA rated plywood sheathing, and panels are to be oriented in the strong direction. The load is governed by deflection limits of L/240 for snow load and L/180 for total load. Only consider these limits. Assume multi-span, normal duration of load, dry conditions, and panels 24 inches or wider. Would a panel with a span rating of 32/16 be adequate?