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For deflection calculations, the adjusted modulus of elasticity Ex’ for a hardwood glulam beam 16F-V1 with ASD load combination (D + 0.6W), under 16% moisture content, and a constant temperature of 135°F is _______.

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:wD = 240 lb/ftwLr = 240 lb/ftLoad combination:D + LrSpan:L = 13 ftMember size:4 x 14Stress grade and species:Select Structural Douglas Fir-LarchUnbraced length:lu = 0Moisture content:MC > 19 percentLive load deflection limit:Allow. Δ ≤ L/360

For glulams, what moisture content value is considered a dry condition?

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

Determine the tension Ft reference design value for 26F-1.9E softwood glulams.

Determine the ASD adjusted design compression strength perpendicular to grain, Fc⊥’, for the following beam. Assume normal temperatures, bending about the strong axis, and no incising. Ignore the weight of the beam.Load:PD = 360 lbPLr = 2,400 lbLoad combination:D + LrSpan:L = 7 ftMember size:4 x 8Stress grade and species:Select Structural Douglas Fir-LarchUnbraced length:lu = 0Moisture content:MC < 19 percentLive load deflection limit:Allow. Δ ≤ L/360

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 = 200 lbPLr = 2,080 lbLoad combination:D + LrSpan:L = 14 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 bending moment 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 = 1,440 lbLoad combination:D + LrSpan:L = 11 ftMember size:4 x 12Stress grade and species:Select Structural Douglas Fir-LarchUnbraced length:lu = 0Moisture content:MC < 19 percentLive load deflection limit:Allow. Δ ≤ L/360

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