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EXAMPLE
What are the Adjusted Design values for
3m
the following beam, given the following
properties and service conditions? 1.5 m
Species: Molave, visually graded (84% exceeded)
For long-term use (>10yrs)
Under service conditions, Moisture Content <19%
Temperature 40˚𝐶 Beam Dimensions
Incising was used 200 mm
Not part of a repetitive system
lateral support permits the beam to buckle
laterally
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We obtain the reference design values from Table 615.2-1
for each
applicable
617.3-1 we
design value
determine the
corresponding
Guided by Table
adjustment factors
E
Ft
Fc
Fv
Fb
Emin
Fc perp
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6.34
15.4
2.88
24.0
24.0
6.54x103
Load Duration Factor, CD
Wet Service Factor, CM
Temperature Factor, Ct
Beam Stability Factor, CL
Size Factor, CF
Flat Use Factor, Cfu
Incising Factor, Ci
Repetitive Factor, Cr
ADJUSTED DESIGN VALUES
Column Stability Factor, CP
Buckling Stiffness Factor, CT
Bearing Area Factor, Cb
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Load Duration Factor, CD
For long-term use
E
Ft
Fc
Fv
Fb
Emin
Fc perp
6.34
15.4
2.88
24.0
24.0
6.54x103
0.9
0.9
0.9
0.9
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Load Duration Factor, CD
Wet Service Factor, CM
Temperature Factor, Ct
Beam Stability Factor, CL
Size Factor, CF
Flat Use Factor, Cfu
Incising Factor, Ci
Repetitive Factor, Cr
Column Stability Factor, CP
Buckling Stiffness Factor, CT
Bearing Area Factor, Cb
ADJUSTED DESIGN VALUES
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Wet Service Factor, CM
For moisture content < 19%, Wet
Service Factor is not applicable
E
Ft
Fc
Fv
Fb
Emin
Fc perp
6.34
15.4
2.88
24.0
24.0
6.54x103
0.9
0.9
0.9
0.9
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Load Duration Factor, CD
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Wet Service Factor, CM
Temperature Factor, Ct
Beam Stability Factor, CL
Size Factor, CF
Flat Use Factor, Cfu
Incising Factor, Ci
Repetitive Factor, Cr
Column Stability Factor, CP
Buckling Stiffness Factor, CT
Bearing Area Factor, Cb
ADJUSTED DESIGN VALUES
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Temperature Factor, Ct
For temperature at 40°C, under Dry
service Moisture Conditions
(Moisture content < 19%)
,
Emin
E
Ft
Fc
Fv
Fb
Emin
Fc perp
6.34
15.4
2.88
24.0
24.0
6.54x103
0.9
0.9
0.9
0.9
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Load Duration Factor, CD
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Wet Service Factor, CM
0.9
0.9
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.9
0.8
Temperature Factor, Ct
Beam Stability Factor, CL
Size Factor, CF
Flat Use Factor, Cfu
Incising Factor, Ci
Repetitive Factor, Cr
Column Stability Factor, CP
Buckling Stiffness Factor, CT
Bearing Area Factor, Cb
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Size Factor, CF Flat Use Factor, Cfu
Beam Since the member is oriented such
Dimensions that it is loaded in the narrow face,
200 mm
the Flat Use Factor is not applicable
Since b > 125, and d >300, the
size factor is computed
300
𝐶 = = 0.97
400
E
Ft
Fc
Fv
Fb
Emin
Fc perp
6.34
15.4
2.88
24.0
24.0
6.54x103
0.9
0.9
0.9
0.9
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Load Duration Factor, CD
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Wet Service Factor, CM
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.9
0.8
0.9
0.9
Temperature Factor, Ct
Beam Stability Factor, CL
Size Factor, CF
0.97
0.97
0.97
n/a
Flat Use Factor, Cfu
Incising Factor, Ci
Repetitive Factor, Cr
Column Stability Factor, CP
Buckling Stiffness Factor, CT
Bearing Area Factor, Cb
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Incising Factor, Ci Since the member was incised
, Fc
Emin 0.8
Repetitive Factor, Cr Since the member is not part of a repetitive system
E
Ft
Fc
Fv
Fb
Emin
Fc perp
6.34
15.4
2.88
24.0
24.0
6.54x103
0.9
0.9
0.9
0.9
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Load Duration Factor, CD
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Wet Service Factor, CM
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.9
0.8
0.9
0.9
Temperature Factor, Ct
Beam Stability Factor, CL
Size Factor, CF
0.97
0.97
0.97
n/a
1.0 Flat Use Factor, Cfu
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.95 Incising Factor, Ci
0.95
1.0
Repetitive Factor, Cr
Column Stability Factor, CP
Buckling Stiffness Factor, CT
Bearing Area Factor, Cb
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Beam Stability Factor, CL Solving for the effective length, le
For the given beam, the unsupported Using the Table 616.3-1 we
length lu = 1.5 m determine the applicable formula
for its effective length. For lu/d < 7
le = 2.06(1.5) = 3.09m
3m
Slenderness Ratio, RB
lu = 1.5 m 𝒍𝒆 𝒅 (𝟑.𝟎𝟗)(𝟎.𝟒𝟎𝟎)
𝑹𝑩 = 𝒃𝟐
= 𝟎.𝟐𝟎𝟎 𝟐
= 𝟓. 𝟓𝟔
Solving for the effective length, le
Fb* = Fb(CD)(CM)(Ct)(CF)(Ci)(Cr)
lu/d = 1.5m/0.400m = 3.75m < 7
Fb* = 24.0(0.9)(n/a)(0.8)(0.97)(0.8)(1.0)
Fb* = 13.41 MPa
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Beam Stability Factor, CL
E’min = Emin(CM)(Ct)(Ci)
Solving for E’min
Emin = E0.05 (1.03)/(1.66)
E0.05 = E(1 – 1.645COVE)
COVE = 0.25
E0.05 = 6.54x103(1 – 1.645(0.25))
E0.05 = 3.85x103 MPa
Emin = (3.85x103)(1.03)/(1.66)
Emin = 2.39x103 MPa
E’min = 2.39x103 (n/a)(0.9)(0.95)
E’min = 2.04x103 MPa
E
Ft
Fc
Fv
Fb
Emin
Fc perp
6.34
15.4
2.88
24.0
24.0
2.39x103
6.54x103
0.9
0.9
0.9
0.9
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Load Duration Factor, CD
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Wet Service Factor, CM
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.9
0.8
0.9
0.9
Temperature Factor, Ct
Beam Stability Factor, CL
Size Factor, CF
0.97
0.97
0.97
n/a
1.0 Flat Use Factor, Cfu
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.8
0.95 Incising Factor, Ci
0.95
1.0
Repetitive Factor, Cr
Column Stability Factor, CP
Buckling Stiffness Factor, CT
Bearing Area Factor, Cb
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Beam Stability Factor, 𝐶
𝐹 79.19
= = 5.90
𝐹∗ 13.41
1 + 5.90 1 + 5.90 5.90
𝐶 = − − = 0.99
1.9 1.9 0.95
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Buckling Stiffness Factor, CT
Column Stability Factor, CP
Load Duration Factor, CD
Beam Stability Factor, CL
Bearing Area Factor, Cb
Temperature Factor, Ct
Wet Service Factor, CM
Repetitive Factor, Cr
Flat Use Factor, Cfu
Incising Factor, Ci
Size Factor, CF
Fb 24.0 0.9 n/a 0.8 0.99 0.97 n/a 0.8 1.0 𝐹 = 13.28 𝑀𝑃𝑎
Ft 24.0 0.9 n/a 0.9 0.97 0.8 𝐹 = 15.08 𝑀𝑃𝑎
Fv 2.88 0.9 n/a 0.8 0.8 𝐹 = 1.66 𝑀𝑃𝑎
Fc 15.4 0.9 n/a 0.8 0.97 0.8 𝐹 = 8.60 𝑀𝑃𝑎
Fc perp 6.34 n/a 0.8 1.0 𝐹 = 5.07 𝑀𝑃𝑎
E 6.54x103 n/a 0.9 0.95
Emin 2.39x103 n/a 0.9 0.95