TECHNICAL NOTES
Jan 1, 1983
Design of Timber Beams: A Graphical Approach
Publication: Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 109, Issue 1
Abstract
A graphical approach for the design of timber beams is presented. The proposed design charts and the method enable the selection of allowable bending stress that meets the bending, deflection, and shear requirements recommended by the National Forest Products Association. A number of illustrative examples are shown to show the step by step design approach. The method is applicable for both glulam and sawn lumber beams.
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References
1.
Breyer, D. E., Design of Wood Structures, McGraw‐Hill Book Co. Inc., New York, N.Y., 1980.
2.
National Design Specification for Wood Construction, National Forest Products Association, Washington, D.C., 1982.
3.
Timber Construction Manual, American Institute of Timber Construction, 2nd ed., Englewood, Colo., 1974.
4.
Uniform Building Code, International Conference of Building Officials, Whittier, Calif., 1982.
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Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 109 • Issue 1 • January 1983
Pages: 271 - 278
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Shan Somayaji, M. ASCE
Asst. Prof., Dept. of Architectural Engrg., California Polytechnic State Univ., San Luis Obispo, Calif. 93407
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