Sources of Confusion in the Determination of ASTM Repetitive Member Factors for the Allowable Properties of Wood Products
Publication: Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 138, Issue 1
Abstract
Confusion in the literature about the definition and calculation of repetitive member factors is identified. This confusion casts some doubt on the validity of the 1.15 repetitive member factor permitted in ASTM standards D245 and D1990.
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Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 138 • Issue 1 • January 2012
Pages: 130 - 133
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© 2012 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Jun 9, 2010
Accepted: Apr 18, 2011
Published online: Apr 20, 2011
Published in print: Jan 1, 2012
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