what are the chances?
In a previous post (here), we determined the size glulam roof beam required to not deflect more than 1.00 inches. We arrived first at a size 6.75 in. x 27 in., but it was not quite sufficient. So we ended …
Month: July 2024
Ex min or Ey min
This will probably be my shortest post. … In the determination of wood beam stability (lateral torsional buckling) with respect to bending about the X-X axis, use Ey min (not Ex min). The context here is structural glued laminated timber …
E min and `Never’
I continue to be mesmerized by this thing called `E min’. E min is the `minimum modulus of elasticity’ used in stability calculations in wood engineering design. E min (hereafter just Emin) is based on `regular’ modulus of elasticity, E. …
Absolute Deflection
Let’s look at a situation where, after construction, it is required that a certain roof beam experience a deflection of not more than 1.0 inches (in.). The deflection limitation comes about by a required clearance between the ceiling and some …
Dimension versus Dimensional
I design structures. I am an engineer. In this day and age we design buildings so that they don’t fail; don’t fall down, and, in a sense, just barely don’t fall down. Seldom do we `overbuild’. And as such, it’s …