In a previous post (here), we determined the size glulam roof beam required to not deflect more than 1.00 inches (under design load).  We arrived first at a size 6.75 in. x 27 in., but it was not quite sufficient.  …

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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.  …

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Okay, let’s say I’m gonna build a `shop’ near, say, Moscow (Latah County), Idaho, Zip 83843. The big worries there are snow, in winter, and wind, any time of year. For wind, let’s go to https://hazards.atcouncil.org, … `Wind’, and then …

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