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  1. DLBennett

    IRC 2009 Table 802.5.1 produces overstressed joists?

    I believe the tables include the joist weight in the dead load, as they should. Some analysis programs add the member load again as a default setting. Something to check. DBennett Lone Star Engineering, PC www.lonestarengineeringpc.com
  2. DLBennett

    W8 x 28 structural beam for girder, need to pack out with 2x..

    You could use the same resources as multi ply wood members. The bolt pattern will depend on the side load PLF. Here is a chart http://woodbywy.com/literature/TB-500.pdf that you could use. Most LVL manufacturers will have them in their product tech literature. DBennett Lone Star Engineering...
  3. DLBennett

    residential wood truss interior bearing walls

    Truss arching is a difficult issue, I've seen 2" of arch in a modest sized home (dryer vented into attic). No detailing would have stopped those cracks. The ceiling details are necessary to keep us engineers out of trouble, but I'm not sure the end product is any better because I've never seen a...
  4. DLBennett

    Splitting of wood column

    I agree with Galileo, the crack may have initiated at the bolt as the bolt may have received all of the load. This explanation would collaborate with the bolts later removal. Bolt bearing may have occurred due to poor construction or end rot (as Mike suggested). I think replacement of the...

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