It has been my experience to never use a beam smaller than a two ply 2 x 8.
Glulam beam span calculator.
Stock beams are manufactured in commonly used dimensions and cut to length when the beam is ordered from a distributor or dealer.
Beam span calculator for help simply click on the beside the section you need help with watch this tutorial video.
Welcome to the anthony forest products company llc powerful solutions lumber span calculator.
Aitc beam capacity tables.
Glulam is available in both custom and stock sizes.
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The full version allows you to design beams of any size.
3 1 8 3 1 2 5 1 8 5 1 2 and 6 3 4 inches.
1 enter beam details 1 1 span and bearing.
Engineered wood products ewp lvl span and size charts.
Changing member types automatically sets new defaults to the most common deflection limits member spacing and.
Power beam stock and custom glulam.
Choose the row for the size of lumber used in the double header.
Use 2 6 in this example.
The beam span length is fixed for this demo version.
Most interior beams need to include the roof load.
Our versa lam lvl is manufactured in either alexandria lena louisiana in eastern united states or in white city oregon for the western united states.
Lumber species southern pine douglas fir douglas fir larch hemlock fir spruce pine fir redwood western cedar ponderosa pine red pine.
Typical stock beam widths used in residential construction include.
Use the span tables below to determine allowable lengths of joists and rafters based on size and standard design loads.
Determine the total load per foot of beam.
Stock beams manufactured in common dimensions are cut to length when the beam is ordered.
These tables are provided as a guideline.
Glulam beams are commonly available in stock sizes that are manufactured for a variety of residential applications.
This demo version is fixed at 1m clear.
Aitc capacity tables provide the uniformly distributed load that a glued laminated timber beam can support based on beam size span and material properties.
Table specifications are provided with each table indicating conditions and assumptions used to calculate the loads.
You can also use the wood beam calculator from the american wood council website to determine maximum rafter and joist lengths.
If there is are any questions about anything else then you should contact your supplier or an engineer.