Design Problem: Adjusted Design Values

 

Applicability of Adjustment Factors

see table 4.3.1

NDS table	Topic
4.3.1	sawn lumber
5.3.1	glulams
6.3.1	poles and piles
7.3.1	i-joists
8.3.1	composite lumber
9.3.1	panels

C_t rarely used in wood buildings
C_D and λ commonly used

 

Steps

1. find correct reference values from NDS supplement for given size, grade, and species group
2. apply appropriate adjustment factors