Problem 5.3

 

Stress Grades

1. Primarily a bending member fabricated with visually graded laminations?  ##F-V#
2. Primarily a bending member fabricated with E-rated laminations?  ##F-E#
3. Primarily an axial-load-carrying member?  #
4. What are the appearance grades of glulam members, and how do they affect the grading for strength?  framing, industrial, architectural, premium; not directly related to strength