Sample House Component Check

 

5. Check a common stud in the first-floor exterior side wall for axial compression and bending.  (see column homework from chapter 7)

 

Loads	PD = 500 lb PLr = 220 lb PL = 550 lb PS = 400 lb wW = 40 lb/ft
Load combination	needs to be determined
Length	L = 8 ft
Trial member size	2x6
Stress grade and species	Stud Spruce-Pine-Fir
Spacing	16 in. OC
Unbraced length	lu = 0
Moisture content	MC ≤ 19%
Deflection limit	0.40 in. for W
Dry-service conditions
Normal temperatures