Stock beams manufactured in common dimensions are cut to length when the beam is ordered.
Glulam beam span calculator.
Most interior beams need to include the roof load.
Use the span tables below to determine allowable lengths of joists and rafters based on size and standard design loads.
Table specifications are provided with each table indicating conditions and assumptions used to calculate the loads.
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You can also use the wood beam calculator from the american wood council website to determine maximum rafter and joist lengths.
This calculator matches up with 90 of the applications in the 2012 international residential code book.
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.
The beam span length is fixed for this demo version.
Stock beams are manufactured in commonly used dimensions and cut to length when the beam is ordered from a distributor or dealer.
These tables are provided as a guideline.
Power beam stock and custom glulam.
Aitc capacity tables provide the uniformly distributed load that a glued laminated timber beam can support based on beam size span and material properties.
Use 2 6 in this example.
Determine the total load per foot of beam.
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Pick the span you want pick 4 0 for example select the fb column of the lumber you intend to use in af pa design values for joists and rafters 2 hem fir fb 1104 psi e 1 300 000 psi so use span table column fb 1100.
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Welcome to the anthony forest products company llc powerful solutions lumber span calculator.
Beam span calculator for help simply click on the beside the section you need help with watch this tutorial video.
Glulam beams are commonly available in stock sizes that are manufactured for a variety of residential applications.
Aitc beam capacity tables.
This demo version is fixed at 1m clear.
Simple clicks on the drop down boxes will allow variable inputs to calculate a span.
1 enter beam details 1 1 span and bearing.
Lumber species southern pine douglas fir douglas fir larch hemlock fir spruce pine fir redwood western cedar ponderosa pine red pine.
Glulam is available in both custom and stock sizes.
It has been my experience to never use a beam smaller than a two ply 2 x 8.
If there is are any questions about anything else then you should contact your supplier or an engineer.
