Built up LVL sections
Built up LVL sections
(OP)
Is it possible or even advisable to create sections like a "T" or "C" by nailing and/or gluing LVL lumber? I'd like to make "C" type section by attaching an LVL top and bottom to a few vertical members. The result would be a "C" shape.
If it can be done, how? Nail? Glue? both. I'm trying to create a section with an unusually large "I" value.
Any ideas would be appreciated.
If it can be done, how? Nail? Glue? both. I'm trying to create a section with an unusually large "I" value.
Any ideas would be appreciated.





RE: Built up LVL sections
It seems like that would take an unreasonably large number of connectors to accomplish as well. Perhaps steel angles with bolts in the corners would help.
RE: Built up LVL sections
I need to span 16' with a dead load above of about 200 #/l.f. It's an exterior wall of a residence. Interior wall is 18' high. i.e. no lateral support for beam. Bending is not a problem. Deflection in the weak axis due to wind is the issue. We're using around 350 #/l.f. for wind loads. Framer wants to use 3 1.75" x 16" lvl. If I could attach a stem or stems to the interior face of the LVL I thought that would stiffen it enough to get the deflection down.
RE: Built up LVL sections
RE: Built up LVL sections
woodengineer
RE: Built up LVL sections