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Oriented Strand Board

Oriented Strand Board

Oriented Strand Board

(OP)
Does anyone know where I can find the shear capacities of oriented strand board as a horizontal diaphragm attached to wood joists?

RE: Oriented Strand Board

(OP)
I looked at this website and I couldn't find any tables that talked about shear capacities.  Is there a specific document I should be looking for?

RE: Oriented Strand Board

Ch 23 International Building Code.  It will based upon Panel Grade, not panel construction.  The only difference that I am aware of with OSB is the strength axis is the axis parallel to the OSB face strands, usually the long dimension of the panel unless otherwise indicated.

RE: Oriented Strand Board

Like Blake989 said - IBC - Chapter 23 - but it MUST be APA rated.   You can buy unrated OSB and/or plywood.  Be careful

RE: Oriented Strand Board

to add to the above, you can specifically drill down OSB values in the 2005 Manual for engineered wood construction, chapter 9... and in the 2001 NDS supplements.

RE: Oriented Strand Board

If APA rated, OSB is no different than plywood.

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