Design of curved (in plan) manufactured wood beams
Design of curved (in plan) manufactured wood beams
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I am searching for a design guide and specifications on curved (in plan) wood beams that support floor framing and live loads. Any info is greatly appreciated.





RE: Design of curved (in plan) manufactured wood beams
RE: Design of curved (in plan) manufactured wood beams
https://www.aitc-glulam.org/pitch-curve.asp
US Forest Sevice
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RE: Design of curved (in plan) manufactured wood beams
American Institute of Timber Construction (AITC) has design values etc. for this.
It is not the most common type of glued laminated timber member, but it certainly can be done and has been done. I can picture two projects here in Mpls area I furnished with vertically laminated, curved members.
Andreas
Sentinel Structures, Inc.