Wood Stud Wall Capacities
Wood Stud Wall Capacities
(OP)
Does anyone know of a quick table or chart that shows different lb/ft cacpacities of wood stud walls? Basically I'm just looking for a quick reference to use during conceptual design and project layout to determine if a specific stud size/spacing and wood type is feasible.
It would show 2x4, 2x6, 2x8 etc for several main types of wood (Hem-Fir, SYP, etc) at different stud spacings. Then give approximate capacity based on assumed adjustement factors,etc.
Maybe there are too many variables here, but it seems like something APA or AWC would have created. I haven't come across anything yet and thought I'd check here before I spend the time creating my own.
It would show 2x4, 2x6, 2x8 etc for several main types of wood (Hem-Fir, SYP, etc) at different stud spacings. Then give approximate capacity based on assumed adjustement factors,etc.
Maybe there are too many variables here, but it seems like something APA or AWC would have created. I haven't come across anything yet and thought I'd check here before I spend the time creating my own.






RE: Wood Stud Wall Capacities
YS
B.Eng (Carleton), P.Eng (Ontario), MIPENZ (Structural-New Zealand)
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RE: Wood Stud Wall Capacities
RE: Wood Stud Wall Capacities
RE: Wood Stud Wall Capacities
RE: Wood Stud Wall Capacities
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
RE: Wood Stud Wall Capacities
But highly recommend making your own table, verify the stud capacities and have a good understanding what you are designing. Also, I usually find most tables are very conservative.
Jim Houlette PE
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