K2 Factor (UK)
K2 Factor (UK)
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Can someone tell me what the K2 factor in relation to timber floor joists is please? Many Thanks
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RE: K2 Factor (UK)
Bending parallel to grain 0.8
Tension parallel to grain 0.8
Compression parallel to grain 0.6
Compression perpendicular to grain 0.8
Shear parallel to grain 0.9
Mean and min modulus of elasticity 0.8
BS 5268 Structural use of timber
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RE: K2 Factor (UK)
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RE: K2 Factor (UK)
RE: K2 Factor (UK)
RE: K2 Factor (UK)
If not, then you need to make an engineering judgement. IMHO, I would use dry stresses as it is green but not wet.