Paper/Books/Wood
Paper/Books/Wood
(OP)
If the density of lets say 'normal' wood runs about 50 pcf, and paper is made from wood, and books are made from paper, then how does the BOCA code (Live Loads - Table 1606) Note C get 65 pcf? And if you're going to say "the 65 pcf includes shelving", then dont respond - weights of shelves, chairs, desks, computers, etc. should already be considered in the minimum live load for the desired occupancy.






RE: Paper/Books/Wood
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RE: Paper/Books/Wood
Books are heavy because they also been printed on and some glossy papers contain more than just wood.
Anyway there is no answer to whether a beef burger should be heavier or lighter than the beef because in re-contituted form it can be compacted artificially.
RE: Paper/Books/Wood
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Medium Density Fiberboard, similar to particle board. it comes in sheets 4'X8', 4'X9', 4'X10'. Very smooth and dense.
RE: Paper/Books/Wood
Wood is porous, contains sap and therefore has a significant mositure content. 99% wood floats in water (timber is lighter than water). The dry wood fibres must have been well packed togeter in order for paper to have a density higher than wood.
Lets stop the next guy asking why a DVD disc being the same size as a CD can holds several times more data.