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timber shoring question

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working on shoring design. shoring drawings have a note stating "MIN 85% F.O.H.C." anyone know what F.O.H.C. means?
 
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I think it means "Free of Heart Center" lumber - try googling it to see more.
 
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thanks, JAE. I wondered if it was a reference to heart wood. couldn't find it in any of my texts. didn't think about using google.
 
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