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EWPAA Structural Plywood and LVL Design Manual - Engineered ...

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TABLE 13.5 gives values for the factor k 17 for use in the design of multiple nail <strong>and</strong> screw connections.Values of k 17Condition of Timber Number of Rows of Fastenersna20Unseasoned 1.00 0.90 0.80 0.75Seasoned 1.00 0.94 0.90 0.85TABLE 13.5: Values of k1713.4 Nailed <strong>and</strong> Screwed Connection <strong>Design</strong> – MethodologyTypically, a preliminary design will result in settling on a structural system that satisfies the design criteriadefined by the client.Analysis of the structure then defines the magnitude of the member forces to be transferred across the joints.Member sizing to satisfy the strength limit state requirements for the critical load combination providesthe designer with an indication of the area of timber available to facilitate the connection design.The following steps may then be used as a guide in the connection design process for Type 1, nailed <strong>and</strong>screwed <strong>LVL</strong> joints.Steps:1. Identify the connection type as Type 1 or 2 which may best be done by sketching or in somecases doing a scaled drawing.2. Select connector type <strong>and</strong> diameter based on experience, availability or calculations.3. Determine the length of connector to develop full load carrying capacity. This may requireadjusting member sizes or reducing connector capacity.4. Determine the number of connectors required per row. This is where the drawing will beinvaluable in aiding establishing force directions for finding edge <strong>and</strong> end distances.5. Obtain the characteristic strength of the connector from Tables in AS 1720.1-1997.6. Apply modification factors to the relationship:φN = φkj1.k13.k14.k16.k17. nQk7. Determine the number of rows. Check this with the chosen value of k 17. If incorrect recalculate n.8. Detail the connection.194

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