LP LVL 2950F -2.0E Technical Guide - Parr Lumber

1 LP LVL GuideLPI laminated Veneer LumberProduct Specifications & Design Values2 Floor Beam Quick Reference Tables3 Combined Header Quick Reference Tables4 Roof Header Quick Reference Tables5 Uniform Floor Load (PLF) Tables6 Uniform Roof Load (PLF) Tables7 General Information8 This LP LVL Guide (formerly Gang-Lam LVL) must be used in conjunction withthe Engineered Wood Product PROPERTIES AND ALLOWABLE CAPACITIESMAXIMUM REACTION (LBS.)DESIGN VALUES (ALLOWABLE STRESS DESIGN-PSI)Product Specifications & Design Values 2 GradeBENDINGMOECOMPRESSIONCOMPRESSIONSHE ARFb*(x 106)FcFcpFv(parallel to grain)(perpendicular to grain) :* Fbis for 12" depth (d).

2 For depths greater than 12", adjust Fbby (12/d)1 depths less than 12", adjust Fbby (12/d)1 depths less than 5-1/2", adjust Fbby LENGTH AND MAXIMUM REACTION CHARTMODIFICATION FACTORS:The Allowable Moment (M) and Shear (V) above are for normal load duration (100%) and may be adjusted according to VALUES:Refer to the current ICC ES evaluation report (ICC-ES Report ESR-1254) for species-specific information on the equivalent specific gravity for design of nail and bolt connections. ICC ES evaluation reports can be obtained online at to use bearing charts:1. Determine the thickness required for the LP LVL beam and calculate the maximum Select the appropriate table for 1-ply (1-3/4"), 2-ply (3-1/2") or 3-ply (5-1/4").

3 A bearing length with a maximum reaction that meets or exceeds your calculated Make sure the support is structurally adequate to carry the : 3-1/2" LP LVL with a reaction of 9,500 : Select a 3" bearing length with a maximum reaction of 10,700 : 1. Tabulated values are based on a support with minimum allowable bearing strength of 1020 psi. This is suitable for beams bearing on steel or the end grain of Make sure the support is structurally adequate to carry the reaction. Compressive strength parallel to grain of studs may require more studs than the bearing length above For beams bearing on wood plates, the required bearing length will increase based on the bearing strength (compression perpendicular to grain) of the species and grade used for the plate local code requirements concerning minimum values above are valid for the following LVL species.

4 LVL Southern Yellow Pine LVL W Douglas Fir-Larch or Western Hemlock, separately or mixedLVL L Lodgepole PineLVL LW Lodgepole Pine and Douglas Fir mixed 2005 Louisiana-Pacific CorporationWeightAllowable MomentAllowable Shear Moment of InertiaDepth(lb/ft)(lb-ft)(lb)(in4)1-3/4 "3-1/2"5-1/4"7"1-3/4"3-1/2"5-1/4"7"1-3/4 "3-1/2"5-1/4"7"1-3/4"3-1/2"5-1/4"7"7-1/4 " " " " " " " " values above are for normal load duration (100%). Bending (Fb), Compression Parallel-to-Grain (Fc) and Shear (Fv) may beadjusted according to code. MOE (E) and Compression Perpendicular-to-Grain (Fcp) shall NOT be into edgeLoad applied parallel to grainLoad applied perpendicular to grainNail into faceBearing Length (in)

5 Width1-1/222-1/233-1/244-1/255-1/266-1/2 77-1/288-1/299-1/21010-1/21111-1/2121-3/ 4"26703570446053506240714080308920981010 7101160012490133801428015170160601695017 850187401963020520214203-1/2"53507140892 0107101249014280160601785019630214202320 0249902677028560303403213033910357003748 03927041050428405-1/4"803010710133801606 0187402142024090267702945032130348003748 0401604284045510481905087053550562205890 061580642607"107101428017850214202499028 5603213035700392704284046410499805355057 1206069064260678307140074970785408211085 680 GENERAL criteria for quick reference tables: roofs: L/240 deflection limit for live load and L/180 for total load floors: L/360 deflection limit for live load and L/240 for total deflection criteria of L/240 indicates the maximum deflection allowed for a 10'-0" span beam is 10 x 12 / 240 = 1/2".

6 3. Deeper beams or an additional ply will increase beam stiffness and reduce Beam Width can be either a single piece of LVL or built up from individual plies of LVL that are nailed and/or bolted together. Refer to page 13 of the Engineered Wood Product Guide for connection details. live loads have been reduced in accordance with the 2000/2003 IBC (ICC) section , 1997 UBC (ICBO) section , 1999 NBC (BOCA) section and 1999 SBC (SBCCI) section 2005 Louisiana-Pacific CorporationFloor Beam Quick Reference TablesTo use these charts:1. Select the correct table for the beam application you Choose the required beam span in the left Select the span carried on the top Read the beam size or choice of beam sizes from : A 14'-0" span beam carries 15'-0" simple span joists on each : Using table below, 30'-0" span carried, select either 3-1/2" x 14" or 5-1/4" x 11-1/4".

7 JoistBeamBlocking or other approved method of restraint requiredSpanCarriedBeamSpanBlocking optionalJoistHangersBeamFOR FLOOR JOISTS THAT ARE CONTINUOUS (ONE PIECE) (40 PSF LIVE, 15 PSF DEAD, 100%)Span Carried By Beam (ft)Beam Span (ft)Beam Width202224262830323436384083-1/2"7-1/4" 7-1/4"7-1/4"9-1/4"9-1/4"9-1/4"9-1/4"9-1/ 4"9-1/4"9-1/4"9-1/4"5-1/4"7-1/4" 7-1/4" 7-1/4" 7-1/4"7-1/4"7-1/4"7-1/4"7-1/4"7-1/4"7-1/ 4"7-1/4"103-1/2"9-1/4"9-1/4"9-1/4"9-1/4" 9-1/2"9-1/2"11-1/4"11-1/4"11-1/4"11-1/4" 11-1/4"5-1/4"9-1/4" 9-1/4" 9-1/4" 9-1/4" 9-1/4"9-1/4"9-1/4"9-1/4"9-1/4"9-1/4"9-1/ 4"123-1/2"11-1/4"11-1/4"11-1/4"11-1/4"11 -1/4"11-1/4"11-7/8"11-7/8"14"14"14"5-1/4 "9-1/4"9-1/4"9-1/4"9-1/2"11-1/4"

8 11-1/4"11-1/4"11-1/4"11-1/4"11-1/4"11-1/ 4"143-1/2"11-7/8"14"14"14"14"14"14"14"16 "16"16"5-1/4"11-1/4"11-1/4"11-1/4"11-1/4 "11-1/4"11-7/8"11-7/8"11-7/8"11-7/8"14"1 4"163-1/2"14"14"14"16"16"16"16"16"18"18" 18"5-1/4"11-7/8"11-7/8"14" 14"14"14"14"14"14"14"14"183-1/2"16"16"16 "16"18"18"18"18"18"--5-1/4"14"14"14"14"1 4"16"16"16"16"16"16"203-1/2"18"18"18"18" 18"------5-1/4"16"16"16"16"16"16"16"18"1 8"18"18"FOR FLOOR JOISTS THAT ARE NOT CONTINUOUS (40 PSF LIVE, 15 PSF DEAD, 100%)Span Carried By Beam (ft)Beam Span (ft)Beam Width202224262830323436384083-1/2"7-1/4" 7-1/4"7-1/4"7-1/4"7-1/4"7-1/4"7-1/4"9-1/ 4"9-1/4"9-1/4"9-1/4"5-1/4"7-1/4" 7-1/4" 7-1/4" 7-1/4" 7-1/4" 7-1/4" 7-1/4" 7-1/4"7-1/4"7-1/4"7-1/4"103-1/2"9-1/4"9- 1/4"9-1/4"9-1/4"9-1/4"9-1/4"9-1/4"9-1/4" 9-1/2"9-1/2"11-1/4"5-1/4"7-1/4"7-1/4"7-1 /4"9-1/4" 9-1/4" 9-1/4" 9-1/4" 9-1/4"

9 9-1/4"9-1/4"9-1/4"123-1/2"9-1/2"11-1/4"1 1-1/4"11-1/4"11-1/4"11-1/4"11-1/4"11-1/4 "11-1/4"11-7/8"11-7/8"5-1/4"9-1/4"9-1/4" 9-1/4"9-1/4"9-1/4"9-1/4"9-1/2"11-1/4" 11-1/4"11-1/4"11-1/4"143-1/2"11-1/4"11-1 /4"11-7/8"11-7/8"14"14"14"14"14"14"14"5- 1/4"9-1/2"11-1/4" 11-1/4"11-1/4"11-1/4"11-1/4"11-1/4"11-1/ 4"11-1/4"11-7/8"11-7/8"163-1/2"14"14"14" 14"14"14"16"16"16"16"16"5-1/4"11-1/4"11- 1/4"11-7/8"11-7/8"11-7/8"14" 14"14"14"14"14"183-1/2"14"16"16"16"16"16 "16"16"18"18"18"5-1/4"14" 14"14"14"14"14"14"14"16"16"16"203-1/2"16 "16"18"18"18"18"18"18"---5-1/4"14"14"16" 16"16"16"16"16"16"16"16"For floor joists that are continuous over the beam: Floor joist spans are approximately equal on each side of beam.

10 Beam Span is valid for simple span beams and continuous, equal span beams. 3" bearing length is required at end supports. 6" bearing length is required at interior supports EXCEPT 7-1/2" bearing is required where floor joists that are NOT continuous over the beam: Floor joists either lap or butt on top of beam, or frame into beam with hangers. Beam Span is valid for simple span beams and continuous, equal span beams. 3" bearing length is required at end supports. 6" bearing length is required at interior supports EXCEPT 7-1/2" bearing is required where Header Quick Reference Tables4 2005 Louisiana-Pacific CorporationFor combined roof and floor loads: For simple span headers only (headers with a support at each end).