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For years, builders have come to count on the consistency,
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These innovative products have given designers the freedom to
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Trus Joist’s TimberStrand® laminated strand lumber (LSL) and
Parallam® parallel strand lumber (PSL) are fast becoming ideal
framing choices for:
• straight, flush, walls that are critical for tile applications.
• kitchen and bath walls that demand ease of countertop and
cabinet installation.
• tall, straight walls in great rooms and entryways.
• “window” walls.
• walls with a brittle finish.
Stud-framed walls in residential construction are routinely built
using the conventional construction provisions of the building
codes, and these applications have demonstrated a history of
satisfactory performance. TimberStrand® LSL is recognized as an
acceptable framing material and may be used in stud applications
that are prescribed by the building code. The advantages of
strong, straight studs in these applications are clear, and builders
frequently “zone frame,” using TimberStrand® LSL premium studs
Deflection Requirements
How stiff does a wall need to be? While model building codes
provide recommended deflection limits based on the type of
finish supported by the wall framing, acceptable deflection limits
are usually established by the design professional, finish material
provider, and/or building code authority. Typical deflection
requirements are shown below:
Code Minimum Deflection Criteria
Maximum
Type of Wall Deflection
Exterior walls with plaster or stucco finish(1) L/360(4)
Exterior walls with brittle finishes(1)(2) L/240
Exterior walls with flexible finishes(1)(2) L/120
Members supporting windows (mullions)(3) L/175
(1) 2003 International Residential Code (IRC), Table R301.7
(2) 2003 International Building Code (IBC), Table 1604.3
(3) 2003 IRC, Section R613.6.3
(4) For finishes that require a deflection stricter than L/360,
contact your Trus Joist representative.
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in critical applications—such as kitchens and baths—that demand
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In addition to providing solutions for conventional wall construc-
tion, the Trus Joist Residential Wall Specifier’s Guide is the first
tool of its kind that provides an easy-to-use solution to the code-
mandated challenge of engineering tall walls. This guide offers:
• Aforwind pressure table for walls that shows wind pressure (in psf)
a variety of exposure categories and effective wind areas.
• Stud, column, and header tables that provide both lateral
and vertical load information for TimberStrand LSL and
Parallam® PSL products.
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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
Deflection Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Conventional Construction Applications. . . . . . . 3
Engineered Design Assumptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Wind Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Design Example. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Stud Load Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Stud Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Column Load Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–9
Column Example. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Header Load Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Header Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Typical Tall Wall Framing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Multiple-Member Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Wall Details. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Framing Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Allowable Holes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Design Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Code Evaluations: ICC ES ESR-1387,
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3
Limitations of Conventional Construction
2

For walls up to 10' in height, 2x4, 3x4, 1 4

and 2x6 1.6E TimberStrand® LSL
studs may be conventionally specified
per the limitations described on this 5
page. Engineered design for more
demanding applications is outlined on
the pages that follow. 6
7 8

Mean roof height limited

to 33' measured from
average grade to average
10 11 12 roof elevation, or per
local zoning ordinance

Wind Limitations
Maximum wind speed:
< 110 mph (3-second gust)
per IRC Section R301.2.1.1
13
Seismic Design Categories
A, B, C, D0, D1, and D2. Excludes
irregular portions of structures
as defined by IRC R301.2.2.2.2

Limitation Descriptions and IRC References

Description 2003 IRC Reference

1 Maximum roof span, including overhangs, limited to 40'. Maximum Footnote to IRC Tables R802.4(1), R802.4(2),
tabulated rafter span (horizontal projection) and ceiling joist span of 26'. R802.5.1(1)-R802.5.1(8)
2 Roof pitch: 3:12 minimum, 12:12 maximum
3 Maximum ground snow load: 70 psf IRC Section R301.2.3
4 Maximum tabulated roof/ceiling dead load: 20 psf IRC Tables R802.5.1(1)-R802.5.1(8)
5 Maximum tabulated rafter and ceiling joist spacing: 24" on-center IRC Tables R802.4(1), R802.4(2), R802.5.1(1)-R802.5.1(8)
6 Maximum tabulated joist span: 26' IRC Tables R502.3.1(1), R502.3.1(2)
7 Maximum tabulated floor joist spacing: 24" on-center IRC Tables R502.3.1(1), R502.3.1(2)
8 Maximum uniform floor loads: Live load: 40 psf, Dead load: 20 psf IRC Tables R502.3.1(1), R502.3.1(2)
9 Maximum of 3 stories IRC Section R101.2
10 Maximum stud spacing: 24" on-center IRC Table R602.3(5)
11 Load-bearing walls must stack directly over bearing walls or beams below
for TJI® floor systems. With rectangular joists, walls may be offset a dis- IRC Section R502.4
tance equal to the joist depth.
12 Maximum load-bearing stud length: 10' between points of lateral support IRC Table R602.3(5)
13 Maximum story height: 10' stud height plus 16" floor framing = 11'-4" IRC Section R301.3

Stud Specifications for Conventional Applications per IRC Table R602.3(5)

Bearing Walls Nonbearing Walls

Stud Size Laterally Maximum spacing when Maximum spacing when Maximum spacing when Maximum spacing Laterally
Maximum
unsupported stud supporting roof and supporting one floor, supporting two floors, when supporting unsupported stud
spacing
height(1) ceiling only roof, and ceiling roof, and ceiling one floor only height(1)
2x4 10' 24" 16" – 24" 14' 24"
3x4 10' 24" 24" 16" 24" 14' 24"
2x6 10' 24" 24" 16" 24" 20' 24"
(1) Listed heights are distances between points of lateral support placed perpendicular to the plane of the wall.

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Assumptions
Design applications are limited to vertical loads, and to lateral wind loads that are perpendicular to the wall framing only.
Table information is based on the strength calculations and deflection limits of wall framing members, and was generated with the
following assumptions:
◆ Member design and lateral support requirements for bending are based on National Design Specification® (NDS®) 2001.
◆ Stud and column tables assume structural sheathing on one side of the wall, or a combination of gypsum wallboard and non-
structural sheathing or siding applied to each side of the wall, or equivalent.
◆ Blocking/bracing at 8' on-center maximum (see page 12).
◆ If stud spacing is 19.2" or 24" on-center, trusses or rafters must be installed within 3" of the stud locations. This does not apply
if studs are spaced at 16" on-center or less.
◆ The Components & Cladding (C&C) pressures shown in the Wall Design Wind Pressure table below are used only for strength
calculations.
◆ Deflection limits are based on Main Wind Force Resisting System pressures, which were estimated by multiplying the C&C
pressure by 0.70 (2003 IRC, Table R301.7; 2003 IBC, Table 1604.3).
◆ 270 wL4 28.8 wL2
Δ= +
Ebd3 Ebd
Δ = deflection b = member width (in.)
w = uniform load (plf) d = member depth (in.)
L = span (ft) E = modulus of elasticity (psi)

Wind Tables

Effective Wind Area Wall Design Wind Pressure (PSF)(1)

Stud/Column Exposure Effective Wind Basic Wind Speed (mph)
Wall
Effective Wind Category(2) Area(3) (ft2) 85 90 100 110 120 130 140 150
Height
Area (ft2) < 10 14.5 16.2 20.1 24.3 28.9 33.9 39.3 45.1
>18' 100 B 50 13.1 14.7 18.1 21.9 26.1 30.6 35.5 40.8
16' 85 > 100 12.5 14.0 17.3 20.9 24.9 29.2 33.9 38.9
14' 65 < 10 20.1 22.6 27.9 33.7 40.1 47.1 54.6 62.7
12' 48 C 50 18.2 20.4 25.2 30.5 36.2 42.5 49.3 56.6
10' 33 > 100 17.3 19.4 24.0 29.1 34.6 40.6 47.1 54.0

• Values are based on L2/3 at a

maximum of 100 ft2. D
< 10
50
23.7
21.5
26.6
24.1
32.9
29.7
39.8
35.9
47.3
42.8
55.5
50.2
64.4
58.2
73.9
66.8
> 100 20.5 22.9 28.3 34.3 40.8 47.9 55.5 63.7
(1) Tabulated pressures are based on the Analytical Procedure defined in ASCE 7-02 (3 second gust). Values assume a
Components & Cladding (C&C) member in the interior zone of an enclosed structure, with the following factors:
– Importance factor of 1.0
– Topographical factor of 1.0
– Mean roof height of 33'
(2) Exposure Categories are generally defined as follows (see ASCE 7-02, Section 6.5.6 for complete definition):
B = Urban and suburban areas, wooded areas
C = Open terrain with scattered obstructions generally less than 30' in height
D = Flat unobstructed areas
(3) Effective Wind Area is the maximum of span times tributary width, or L2/3. For values of effective wind areas not
listed, interpolation between 10 ft2 and 100 ft2 is allowed.
• Check local codes for any special wind pressures.

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Given:
• Wall height = 20'-0"
• Rough opening = 6'-0"
• Exposure Category “B”
• 110 mph basic wind speed
Design Example
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• Flexible exterior finish, walls support
window mullions
• Maximum column vertical load = 5,000 lbs
• Maximum header vertical load = 250 plf

When designing with C&C pressures, the effective wind area (L2/3) helps
determine the wall design wind pressure. A smaller effective wind area results in a
higher wind pressure. The effective wind area should not be confused with the Girder truss reaction:
tributary area, which is used to determine the amount of load applied to an Total load 5,000 lbs
individual member. Uniform load of 250 plf
1. Determine effective wind areas (ft2):

• For the studs and columns, refer to the Effective Wind Area table on page 4.
A 20’ stud or column will have an effective wind area of 100 ft .2

5' tributary
• For the headers, consult the drawing at right and use the maximum value of

width
the rough opening (L) times the tributary width, or L /3, whichever is greater.
2 Top header
tributary area
– For the top header in our example wall, use the maximum of either
(6'x5'=30 ft2) or (62/3=12 ft2).
– For the bottom header in our example wall, use the maximum of either
(6'x10'=60 ft2) or (62/3=12 ft2).
The effective wind areas calculate to 30 ft2 for the top header and 60 ft2 for
the bottom header, so interpolation would be required to find exact pressures.
For simplicity, we will use an effective wind area of 10 ft2 for each header. This

10' tributary
Bottom header
allows us to skip the interpolation exercise, and provides a more conservative

width
wind pressure.
20'
2. Determine design wind pressure: Consult the Wall Design Wind Pressure table tributary area
on page 4, using the example wall’s criteria of Exposure B, a 110 mph basic wind
speed, and an effective wind area as calculated above:

• pressure
For studs/columns with an effective area of 100 ft , the wall design wind
is 20.9 psf.
2

• 24.3 psf. with an effective area of 10 ft , the wall design wind pressure is
For headers 2

3. Determine appropriate deflection criteria: Consult the Code Minimum 6'-0" rough
Deflection Criteria on page 2. Our example wall contains both windows (mini- opening
mum L/175) and a flexible finish (minimum L/120). Because the L/175 deflec-
tion will control, the wall should be designed using the L/180 deflection values
in this guide.
Refer to stud, column, and header tables on pages 6, 8, 9, and 10 to design the
components for this example wall. 16" on-center

A complete wall specification

should include permanent bracing,
safety bracing, blocking, connections,
details, etc. See pages 12-14

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Studs— Maximum Allowable Lateral (Wind) and Vertical Load

1.6E TimberStrand® LSL
Wall Load and 11⁄2" x 31⁄2" 11⁄2" x 51⁄2" 11⁄2" x 71⁄4"
Ht. Deflection Lateral Load (plf) Lateral Load (plf) Lateral Load (plf)
15 20 26(1) 30 15 20 26(1) 30 40 50 15 20 26(1) 30 40 50
Vertical (lbs) 2,855 2,855 2,855 2,855 4,485 4,485 4,485 4,485 4,485 4,485 5,915 5,915 5,915 5,915 5,915 5,915
8'
Defl. Ratio L/833 L/625 L/480 L/416 L/3,142 L/2,356 L/1,813 L/1,571 L/1,178 L/942 L/6,952 L/5,214 L/4,010 L/3,476 L/2,607 L/2,085
Vertical (lbs) 2,855 2,790 2,610 2,490 4,485 4,485 4,485 4,485 4,485 4,485 5,915 5,915 5,915 5,915 5,915 5,915
9'
Defl. Ratio L/587 L/440 L/339 L/293 L/2,229 L/1,672 L/1,286 L/1114 L/836 L/668 L/4,966 L/3,724 L/2,865 L/2,483 L/1,862 L/1,489
Vertical (lbs) 2,375 2,220 2,035 1,915 4,485 4,485 4,485 4,485 4,485 4,485 5,915 5,915 5,915 5,915 5,915 5,915
10'
Defl. Ratio L/429 L/322 L/248 L/214 L/1,637 L/1,227 L/944 L/818 L/613 L/491 L/3,665 L/2,749 L/2,114 L/1,832 L/1,374 L/1,099
Vertical (lbs) 1,935 1,770 1,585 1,465 4,485 4,485 4,485 4,485 4,485 4,485 5,915 5,915 5,915 5,915 5,915 5,915
11'
Defl. Ratio L/323 L/242 L/186 L/161 L/1,236 L/927 L/713 L/618 L/463 L/371 L/2,779 L/2,084 L/1,603 L/1,389 L/1,042 L/833
Vertical (lbs) 1,580 1,415 1,230 1,110 4,485 4,485 4,485 4,485 4,485 4,485 5,915 5,915 5,915 5,915 5,915 5,915
12'
Defl. Ratio L/249 L/187 L/144 L/124 L/956 L/717 L/551 L/478 L/358 L/286 L/2,156 L/1,617 L/1,244 L/1,078 L/808 L/646
Vertical (lbs) 1,290 1,130 4,485 4,485 4,485 4,485 4,195 3,750 5,915 5,915 5915 5,915 5,915 5,915
13'
Defl. Ratio L/196 L/147 L/754 L/566 L/435 L/377 L/283 L/226 L/1,705 L/1,279 L/983 L/852 L/639 L/511
Vertical (lbs) 1,060 4,485 4,405 4,115 3,925 3,465 3,010 5,915 5,915 5,915 5,915 5,915 5,915
14'
Defl. Ratio L/157 L/605 L/454 L/349 L/302 L/227 L/181 L/1,371 L/1,028 L/791 L/685 L/514 L/411
Vertical (lbs) 870 4,055 3,800 3,510 3,315 2,845 2,385 5,915 5,915 5,915 5,915 5,915 5,915
15'
Defl. Ratio L/128 L/493 L/370 L/284 L/246 L/185 L/148 L/1,119 L/839 L/645 L/559 L/419 L/335
Vertical (lbs) 3,545 3,285 2,990 2,795 2,320 1,845 5,915 5,915 5,915 5,915 5,915 5,830
16'
Defl. Ratio L/407 L/305 L/235 L/203 L/152 L/122 L/924 L/693 L/533 L/462 L/346 L/277
Vertical (lbs) 3,105 2,845 2,545 2,350 1,865 5,915 5,915 5,915 5,915 5,550 4,960
17'
Defl. Ratio L/340 L/255 L/196 L/170 L/127 L/772 L/579 L/445 L/386 L/289 L/231
Vertical (lbs) 2,725 2,460 2,160 1,965 5,915 5,915 5,665 5,415 4,800 4,195
18'
Defl. Ratio L/286 L/215 L/165 L/143 L/652 L/489 L/376 L/326 L/244 L/195
Vertical (lbs) 2,390 2,130 1,830 1,630 5,740 5,405 5,015 4,760 4,135 3,520
19'
Defl. Ratio L/244 L/183 L/140 L/122 L/555 L/416 L/320 L/277 L/208 L/166
Vertical (lbs) 2,105 1,840 1,540 5,175 4,835 4,440 4,180 3,550 2,925
20'
Defl. Ratio L/209 L/157 L/120 L/477 L/357 L/275 L/238 L/178 L/143
Vertical (lbs) 1,850 1,590 4,670 4,325 3,930 3,665 3,030 2,390
21'
Defl. Ratio L/181 L/135 L/412 L/309 L/238 L/206 L/154 L/123
Vertical (lbs) 1,630 4,220 3,875 3,470 3,210 2,565
22'
Defl. Ratio L/157 L/359 L/269 L/207 L/179 L/134
Vertical (lbs) 1,430 3,820 3,470 3,065 2,800
23'
Defl. Ratio L/138 L/314 L/236 L/181 L/157
Vertical (lbs) 1,260 3,455 3,105 2,700 2,435
24'
Defl. Ratio L/121 L/277 L/208 L/160 L/138
Vertical (lbs) 3,130 2,780 2,375 2,105
25'
Defl. Ratio L/245 L/184 L/141 L/122
Vertical (lbs) 2,840 2,485 2,080
26'
Defl. Ratio L/218 L/163 L/126
Vertical (lbs) 2,575 2,220
27'
Defl. Ratio L/195 L/146
Vertical (lbs) 2,335 1,980
28'
Defl. Ratio L/175 L/131
Vertical (lbs) 2,115
29'
Defl. Ratio L/157
Vertical (lbs) 1,915
30'
Defl. Ratio L/142
(1) Load based on wind pressure of 19.4 psf and studs spaced at 16" on-center.

General Notes
• Table is based on:
– A load duration factor of 1.60.
– Full-width blocking at a maximum vertical spacing of 8' on-center.
– A buckling length coefficient of Ke = 0.85. For deflection, use Ke = 1.0.
– Axial loads applied eccentrically, at a distance of 1⁄6 of the wall thickness
dimension of the stud, measured from the stud centerline.
– A compression perpendicular to grain stress of 435 psi, adjusted per
NDS® 2001, 3.10.4.
– A code-allowed repetitive member increase of 4%.

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Stud Example 250 plf uniform load
For the Design Example on page 5, design 20' studs for lateral wind pressure of
20.9 psf and a maximum vertical load of 250 plf:

• Determine the maximum stud length: The maximum stud length in this
example wall is 20'-0".

• Calculate the lateral load in plf: This example uses 16" on-center studs, so
calculate the lateral load in plf and the vertical load in lbs as follows:
20.9 psf x 16/12 = 28 plf; 250 plf x 16/12 = 333 lbs.

• Select the appropriate studs: In the Stud Load Table, scan across the 20'
row until you find a cell in the 30 plf Lateral Load column that meets the
L/180 deflection and the 333 lb. vertical load criteria. According to the table, Stud
a 1.6E TimberStrand® LSL 2x6 stud is not an option. If the stud spacing is tributary
changed to 12" on-center (for a plf of 20.9), it still would not meet the area
20'
L/180 requirement. However, a 1.6E TimberStrand® LSL 2x8 stud (at 4,180
and L/238) spaced at 16" on-center meets the requirements, making it the
best option for this wall.

• Design stud connections: Convert 28 plf into a reaction: 28 (20/2) = 280 lbs.
Use the Lateral Connections tables on page 13 to select a nail or angle clip
connection that meets or exceeds 280 lbs. For this example, a nailed connec-
tion can be calculated as 280/104 = 2.69, so three 16d (31⁄4") pneumatic nails
(nailed through the plate into the end grain) would work. For an angle clip
connection, one Simpson Strong-Tie™ A34 angle clip at the top and bottom
plate is sufficient.

Stud tributary width

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Columns— Maximum Allowable Lateral (Wind) Load (PLF)/Vertical Load (lbs)

31⁄2" Wall Thickness 51⁄2" Wall Thickness
TimberStrand® LSL TimberStrand ® LSL Parallam®
Defl. Wall Max. Parallam® PSL 1.8E Parallam® PSL 1.8E
1.6E 1.3E 1.6E 1.3E PSL 2.0E
Ratio Ht. Defl.
1 1 51⁄2" x 31⁄2" 71⁄4" x 31⁄2" 1 1 51⁄4" x 31⁄2" 7" x 31⁄2" 1 1 1 1 1 1 7" x 51⁄4" 91⁄2" x 51⁄4"
Dbl 2x4(1) 3 ⁄2" x 3 ⁄2" 3 ⁄2" x 3 ⁄2" Dbl 2x6(1) 3 ⁄2" x 5 ⁄2" 3 ⁄2" x 5 ⁄4" 5 ⁄4" x 5 ⁄4"
(Plank) (Plank) (Plank) (Plank) (Plank) (Plank)
30' 1.00"
28' 0.93"
26' 0.87"
24' 0.80" 23/8,155 33/12,140
22' 0.73" 22/7,040 30/9,385 44/13,985
20' 0.67" 29/8,175 39/10,900 58/16,270
L/360
18' 0.60" 23/5,695 22/5,090 27/6,495 40/9,600 54/12,800 80/19,135
16' 0.53" 23/5,505 33/4,690 32/6,005 38/7,725 58/11,395 77/15,190 113/21,125
14' 0.47" 25/5,030 25/5,125 34/6,830 50/4,750 47/6,880 57/7,995 86/11,990 115/15,985 169/21,125
12' 0.40" 20/3,425 31/4,830 40/6,370 27/4,335 40/6,505 54/8,675 79/4,735 75/7,305 91/7,995 136/11,990 182/15,985 267/21,125
10' 0.33" 35/3,030 33/3,985 53/6,265 70/8,260 47/5,330 70/7,995 94/10,660 136/4,640 129/7,470 156/7,995 234/11,990
8' 0.27" 69/3,060 65/4,690 103/8,300 136/10,940 91/5,330 136/7,995 182/10,660 261/4,430 248/7,255
30' 1.50"
28' 1.40"
26' 1.30"
24' 1.20" 26/5,535 34/7,380 50/11,035
22' 1.10" 22/4,280 33/6,315 45/8,420 66/12,615
20' 1.00" 26/4,340 24/3,830 29/4,930 44/7,265 59/9,685 87/14,540
L/240
18' 0.90" 35/5,040 34/4,405 40/5,730 61/8,415 81/11,220 120/16,895
16' 0.80" 25/3,675 26/3,750 34/5,000 50/4,175 48/5,090 58/6,700 87/9,810 116/13,085 170/19,780
14' 0.70" 29/3,410 38/4,490 25/3,065 38/4,600 51/6,130 75/4,185 71/5,675 86/7,840 129/11,485 173/15,310 254/21,125
12' 0.60" 31/3,065 29/2,695 46/4,235 61/5,585 40/3,825 61/5,740 81/7,655 119/4,105 113/5,830 136/7,995 205/11,990 273/15,985
10' 0.50" 53/2,710 50/3,395 80/5,335 105/7,035 70/4,855 105/7,285 141/9,710 204/3,895 194/5,635 234/7,995
8' 0.40" 104/2,690 98/3,830 155/6,710 204/8,845 136/5,330 205/7,995 273/10,660
30' 2.00"
28' 1.87"
26' 1.73"
24' 1.60" 20/2,990 23/3,395 34/4,990 46/6,655 67/10,005
22' 1.47" 26/3,390 24/2,955 30/3,840 45/5,640 60/7,520 88/11,330
20' 1.33" 34/3,860 33/3,325 39/4,375 59/6,400 79/8,530 117/12,905
L/180
18' 1.20" 47/4,415 45/3,745 54/4,995 81/7,280 109/9,710 160/14,755
16' 1.07" 26/2,515 34/3,315 23/2,265 34/3,400 46/4,535 67/3,660 64/4,195 77/5,715 116/8,285 155/11,045 227/16,890
14' 0.93" 26/2,200 24/1,925 39/3,025 51/3,985 34/2,735 51/4,105 68/5,475 100/3,605 95/4,480 115/6,460 173/9,330 230/12,440
12' 0.80" 41/2,720 39/2,335 62/3,665 81/4,830 54/3,340 81/5,010 109/6,680 159/3,425 151/4,300 182/6,510 273/10,190
10' 0.67" 71/2,390 67/2,820 106/4,430 140/5,840 94/4,080 141/6,120 188/8,165 272/3,050 258/3,590
8' 0.53" 138/2,300 131/2,960 206/5,115 272/6,740 182/4,365 273/7,235 282/10,660
(1) For 3-ply and 4-ply built-up columns, multiply table values by 1.5 and 2.0. See page 12 for connection requirements.

31⁄2" x 51⁄2" in
General Notes beam orientation
• Tables are based on:
– A load duration factor of 1.60.
51⁄2" x 31⁄2" in
plank orientation
– Full-width blocking at a maximum vertical spacing of 8' on-center. d
– A buckling length coefficient of Ke = 0.85. For deflection use Ke = 1.0. d
– Axial loads applied eccentrically, at a distance of 1⁄6 of the wall thickness
dimension of the column, measured from the column centerline.
– A compression perpendicular to grain stress of 435 psi. b b
• Solid sections required where specified. Built-up columns with member thick-
ness of 13⁄4" require reductions. Contact your Trus Joist representative for
Some columns are listed in both beam and plank orientation. The
first dimension is for member width (b), and the second dimension
assistance. is for member depth (wall thickness) (d).

• For 91⁄2" column material, 91⁄4" of the same material may be substituted.

TimberStrand® LSL and

untreated Parallam® PSL are
intended for dry-use
applications
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Columns— Maximum Allowable Lateral (Wind) Load (PLF)/Vertical Load (lbs)
71⁄4" Wall Thickness Walls Greater than 71⁄4" Thickness
TimberStrand® LSL Parallam® PSL TimberStrand® LSL Parallam® PSL
Defl. Wall Max.
1.6E 1.3E 1.8E 2.0E 1.7E 2.0E
Ratio Ht. Defl.
91⁄2" x 7"
Dbl 2x8(1) 31⁄2" x 71⁄4" 31⁄2" x 7" 51⁄4"x 7" 7" x 7" 31⁄2" x 91⁄2" 31⁄2" x 91⁄2" 51⁄4" x 91⁄2"
(Plank)
30' 1.00" 21/9,080 28/11,955 41/17,815 30/11,875 35/13,715 53/20,575
28' 0.93" 25/10,130 34/13,330 50/19,890 37/13,135 43/14,085 65/21,125
26' 0.87" 21/7,580 32/11,370 43/14,950 63/22,330 46/14,085 54/14,085 82/21,125
24' 0.80" 23/7,315 21/6,535 27/8,560 40/12,840 54/16,855 80/25,220 59/14,085 69/14,085 104/21,125
22' 0.73" 29/6,090 28/7,385 35/9,725 53/14,590 70/19,125 103/28,165 76/14,085 90/14,085 135/21,125
20' 0.67" 39/6,180 37/8,385 47/10,660 70/15,985 94/21,315 138/28,165 101/14,085 119/14,085 179/21,125
L/360
18' 0.60" 54/6,215 51/9,060 64/10,660 96/15,985 128/21,315 188/28,165 138/14,085 162/14,085 244/21,125
16' 0.53" 77/6,195 73/9,460 91/10,660 136/15,985 182/21,315 267/28,165 195/14,085 230/14,085 282/21,125
14' 0.47" 114/6,115 108/9,670 135/10,660 202/15,985 270/21,315 289/14,085
12' 0.40" 179/5,955 170/9,620 212/10,660
10' 0.33" 289/9,210
8' 0.27"
30' 1.50" 21/5,450 31/8,170 42/10,715 61/16,055 45/10,435 53/11,970 80/17,955
28' 1.40" 21/5,180 20/4,585 25/6,040 38/9,060 51/11,860 75/17,795 56/11,435 65/13,085 98/19,630
26' 1.30" 27/5,770 25/5,075 32/6,720 48/10,085 64/13,180 94/19,820 69/12,555 82/14,085 123/21,125
24' 1.20" 34/6,460 32/5,640 40/7,515 61/11,270 81/14,705 120/22,165 88/13,485 104/14,085 156/21,125
22' 1.10" 44/5,415 42/6,275 53/8,435 79/12,650 106/16,460 155/24,885 114/13,930 135/14,085 202/21,125
20' 1.00" 59/5,460 56/6,990 70/9,490 105/14,235 141/18,465 207/28,025 152/14,085 179/14,085 226/21,125
L/240
18' 0.90" 81/5,440 77/7,380 96/10,390 144/15,985 192/20,705 251/28,165 207/14,085 244/14,085 251/21,125
16' 0.80" 115/5,345 109/7,500 136/10,660 205/15,985 273/21,315 282/28,165 282/14,085 282/14,085 282/21,125
14' 0.70" 171/5,155 162/7,355 202/10,660
12' 0.60" 269/4,830 255/6,820
10' 0.50"
8' 0.40"
30' 2.00" 23/4,205 22/3,670 28/4,880 42/7,325 56/9,550 82/14,400 60/9,060 71/10,290 107/15,440
28' 1.87" 29/4,625 27/4,005 34/5,365 51/8,045 68/10,470 101/15,825 74/9,800 87/11,085 131/16,630
26' 1.73" 36/5,105 34/4,375 43/5,905 64/8,860 86/11,505 126/17,440 93/10,580 109/11,910 164/17,865
24' 1.60" 46/5,640 43/4,780 54/6,515 81/9,770 109/12,645 160/19,245 118/11,135 139/12,465 188/20,830
22' 1.47" 59/4,745 56/5,200 70/7,185 106/10,775 141/13,885 205/21,415 153/11,250 180/12,505 205/21,125
20' 1.33" 79/4,730 75/5,615 94/7,895 141/11,845 188/15,175 226/26,745 203/11,110 226/13,070 226/21,125
L/180
18' 1.20" 108/4,635 103/5,700 128/8,385 192/12,905 251/16,805 251/28,165 251/11,985 251/14,085 251/21,125
16' 1.07" 154/4,435 146/5,465 182/8,330 273/13,760 282/21,315 282/28,165 282/14,085 282/14,085 282/21,125
14' 0.93" 228/4,085 216/4,835 270/7,830
12' 0.80"
10' 0.67"
8' 0.53"
(1) For 3-ply and 4-ply built-up columns, multiply table values by 1.5 and 2.0. See page 12 for connection requirements.

Girder truss reaction:

Column Example total load 5,000 lbs
For the Design Example wall on page 5, design 20' columns for lateral wind
pressure of 20.9 psf and vertical loading of 5,000 lbs:
Note: Vertical load is the load applied to the top of the column, excluding the
header reaction. The header reaction is assumed to transfer directly to the
trimmers. Column
tributary
• Calculate the lateral load in plf: The calculated wind pressure in the
example is 20.9, so 20.9 x 3.67' tributary width = 77 plf.
area

• Tables
Select an appropriate column: Scan the L/180 section of the Column Load
to find a 20' column that meets or exceeds the 77 plf lateral load
and the 5,000 lb vertical load. For this example, a 7" x 51⁄4" 1.8E
Parallam® PSL column (at 79/8,530), used in plank orientation, will work for 20'
a 2x6 wall. Alternatively, a 31⁄2" x 7" 1.8E Parallam® PSL column (at
94/7,895) would work for a 2x8 wall.

• Design the column to wall plate connections: Convert 77 plf into a

reaction (uniform load x length/2): 77 (20'/2) = 770 lbs. Use the Lateral 6'-0" rough
Connections tables on page 13 to select a connection that meets or opening
exceeds 770 lbs. For this example, 770/450 = 1.71, so according
to the Angle Clips connection table, two Simpson Strong-Tie™
A35 connectors would be required—one on each side
of the column, at both the top and bottom plates. CALIFORNIA · NEVADA · ARIZONA
Column
tributary width
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Headers— Maximum Allowable Lateral (Wind) Load (PLF)/Vertical Load (PLF)

31⁄2" Wall Thickness 51⁄2" Wall Thickness 71⁄4" Wall Thickness
Lateral TimberStrand® LSL TimberStrand® LSL Parallam® PSL TimberStrand® LSL
Rough Max.
Defl. 1.3E 1.7E 1.3E 1.8E 2.0E 1.3E
Opening Defl.
Ratio 51⁄2" x 31⁄2" 71⁄4" x 31⁄2"
31⁄2" x 51⁄2" 31⁄2" x 71⁄4" 31⁄2" x 85⁄8" 31⁄2" x 91⁄2" 31⁄2" x 117⁄8" 5 ⁄4" x 5 ⁄4" 5 ⁄4" x 91⁄2"
1 1 1
(Plank) (Plank)
12' 0.41" 29/32 38/78 45/133 64/217 77/386 71/10 128/60 251/387 160/13
10' 0.34" 49/71 65/165 77/275 109/439 132/774 120/26 217/130 426/786 269/34
9' 0.31" 67/109 88/249 105/413 147/662 179/974 162/42 294/200 488/1,172 362/55
8' 0.28" 94/174 124/392 148/644 207/1,027 252/1,094 227/69 411/318 500/1,645 500/91
L/360 7' 0.24" 138/293 182/648 217/939 304/1,247 370/1,247 330/119 500/533 500/1,874 500/157
6' 0.21" 214/524 282/904 336/1,245 471/1,449 500/1,449 500/219 500/956 500/2,177 500/289
5' 0.18" 356/691 470/1,161 500/1,727 500/1,727 500/1,727 500/368 500/1,525 500/2,594 500/486
4' 0.14" 500/1,128 500/1,991 500/2,136 500/2,136 500/2,136 500/684 500/2,060 500/3,208 500/901
3' 0.11" 500/2,019 500/2,798 500/2,798 500/2,798 500/2,798 500/1,340 500/2,931 500/4,200 500/1,767
12' 0.61" 43/32 57/78 68/133 96/217 116/386 106/10 193/60 368/387 240/13
10' 0.51" 74/71 98/165 116/275 163/439 198/774 180/26 326/130 440/786 404/34
9' 0.46" 100/109 133/249 158/413 221/662 269/974 243/42 441/200 488/1,172 488/55
8' 0.41" 141/174 186/392 222/631 311/1,027 379/1,094 340/69 500/318 500/1,645 500/91
L/240 7' 0.36" 207/293 273/545 325/748 456/1,247 500/1,247 495/93 500/533 500/1,874 500/157
6' 0.31" 321/380 423/638 500/888 500/1,449 500/1,449 500/219 500/956 500/2,177 500/289
5' 0.26" 500/478 500/1,104 500/1,727 500/1,727 500/1,727 500/368 500/1,525 500/2,594 500/486
4' 0.21" 500/1,128 500/1,991 500/2,136 500/2,136 500/2,136 500/684 500/2,060 500/3,208 500/901
3' 0.16" 500/2,019 500/2,798 500/2,798 500/2,798 500/2,798 500/1,340 500/2,931 500/4,200 500/1,767
12' 0.82" 58/32 76/78 91/133 128/217 155/386 142/10 257/60 368/387 320/13
10' 0.68" 99/71 130/165 155/275 218/439 265/774 240/26 435/130 440/786 440/34
9' 0.62" 134/109 177/249 211/413 295/662 359/974 325/40 488/200 488/1,172 488/55
8' 0.55" 188/174 249/346 296/474 415/956 500/1,094 454/22 500/318 500/1,645 500/91
L/180 7' 0.48" 276/224 364/376 434/517 500/1,247 500/1,247 500/90 500/533 500/1,874 500/157
6' 0.42" 428/222 500/496 500/888 500/1,449 500/1,449 500/219 500/956 500/2,177 500/289
5' 0.35" 500/478 500/1,104 500/1,727 500/1,727 500/1,727 500/368 500/1,525 500/2,594 500/486
4' 0.28" 500/1,128 500/1,991 500/2,136 500/2,136 500/2,136 500/684 500/2,060 500/3,208 500/901
3' 0.22" 500/2,019 500/2,798 500/2,798 500/2,798 500/2,798 500/1,340 500/2,931 500/4,200 500/1,767
Bold italic values require 2 trimmers (3") at ends. Single trimmers may work for lightly loaded bold italic sections; see table below.

General Notes Allowable Vertical

Load Values (PLF)
• Table is based on:
– A load duration factor of 1.60 for combined lateral and vertical load. For 1 Trimmer
– A load duration factor of 1.00 for vertical load only. Rough Wall Thickness
– Uniform lateral (wind) and vertical loads (beam weight considered). Opening 31⁄2" 51⁄2"
– Vertical deflection the most restrictive of L/240 or 5⁄16". 12' 364 –
– A maximum lateral (wind) load of 500 plf. 10' 439 661

• For 91⁄2" header material, 91⁄4" of the same material may be substituted.
Similarly, for 117⁄8" material, 111⁄4" of the same material may be substi-
9'
8'
488
550
736
828
tuted. 7' 628 946
6' 733 1,103
Bearing Requirements: 5' 879 1,322
4' 1,095 1,646
• Trimmers must support the full width of the header.
3' 1,449 2,177
• Minimum header support to be 1 trimmer (11⁄2") at ends.

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Header Example
250 plf uniform load
The Design Example on page 5 assumes that both headers will be the same size,
and considers worst-case loading. Design the headers for lateral wind pressure of
24.3 psf based on the lower header’s 6 ft rough opening and 10 ft tributary
width, and a vertical load based on the upper header’s maximum 250 plf.

• Calculate the lateral load in plf: The calculated wind pressure in the
example is 24.3 psf, so 24.3 x 10' tributary width = 243 plf.

• Load
Select the appropriate header: Scan the L/180 section of the Header
Table to find a header that meets your requirements (243 plf lateral
and 250 plf vertical). For this example, a 6' header of 51⁄4" x 51⁄4" 1.8E
Parallam® PSL (at 500/956) will work for a 2x6 wall. Alternatively, a 71⁄4" x

10' tributary
31⁄2" 1.3E TimberStrand® LSL header (at 500/289), used in plank orienta- Header

width
tion, will work for a 2x8 wall. Since the table numbers for these selections
are not bold, only one trimmer stud is required for bearing. Headers that 20'
do not match the wall thickness must be directly attached to a plate that tributary area
matches the wall thickness to provide lateral bracing (see detail L13 on
page 13).

• Design header to column connections: Convert 243 plf into a reaction

(uniform load x length/2): 243 (6'/2) = 729 lbs. Use the Lateral
Connections tables on page 13 to select a connection that meets or
6'-0" rough
exceeds 729 lbs. For this example, 729/450 = 1.62, so according to the
opening
Angle Clips connections table, two Simpson Strong-Tie™ A35 connectors,
one at the top and bottom on both sides of each header, is sufficient.

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Wall reinforcement is
required at all lift points to ensure
wall stability during construction.

Roof framing (by others)

WARNING
Safety bracing during construction is
required for lateral stability. Lack of
proper bracing or insufficient wall system
design can result in serious accidents.

TimberStrand® LSL
or Parallam® PSL
column
TimberStrand® LSL stud
TimberStrand® LSL
trimmer stud All additional blocking,
trimmers, plates, etc. not
Blocking at 8' specified should be the
on-center maximum same as the typical stud
material.

TimberStrand® LSL
TimberStrand® LSL or Parallam® PSL
built-up column header

TimberStrand® LSL plate

Trus Joist rim board to

match TJI® joist floor depth

Sill plate. Refer to Trus Joist treated All loads must be tracked to the
TimberStrand® LSL literature. foundation by the designer of record

Multiple-Member Connections

2-Ply Nailing Recommendations:

• For 2x4, 2x6, and 2x8: Minimum of 2 rows of 16d (0.131" x 31⁄4") pneumatic
nails at 10" on-center, staggered.
• Nail from one side.

3-Ply Nailing Recommendations:

• For 2x4: Minimum of 2 rows of 16d (0.131" x 31⁄4") pneumatic nails at 8"
on-center, staggered.
Protect product
• For 2x6 and 2x8: Minimum of 3 rows of 16d (0.131" x 31⁄4") pneumatic nails
at 5" on-center, staggered.
from sun and water

• Nail from both sides.

Wrap is slippery
4-Ply Fastening Recommendations: when wet or icy

• For 2x6 and 2x8: Nail each ply to the other with a minimum of 3 rows of
16d (0.131" x 31⁄4") pneumatic nails at 5" on-center. 2" stagger is Use support blocks at
required for nail rows into each additional ply. 10' on-center to keep
or, bundles out of mud
and water
• For 2x6 and 2x8: Minimum of 2 rows of 1⁄2"
diameter bolts spaced at 8" on-center.
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Header to Column Column to Bottom Plate
Column

Plate width must Trimmer stud(s)

Sole plate
equal wall thickness to
Framing angles to provide lateral bracing.
support lateral load (Plate not required if Framing angles
header width equals Rim board
the wall thickness.)
Header Sill plate

Column
Solid blocking is
required if column
and trimmer studs
Trimmer stud(s) to do not extend to
support vertical load Blocking panel sill plate
L13 P5 as required

Column to Top Plate Wind Brace

Roof framing
(by others)
Double top plate

Framing angles Connect truss to

double top plate
(by others)

Engineered wall Bottom chord truss Angled wind braces to

system bracing (by others) connect double top
plate to roof
Trimmer stud(s) diaphragm (by others)

P6 WB1 Wall bracing is necessary if double top plate is not attached

directly to the roof/floor diaphragm

Framing Connectors

Lateral Connections— Nails Lateral Connections— Angle Clips

Type Diameter End Grain Toe Nail Length of Allowable Load
Type Nails
8d (21⁄2") box .113" 77 lbs 96 lbs Connector (L) (lbs)
10d (3") box .128" 99 lbs 123 lbs Load Simpson Strong-Tie™
12d (31⁄4") box .128" 99 lbs 123 lbs A21 Four 10d x 11⁄2" 13⁄8" 175
16d (31⁄2") box .135" 110 lbs 137 lbs A34 Eight 8d x 11⁄2" 21⁄2" 365
16d (31⁄4") pneumatic .131" 104 lbs 129 lbs A35 Twelve 8d x 11⁄2" 41⁄2" 450
A23 or A3
A23 Eight 10d x 11⁄2" 23⁄4" 565
General Notes USP Lumber Connectors™
AC3 Four 10d x 11⁄2" 27⁄8" 230
• Tables are based on a load duration factor of 1.60. AC5 Six 10d x 11⁄2" 47⁄8" 430

• Connection values based on a specific gravity of 0.50. A3

AC7
Eight 10d x 11⁄2"
Eight 10d x 11⁄2"
23⁄4"
615⁄16"
590
580
• For end grain connections, a 0.67 factor was used (based on NDS® 2001). AC9 Ten 10d x 11⁄2" 87⁄8" 725

• For toenail connections, a 0.83 factor was used (based on NDS® 2001).

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TimberStrand® LSL Headers

2 x diameter of the largest hole (minimum)

1⁄3 depth Maximum

Header
Allowed hole zone 1⁄3 depth Header Depth Round Hole
depth (d) Size
1⁄3 depth 43⁄8" 1"
51⁄2" 13⁄4"
71⁄4" to 16" 2"
See illustration for allowed hole zone
d Allowed hole zone d

Parallam® PSL Headers

2 x diameter of the largest hole (minimum)

1⁄3 depth Maximum

Allowed hole zone 1⁄3 depth Header Depth Round Hole
Size
1⁄3 depth 51⁄2" 13⁄4"
71⁄4" to 20" 2"
See illustration for allowed hole zone
1⁄3 span 1⁄3 1⁄3 span
span
Allowed hole zone

General Notes Allowable Holes and Notches

• Allowed hole zone suitable for uniformly loaded headers only. One hole may be cut anywhere along the
length of the stud or column but must be
• No rectangular holes.
no closer than 5/8" from the edge
• No holes in cantilevers.

• No holes in headers in plank orientation.

5⁄8" minimum
edge distance

Maximum diameter: L⁄3

DO NOT cut, notch, or drill • 13⁄8" for 31⁄2" thick walls
holes in headers except as • 23⁄16" for 51⁄2"–111⁄4"
indicated in illustrations thick walls
and in tables above

Maximum notch:
• 7⁄8" for 31⁄2" thick walls
• 13⁄8" for 51⁄2"–111⁄4" L⁄3
thick walls

L⁄3

A notch and a hole shall

not occur in the same
cross section

CALIFORNIA · NEVADA · ARIZONA One notch may be cut anywhere

except the middle 1⁄3 of the length
of the stud or column
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Allowable Design Stresses (100% Load Duration)
Grade MOE Axial Joist/Beam Plank Equivalent Specific Gravity for Connections
Material (x106) Fc Fb(1) Fv Fc⊥(2) Fb Fv Fc⊥(2)
(psi) Shear Walls(3) Lateral Withdrawal
(psi) (psi) (psi) (psi) (psi) (psi) (psi)
1.3 1,400 1,700(4) 400 680 1,900 150 435 NA
TimberStrand® LSL 1.6 2,150 2,425(4) 400 825 2,700 150 490 0.50 0.50 0.42(6)
1.7 2,380 2,600(4) 400 880 2,900 150 510 NA
1.8 2,500 2,500(5) 230 600 2,400(5) 190 425
Parallam® PSL NA 0.50 0.50
2.0 2,900 2,900(5) 290 750 2,800(5) 210 475
(1) When structural members qualify as repetitive members in accordance with the applicable building code, a 4% increase is permitted for Fb in addition to the increases permitted in
Footnotes 4 and 5.
(2) Compression perpendicular to grain values (Fc⊥) shall not be increased for duration of load.
(3) Design shear wall applications per 2003 IBC Table 2306.4.1.
(4) For 12" depth; for other depths, table value shall be multiplied by (12/d)0.092. For depths less than 31⁄2", the factor of the 31⁄2" depth shall be used.
(5) For 12" depth; for other depths, table value shall be multiplied by (12/d)0.111. For depths less than 31⁄2", the factor of the 31⁄2" depth shall be used.
(6) A specific gravity of 0.55 can be used for all 1.6E TimberStrand® LSL stud material.

Allowable Design Properties (100% Load Duration)

11 ⁄2" TimberStrand® LSL (Studs) 21 ⁄2" TimberStrand® LSL (Studs)
Beam Orientation Beam Orientation
Design Property 1.6E Design Property 1.6E
31⁄2" 51⁄2" 71⁄4" 31⁄2" 51⁄2"
Moment (ft-lbs) 695 1,640 2,780 Moment (ft-lbs) 1,155 2,735
Shear (lbs) 1,400 2,200 2,900 Shear (lbs) 2,333 3,667
Moment of Inertia (in.4) 5 21 48 Moment of Inertia (in.4) 9 35
Weight (plf) 1.6 2.5 3.3 Weight (plf) 2.7 4.2

3 1 ⁄2" TimberStrand® LSL (Columns and Headers)

1.3E 1.7E
Design Property Beam Orientation Plank Orientation Beam Orientation
31⁄2" 51⁄2" 71⁄4" 85⁄8" 51⁄2" 71⁄4" 91⁄2" 117⁄8"
Moment (ft-lbs) 1,135 2,685 4,550 6,335 1,780 2,350 11,685 17,930
Shear (lbs) 1,225 5,133 6,767 8,050 1,925 2,538 8,867 11,083
Moment of Inertia (in.4) 13 49 111 187 20 26 250 488
Weight (plf) 3.6 5.6 7.4 8.8 5.6 7.4 10.6 13.3

3 1 ⁄2" Parallam® PSL (Columns)

1.8E 2.0E
Design Property Beam Orientation Plank Orientation Beam Orientation
31⁄2" 51⁄4" 7" 51⁄4" 7" 91⁄2"
Moment (ft-lbs) 1,640 3,670 6,320 2,460 3,275 13,095
Shear (lbs) 1,552 2,818 3,757 2,328 3,103 6,428
Moment of Inertia (in.4) 13 42 100 19 25 250
Weight (plf) 3.8 5.7 7.7 5.7 7.7 10.4

5 1 ⁄4" Parallam® PSL (Columns and Headers)

1.8E 2.0E
Design Property Beam Orientation Plank Orientation Beam Orientation Plank Orientation
51⁄4" 7" 7" 91⁄2" 91⁄2"
Moment (ft-lbs) 5,285 9,485 7,050 19,645 11,160
Shear (lbs) 3,491 5,635 4,655 9,643 6,983
Moment of Inertia (in.4) 63 150 84 375 115
Weight (plf) 8.6 11.5 11.5 15.6 15.6

7" Parallam® PSL (Columns)

1.8E 2.0E
Design Property Beam Orientation Plank Orientation
7" 91⁄2"
Moment (ft-lbs) 12,140 19,220
Shear (lbs) 6,207 9,310
Moment of Inertia (in.4) 200 272
Weight (plf) 15.3 20.8

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