How to design a bolted steel flitch beam
Timber Engineering Guidance Document GD 9
Document Status
Withdrawn, Document not available for download
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Timber Engineering Guidance Document
Abstract
A design for a flitch beam, consisting of two identical timber members with one steel plate between them. The design assumes the loads and reactions will be applied equally to both of the timber members and the steel plate runs the full length of the beam, based on the principles given in Eurocodes 0, 3 and 5.
History
This document is no longer available from the original publisher, therefore the status is unconfirmed.
ISBN
9781900510547
Subjects
- Timber building systems/frame
- Building structure
- Building systems/frame
Publisher History
BM TRADA originates during the 1930s when a forerunner of what later became the Timber Research and Development Association (TRADA) was set up to promote the use of wood in construction. Their publishing programme delivers an extensive range of timber information - Eurocode 5 guidance, span tables, Wood Information Sheets and technical manuals on timber structures, characteristics, performance aspects such as fire and durability, and common applications.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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