Douglas fir is often the first choice for structural lumber due to its superior strength-to-weight ratio and high modulus of elasticity. PRO PLANK 2.25E is made from multiple layers of Douglas fir veneer bonded together under heat and pressure to form laminated veneer lumber. Each plank undergoes machine stress rating testing and inspection to certify it meets applicable safety standards. The combination of Douglas fir, production process, and testing sets PRO PLANK 2.25E apart as the standard for scaffold planks.
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STRONG Design Values up to 2.0E in Exact Widths 2½"-16", Lengths 5’8"- 32’, in any 1/16" increments. Can substitute dimensional lumber, MSR and even LVL in Modular, HUD, Panel & on-site construction as JOIST, HEADER, BEAM, STRINGER; TRUSS, FLOOR & ROOF COMPONENTS;TALL STUDS up to 32'; 14% or less moisture content & LIGHTER;
STRONG Design Values (1.5E,1.6E,1.8E and 2.0E) for substitution up to MSR to 2.0E LVL strength. HIGHER SPANS than lumber
NO SPECIAL TOOL needed to drill/nail
Can be PRE-DRILLED and Precise End Trimmed
REDUCES on site WASTE, LABOR & COST
REDUCES WEIGTH & HEIGHT at shipping of modular/manufactured homes
DESIGN VALUES in most SOFTWARES of plate connectors
Good for FIRE RATED ASSEMBLY (using 1-hr fire rated HEXION adhesive)
Presentation by Tom DeMint of Owens Corning at CAMX on October 15, 2014. As the wind power energy generation industry continues to develop, one of the main objectives of turbine rotor blade manufacturers is to reduce total energy production cost to align wind power with other energy sources. Energy produced by wind turbines is more widely available than ever before; nevertheless the industry is constantly looking for ways to further optimize the cost of energy (CoE) as one of its foremost goals. The turbine, together with its rotor blades, plays an essential role and is one of the major components of these machines in terms of cost. It generates the torque which drives the generator and is responsible for the range of conditions energy can be extracted from the available wind. Wind farms are now constructed and operate in challenging off-shore as well as on-shore locations with differing wind speed conditions. Glass fiber composite rotor blades have contributed greatly to the success of this sustainable energy source and have allowed the wind industry to make significant advances in recent times, especially in off-shore and in low-wind locations. One of the most important advances has been the progressive technology applied to the properties of glass fiber leading to the development of high modulus glass types for lighter composites offering greatly enhanced resistance to fatigue at an affordable cost. The technological advances in glass fiber properties has resulted in rotor blades of ever greater length - beyond 85m – dimensions deemed unreachable less than a decade ago. This presentationl highlights advances in the material properties of glass fiber to help designers and engineers conceive blades which are lighter yet with increased length, improved aerodynamic performance with resistance to higher, long-term fatigue loads which ultimately enables wind turbines to increase power yield and therefore reduce the cost of energy.
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LAMCO FOREST PRODUCTS: Greener Engineered Woods
STRONG Design Values up to 2.0E in Exact Widths 2½"-16", Lengths 5’8"- 32’, in any 1/16" increments. Can substitute dimensional lumber, MSR and even LVL in Modular, HUD, Panel & on-site construction as JOIST, HEADER, BEAM, STRINGER; TRUSS, FLOOR & ROOF COMPONENTS;TALL STUDS up to 32'; 14% or less moisture content & LIGHTER;
STRONG Design Values (1.5E,1.6E,1.8E and 2.0E) for substitution up to MSR to 2.0E LVL strength. HIGHER SPANS than lumber
NO SPECIAL TOOL needed to drill/nail
Can be PRE-DRILLED and Precise End Trimmed
REDUCES on site WASTE, LABOR & COST
REDUCES WEIGTH & HEIGHT at shipping of modular/manufactured homes
DESIGN VALUES in most SOFTWARES of plate connectors
Good for FIRE RATED ASSEMBLY (using 1-hr fire rated HEXION adhesive)
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You'll Learn:
Culvert types & applications
- Structural design of culverts and buried structures as per CHBDC (Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code) methods
- Installation best practices
- Review of applications across Canada
Effect of Temperature and Relative Humidity on Creep Deflection for Permanent...Mahmoud Sayed Ahmed
The structural insulated panel (SIP) is an engineered composite product composed of an insulating foam core sandwiched to provide the insulation and rigidity, and two face-skin materials to provide durability and strength. SIPs can also be used as permanent wood foundation (PWF) for basements in low-rise residential construction to save in the energy cost. The maximum deflection equation specified in the Canadian Standard for Engineering Design of Wood, CAN/CSA-O86.09 specifies expressions for the effects of short-term bending deflection on the PWF timber stud walls. Information on the long-term creep behavior of SIPs under sustained triangular loading, simulating soil pressure, including effect of the change in ambient temperature and relative humidity is as yet unavailable. The long-term creep deflection for permanent wood foundation panels that is characterized as viscoelastic materials is highly affected by the change in ambient temperature and relative humidity. This paper reported the results from flexural creep experiments performed on two sets of different sizes of PWF made of structural-insulated foam-timber panels. In these tests, deflection, temperature and relative humidity were tracked for an eight-month period. The experimental findings were examined against existing creep models in the literature. Then, a creep model incorporating the effects of temperature and relative humidity on creep deflection was developed. Correlation between the proposed model and the experimental findings provides confidence on using the proposed model in the determination of the capacity of the PWF under combined gravity loading and sustained soil pressure as affected by temperature variation and relative humidity.
StellarFlex FR (Fuel Resistant ) Asphalt is uniquely formulated to be resistant to diesel and jet fuel, which makes it ideally suited for pavement applications in airports, high-traffic heavy truck roadways, fueling stations, truck stops, and fuel storage tank areas. No other asphalt binder can deliver the fuel resistance shield that you get with StellarFlex FR.
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Gain a comprehensive solution for underwater systems by leveraging LEMO’s best-in- class connectors alongside cable components and contract manufacturing services by Northwire.
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Randy McDonald, Armtec Drainage’s Director of Engineering and Frank Klita, Senior Sales Representative build on the basics of culvert design covered in Culvert Design 101 and will focus in- depth on the structural design of culverts. Additionally, the presenters will review considerations and best practices for culvert installations.
You'll Learn:
Culvert types & applications
- Structural design of culverts and buried structures as per CHBDC (Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code) methods
- Installation best practices
- Review of applications across Canada
1. Compare the Species
Douglas Fir (DF) - When engineers look for the best in structural lumber, their first choice
is DF. It is dimensionally stable and universally recognized for its superior strength-to-
weight ratio. DF has the highest modulus of elasticity (E) of the North American softwood
species, and the highest rating of any Western softwood for extreme fiber bending (Fb) and
horizontal shear (Fv).
Compare the Strength
The DF Advantage - PRO PLANK™ 2.25E is the result of combining the strength
of Douglas Fir with world class manufacturing technology. Multiple layers of
ultrasonically graded veneers are bonded together with heat, pressure
and exterior grade adhesive to produce Laminated
Veneer Lumber (LVL).
Compare the Safety
Machine Stress Rating (MSR)
Each plank is tested using sophisticated load cell and multiple laser beam technology. Each
plank is tested in one millimeter increments over the entire span of the plank.
Safety Assurance
APA-EWS Independent Third Party Inspection All PRO PLANK™
products bear
the stamp of APA/EWS certifying the LVL manufacturing process and the MSR testing
procedures comply with all applicable OSHA and ANSI strength and performance standards.
The PRO PLANK™ 2.25E Advantage
The species, physical properties, production process and testing procedures
combine to set the standard by which all other planks are judged .
When performance matters, scaffold professional’s choose
PRO PLANK™ 2.25E
* Graph shown is from random production plank. E rating will vary with each plank. Revised 1/2014
Average E 2.683 M psi
Minimum E 2.374 M psi
Length 144.00
Size 1.50 x 9.25
Measure Thickness
Grade Alarm
2.25E
2.0E Floor
*
MADEINTHEU.S.A.
2. Pro Plank™ 2.25E
Pro Plank™ 2.25E DF LVL
Loading
Conditions
Simple Span
1½" x 9¼", 9½" 1½" x 11¼" 1¾" x 9½" 1¾" x 11¼"
50 psf 10' 10' 10' 10'
75 psi 9' 9' 10' 10'
1-Person 10' 10' 10' 10'
2-Person 8' 9' 10' 10'
3-Person 6' 7' 7' 9'
Notes:
1. Spans are from center-to-center of
scaffold supports.
2. The weight of the plank has been included
in all calculations, and is included as a
“Dead Load”.
3. Deflections are limited to L/60 per
OSHA requirements.
4. These design properties have been
determined in accordance with ANSI
A10.8-2011 Appendix C. They are
applicable for planks that are in new or
like-new condition, used in a dry-use
service environment (moisture content
< 19%) and are loaded in the plank
orientation (flat-use). For wet-use
service (moisture content between
19% and 30%), adjust all design values
by 0.80.
Loading
Conditions
2-Equal Spans
1½" x 9¼", 9½" 1½" x 11¼" 1¾" x 9½" 1¾" x 11¼"
50 psf 10' 10' 10' 10'
75 psi 9' 9' 10' 10'
1-Person 10' 10' 10' 10'
2-Person 9' 10' 10' 10'
3-Person 7' 8' 8' 8'
The information provided above is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should not be relied upon. Any and all warranties are specifically disclaimed.
Further information can be obtained by contacting us directly.
Custom sizes, optional abraded faces and company name embossing up to 13
characters available upon request.
For more information on A PLANK contact: Distributed By:
West Linn, OR 97068
Phone (503) 344-4302
www.corecomponentswbe.com
SCAFFOLD DESIGN PROPERTIES Design Stress (psi)
Bending (Fb) 2750
Modulus of Elasticity (E) 2,250,000
Longitudinal Shear (Fv) 150
Core Components, LLC
Washington State Sales Office
Contact: Jim O'Neal
Tel: 253-770-3198
Cell: 253-223-4027
E-mail: jim@corecomponentsllc.com