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Timber Propped Beam - How to Use

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Scope

This sheet calculates maximum design actions (M*, V*, w*) and the associated capacities of a
uniaxially loaded propped (cantilevered) beam. Maximum deflection is also calculated for the
backspan of the beam and the tip of the cantilever.

General Notes

The main outcome of this sheet is to design for a timber propped beam, with a focus on
residential design loads.
Reaction forces are calculated for dead and live loads on the pin supports for the
backspan
Information/inputs required from the user:
Dimensions and Member Section Properties
Selected member for timber propped beam
Structure Category due to importance level in structure according to
AS1720.1-2010 Table 2.1
Restraint edge geometry, which changes according to the fixings of the propped
beam. They can be discrete or continuous on the tension or compression edge of
the beam at the user’s discretion. Affects the beam slenderness
Span Length in mm, which describes the total span length of the beam including
both backspan and cantilever span
Weak axis effective length, which is dependent on the distance between effective
restraints in the weak axis direction
Backspan length, LB, which refers to the length of the beam between the supports.
Therefore, the length of the cantilevered section of the beam is L - LB
Number of members effectively laminated together in a group, ncom. This
determines the effective breadth of the section in bending, shear, and deflection
Load Tables
Load widths (mm) and magnitudes (kPa) of dead loads and live loads acting on the
propped beam

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