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2 TIMBER DESIGN

SITUATION 1
A small dam of height h = 2.5 m is constructed of vertical wood beams, as shown in the figure 001. The wood beams,
which have thickness t = 75 mm are simply supported by horizontal steel beams at A and B.
Problem 1 Calculate the maximum bending stress if the depth of water is 2.0 m, in MPa.
Problem 2 Compute the maximum shear stress if the depth of water is 2.0 m, in MPa.
Problem 3 Compute the maximum depth of water if the allowable bending stress is 4.6 MPa, in m.
SITUATION 2
Refer to figure 002.
Given: Span of purlin, L = 5.0 m Slope (Top chord) = 1V:3 ½ H
Dead load = 1200 Pa (inclined) Wind Pressure Coefficients:
Live load = 576 Pa (inclined) Windward side = 0.2 pressure
Wind load = 1440 Pa Leeward side = 0.6 suction
Properties of the Purlin
b = 75 mm ; d = 150 mm Weight of wood = 5.59 kN/m3
Fb = Ft = 16.5 MPa; Ew = 7.31 GPa; p = 9.56 MPa; Fv = 1.75 MPa
For D + L + W load combination, a one third increase in the allowable stresses is allowed.
Problem 4 Find the safe purlin spacing (m) for D + L load combination.
Problem 5 Find the safe purlin spacing (m) for D + L + W where W is at the windward side.
Problem 6 Find the safe purlin spacing (m) for D + L + W where W is at the leeward side.
SITUATION 3
See figure 003. Beam AB is simply supported at A and is fixed at B. Column AC is 250 mm square timber with the
following properties: Allowable stresses:
Bending and tension parallel to the grain = 21.8 MPa; Compression parallel to the grain = 13.2 MPa
Shear parallel to the grain = 2.40 MPa; Compression perpendicular to the grain = 4.26 MPa
Modulus of elasticity = 8.47 GPa
Use: H = 6 m; L=8m
Problem 7 What is the allowable concentric load (kN) in column AC if both ends are pin-connected? Sidesway is
prevented. Assume Ke = 1.0.
Problem 8 Determine the moment capacity (kN.m) of beam AB, if its dimensions and properties are the same in
column AC.
Problem 9 Calculate the safe uniform load (kN/m) including its own weight for beam AB.
SITUATION 4
The hoisting arrangement for lifting a large pipe is shown in the figure 005. The spreader is a timber section with 100 mm
x 100 mm dimension. Its length is 3.0 m, allowable compressive stress of 6 MPa and its modulus of elasticity is 8 GPa.
What is the maximum weight of pipe, in kN, that can be lifted based on the following conditions? (Assume pinned conditions
at the ends of the spreader.)
Use: V = 3 H=4
Problem 10 If the spreader is considered to be a short column.
Problem 11 If the spreader is considered to be a intermediate column.
Problem 12 Based upon the allowable stress of the spreader.

SITUATION 5
A vertical 6.0-kN load is applied as shown on a wooden post of rectangular cross section see figure 006.
Plate no. 2 TIMBER DESIGN
Use: b = 80 mm; h = 120 mm; a = 35 mm; P = 6.0 kN
Problem 13 Calculate the stress at point B, in MPa.
Problem 14 Calculate the stress at point C, in MPa.
Problem 15 If the applied force is located at the center determine the stress at D, in MPa.

SITUATION 6
From the given truss shown in figure 007, it is made up of Guijo 100 mm x 150 mm. It is subjected to a vertical load of 25
kN acting at A.
Allowable stress of wooden section:
Shear parallel to the grain = 1.1 MPa
Shear longitudinal for joints = 1.45 MPa
Compression parallel to the grain = 10 MPa
Compression perpendicular to the grain = 5 MPa
Use: b = 100 mm; H= 1.2 m; L = 3.0 m
Problem 16 Compute the minimum length x, in mm.
Problem 17 Compute the minimum length y, in mm.
Problem 18 Compute the axial stress of member BC, in MPa.
SITUATION 7
A floor is supported by 100 mm x 200 mm wooden joists spaced at 600 mm on centers with an effective span of 5 m. The
total floor load transmitted to the joists is 6 kPa. Weight of wood of 7.5 kN/m3, Ew = 12,000 MPa.
Problem 19 Determine the maximum shearing stress, in MPa.
Problem 20 Determine the maximum bending stress, in MPa.
Problem 21 Determine the maximum deflection of the joist, in mm.
SITUATION 8
Refer to figure 008. A 150 mm x 300 mm rectangular Guijo (80% stress grade) is supported in a horizontal position as
shown in the figure. At point A it is held by a pin and at point B by a cable BD inclined 3 vertical to 4 horizontal. All forces
are applied to the beam along its central axis. Use a = b = 2.5 m and neglect the weight of the beam.
Allowable stresses:
Bending and tension parallel to the grain = 21.8 MPa; Compression parallel to the grain = 13.2 MPa
Shear parallel to the grain = 2.40 MPa; Compression perpendicular to the grain = 4.26 MPa
Modulus of elasticity = 8.47 GPa
Problem 22 Determine the allowable bending stress in the beam, in MPa.
Problem 23 Calculate the maximum load “W”, without exceeding the allowable bending stress, in kN.
Problem 24 Compute the maximum load “W”, without exceeding the allowable shearing stress, in kN.
Problem 25 The square timber is used as a railroad tie as shown in figure 004. It carries two uniformly distributed loads
of 90 kN each. The reaction from the ground is distributed uniformly over the length of the tie. Determine
the smallest allowable dimension b, in mm, if the working stress in shear is 1.0 MPa.
Use: a = 0.5 m; b = 0.2 m; c = 1.0 m;
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