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(Note: All input Metric units are converted to English units
for the equations below and then the output English units are converted back to
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AWC 2012 NDS Manual For Wood Construction 3.3-6, Beam Stability Factor: |
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The following is for calculating the beam stability factor for a wood beam. |
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Reference design value for bending (Fb - psi or kPa) |
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Minimum Modulus of Elasticity (Emin - psi or kPa) |
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Load duration factor (Cd - for ASD only) |
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Wet service factor (Cm) |
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Temperature factor (Ct) |
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Incising factor (Ci) |
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Beam slenderness ratio (Rb) |
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Size factor (Cf) |
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Buckling stiffness factor (CT) |
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Repetitive member factor (Cr) |
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Time effect factor (TEF - for LRFD only) |
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Beam Stability Factor, CL = |
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