2. LVL STRUCTURES IN FLOORS, WALLS, ROOFS AND IN SPECIAL APPLICATIONS 2.2.4 Panel structures Robust LVL-C decking panels can be used on floor joists to utilize the diaphragm action of timber frame floors. The stiffness of LVL-C panels fulfils the deflection requirements of decking with large joist spacing. Large panels are fast and easy to install with a crane. They are also a straightforward structural design solution as fewer joints are needed between the panels and the substructure. LVL-C panels can be used as a simple floor structure for up to 2.6 m single spans, which is an attractive option for, e.g., corridor floors or loft apartment mezzanine floors, where the space height limits the height of the floor structure. Multiple-glued GLVL-C panels can be used for over 4 m long spans, see Figure 2.17. A B Figure 2.14. Robust LVL-C floor panels can be used for bracing and enable larger spacing between floor joists (A). Thicker LVL-C panels can be used as floor slabs (B). Figure 2.15. Installation of LVL floor elements. Figure 2.13. Installation of a multiple-glued GLVL-C floor element. Stora Enso Stora Enso LVL Handbook Europe 59
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