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2. LVL STRUCTURES IN FLOORS, WALLS, ROOFS AND IN SPECIAL APPLICATIONS
Table 2.2.
Characteristic racking load capacity
F
i,V,Rk
[kN] of LVL 36C panels nailed to C24 frame for predesign. The height of the LVL 36 C panel is
3,0 m. The distance between the frame studs should not be more than the panel width.
Figure 2.74.
A wall diaphragm made with 27 mm LVL 36C panels, 15 mm plywood panels and 9 mm plasterboard panels have equal capacity.
LVL-C panels are the best solution where space for bracing is limited; however, the increased anchoring force needs to be taken into account in
connection detailing
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LVL 36 C PANELS NAILED TO C 24 FRAME
Panel width
1200 mm
2400 mm
Nail spacing at panel edges [mm]
150
100
75
150
100
75
Nail spacing at centre studs [mm]
300
200
150
300
200
150
Panel thickness [mm]
Nail size
d x L
min
[mm]
Racking load capacity
F
i,V,Rk
[kN] of wall panel
24
2,1x50
3,3
4,9
6,6
8,2
12
16
27
2,5x60
4,4
6,6
8,8
10,5
16
21
33
2,8x70
5,3
7,9
10,5
13
19
26
45
3,1x90
6,2
9,4
12
15
23
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