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2024-07-30

Conservatism Factor for CLT Panel

What is the conservatism factor for CLT in Timber Design?


Answer:

When designing cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels, the calculated moment capacities in the major strength direction (β = 0°) should be multiplied by 0.85 for conservatism according to the American National Standard Institute ANSI/APA PRG 320.

This value is known as the conservatism factor, Ccon in the Timber Design add-on and can be adjusted under the Strength Configuration for NDS.


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