Adjusted Design Value for Lateral Loading
Adjusted design value for lateral loading is given in terms of nominal design values and adjustment factors.
Symbol: Z'
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Nominal Design Value for Lateral Loading
Nominal Design Value for Lateral Loading for connections or wood members with fasteners. Design values are principles or beliefs that are adopted by a designer to guide their work.
Symbol: Z
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Wet Service Factor
Wet Service Factor is used to signify wood that will not be used in a dry condition.
Symbol: Cm
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Load Duration Factor
Load Duration Factor is based on the ability of wood to recover after a reasonable load has been applied for a given time.
Symbol: CD
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Temperature Factor
Temperature factor is the factor used for wood that is expected to be exposed to high temperatures for long periods of time.
Symbol: Ct
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Penetration Depth Factor
Penetration Depth Factor for split ring and shear plate connectors is the analyzing area for resistivity measurement depends on several factors of the material. In no case should Cd exceed unity.
Symbol: Cd
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
End Grain Factor
End Grain Factor is a factor used for wood design. End grain is the grain of wood seen when it is cut across the growth rings.
Symbol: Ceg
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Group Action Factor
Group action factor for connections or wood members with the fasteners.
Symbol: Cg
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Geometry Factor
Geometry Factor for connections or wood members with fasteners.
Symbol: CΔ
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.