Adjusted Value for Loading Normal to Grain
Adjusted Value for Loading Normal to Grain for split ring and shear plate connectors.
Symbol: Q'
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Nominal Design Value for Loading Normal to Grain
Nominal Design Value for Loading Normal to Grain for split ring and shear plate connectors is the magnitudes of the loads specified (dead, live, soil, wind, snow, rain, flood and earthquake).
Symbol: Q
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Load Duration Factor for Bolts
Load Duration Factor for Bolts not to exceed 1.6 for connections is based on the ability of wood to recover after a reasonable load has been applied for a given time.
Symbol: C'D
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
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.
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.
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.
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.