Repetitive member factors for the allowable properties of wood products

Steve P. Verrill; David E. Kretschmann

doi:10.2737/FPL-RP-657

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Repetitive member factors for the allowable properties of wood products

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Authors:

Steve P. Verrill, David E. Kretschmann

Year:

2010

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Forest Products Laboratory

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/FPL-RP-657

Source:

Research paper FPL ; RP-657

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Abstract

We identify confusion in the literature about the definition and calculation of repetitive member factors. This confusion casts some doubt on the validity of the 1.15 repetitive member factor permitted in ASTM D 245 and ASTM D 1990.

Keywords

repetitive members, assembly, reliability, redundancy, load sharing, composite action, residual capacity, ASTM standards

Citation

Verrill, Steve; Kretschmann, David. 2010. Repetitive member factors for the allowable properties of wood products. Research Paper FPL-RP-657. Madison, WI: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory. 38 p.