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LVL LVL LVL LVL LVL

hySPAN hySPAN hy70 hySTRUCT truFLOOR

® ® ® ®

Specific
Design Guide
AUSTRALIAN VERSION
MARCH 2020

Information contained within is specific to the Futurebuild® LVL range of products and must not be
used with any other LVL products no matter how similar they may appear.
Specific
Design Guide
Contents
1.0 Laminated Veneer Lumber....................... 3
1.1 Futurebuild® LVL................................................... 3
1.2 Residential Buildings.............................................. 3
2.0 Engineering Design Tools........................... 4
2.1 computeIT® Software Suite.................................. 4
2.2 computeIT for Beams........................................... 4
2.3 computeIT toolkIT®.............................................. 4
3.0 Futurebuild® LVL Product Range.............. 5
3.1 Grades................................................................... 5
3.2 Cross Banded Futurebuild LVL (X-Band)............ 5
3.3 Purlin Design.......................................................... 6
3.4 Pre-fabrication Network....................................... 6
3.5 Non Standard Sizes & Lengths............................. 6
3.6 Futurebuild LVL Range Specifications.................. 6
4.0 General Design Considerations................. 6
4.1 Characteristic Stresses.......................................... 6
4.2 Capacity Factor..................................................... 7
4.3 Duration of Load Factor...................................... 7
4.4 Moisture Content.................................................. 7
4.5 Bearing Area.......................................................... 7
4.6 Load Sharing.......................................................... 7
4.7 Stability................................................................... 7
4.8 Temperature.......................................................... 7
4.9 Size Factor............................................................. 7
4.10 Fire Resistance....................................................... 8
4.11 Joint Group............................................................ 8
5.0 Characteristic Properties........................... 8
5.1 Standard Section Sizes & Characteristic
Material Properties................................................ 8
5.2 hySPAN® Limit State Design
Characteristic Properties...................................... 9
5.3 hySPAN+® Limit States Design
Characteristic Properties.................................... 10
5.4 hy70® Limit States Design
Characteristic Properties.................................... 11
5.5 truFLOOR® Limit States Design
Characteristic Properties ................................... 12
5.6 hySTRUCT™ Limit States Design
Characteristic Properties.................................... 13
6.0 References........................................................... 13
 LAMINATED VENEER LUMBER
1.0 LAMINATED VENEER LUMBER
Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) is an engineered wood material with defined and reliable
strength and stiffness properties. It is suited to a wide range of structural applications,
including critical elements such as large span portal frames and primary or secondary beams in
commercial buildings.

For designers Futurebuild® LVL offers: • Long lengths and large cross-sectional
• Consistent structural performance with dimensions.
low variability. • Dimensionally stable product, which is
• Third party certification of conformance easily installed on site.
with AS/NZS 4357 by the Engineered
Wood Products Association of Australasia
(EWPAA).

1.1 FUTUREBUILD® LVL

Manufactured by Carter Holt Harvey® LVL Ltd, the Futurebuild LVL range of products features
specific material property ‘recipes’. As such the information contained within this literature
is specific to the Futurebuild LVL range and cannot be used with any other LVL product no
matter how similar they may appear.

This literature contains general design information and material properties intended for use
where members are specifically engineered for applications not covered by Futurebuild LVL
product brochures.

For design information for standard applications visit www.fblvl.com.au.

1.2 RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS

Software for the design of members for use in residential construction, including “designIT® for
houses”, can be downloaded from www.chhsoftware.com.au. For specific engineering design,
the computeIT® for beams software can be used to determine specific design requirements.

The information contained in this document is current as of March 2020 and is based on data available to
Carter Holt Harvey (CHH) LVL Ltd trading as Futurebuild® LVL at the time of going to print. Futurebuild LVL
reserves the right to change the information contained in this literature without prior notice.
It is important that you confirm that you have the most up to date information available, refer to
www.fblvl.com.au.
Futurebuild LVL has used all reasonable endeavours to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information
contained in this document. This information does not replace professional advice and we recommend
that professional advice should be obtained specific to your circumstances. To the extent permitted by law,
Futurebuild will not be liable for any inaccuracies, omissions or errors in this information nor for any actions
taken in reliance on this information.

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 2.0 ENGINEERING DESIGN TOOLS
ENGINEERING DESIGN TOOLS

2.1 computeIT® SOFTWARE SUITE

The computeIT® software suite consists of software packages; computeIT for beams and computeIT toolkIT®. It is designed to aid in
the specification of heavy structural members and non-residential structural systems. It enables engineers, even those unfamiliar with
the specifics of timber engineering to produce high quality, reliable specifications.

2.2 computeIT FOR BEAMS

computeIT for beams is an all purpose beam analysis package that enables engineers to develop design solutions for the Futurebuild®
LVL range of engineered wood products. Made by engineers for engineers, computeIT for beams allows designers the flexibility of
making design decisions. computeIT for beams provides users with an easy to use interface that allows engineers to:

• Enter complex beam design situations, including statically • Design connections using a number of common
indeterminate beams and cantilevers. connection details.
• Enter a number of different load types including point loads, • Analyse a number of different members to produce cost
UDL’s and trapezoidal/triangular loads. effective design solutions.
• Enter beam restraint information for calculation of capacities in • View graphical representation of beam geometry, loading and
accordance with AS1720.1-2010. design action effect diagrams.
• Make engineering decisions based on engineering outputs • Select loading combinations to AS/NZS 1170.
including, deflection, bending moment and shear • Apply design actions from other members within a job.
force diagrams. • Create a job specific Engineering Analysis Report including
designed members and connections.

2.3 computeIT TOOLKIT®

computeIT toolkIT is a series of design tools to allow for the quick and easy design of portal frame members including moment
resisting connections, portal frame members subject to combined actions, and purlins and girts. Developed by experienced
timber design engineers using the most up to date information from design standards, computeIT toolkIT provides users with the
opportunity to:

• Design moment resisting connections with commonly • Analyse different members to determine cost effective options.
available materials and connectors. • Design solid and I-beam purlins and girts, including support and
• Design solid and built up members subject to combined restraint details.
actions, easily considering the effects of alternate • Create a job specific Engineering Analysis Report including
restraint options. designed members and connections.
• Select loading combinations for analysis to AS/NZS 1170,
with automatic adoption of duration of load factor.

computeIT ® for Beams computeIT toolkIT ®

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3.0 FUTUREBUILD® LVL PRODUCT RANGE
Futurebuild® LVL made to order products for the commercial market include:

FUTUREBUILD® LVL PRODUCT RANGE

• hySPAN® sizes and gusset options to provide solid section • Made to order composite plywood/LVL I-beams with design
solutions to 30m clear span. aids to suit.
• 900 x 90 hySPAN. • Thicknesses of Futurebuild LVL ranging from 28mm through
• 42mm X-BAND hySPAN sheets for gusset connection. to 90mm.
• Cross band (x-band) LVL for building spans over and above
30m where composite, built up sections may be required.

Table 1: Commonly Manufactured Futurebuild ® LVL Thickness

Thickness Available in 2 X-Band Available in 4 X-Band

28mm
35mm
38mm
42mm
45mm
63mm
70mm
75mm
90mm

3.1 GRADES
CHH LVL Ltd produce a wide range of Futurebuild LVL products These products are available for design and specification in any
suitable for use in LVL structural systems including: of the thicknesses specified above1, however for commercial
applications we recommend the use of hySPAN for primary
hySPAN+® (E=14.0 GPa)
members and hySTRUCT or i-beam for secondary members.
hySPAN® (E=13.2 GPa)
These tend to be more efficient from a design and cost
hy70® (11.9 GPa)
perspective. For the complete range of Characteristic Design
hySTRUCT™ (E=11.0 GPa)
Properties refer below.
truFLOOR® (E=11.0 GPa)

3.2 CROSS BANDED FUTUREBUILD® LVL (X-BAND)

Cross banded LVL is generally used for one of two different These reasons include:
reasons:
Additional crosswise stiffness – The x-bands provide additional
Dimensional stability, where sections exhibit a depth to breadth stiffness and strength across the grain. Typically, LVL is no
ratio of > 10. The x-bands restrict the movement of moisture different to timber in the fact that the cells run in the direction
across the section effectively removing the cupping phenomenon. of the grain meaning that timber can be relatively easily broken
across the grain. The existence of cross bands effectively ties
The creation of connections, where the direction of the grain
these together. This is also advantageous from a practical
of the members being connected drives the nail spacing of the
perspective when handling product that can be up to 18.2m long
member (as typically applied in a plywood gusset).
as it increases the sturdiness of the sections.
There are also some other practical and theoretical reasons
X-bands enhance the shear capacity of ‘panels’, the cross
why cross bands are generally required in the creation of built
laminates break up the tubular structure and provide additional
up sections.
resistance to shear. It should also be noted that the webs of a
box beam are components that are required to carry shear, as
well as bending and compression.

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 3.3 PURLIN DESIGN
GENERAL DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS

Purlin design in LVL buildings is currently limited to readily Table 2: Purlin Span Guidance
available i-joists and solid sections. Typically i-joists have weight, Product Span
strength (lateral restraint) and stiffness advantages over solid
i-Beams >7.0mm
section purlins, however for smaller bays, solid sections can (LVL flanged i-beams)
have installation advantages. The software package computeIT®
hySPAN® <7.0mm
toolkIT® includes the ability to design and specify Futurebuild® (Solid LVL Section)
LVL products as purlins and girts. MGP
<4.8mm
(Sawn Timber Sections)

3.4 PRE-FABRICATION NETWORK

CHH LVL has preferred prefabricators who have access to the cost effective supplied solutions. For Fabrications in your region
Futurebuild LVL range (including specific design products) in contact CHH LVL at design@futurebuild.co.nz.
100mm increments at fabrication rates for the development of

3.5 NON STANDARD SIZES & LENGTHS

For commercial quantities, specific engineering designed product can be manufactured in sections up to 1200mm deep in thicknesses
from 28mm thick through to 90mm thick, and in lengths up to 18.2m long. Practical limitations apply to the supply of product such
as limiting cupping by keeping depth to breadth ratios at a maximum of 10 for non-cross banded LVL. Minimum order quantities and
larger lead times apply to non-standard product. Contact CHH LVL for more information.

3.6 FUTUREBUILD® LVL RANGE SPECIFICATIONS

Futurebuild LVL products are manufactured in accordance with AS/NZS 4357 and have the structural design properties specified in 7,
9, 11 and 13. The following information relates to general Futurebuild LVL production.

Veneer Properties: Nominal Dimensional Tolerances:

Thickness................................................................3-4mm Depth.......................................................................-0mm, + 2mm
Thickness (<90)..................................................-0mm, + 2mm
Species:
Thickness (>90)..................................................-2mm, + 2mm
Radiata Pine
Joints Face..............................................................Scarf Mass:
Joints Other..........................................................Lap/Scarf Mass (approximate)..........................................600kg/m3

Moisture: Adhesive & Bond:

Moisture Content1.............................................8-15% Refer AS/NZS 2098.........................................Phenolic adhesive
1
At time of leaving mill Type ‘A’ (marine) bond and AS 2754

4.0 GENERAL DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS

The design information given here is specific to the Futurebuild LVL range. To ensure that the required structural performance is met,
designers must specify the product name.

4.1 CHARACTERISTIC STRESSES

The Futurebuild LVL characteristic stresses published are determined in accordance with Section 4 of AS/NZS 4063.2:2010.
Note that:

• Characteristic Stresses may be different for use on flat or on • Selection of Characteristics Stress Values should take into
edge as detailed. account the allowance for the representativeness of the
• MoE is a mean value which includes an allowance for shear sample population, allowance for levels of control of process
deformation. and quality, amongst other things. Substitution with similar
• Because of the low variability of LVL a lower bound E is not properties from alternate manufacturers may not provide the
required for most applications, however where required, the calculated design performance. These characteristic stresses
lower 5th percentile Modulus of Elasticity may be taken are not for use with products from alternative manufacturers.
as 0.85 E.

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4.2 CAPACITY FACTOR
The capacity factor for calculating the Design Capacity of Structural Members should be taken from Table 3 below, extracted from

GENERAL DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS

Table 2.1 AS1720.1-2010.

Table 3: Capacity Factors

Application of Structural Member
Category 1 Category 2 Category 3
Structural members for houses for which Primary structural members in structures Primary structural members in
Structural failure would be unlikely to affect an other than houses; OR elements in houses structures intended to fulfil essential
Timber Material area1 greater than 25m2; OR secondary for which failure would be likely to affect services or post disaster function
members in structures other than houses an area* greater than 25m2
Value of capacity Factor Ø
Structural Plywood –
0.95 0.85 0.75
AS/NZS 2269.0
Structural Laminated
Veneer Lumber - AS/ 0.95 0.90 0.80
NZS 4357.0

4.3 DURATION OF LOAD FACTOR

Duration of load factors k1 for strength and j2 for stiffness should be as for solid timber in accordance with Clause 2.4.1,
Duration of Load.

4.4 MOISTURE CONTENT

Where LVL is used in an environment that raises the average moisture content above 15% for periods of 12 months or more, refer to
the modification factors k4 and k6 in clause 2.4.2 Moisture Condition. Under these conditions LVL may be subjected to a decay hazard
and treatment may be required. For use in dry conditions where moisture content remains below 15%, no modification is required.

4.5 BEARING AREA

Bearing area factor k7 - as per AS 1720.1 clause 2.4.4.

4.6 LOAD SHARING

Load sharing factor k9 = 1.0 for LVL as per AS 1720.1.

4.7 STABILITY
Stability factor k12 - as per AS1720.1. Appendix E of AS 1720.1 provides alternate solutions for the determination of slenderness
coefficients for beams where built up sections are used, or where the distribution of design action effects may provide more accurate,
less conservative, results. Clause 8.4.7 Stability Factor includes equations for the determination of material constraint.

4.8 TEMPERATURE
The provisions of Clause 2.4.3 of AS 1720.1 for seasoned timber apply to the Futurebuild® LVL range.

4.9 SIZE FACTOR

The characteristic values for bending and tension shall include consideration of the section size for which they are intended to apply.
The characteristic values for the Futurebuild LVL range for bending and tension shall be modified as follows:

• For beam sections of depth 95mm or less – no adjustment • For tension members with width 150mm or less
• For beam sections of depth exceeding 95mm – multiply the – no adjustment.
published characterised value for bending by (95/d)0.154, • For tension members with the largest cross-sectional
where d is the depth of the beam. dimension exceeding 150mm – multiply the published
characterised value for tension by (150/d)0.167, where d is the
largest cross-sectional dimension of the tension member.

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 4.10 FIRE RESISTANCE
The method for calculating the fire resistance of LVL products temperature properties without considering a heat-affected
CHARACTERISTIC PROPERTIES

is described in AS 1720.4. Recommendations derived from a layer of wood below the char line.
testing programme on Futurebuild® LVL at the University of • Design using the char rate ß = 0.65mm/minute (complying with
AS 1720.4) to calculate a reduced cross section which can be
Canterbury are:
used with normal temperature properties, with an allowance
• The design method used for predicting the fire performance for a 7.5mm zerostrength layer of Futurebuild LVL below the
of Futurebuild LVL exposed to post-flashover fires is to use char line.
the experimentally found char rate ß = 0.72mm/minute to This data has not been tested on, and is not applicable to LVL
determine a reduced cross-section, and design using normal made by other manufacturers.

4.11 JOINT GROUP

The joint strength group is dependent on the Futurebuild LVL product, the type of fastener and the grain orientation at the joint.

Table 4: Classification of LVL Products for Joint Design

Nails & Screws Type 17 Screws Bolts & Coach Screws in
Type 17 in Withdrawal in Withdrawal Lateral Load Driven into Face
Nails & Screws
Product Screws in
in Lateral Load Parallel to Perpendicular
Lateral Load Edge Face Edge & Face
Grain to grain
hy70®/hySPAN®/hySPAN+® JD4 JD4 JD4 JD3 JD3 JD3 JD1
truFLOOR®/hySTRUCT™ JD4 JD4 JD4 JD3 JD3 JD3 JD2

5.0 CHARACTERISTIC PROPERTIES

5.1 STANDARD SECTION SIZES & CHARACTERISTIC MATERIAL PROPERTIES
CHH LVL Ltd manufactures six Futurebuild LVL product lines for structural applications, each with specific properties and
section sizes.

STRUCTURAL hySPAN+® offers an alternative to F17 STRUCTURAL hySTRUCT™ is an all-purpose LVL product
LVL LVL
hardwood beams. It provides the extra targeted at traditional timber sizes for
performance of LVL with modified properties high load applications where strength and
and sizes to suit F17 conversion. predictable deflection performance
hySPAN hySTRUCT
®

are paramount.

STRUCTURAL hySPAN® is CHH LVL’s NZ’s most versatile STRUCTURAL

truFLOOR® is an LVL product targeted at
LVL
LVL product. It has high structural properties LVL bearer and joist sub floor applications where
and is available in the largest range of sizes predictable performance is advantageous.
and lengths. hySPAN is typically specified for
hySPAN truFLOOR
® ®

structural beams and is also used for lintels,

rafters and floor joists in residential structures.

STRUCTURAL Hy70® is a laminated veneer lumber (LVL)

LVL product designed for use in structural beams
where the builder wants high and consistent
performance, coupled with a material that
hy70
®

fits within 70mm framing. Applications will

typically be for load-bearing lintels in houses or
for beams where 70mm width is desired.

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5.2 hySPAN® LIMIT STATE DESIGN CHARACTERISTIC PROPERTIES
The limit state design characteristic properties for hySPAN® are detailed in Table 5. Standard section sizes, properties and design

CHARACTERISTIC PROPERTIES
capacities for hySPAN are detailed in Table 6.

Table 5: Characteristic Design Stresses and Elastic Modulis for hySPAN ®

Edge Flat
(MPa) (MPa)
Modulus of Elasticity E 13200 13200
Modulus of Rigidity G 660 660
Characteristic Stresses
Bending (characterised to 95mm) fb1 50.0 42.0
Tension (characterised to 150mm) ft2 30.0 30.0
Compression parallel to grain fc 42.0 42.0
Shear in beams fs 4.6 3.5
Bearing perpendicular to grain fp 12.0 12.0
Shear at joint details fsj 4.6 3.5

Size factors:
1. For beams exceeding 95mm - multiply the published characteristic value for bending by (95/d)0.154, where d is the depth of the beam.
2. For tension members with the largest cross-sectional dimension exceeding 150mm - multiply the published characteristic value for tension by (150/d)0.167, where d is
the largest cross-sectional dimension of the tension member.

Table 6: hySPAN Section Sizes and Properties

Dimensions Mass Ixx Zxx J EIxx ØfbZxx*

(mm x mm) (kg/m) (106 mm4) (103 mm3) (106 mm3) (109 Nmm2) (kNm)

90 x 35 2.0 2.1 47.3 1.0 28 2.1

130 x 35 2.8 6.4 98.6 1.5 85 4.2
150 x 35 3.3 9.8 131.3 1.8 130 5.5
170 x 35 3.7 14.3 168.6 2.1 189 6.9
200 x 35 4.3 23.3 233.3 2.5 308 9.4
240 x 35 5.2 40.3 336.0 3.1 532 13.1
300 x 35 6.5 78.8 525.0 4.0 1040 19.8
90 x 45 2.5 2.7 60.8 1.9 36 2.7
130 x 45 3.6 8.2 126.8 3.1 109 5.4
150 x 45 4.2 12.7 168.8 3.7 167 7.1
170 x 75 4.7 18.4 216.8 4.3 243 8.9
200 x 45 5.6 30.0 300.0 5.2 396 12.0
240 x 45 6.7 51.8 432.0 6.4 684 16.9
300 x 45 8.4 101.3 675.0 8.3 1337 25.5
360 x 45 10.0 175.0 972.0 10.1 2309 35.6
400 x 45 11.2 240.0 1200.0 11.3 3168 43.3
90 x 63 3.5 3.8 85.1 4.2 51 3.8
130 x 63 5.1 11.5 177.5 7.5 152 7.6
150 x 63 5.9 17.7 236.3 9.2 234 9.9
170 x 63 6.6 25.8 303.5 10.9 340 12.5
200 x 63 7.8 42.0 420.0 13.4 554 16.9
240 x 63 9.4 72.6 604.8 16.7 958 23.6
300 x 63 11.7 141.8 945.0 21.7 1871 35.6
360 x 63 14.1 244.9 1360.8 26.7 3233 49.9
400 x 63 15.6 336.0 1680.0 30.0 4435 60.6
450 x 63 17.6 478.4 2126.3 34.2 6315 75.3
150 x 75 7.0 21.1 281.3 14.4 278 11.8
300 x 75 14.0 168.8 1125.0 35.5 2228 42.4
400 x 75 18.6 400.0 2000.0 49.6 5280 72.1
525 x 75 24.4 904.4 3445.3 67.2 11938 119.2
600 x 75 27.9 1350.0 4500.0 77.7 17820 152.5

*Ø=0.9, for category 2 applications (Refer Table 3)

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 5.3 hySPAN+® LIMIT STATES DESIGN CHARACTERISTIC PROPERTIES
The limit state design characteristic properties for hySPAN+® are detailed in Table 7. Standard section sizes, properties and design
CHARACTERISTIC PROPERTIES

capacities for hySPAN+ are detailed in Table 8.

Table 7: Characteristic Design Stresses and Elastic Modulis for hySPAN+ ®

Edge Flat
(MPa) (MPa)
Modulus of Elasticity E 14,000 14,000
Modulus of Rigidity G 700 700
Characteristic Stresses
Bending (characterised to 95mm) fb1 52.0 46.0
Tension (characterised to 150mm) ft2 30.0 30.0
Compression parallel to grain fc 48.0 48.0
Shear in beams fs 4.6 3.2
Bearing perpendicular to grain fp 12.0 12.0
Shear at joint details fsj 4.6 3.2

Size factors:
1. For beams exceeding 95mm - multiply the published characteristic value for bending by (95/d)0.154, where d is the depth of the beam.
2. For tension members with the largest cross-sectional dimension exceeding 150mm - multiply the published characteristic value for tension by (150/d)0.167,
where d is the largest cross-sectional dimension of the tension member.

Table 8: hySPAN+ Section Sizes and Properties

Dimensions Mass Ixx Zxx J EIxx ØfbZxx*

(mm x mm) (kg/m) (106 mm4) (103 mm3) (106 mm3) (109 Nmm2) (kNm)

90 x 35 2.0 2.1 47.3 1.0 30 2.2

120 x 35 2.6 5.0 84.0 1.4 71 3.8
140 x 35 3.0 8.0 114.3 1.7 112 5.0
190 x 35 4.1 20.0 210.6 2.4 280 8.9
240 x 35 5.2 40.3 336.0 3.1 564 13.6
290 x 35 6.3 71.1 490.6 3.8 996 19.3
70 x 45 2.0 1.3 36.8 1.3 18 1.7
90 x 45 2.5 2.7 60.8 1.9 38 2.8
120 x 45 3.3 6.5 108.0 2.8 91 4.9
140 x 45 3.9 10.3 147.0 3.4 144 6.5
190 x 45 5.3 25.7 270.8 4.9 360 11.4
240 x 45 6.7 51.8 432.0 6.4 726 17.5
290 x 45 8.1 91.5 630.8 7.9 1280 24.9

*Ø=0.9, for category 2 applications (Refer Table 3)

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5.4 hy70® LIMIT STATES DESIGN CHARACTERISTIC PROPERTIES
The limit state design characteristic properties for hy70® are detailed in Table 9. Standard section sizes, properties and design

CHARACTERISTIC PROPERTIES
capacities for hy70 are detailed in Table 10.

Table 9: Characteristic Design Stresses and Elastic Modulis for hy70 ®

Edge Flat
(MPa) (MPa)
Modulus of Elasticity E 11,900 11,900
Modulus of Rigidity G 595 595
Characteristic stresses
Bending (characterised to 95mm) fb1 45.0 45.0
Tension (characterised to 150mm) ft2 27.0 27.0
Compression parallel to grain fc 40.0 40.0
Shear in beams fs 4.6 2.5
Bearing perpendicular to grain fp 12.0 11.1
Shear at joint details fsj 4.6 2.5

Size factors:
1. For beams exceeding 95mm - multiply the published characteristic value for bending by (95/d)0.154, where d is the depth of the beam.
2. For tension members with the largest cross-sectional dimension exceeding 150mm - multiply the published characteristic value for tension by (150/d)0.167, where d is
the largest cross-sectional dimension of the tension member.

Table 10: hy70 ® Section Sizes and Properties

Dimensions Mass Ixx Zxx J EIxx ØfbZxx*

(mm x mm) (kg/m) (106 mm4) (103 mm3) (106 mm3) (109 Nmm2) (kNm)

90 x 70 3.9 4.3 94.5 5.2 51 3.8

130 x 70 5.6 12.8 197.2 9.8 153 7.6
150 x 70 6.5 19.7 262.5 12.1 234 9.9
170 x 70 7.4 28.7 337.2 14.4 341 12.5
200 x 70 8.7 46.7 466.7 17.8 555 16.9
240 x 70 10.4 80.6 672.0 22.4 960 23.6
300 x 70 13.0 157.5 1050.0 29.3 1874 35.6
360 x 70 15.6 272.2 1512.0 36.1 3239 49.9
400 x 70 17.4 373.3 1866.7 40.7 4443 60.6
450 x 70 19.5 531.6 2362.5 46.4 6326 75.3

*Ø=0.9, for category 2 applications (Refer Table 3)

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 5.5 truFLOOR® LIMIT STATES DESIGN CHARACTERISTIC PROPERTIES
The limit state design characteristic properties for truFLOOR® are detailed in Table 11. Standard section sizes, properties and design
CHARACTERISTIC PROPERTIES

capacities for truFLOOR are detailed in Table 12.

Table 11: Characteristic Design Stresses and Elastic Modulis for truFLOOR ®
Edge Flat
(MPa) (MPa)
Modulus of Elasticity E 11,000 11,000
Modulus of Rigidity G 550 550
Characteristic stresses
Bending (characterised to 95mm) fb1 40.0 40.0
Tension (characterised to 150mm) ft2 25.2 25.2
Compression parallel to grain fc 32.6 32.6
Shear in beams fs 4.4 2.5
Bearing perpendicular to grain fp 11.1 11.1
Shear at joint details fsj 4.4 2.5

Size factors:
1. For beams exceeding 95mm - multiply the published characteristic value for bending by (95/d)0.154, where d is the depth of the beam.
2. For tension members with the largest cross-sectional dimension exceeding 150mm - multiply the published characteristic value for tension by (150/d)0.167, where d is
the largest cross-sectional dimension of the tension member.

Table 12: truFLOOR Section Sizes and Properties

Dimensions Mass Ixx Zxx J EIxx ØfbZxx*

(mm x mm) (kg/m) (106 mm4) (103 mm3) (106 mm3) (109 Nmm2) (kNm)

90 x 45 2.5 2.7 60.8 1.9 30 2.2

100 x 45 2.8 3.8 75.0 2.2 41 2.7
100 x 63 3.9 5.3 105.0 5.0 58 3.8
100 x 75 4.7 6.3 125.0 7.4 69 4.5

*Ø=0.9, for category 2 applications (Refer Table 3)

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5.6 hySTRUCT™ LIMIT STATES DESIGN CHARACTERISTIC PROPERTIES
The limit state design characteristic properties for hySTRUCT™ are detailed in Table 13. Standard section sizes, properties and design

CHARACTERISTIC PROPERTIES
capacities for hySTRUCT are detailed in Table 14.

Table 13: Characteristic Design Stresses and Elastic Modulis for hySTRUCT™
Edge Flat
(MPa) (MPa)
Modulus of Elasticity E 11,000 11,000
Modulus of Rigidity G 550 550
Characteristic stresses
Bending (characterised to 95mm) fb1 40.0 40.0
Tension (characterised to 150mm) ft2 25.2 25.2
Compression parallel to grain fc 32.6 32.6
Shear in beams fs 4.4 2.5
Bearing perpendicular to grain fp 11.1 11.1
Shear at joint details fsj 4.4 2.5

Size factors:
1. For beams exceeding 95mm - multiply the published characteristic value for bending by (95/d)0.154, where d is the depth of the beam.
2. For tension members with the largest cross-sectional dimension exceeding 150mm - multiply the published characteristic value for tension by (150/d)0.167,
where d is the largest cross-sectional dimension of the tension member.

Table 14: hySTRUCT Section Sizes and Properties

Dimensions Mass Ixx Zxx J EIxx ØfbZxx*

(mm x mm) (kg/m) (106 mm4) (103 mm3) (106 mm3) (109 Nmm2) (kNm)

140 x 35 3.0 8.0 114.3 1.7 88 3.9

190 x 35 4.1 20.0 210.6 2.4 220 6.8
240 x 35 5.2 40.3 336.0 3.1 444 10.5

*Ø=0.9, for category 2 applications (Refer Table 3)

6.0 REFERENCES
AS/NZS 4357.0:2005 “Structural Laminates Veneer Lumber - AS/NZS 4357.4:2005 “Structural Laminates Veneer Lumber -
Specifications”. Determination of Formaldehyde Emissions”.

AS/NZS 4357.1:2005 “Structural Laminates Veneer Lumber - AS 1720.1-2010 Timber Structures - Design Methods.
Methods of Test for Manufacturer of Dimensions and Shape”.
AS/NZS 4063.2:2010 Characterisation of structural timber -
AS/NZS 4357.2:2006 “Structural Laminates Veneer Lumber - Determination of characteristic values.
Determination of Structural Properties - Test Methods”.
AS 1649-2001 Timber - Methods of test for mechanical
AS/NZS 4357.3:2006 “Structural Laminates Veneer Lumber - fasteners and connectors - Basic working loads and
Determination of Structural Properties - Evaluation Methods”. characteristic strengths.

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