Adjusted Value for Loading Perpendicular to Grain
Adjusted Value for Loading Perpendicular to Grain for connections is some variation in the design values calculated in timber. Therefore the need to apply the required adjustment to them.
Symbol: P'
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Nominal Design Value for Loading Parallel to Grain
Nominal Design Value for Loading Parallel to Grain for connections with fasteners is the magnitudes of the loads specified.
Symbol: P
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.
Metal Side-Plate Factor
Metal side-plate Factor for Split Ring and Shear Plate Connectors, the values depend on the species of wood used in the connection, such as group A, B, C, or D as listed in the NDS.
Symbol: Cst
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.