Diameter of Nail or Spike given Allowable Load per Inch of Penetration evaluator uses Diameter of Spike or Nail = Total Allowable Load for Nails or Spikes/(1380*(Specific Gravity of Wood Oven Dry)^(5/2)) to evaluate the Diameter of Spike or Nail, Diameter of Nail or Spike given Allowable Load per Inch of Penetration is defined by the parameters allowable load per inch (mm) of penetration into member receiving point, lb (N) and specific gravity of wood, oven dry. Diameter of Spike or Nail is denoted by Dspikes symbol.
How to evaluate Diameter of Nail or Spike given Allowable Load per Inch of Penetration using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Diameter of Nail or Spike given Allowable Load per Inch of Penetration, enter Total Allowable Load for Nails or Spikes (Pnails) & Specific Gravity of Wood Oven Dry (G) and hit the calculate button.