A 150mm x 500mm x 5m timber beam (simple span) is to be loaded with a uniformly distributed load for a cumulative period of about 15 years. Consider wet service condition. Lateral supports are provided at ends only. The tabulated allowable bending stress Fb = 25 MPa and the tabulated modulus of elasticity E = 12000 MPa. Calculate the safe uniform load for the beam considering all applicable adjustment factors.

A 150mm x 500mm x 5m timber beam (simple span) is to be loaded with a uniformly distributed load for a cumulative period of about 15 years. Consider wet service condition. Lateral supports are provided at ends only. The tabulated allowable bending stress Fb = 25 MPa and the tabulated modulus of elasticity E = 12000 MPa. Calculate the safe uniform load for the beam considering all applicable adjustment factors.

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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