Rafters are to be used on 24-in. centers for a roof span of16 ft. Live load is 20 psf (without snow) and the dead load is 15 psf, includingthe weight of the rafters. Find the rafter size required for Douglas fir–larchof (a) No. 1 grade and (b) No. 2 grade, based on bending stress.
Rafters are to be used on 24-in. centers for a roof span of16 ft. Live load is 20 psf (without snow) and the dead load is 15 psf, includingthe weight of the rafters. Find the rafter size required for Douglas fir–larchof (a) No. 1 grade and (b) No. 2 grade, based on bending stress.
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Rafters are to be used on 24-in. centers for a roof span of
16 ft. Live load is 20 psf (without snow) and the dead load is 15 psf, including
the weight of the rafters. Find the rafter size required for Douglas fir–larch
of (a) No. 1 grade and (b) No. 2 grade, based on bending stress.
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