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2010 CRC - table 802.5.1 - rafter spans - species and grade repeat information

Keith

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Hi,

In table 802.5.1 of the 2010 CRC, Douglas Fir-larch is listed as SS, #1, #2, #3 and then right below that, (same table), Douglas fir-larch SS, #1, #2, etc. are repeated again but this time with different spans.

Why the repeat of species/grade with DIFFERENT spans between the upper and lower repeated list?

What is the difference between the two?

Here is a link to the table:

http://publicecodes.citation.com/st/ca/st/b400v10/st_ca_st_b400v10_8_sec002_par022.htm

Thanks.
 
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I suspect the second set of listings should read Dougfir-Larch(South), a slightly lower set of allowable strength values in the southern portion of the range.
 
DRP,

No - it is not Douglas Fir South. The table is not formatted correctly. Note that the internet table are no maximum spans for Spruce-Pine_Fir.
 
Keith said:
Hi, In table 802.5.1 of the 2010 CRC, Douglas Fir-larch is listed as SS, #1, #2, #3 and then right below that, (same table), Douglas fir-larch SS, #1, #2, etc. are repeated again but this time with different spans.

Why the repeat of species/grade with DIFFERENT spans between the upper and lower repeated list?

What is the difference between the two?

Here is a link to the table:

http://publicecodes.citation.com/st/ca/st/b400v10/st_ca_st_b400v10_8_sec002_par022.htm

Thanks.
They spans change because the tables account for variables.

The tables allow for prescriptive sizing of rafters based on spacing (12 - 16 or 24 inches on center), live load (20 psf or 30 psf), and stiffness (l/180 - no ceiling or l/240 - ceiling).
 
imhotep said:
They spans change because the tables account for variables. The tables allow for prescriptive sizing of rafters based on spacing (12 - 16 or 24 inches on center), live load (20 psf or 30 psf), and stiffness (l/180 - no ceiling or l/240 - ceiling).
Obviously didn't look at the link

There are different areas for alternate spacings and deflections
 
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Phil said:
DRP,No - it is not Douglas Fir South. The table is not formatted correctly. Note that the internet table are no maximum spans for Spruce-Pine_Fir.
Ummm, never mind.

Mark and Phil have it, on the publicEcodes tables where the heading "Douglas Fir-Larch" occupies two lines it screwed the tables up. Further down that heading occupies one line of type and the tables are correct.
 
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