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Timber - Eurocode 5 Design Standards
2.6NI-wide·Technical Booklet D Structure
BS EN 1995-1-1(1). BS EN 1995-1-2(1). (1) To be read in conjunction with the associated National Annex and BS EN 1990.
structuraltimberDetermination of timber member dimensions
4B.1NI-wide·Technical Booklet D Structure
The dimensions of a timber floor, ceiling or roof member may be determined by following either – (a) the guidance given in "Eurocode 5 span tables for solid timber members in floors, ceilings and roof
dwellingstructuraltimberSpans, sizes and spacings for timber members
4B.8NI-wide·Technical Booklet D Structure
Table 4B.3 sets out a schedule of tables, which are preceded by notes and diagrams, that give spans, sizes and spacings for certain timber floor, ceiling and roof members.
structuraltimberFloor joists spanning over 2.5 m require strutting
4B.10NI-wide·Technical Booklet D Structure
Floor joists spanning in excess of 2.5 m should be strutted by one or more rows of solid or herringbone strutting in accordance with Table 4B.4. Solid strutting should be at least 38 mm timber thickne
structuraltimberStrutting positioning for floor joists by span
Table 4B.4NI-wide·Technical Booklet D Structure
Table 4B.4 Strutting to joists Joist span | No. of rows and position of strutting Not greater than 2.5 m | None Greater than 2.5 m but not greater than 4.5 m | 1 at mid-span greater than 4.5 m | 2 at
structuraltimberSchedule of tables for timber members design
Table 4B.3NI-wide·Technical Booklet D Structure
Table 4B.3 Schedule of Tables relating to timber members Construction | Timber members | Imposed loading kN/m2 | Table number C16 | C24 Floors | joists | 1.50 | 4B.5 | 4B.6 Ceilings | joists | 0.25 |
structuraltimberNotes on timber member tables applicability
Table 4B.3 NotesNI-wide·Technical Booklet D Structure
Notes: 1. The strength class given in this Table assumes that the species and grades of timber to be used are those described in Table 4B.1. 2. These Tables do not apply to trussed rafted roofs.
structuraltimberCeiling joists and binders supporting ceiling joists
4B.12NI-wide·Technical Booklet D Structure
Tables 4B.7 to 4B.10 give the maximum clear span of a ceiling joist and the timber binder that provides support to the ceiling joists using timber strength class C16 and C24. See also Diagram 4B.4. T
structuraltimberTable 4B.7 Maximum clear span of ceiling joists
Table 4B.7NI-wide·Technical Booklet D Structure
Table 4B.7 Maximum clear span of ceiling joists (m) Timber strength class C16 C16 Dead Load [kN/m2] excluding the self weight of the joist Size of joist (mm) | Not more than 0.25 | More than 0.25 but
structuraltimberTable 4B.8 Maximum clear span of binders
Table 4B.8NI-wide·Technical Booklet D Structure
Table 4B.8 Maximum clear span of binders (m): Timber strength class C16 C16 Dead Load [kN/m2] excluding the self weight of the binder Size of binder (mm) | Not more than 0.25 | More than 0.25 but not
structuraltimberTable 4B.12: Maximum clear span of purlins supporting rafters
Table 4B.12NI-wide·Technical Booklet D Structure
Table 4B.12 Maximum clear span of purlins supporting rafters (m); Roof pitch more than 15° but not more than 22.5°; Imposed load of 0.75 kN/m2; Timber strength class C16 C16. Dead Load [kN/m2] excludi
structuralroof-designtimberTable 4B.11: Maximum clear span of rafters
Table 4B.11NI-wide·Technical Booklet D Structure
Table 4B.11 Maximum clear span of rafters (m); Roof pitch more than 15° but not more than 22.5°; Imposed load of 0.75 kN/m2; Timber strength class C16 C16. Dead Load [kN/m2] excluding the self weight
structuralroof-designtimberTable 4B.14: Maximum clear span of purlins supporting rafters
Table 4B.14NI-wide·Technical Booklet D Structure
Table 4B.14 Maximum clear span of purlins supporting rafters (m); Roof pitch more than 15° but not more than 22.5°; Imposed load of 0.75 kN/m2; Timber strength class C24 C24 Dead Load [kN/m2] excludi
structuraltimberTable 4B.13: Maximum clear span of rafters
Table 4B.13NI-wide·Technical Booklet D Structure
Table 4B.13 Maximum clear span of rafters (m); Roof pitch more than 15° but not more than 22.5°; Imposed load of 0.75 kN/m2; Timber strength class C24 C24 Dead Load [kN/m2] excluding the self weight
structuraltimberTable 4B.16: Maximum clear span of purlins supporting rafters
Table 4B.16NI-wide·Technical Booklet D Structure
Table 4B.16 Maximum clear span of purlins supporting rafters (m); Roof pitch more than 15° but not more than 22.5°; Imposed load of 1.00 kN/m2; Timber strength class C16 C16 Dead Load [kN/m2 ] excludi
structuralroof-designtimberTable 4B.15: Maximum clear span of rafters
Table 4B.15NI-wide·Technical Booklet D Structure
Table 4B.15 Maximum clear span of rafters (m); Roof pitch more than 15° but not more than 22.5°; Imposed load 1.00 kN/m2; Timber strength class C16 C16 Dead Load [kN/m2 ] excluding the self weight of
structuralroof-designtimberTable 4B.22: Maximum clear span of purlins supporting rafters
Table 4B.22NI-wide·Technical Booklet D Structure
Table 4B.22 Maximum clear span of purlins supporting rafters (m); Roof pitch more than 22.5° but not more than 30°; Imposed load of 0.75 kN/m2; Timber strength class C24. Dead Load [kN/m2] excluding t
structuraltimberTable 4B.21: Maximum clear span of rafters
Table 4B.21NI-wide·Technical Booklet D Structure
Table 4B.21 Maximum clear span of rafters (m); Roof pitch more than 22.5° but not more than 30°; Imposed load 0.75 kN/m2; Timber strength class C24. Dead Load [kN/m2] excluding the self weight of the
structuraltimberTable 4B.31: Maximum clear span of rafters for roof pitch 30–45°
Table 4B.31NI-wide·Technical Booklet D Structure
Table 4B.31 Maximum clear span of rafters (m); Roof pitch more than 30° but not more than 45°; Imposed load 1.00 kN/m²; Timbers strength class C16 C16 Dead Load [kN/m²] excluding the self weight of t
structuraltimberroofpitched-roofTable 4B.32: Maximum clear span of purlins supporting rafters for roof pitch 30–45°
Table 4B.32NI-wide·Technical Booklet D Structure
Table 4B.32 Maximum clear span of purlins supporting rafters (m); Roof pitch more than 30° but not more than 45°; Imposed load of 1.00 kN/m²; Timber strength class C16 C16 Dead Load [kN/m²] excluding
structuraltimberroofpitched-roofTable 4B.33: Maximum clear span of rafters for pitched roofs
Table 4B.33NI-wide·Technical Booklet D Structure
Table 4B.33 Maximum clear span of rafters (m); Roof pitch more than 30° but not more than 45°; Imposed load 1.00 kN/m2; Timber strength class C24 excluding the self weight of the rafter Not more than
structuraltimberroofpitched-roofTable 4B.32: Maximum clear span of purlins (pitched roofs)
Table 4B.32NI-wide·Technical Booklet D Structure
Table 4B.32 Maximum clear span of purlins (m); Roof pitch more than 30° but not more than 45°; Imposed load 1.00 kN/m2; Timber strength class C24 excluding the self weight of the purlin Not more than
structuraltimberroofpitched-roofTable 4B.34: Maximum clear span of purlins supporting rafters
Table 4B.34NI-wide·Technical Booklet D Structure
Table 4B.34 Maximum clear span of purlins supporting rafters (m); Roof pitch more than 30° but not more than 45°; Imposed load of 1.00 kN/m2; Timbers strength class C24
structuraltimberroofpitched-roofFlat roof joists - sizing and span tables
4B.14NI-wide·Technical Booklet D Structure
Tables 4B.35 to 4B.38 give the maximum clear span of joists for a flat roof using timber strength class C16 and C24. The sizes, spacings and spans given will safely support the dead loads stated in th
structuraltimberflat-roofTimber section sizes and processing for flat roof joists
4B.14NI-wide·Technical Booklet D Structure
The section sizes are either sawn across the timber thickness in accordance with tolerance class 1 of BS EN 336 and processed in accordance with tolerance class 2 of BS EN 336 across the timber width
structuraltimberflat-roofFlat roof joist span and spacing definitions and minimum bearing
4B.14NI-wide·Technical Booklet D Structure
Tables 4B.35 to 4B.40 are for a slope of up to 10° from the horizontal. Clear roof joist span is the clear dimension measured horizontally between supports. Take the roof joist spacing as the dimensio
structuraltimberflat-roofMaximum clear span of flat roof joists for limited-access roofs
Table 4B.40NI-wide·Technical Booklet D Structure
Maximum clear span of flat roof joists (m); Access not limited to the purposes of cleaning and maintenance; Imposed load 1.50 kN/m2; Timber strength class C24 Table provides maximum clear spans for j
structuralnon-domesticdwellingtimberroofMaximum clear span of purlins supporting decking or sheeting (Timber strength class C16)
Table 4B.41NI-wide·Technical Booklet D Structure
Table 4B.41 Maximum clear span of purlins supporting decking or sheeting (m); Roof pitch more than 10° but not more than 35°; Imposed load of 0.75 kN/m2; Timber strength class C16 C16 Dead Load [kN/m
structuraltimberMaximum clear span of purlins supporting decking or sheeting (Timber strength class C24)
Table 4B.42NI-wide·Technical Booklet D Structure
Table 4B.42 Maximum clear span of purlins supporting decking or sheeting (m); Roof pitch more than 10° but not more than 35°; Imposed load of 0.75 kN/m2; Timber strength class C24 C24 Dead Load [kN/m
structuraltimberReferenced British Standards for Structural Design
NI-wide·Technical Booklet D Structure
BS EN 1992: Design of concrete structures. Part 1-1: 2004 General rules and rules for building. Part 1-2: 2004 General rules. Structural fire design. BS EN 1993: Design of steel structures. Part 1-1:
structuralconcretesteeltimbermasonrycompositealuminiumgeotechnical