Technical Booklet D Structure·Page 11·1.2
Definitions - Spacing
Spacing is the distance between the longitudinal centres of adjacent timber members of the same type, measured in the plane of the structure.
Spacing – the distance between the longitudinal centres of any 2 adjacent timber members of the same type, measured in the plane of floor, ceiling or roof structure of which the members form a part.
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