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How much force can a 4x6 Douglas fir swing beam support over a 12' span?
With the 6 side facing you and not facing up, a long as the ends are properly secured, it should support 1000 pounds safely.
What has the author Dale N Bever written?
Dale N. Bever has written: 'The relationship of stocking percent to number of trees per acre on artificially seeded areas' -- subject(s): Douglas fir, Forests and forestry, Growth, Reforestation, Trees 'A working plan for the study of natural pruning in second growth Douglas fir stands of the Pacific Coast' -- subject(s): Douglas fir, Pruning 'Surveying forest lands for stocking' -- subject(s): Douglas fir, Forest management, Forest surveys
How much weight per square foot will a standard wood framed floor hold?
The answer to this question depends upon several criteria: 1. The span of the floor framing members 2. The 'on center' spacing of the floor framing members 3. The nominal dimension of the floor framing members (2x12 etc.) 4. The grade and species of the wood 5. Size and location of any holes or notches in the framing members A typical residential floor designed for a 10 psf Dead Load, 40 psf Live Load and a deflection criteria of L/360 (mid span deflection limited to L in inches/360): 2x12 joists at 16" on center spacing, Spruce-Pine-Fir #2, will have an allowable max span of 17'-10". 2x12 joists at 16" on center spacing, Southern Pine #2, will have an allowable max span of 18'-10". 2x10 joists at 16" on center spacing, Spruce-Pine-Fir #2, will have an allowable max span of 15'-5". Random thoughts: Thinset ceramic tile with mortar will add about 10 psf dead laod. Location of very heavy objects can be critical when determining a floors capacity.
What is the Hiley formula?
A formula that is used fir driven piles
What is a compound word for the highest point of a fir tree?
The compound word for the highest point of a fir tree is "treetop." In this compound word, "tree" is the primary noun, and "top" functions as a modifier specifying the location of the tree. This compound word effectively conveys the specific part of the fir tree being referenced.
How much force can a 4x6 Douglas fir swing beam support over a 12' span?
With the 6 side facing you and not facing up, a long as the ends are properly secured, it should support 1000 pounds safely.
What is the weight per foot of 4 x 6 Douglas fir beam?
a foot of 4x6 Douglas fir will weigh about 2lbs. to 3 1/2 lbs. per running foot depending on the moisture content of the particular piece of lumber
What is the latin name for Douglas fur tree?
The Latin name for the Douglas Fir is Pseudotsuga . There are a number of varieties that carry the name of Douglas. P.mensiesii is the Oregon Douglas Fir. P. macrocarpa is the Large-coned Douglas Fir. P. japonica is the Japanese Douglas Fir. P.caesia is the Fraser River Douglas Fir and P. glauca is the Blue Douglas Fir. Take your pick. Pseudotsuga means false hemlock.
Why Douglas-fir is endangered?
Douglas Fir grows in in the upper US and Canada.
Is it Douglas fir or Douglas fur?
"Fir". "Fur" refers to an animals hide or hair.
How far can a 2x8 free span?
It varies depending on what you are spanning and what kind of wood you use. If you are referring to floor joists , here's the numbers for a few wood species. This is for joists at 16" on center. Southern Yellow Pine #1 Grade 9'-11" Southern Yellow Pine #2 Grade 9'-9" West Coast Douglas Fir #1 9'-11" West Coast Douglas Fir #2 9'-9 Hemlock Fir #1 Grade 9'-6" Hemlock Fir #2 Grade 9'-1" Spruce/Pine/Fir Southern #1 8'-10" Spruce/Pine/Fir Southern #2 8'-7"
Is Douglas fir hard wood or soft wood?
There are at least five different trees classed as Douglas Firs. Pseudotsuga menziesii the Oregon Douglas Fir. P.macrocarpa the Large Coned Douglas Fir. P.japonica the Japanese Douglas Fir. P. caesia the Fraser River Douglas Fir and P. glauca the Blue Douglas Fir none of them are true firs the difference being that the cones are pendulous and drop intact. Pseudotsuga means pseudo , false, tsuga , hemlock.
What order and Phylum does the Douglas fir belong to?
A Douglas Fir is in the Pinales Order and the Coniferopyhta Phylum.
What type of tree is Douglas fir?
The roots of a Douglas fir tree absorb water and nutrients
Trees that begin with the letter Douglas?
Douglas fir
What is the weight of a Douglas fir beam 6 X 14 X 28'?
Ball park? About 16 pounds per foot for your 6 x 12 Douglas fir beam. We all know that Doug fir will vary in moisture content and all that. And when you try to pin a density on it, the number skates around a bit. But having seen a half dozen different cites for the density, this one works well. And it's kinda "in the middle" of the pack.
What is the most popular Christmas tree?
Douglas fir and Fraser fir
