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A blueprint indicates the structural framing requires 'Douglas Fir-Larch No. 2 grade'. According to the CSA O86, what is the specified minimum bending strength (Fb) for a 38x184 mm piece of this lumber used as a joist?

According to CSA O86 'Engineering Design in Wood', the specified minimum bending strength (Fb) for Douglas Fir-Larch No. 2 grade lumber, typically used for jois

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Question: A blueprint indicates the structural framing requires 'Douglas Fir-Larch No. 2 grade'. According to the CSA O86, what is the specified minimum bending strength (Fb) for a 38x184 mm piece of this lumber used as a joist?

Answer options: ✅ 13.5 MPa

  • 12.1 MPa
  • 14.5 MPa
  • 11.0 MPa

Correct answer: 13.5 MPa

Explanation: According to CSA O86 'Engineering Design in Wood', the specified minimum bending strength (Fb) for Douglas Fir-Larch No. 2 grade lumber, typically used for joists, is 13.5 MPa. This value is used by engineers for structural calculations.

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