Substitution of glulam beams for steel or solid-sawn lumber
Publication Year
1995
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Glued laminated timber (glulam) beams of equal or greater strength and stiffness can often be substituted for sawn lumber or steel beams. This American Wood Systems publication provides tables for equivalent glulam beams.
Document History
Superseded by 2013 edition.
Publisher Information
Engineered Wood Association
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