Beam width should be 1/4 to 1/3 beam depth.ĭepth of lvl beam:- LVL beam depth are typically 5 1/2 inches (140mm), 7 1/4 inches (184mm), 9 1/4 inches (235mm), 9 1/2 inches (241mm), 11 1/4 inches (286mm), 11 7/8 inches (302mm), 14 inches (356mm), 16 inches (406mm), 18 inches (457mm), 18 3/4 inches (476mm), 20 inches (508mm) and 23 7/8 inches (606mm).ĭesign a beam depth based on the rule of thumb for estimating the depth of manufactured beams which is to divide the span by 20. The width can be increased by laminating in multiples of 1 3/4 inches or 40mm.

Width of lvl beam:- design a beam width based on the fact that the typical width of an LVL beam is 1 3/4 inches. More than 60 Feet there is difficulty in transportation and handling. It can be customised according to your requirement. LVL length are generally available in 24, 28, 32, 36, 40 and 44 feet with special order upto 60 Feet. It is available in thickness from 19mm (3/4 inches) to 178mm (7 inches). Lvl sizes may vary according to manufacturer but lvl standard thickness of 1 3/4 inches (one ply), 3 1/2 inches (2 ply), 5 1/4″ (3 ply) and 7 inches (4ply). LVL offer several advantages over technical milled lumber, it is made in factory under control specification and it is more stronger straighter and more uniform in size. LVL has a “maximum allowable bending stress” of 2,800 or 3,000 psi. Because of the wood’s dimensional stability, inspection times are often reduced, too. Use an LVL beam to eliminate twisting and splitting for quiet floors. LVL is a straight, enough strong wood that fights warping and shrinking, providing great stability for your projects.

LVL is product of recent innovation they are result of new technology and economic pressure to make use of new wood species and smaller trees that cannot be used to make solid Lumber. The American wood Council National design specification for wood, lvl is type of structural composite lumber comparable to glued laminated timber (glulam).

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