Given
o DL (Self-weight, floorboards, etc) = 1.0 kN/m2
o Imposed load = 2.5 kN/m2
o Effective span = 3.8 m
o Joists spacing (more than 4) = 400 mm
o Timber: Strength group 1, standards grade, dry
Solution
Analysis
i) Bending
1.4 kN/m
3.8m
ii) Shear
Design
Need to calculate:-
i. Deflection
ii. Lateral stability
iii. Bearing length
The imposed load floor joists is considered as LONG TERM, but qualify for LOAD
SHARING. Hence, the following permissible stresses are used.
Notes: members include rafters, joists, trusses or wall studs, Emean should be used to
calculate deflections and displacements.
Emean = 18800N/mm2
The maximum shear stress in the cross section occurs at the neutral axis and can be
calculated for rectangular member as:-
3V
v ,a , //
2bh
Therefore, the applied shear stress, σv,a,,// = the permissible shear stress, σv,adm,//
iii) Deflection
4
5 wL
Therefore, the required I =
384 E p
= 5(1.4 x 38004)
384 (18800 x 11.4)
The maximum depth to breadth ratio (d/b) recommended by MS 544 (for flexural
solid member with ends held in position and compression edge in position and
compression edge held in line) is 5
The bearing length at a support or point of load application can be determined by: -
Vr
c ,a ,
blb
Where :-
Vr – the applied bearing force or reaction force at a support
b – the member width (assuming full width is supported)
lb – the length of member in bearing contact
Vr
lb = 2660/(45 x 4.1) = 14.4 mm
b c ,a ,