Log Wall Performance Estimator

TimberLogic LLC

TimberLogic (v.) to put wood products / assemblies to the test

The Log Wall Performance Estimator is a report that describes and analyzes a specific log building system (a specific log profile, wood species, and moisture content). It reports the performance of an individual log profile in a manner designed to assist outside engineers and code officials evaluate the building system, help refine product development, and provide designers with critical capacities to be considered during plan layout.

Provide a description and analysis of your specific log building system. Report the performance of an individual log profile in a manner designed to:

· Refine product development;

· Identify design limitations for layout of a log structure in a form that can be used by designers during the creation of the plans;

· Integrate results into standard documentation (plans, details, and the construction manual);

· Correlate log grading throughout operations to link production and design staff for improved material usage;

· Assist outside engineers and code officials evaluate the building system in less time;

· Demonstrate compliance with ICC400 Standard on the Design & Construction of Log Structures.

Price: Call 802-738-WOOD (9663) for an estimate.

The Log Wall Performance Estimator provides design limitations for layout of a log structure in a form that can be used by designers during the creation of the plans. The report consists of

· A log profile sheet with an illustration of the wall-log and data pertaining to the individual component (section properties, weight, visual grading criteria, design stress values, average wall thickness, thermal value, fire-resistance rating, and settling analysis).

· An analysis of the structural capacity of a wall-log for both horizontal and vertical load paths, expanded to demonstrate allowable loading (plf) for 7 spans.

· Tables presenting maximum allowable spans for wall-logs of three structural grades for 1-, 2-, and 3-course beams/headers supporting vertical loads. Additional information is provided for bolted headers.

· A presentation of the estimated performance of the log wall as an assembly in response to horizontal loading.

The resulting report shows the log profile with grading criteria and associated design stress values, establishes settling allowances, calculates the wall’s fire-resistance rating and thermal properties. The report also includes design capacities for the log in simple span conditions (e.g., headers, interior girders, etc.), and provides information relating to fastening options.

The first page of the report provides the properties of the log profile, while the next 9 pages report the capacity of the log wall as an assembly.

To contact us:

P.O. Box 490

Hartland, VT 05048

Phone: 802-738-9663 Fax: 802-436-1325

E-mail: info@timberlogic.com or timberlogic@gmail.com

This site was last updated

October 10, 2011