Column Section Dimensions
| Column | Width (in) x Depth (in) | Cross Sectional Area (in 2 ) |
|---|---|---|
| 3-ply 2x6 | 4- 1 / 2 x 5- 1 / 2 | 24.75 |
| 4-ply 2x6 | 6 x 5- 1 / 2 | 33.00 |
| 5-ply 2x6 | 7- 1 / 2 x 5- 1 / 2 | 41.25 |
| 3-ply 2x8 | 4- 1 / 2 x 7- 1 / 4 | 33.75 |
| 4-ply 2x8 | 6 x 7- 1 / 4 | 43.50 |
| 5-ply 2x8 | 7- 1 / 2 x 7- 1 / 4 | 54.38 |
ALLOWABLE VERTICAL LOADS
Column Width (in) x Depth (in)
| Column | Width (in) x Depth (in) |
| 3-ply 2x6 | 4- 1 / 2 x 5- 1 / 2 |
| 4-ply 2x6 | 6 x 5- 1 / 2 |
| 5-ply 2x6 | 7- 1 / 2 x 5- 1 / 2 |
| 3-ply 2x8 | 4- 1 / 2 x 7- 1 / 4 |
| 4-ply 2x8 | 6 x 7- 1 / 4 |
| 5-ply 2x8 | 7- 1 / 2 x 7- 1 / 4 |
Column Cross Sectional Area (in 2 )
| Column | Cross Sectional Area (in 2 ) |
| 3-ply 2x6 | 24.75 |
| 4-ply 2x6 | 33.00 |
| 5-ply 2x6 | 41.25 |
| 3-ply 2x8 | 33.75 |
| 4-ply 2x8 | 43.50 |
| 5-ply 2x8 | 54.38 |
FINGER JOINTED SPLICE
LONG LASTING QUALITY
ALLOWABLE VERTICAL LOADS
Allowable Vertical Load (lbs) for SCI Laminated Columns 8ft O/C Under Constant Wind Load of 96 lb/ft
Using ASCE 7-05 Load Combinations and 160 lb/ft Using ASCE 7-10 Load Combinations
| Sidewall Height (ft) | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 ply 2x6 | 12,700 | 7,200 | 2,450 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 4 ply 2x6 | 20,150 | 13,200 | 8,000 | 4,250 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 5 ply 2x6 | 24,200 | 17,100 | 11,900 | 8,500 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 3 ply 2x8 | 21,00 | 22,000 | 15,750 | 9,950 | 4,050 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 4 ply 2x8 | 42,950 | 32,000 | 23,600 | 17,400 | 12,150 | 9,000 | 6,500 | n/a |
| 5 ply 2x8 | 54,200 | 41,800 | 30,650 | 22,950 | 17,350 | 12,600 | 9,400 | 7,250 |
| 6 ply 2x8 | 65,650 | 50,500 | 38,850 | 29,200 | 22,300 | 16,700 | 12,950 | 9,900 |
