Timber Design - Problem Set 2

Multiple Choice
Situation 1
A small dam of height h = 2.5 m is constructed of vertical wood beams, as shown in the figure TD-RE001. The wood
beams, which have thickness t = 75 mm are simply supported by horizontal steel beams at A and B.
1.) Calculate the maximum bending stress if the depth of water is 2.0 m, in MPa.
a. 7.09 b. 6.63 c. 5.99 d. 6.22
2.) Compute the maximum shear stress if the depth of water is 2.0 m, in MPa.
a. 0.19 b. 0.29 c. 0.25 d. 0.22
3.) Compute the maximum depth of water if the allowable bending stress is 4.6 MPa, in m.
a. 1.50 b. 1.70 c. 1.90 d. 1.40
Situation 2
Refer to figure TD-RE002.
Given: Span of purlin, L = 5.0 m Slope (Top chord) = 1V:3 ½ H
Dead load = 1200 Pa (inclined) Wind Pressure Coefficients:
Live load = 576 Pa (inclined) Windward side = 0.2 pressure
Wind load = 1440 Pa Leeward side = 0.6 suction
Properties of the Purlin
b = 75 mm ; d = 150 mm Weight of wood = 5.59 kN/m3
Fb = Ft = 16.5 MPa; Ew = 7.31 GPa; p = 9.56 MPa; Fv = 1.75 MPa
For D + L + W load combination, a one third increase in the allowable stresses is allowed.
1.) Find the safe purlin spacing (m) for D + L load combination.
a. 0.5 b. 0.6 c. 0.7 d. 0.8
2.) Find the safe purlin spacing (m) for D + L + W where W is at the windward side.
a. 0.6 b. 0.8 c. 1.0 d. 1.2
3.) Find the safe purlin spacing (m) for D + L + W where W is at the leeward side.
a. 1.0 b. 1.2 c. 1.3 d. 1.5
Situation 3
See figureTD-RE003. Beam AB is simply supported at A and is fixed at B. Column AC is 250 mm square timber with the
following properties: Allowable stresses:
Bending and tension parallel to the grain = 21.8 MPa; Compression parallel to the grain = 13.2 MPa
Shear parallel to the grain = 2.40 MPa; Compression perpendicular to the grain = 4.26 MPa
Modulus of elasticity = 8.47 GPa
Use: H = 6 m; L=8m
1.) What is the allowable concentric load (kN) in column AC if both ends are pin-connected? Sidesway is prevented.
Assume Ke = 1.0.
a. 161 b. 244 c. 276 d. 825
2.) Determine the moment capacity (kN.m) of beam AB, if its dimensions and properties are the same in column AC.
a. 55.68 b. 55.63 c. 157.24 d. 56.77
3.) Calculate the safe uniform load (kN/m) including its own weight for beam AB.
a. 6.96 b. 19.66 c. 7.10 d. 7.35
Situation 4
The hoisting arrangement for lifting a large pipe is shown in the figure TD-RE005. The spreader is a timber section with
100 mm x 100 mm dimension. Its length is 3.0 m, allowable compressive stress of 6 MPa and its modulus of elasticity is 8
GPa. What is the maximum weight of pipe, in kN, that can be lifted based on the following conditions? (Assume pinned
conditions at the ends of the spreader.)
Use: V = 3 H=4
1.) If the spreader is considered to be a short column.
a. 90.00 b. 75.00 c. 60.00 d. 33.33
2.) If the spreader is considered to be a intermediate column.
a. 33.33 b. 26.67 c. 22.57 d. 18.81
3.) Based upon the allowable stress of the spreader.
 a. 33.33 b. 40.00 c. 22.57 d. 60.00
Situation 5
A vertical 6.0-kN load is applied as shown on a wooden post of rectangular cross section see figure TD-RE006.
Use: b = 80 mm; h = 120 mm; a = 35 mm; P = 6.0 kN
1.) Calculate the stress at point B, in MPa.
a. +2.66 b. -1.72 c. -2.03 d. +1.09
2.) Calculate the stress at point C, in MPa.
a. +2.42 b. +2.03 c. +1.09 d. +0.47
3.) If the applied force is located at the center determine the stress at D, in MPa.
a. -0.78 b. -0.63 c. -0.47 d. -1.09
Situation 6
From the given truss shown in figure TD-RE007, it is made up of Guijo 100 mm x 150 mm. It is subjected to a vertical
load of 25 kN acting at A.
Allowable stress of wooden section:
Shear parallel to the grain = 1.1 MPa
Shear longitudinal for joints = 1.45 MPa
Compression parallel to the grain = 10 MPa
Compression perpendicular to the grain = 5 MPa
Use: b = 100 mm; H= 1.2 m; L = 3.0 m
1.) Compute the minimum length x, in mm.
a. 113.64 b. 181.91 c. 284.09 d. 142.05
2.) Compute the minimum length y, in mm.
a. 31.25 b. 25.15 c. 15.63 d. 21.72
3.) Compute the axial stress of member BC, in MPa.
a. 1.33 b. 2.67 c. 1.33 d. 1.07
Situation 7
A floor is supported by 100 mm x 200 mm wooden joists spaced at 600 mm on centers with an effective span of 5 m. The
total floor load transmitted to the joists is 6 kPa. Weight of wood of 7.5 kN/m3, Ew = 12,000 MPa.
1.) Determine the maximum shearing stress, in MPa.
a. 0.45 b. 0.47 c. 0.68 d. 0.70
2.) Determine the maximum bending stress, in MPa.
a. 11.25 b. 16.88 c. 17.58 d. 11.72
3.) Determine the maximum deflection of the joist, in mm.
a. 7.36 b. 38.15 c. 36.62 d. 61.04
Situation 8
Refer to figure TD-RE008. A 150 mm x 300 mm rectangular Guijo (80% stress grade) is supported in a horizontal position
as shown in the figure. At point A it is held by a pin and at point B by a cable BD inclined 3 vertical to 4 horizontal. All
forces are applied to the beam along its central axis. Use a = b = 2.5 m and neglect the weight of the beam.
Allowable stresses:
Bending and tension parallel to the grain = 21.8 MPa; Compression parallel to the grain = 13.2 MPa
Shear parallel to the grain = 2.40 MPa; Compression perpendicular to the grain = 4.26 MPa
Modulus of elasticity = 8.47 GPa
1.) Determine the allowable bending stress in the beam, in MPa.
a. 16.77 b. 16.36 c. 19.98 d. 21.80
2.) Calculate the maximum load “W”, without exceeding the allowable bending stress, in kN.
a. 19.62 b. 17.98 c. 25.96 d. 19.97
3.) Compute the maximum load “W”, without exceeding the allowable shearing stress, in kN.
a. 37.50 b. 18.00 c. 72.00 d. 36.00
4.) The square timber is used as a railroad tie as shown in figure TD-RE004. It carries two uniformly distributed loads of
90 kN each. The reaction from the ground is distributed uniformly over the length of the tie. Determine the smallest
allowable dimension b, in mm, if the working stress in shear is 1.0 MPa.
 Use: a = 0.5 m; b = 0.2 m; c = 1.0 m;
a. 200 b. 340 c. 240 d. 260
Steel beam
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Cable
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Answer Key
Situation 1
1. b
2. b
3. b
Situation 2
1. a
2. a
3. a
Situation 3
1. c
2. d
3. c
Situation 4
1. a
2. c
3. b
Situation 5
1. b
2. b
3. b
Situation 6
1. d
2. c
3. c
Situation 7
1. d
2. c
3. b
Situation 8
1. c
2. b
3. c
4. c