Horizontal Shear
Horizontal shear is a sliding force that develops in beams and panels. It is particularly important for relatively short and deep beams as well as beams that have end splits.
Image Alternative Text: drawn image of horizontal shear from side view
ASTDM D143-14 (2014) "Standard test methods for small clear specimens of timber," ASTM International, West Conshocken, PA, USA.
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- Brash Tension
- Compression
- Cross Grain Tension
- Horizontal Shear
- Simple Tension
- Splintering Tension
Video Examples - 2x8
The middle number on the monitor is force, and the number on the far right is deflection.
| Latewood% | RPI | Maxload | MOR | MOE | MSRD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39.06 | 6 | 4231.06 | 6739.07 | 1277107.61 | 0 |
The middle number on the monitor is force, and the number on the far right is deflection.
| Latewood% | RPI | Maxload | MOR | MOE | MSRD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 2.67 | 2749.55 | 4261.39 | 1670848.47 | 0 |
The middle number on the monitor is force, and the number on the far right is deflection.
| Latewood% | RPI | Maxload | MOR | MOE | MSRD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67.19 | 4 | 7976.18 | 12266.95 | 2497476.8 | 1 |
The middle number on the monitor is force, and the number on the far right is deflection.
| Latewood% | RPI | Maxload | MOR | MOE | MSRD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37.5 | 2.67 | 1375.01 | 2161.24 | 1590292.43 | 1 |