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Wood: allowable stress adjustments

When at least 3 beam members, 2-4 in. thick, are used together in a group, spaced not more than 24 in. o.c. and joined by transverse load distributing elements, what is the repetitive use factor used to adjust for this condition?

AnswerA repetitive use factor equal to 1.15 is used.

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