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Wood: Duration of load


Design values of wood providing allowable design loads based on the normal duration of load are based on what length of time?
A. 3 years
B. 5 years
C. 10 years
D. 20 years




C. 10 years is considered the normal duration of loading. Shorter loading durations will increase the allowable unit stresses according to prescribed percentages.
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