Hi, I am sketching a carport and have determined that a snow load of 250kg/m2 will result in a compressive load of 15500N per pillar. What is needed to handle this? A small example would be appreciated so I understand how to calculate compressive load in wood.
Preferably in construction timber and not glulam or steel.
I'm thinking of three 195x45 or 220x45. Will they be sufficient?
Best regards,
Nicklas
Preferably in construction timber and not glulam or steel.
I'm thinking of three 195x45 or 220x45. Will they be sufficient?
Best regards,
Nicklas
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The best thing is if you can find some tool on the web. There are a lot of things to consider.
Spontaneously, I think it will be tricky with just regular dimension-planed timber - you also have to transfer the load to some form of foundation. Additionally, you need to consider the moment stability. You don't have any shear effects from walls to account for, do you?
Consider whether you should add a couple of columns. A small storage section or a rim at the top might solve the moment stability.
Spontaneously, I think it will be tricky with just regular dimension-planed timber - you also have to transfer the load to some form of foundation. Additionally, you need to consider the moment stability. You don't have any shear effects from walls to account for, do you?
Consider whether you should add a couple of columns. A small storage section or a rim at the top might solve the moment stability.
A pure vertical load of that size should be handled by a 45x70... as long as it doesn't bend... so all suggested alternatives should work well. I agree with Locke that there are other factors affecting the performance here...