Introduction

This lesson features panel design, focusing on CLT (Cross-Laminated Timber) and demonstrating both structural and fire design aspects. It covers the inclusion of CLT panels for designing beams and walls, with a specific focus on wall panels. The lesson details species and grade options, load specifications, and how Sizer generates recommendations for wall panel sections. Additionally, it discusses fire resistance calculations, highlighting the method used to determine the appropriate cross section to resist loads after one hour of fire exposure, and recommends a section depth for fire resistance.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

• Describe the key features of Sizer panel design, including its ability to design CLT panels for structural and fire resistance applications.
• Explain how material selection (SPF, Douglas Fir, or Northern) and load inputs (dead, live, and wind) influence the recommended panel section.
• Analyze how fire resistance requirements impact panel design, specifically how the program adjusts panel depth to compensate for wood charring and structural reduction per CSA-086 standards.
• Apply the knowledge of Sizer’s automatic recommendations to select appropriate CLT panel dimensions based on load conditions and fire resistance criteria.

Instructional Video

Video Run Time: 02:28 minutes