Introduction
This example compares a glulam column example from the Wood Design Manual (2017) with results from the Sizer Program. It evaluates a 7-meter spruce glulam column under specified dead and snow loads, considering slenderness ratios and bracing conditions.
The program is used to replicate the example, input load conditions, and verify that the column’s axial capacity matches the manual’s calculations. The results confirm that Sizer provides a more detailed analysis than manual selection tables, particularly for slenderness and compression strength calculations.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Compare the design process of a glulam column using the Wood Design Manual (2017) and the Sizer Program.
- Analyze how slenderness ratios and bracing conditions impact the structural capacity of a glulam column.
- Demonstrate how to input load conditions and lateral bracing in Sizer to replicate the manual’s calculations.
- Evaluate the benefits of using Sizer for a more detailed analysis beyond selection tables, particularly for slenderness and compression strength calculations.
Instructional Video
Video Run Time: 5:01 minutes
This video utilizes one project file and it is available for download below.
