Lesson 5 Assessment

Difficulty Level: 3/5

Estimated Time to Complete: 15 minutes

Problem Statement: Glulam Column

This assignment aims to evaluate if a column meets the resistance requirements. 

Given Data:

• Glulam Type &  [Grade]: S-P-F  [12c-E] 
• Column height: 9 m 
• Column Size: 175 (b) × 266 (d) mm 
• The column is pinned at both ends 
• 2 lateral supports along the width “b”, so Lb = 3 m along “b” 
• 1 lateral support along the depth “d”, so Lb = 4.5 m along “d” 
• Specified Dead Load: 50 kN 
• Specified Live Load: 75 kN 
• Service Condition: Dry 
• Untreated Lumber

Design Requirement:

Use the software to check if the column meets ULS requirements under the specified dead and live loads in compression, bending and shear. 

Question 1

Select the most appropriate answer based on the software output and standard design requirements.