Truss Joist - TJ-9500

#TJ-9500
BEAMS, HEADERS,
AND COLUMNS
Featuring Trus Joist TimberStrand LSL,
Microllam LVL, and Parallam PSL
Uniform and Predictable

Minimal Bowing, Twisting,
and Shrinking
Strong and Straight
Limited Product Warranty
SPECIFIERS GUIDE
EASTERN
CANADA
Why Choose Trus Joist Beams, Columns, and Headers?

Reliable performance
Consistent quality and dependable uniformity
Flexible solutions for your beam and header needs
Backed by a limited product warranty
Using advanced technology, Weyerhaeuser manufactures engineered lumber that
is consistently straight and strong, and that resists bowing, twisting, and shrinking.
That means less waste, easier installation, and higher design values for starters; plus
fewer callbacks, shorter cycle times, more design flexibility, and lower overall installed
cost in the end. TrusJoist TimberStrand LSL, Microllam LVL, and Parallam PSL
are structural solutions you can count onguaranteed.
The products in this guide are readily

available through our n
ationwide
network of distributors and dealers. For
more information on other applications
or other Trus Joist products, contact
your Weyerhaeuser representative.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Design Properties
45
General Assumptions
5
Floor and/or Snow Load Tables
TimberStrand LSL
67
Microllam LVL
89
Parallam PSL
1011
Beam Details
12
Window and Door Header Details 1213
Nailing on Narrow Face
13
Allowable Holes
14
Bearing Length Requirements
14
Tapered End Cuts
15
Multiple-Member Connections
1618
Example Header Design Problem
18
Columns
19
Product Warranty
20
This guide features Trus Joist engineered lumber in

the following widths and depths:
TimberStrand LSL
1.55E TimberStrand LSL sizes:
Widths: 1" and 3"
Depths: 9", 1178", 14", and 16"
1.3E TimberStrand LSL header sizes:
Width: 3"
Depths: 5" and 7"
1.3E TimberStrand LSL column and post sizes:
3" x 3"
3" x 438"
3" x 5"
312" x 7"
3" x 858"
Microllam LVL
2.0E Microllam LVL header and beam sizes:
Width: 1"
Depths: 9
", 9", 11", 1178", 14", 16", 18", 18", and 20"
Parallam PSL
2.0E Parallam PSL header and beam sizes:
Widths: 3", 5", and 7"
Depths: 9", 1178", 14", 16", 18", and 19"
1.8E Parallam PSL column and post sizes:
312" x 312"
312" x 514"
312" x 7"
514" x 514"
514" x 7"
7" x 7"
Grades shown are available in Eastern Canada;

Canada. some
Some sizes
sizes may
may not
not be
be available
available in
in your
your region.
region.
Trus Joist Beam, Header, and Column Specifiers Guide (E. Canada)
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Structural Solutions
Trus Joist TimberStrand
Laminated Strand Lumber (LSL)
One-piece members reduce labour time
Every piece is straight and strong
Unique properties allow you to drill larger holes through
1.55E TimberStrand LSL. See Allowable Holes on page 14.
TimberStrand LSL Grade Verification

TimberStrand LSL is available in more than one grade. The product is
stamped with its grade information, as shown in the examples below. With
1.55E TimberStrand LSL, larger holes can be drilled through the beam.
Actual stamps shown.
Code Evaluations: See CCMC 12627-R
Trus Joist Microllam

Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL)
Can easily be built up on site to reduce heavy lifting
Offers reliable and economical solutions for beam and header applications
Manufacturing process minimizes many of the natural inconsistencies
found in wood
Available in some regions with a Watershed overlay for on-site
weather protection
Trus Joist Parallam

Parallel Strand Lumber (PSL)
Allows long spans for open floor plans without intermediate posts or columns
Has warm, unique grain that is perfect for applications with exposed beams
Provides ideal solutions for cantilever and multi-span applications
Solid sections save time on site assembly
Available in some regions with preservative treatment for exterior
applications
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dESIGN PROPERTIES
Factored Resistances(1) (Standard Term)
Depth
Grade Width
Design Property
5"
5"
Plank
Orientation
7"
9"
9"
11"
1178"
14"
16"
18"
18"
19"
20"
TimberStrand LSL
1.3E
3"
1"
1.55E
3"
2.0E
1"
Factored Moment
Resistance (ft-lbs)
Factored Shear
Resistance (lbs)
Moment of Inertia (in. 4)
Weight (plf)
Factored Moment
Resistance (ft-lbs)
Factored Shear
Resistance (lbs)
Weight (plf)
Factored Moment
Resistance (ft-lbs)
Factored Shear
Resistance (lbs)
Weight (plf)
4,465
2,960
7,565
8,605
3,235
11,345
49
5.6
20
5.6
111
7.4
Factored Moment
Resistance (ft-lbs)
Factored Shear
Resistance (lbs)
Weight (plf)
8,665
13,260 18,155 23,425
5,735
7,170
8,455
9,660
125
5.2
244
6.5
400
7.7
597
8.8
17,325
26,525 36,310 46,850
11,470
14,340 16,905 19,320
250
10.4
Microllam LVL
488
13.0
800
15.3
1,195
17.5
9,315
9,790
13,420 14,845 20,175 25,875 32,230 34,775
39,220
5,150
5,285
6,260
6,610
7,790
8,905
11,130
115
4.7
125
4.8
208
5.7
244
6.1
400
7.1
597
8.2
10,015 10,435
851
9.2
961
9.6
1,167
10.2
Parallam PSL
3"
2.0E
5"
7"
Factored Moment
Resistance (ft-lbs)
Factored Shear
Resistance (lbs)
Weight (plf)
Factored Moment
Resistance (ft-lbs)
Factored Shear
Resistance (lbs)
Weight (plf)
Factored Moment
Resistance (ft-lbs)
Factored Shear
Resistance (lbs)
Weight (plf)
21,720
33,105 45,180 58,145 72,635
80,445
10,775
13,465 15,875 18,145 20,410
21,545
1,701
19.7
2,001
20.8
250
10.4
488
13.0
800
15.3
1,195
17.5
32,580
49,660 67,775 87,220 108,950
120,665
16,160
20,200 23,815 27,215 30,620
32,320
2,552
29.5
3,001
31.2
375
15.6
733
19.5
1,201
23.0
1,792
26.3
43,440
66,215 90,365 116,290 145,270
160,890
21,545
26,935 31,750 36,290 40,825
43,090
3,402
39.4
4,001
41.6
500
20.8
977
26.0
1,601
30.6
2,389
35.0
(1) For product in beam orientation, unless otherwise noted.
Some sizes may not be available in your region.
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dESIGN PROPERTIES
Specified Strengths(1) and Moduli of Elasticity (Standard Term)
Orientation
G
Shear
Modulus
of Elasticity
(psi)
E
Modulus
of Elasticity
(psi)
1.55E
Beam/Column
Plank
Beam
81,250
81,250
96,875
1.3 x 106
1.3 x 106
1.55 x 106
2.0E
Beam
125,000
2.0 x 106
1.8E
2.0E
Column
Beam
112,500
125,000
1.8 x 106
2.0 x 106
Grade
1.3E
fb
Flexural
Stress (2)
(psi)
ft
Tension
Stress (3)
(psi)
TimberStrand LSL
3,140
1,985
3,510(7)
4,295
1,975(8)
Microllam LVL
4,805
2,870
Parallam PSL
4,435(9)
3,245
5,360
3,750
[12d ]
12
For Microllam LVL, multiply by [ d ]
12
For Parallam PSL, multiply by [ d ]
0.092
0.136
0.111
General Assumptions for Products Shown in this Guide
fv
Horizontal
Shear Parallel
to Grain
(psi)
1,240
790
1,455
2,235
2,235
3,270
745
280
575(8)
1,365
4,005
530
0.50
775(9)
1,365
3,990
4,630(10)
355(9)
540
0.50
0.50
Beam Orientation
Lateral support is required at bearing and along the span at 24" on-centre,
maximum.
Bearing lengths are based on each products bearing resistance for applicable
grade and orientation.
All members 7" and less in depth are restricted to a maximum deflection of 516".
Beams that are 1" x 16" and deeper require multiple plies.
No camber.
Column Orientation
Beams and columns must remain straight to within 5L24608 (in.) of true alignment.
L is the unrestrained length of the member in feet.
For applications not covered in this guide, contact your Weyerhaeuser representative.
See pages 16 18 for fastening multiple-member beams.
TimberStrand LSL, Microllam LVL, and untreated Parallam PSL

are intended for dry-use applications
Product
Storage
Protect product from sun and water

CAUTION:
Wrap is slippery when wet or icy
Align stickers (2x3 or larger)

directly over support blocks
SG
Equivalent
Specific
Gravity (5)
Plank Orientation
Specified strengths and factored resistances are based on Limit States Design per
CSA O86.
fcll
Compression
Parallel
to Grain
(psi)
0.50(6)
0.50(6)
0.50(6)
(3) ft has been adjusted to reflect the volume effects for most standard applications.
(4) fc shall not be increased for duration of load.
(5) For lateral connection design only.
(6) Specific gravity of 0.58 may be used for bolts installed perpendicular to face and loaded
perpendicular to grain.
(7) Values are for thicknesses up to 3".
(8) Value accounts for large hole capabilities. See Allowable Holes on page 14.
(9) Value shown is for plank orientation.
(10) For column applications, use a specified strength of 800 psi.
(1) To obtain factored resistances, apply the appropriate formulae from CSA O86 to the
specified strengths shown.
(2) For 12" depth. For other depths, multiply fb by the appropriate factor as follows:
For TimberStrand LSL, multiply by
fc
Compression
Perpendicular
to Grain (4)
(psi)
Use support blocks (6x6 or larger)

at 10' on-centre to keep bundles
out of mud and water
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Floor and/or snow Load Tables

How to Use This Table
1. Calculate the factored and unfactored total load (TL) (neglect beam weight)
and the unfactored live load (LL) on the beam or header in pounds per linear
foot (plf).
2. Select appropriate Span (centre-to-centre of bearing).
3. Scan horizontally to find the proper width and a depth that has a capacity that
meets or exceeds actual loads.
4. Review bearing length requirements to ensure adequacy.
Also see General Notes on page 7.
TimberStrand LSL: Floor and /or SnowStandard Term (PLF)

1.3E Grade
Span
Condition
3" Width
Unfactored Resistance (LL)

Unfactored Resistance (TL)
4'
Total Factored Resistance
Min. End/Int. Bearing (in.)
5'
6'
8'
9'-6"
10'
12'
14'
16'-6"
18'-6"
20'
5"
1,215
*
2,225
1.5/3.5
662
*
1,422
1.5/3.5
397
590
985
1.5/3.5
174
198
551
1.5/3.5
104
98
389
1.5/3.5
85
79
350
1.5/3.5
41
36
241
1.5/3.5
22
17
175
1.5/3.5
7"
2,477
*
3,772
2.2/5.4
1,399
*
2,411
1.7/4.4
857
*
1,672
1.5/3.6
384
443
936
1.5/3.5
232
225
661
1.5/3.5
190
183
596
1.5/3.5
93
86
411
1.5/3.5
51
43
299
1.5/3.5
27
19
213
1.5/3.5
5"
Plank Orientation
3"
547
814
1,457
1.5/3.5
288
426
1,052
1.5/3.5
169
248
729
1.5/3.5
72
79
407
1.5/3.5
43
37
286
1.5/3.5
35
29
258
1.5/3.5
17
11
177
1.5/3.5
* Indicates Total Factored Resistance value controls.
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General Notes
Table is based on:
Uniform loads (beam weight considered).
More restrictive of simple or continuous span.
Deflection criteria of L/360 live load (LL) and L/240 total load (TL).
For a live load deflection limit of L/480, multiply Unfactored Resistance (LL)
by 0.75. For a total load limit of L /180 multiply Unfactored Resistance (TL) by
1.33. The resulting loads must not exceed the Total Factored Resistance shown.
Also see How to Use This Table on page 6 and General Assumptions on page 5.
TimberStrand LSL: Floor and /or SnowStandard Term (PLF) continued

Span
1.55E Grade
Condition

4'
5'
6'
8'
9'-6"
10'
12'
14'
16'-6"
18'-6"
20'
9"
*
*
3,351
3.3/8.2
1,658
*
2,452
3.0/7.5
1,049
*
1,919
2.8/7.1
487
726
1,076
2.1/5.3
303
449
761
1.8/4.5
262
388
687
1.7/4.3
156
228
475
1.5/3.5
100
144
347
1.5/3.5
62
87
248
1.5/3.5
44
61
196
1.5/3.5
1" Width
1178"
*
*
4,574
4.5/11.3
*
*
3,349
4.1/10.3
*
*
2,589
3.8/9.6
887
*
1,650
3.3/8.1
561
*
1,167
2.7/6.9
487
725
1,053
2.6/6.5
294
434
729
2.2/5.4
190
278
533
1.9/4.7
118
171
382
1.6/3.9
85
121
302
1.5/3.5
68
95
257
1.5/3.5
14"
*
*
4,574
4.5/11.3
*
*
3,657
4.5/11.3
*
*
3,046
4.5/11.3
1,353
*
2,195
4.3/10.8
870
*
1,600
3.8/9.4
760
*
1,443
3.6/9.0
464
689
999
3.0/7.5
303
446
731
2.6/6.4
190
277
524
2.2/5.4
137
198
415
1.9/4.8
109
156
354
1.8/4.5
9"
*
*
6,702
3.3/8.2
3,317
*
4,903
3.0/7.5
2,098
*
3,837
2.8/7.1
975
1,452
2,153
2.1/5.3
605
897
1,523
1.8/4.5
524
775
1,373
1.7/4.3
311
457
950
1.5/3.5
199
289
694
1.5/3.5
123
175
496
1.5/3.5
88
122
392
1.5/3.5
70
95
334
1.5/3.5
3" Width
117 8"
14"
*
*
*
*
9,145
9,145
4.5/11.3 4.5/11.3
*
*
*
*
6,699
7,311
4.1/10.3 4.5/11.3
*
*
*
*
5,178
6,089
3.8/9.6
4.5/11.3
1,774
2,706
*
*
3,299
4,391
3.3/8.1
4.3/10.8
1,121
1,740
*
*
2,335
3,200
2.7/6.9
3.8/9.4
975
1,520
1,449
*
2,106
2,886
2.6/6.5
3.6/8.9
588
929
868
1,378
1,457
1,998
2.2/5.4
3.0/7.4
380
605
556
892
1,463
1,066
1.9/4.7
2.5/6.4
237
380
342
555
763
1,048
1.6/3.9
2.2/5.4
170
274
242
395
604
830
1.5/3.5
1.9/4.8
135
218
190
312
514
707
1.5/3.5
1.8/4.5
16"
*
*
9,145
4.5/11.3
*
*
7,311
4.5/11.3
*
*
6,089
4.5/11.3
*
*
4,561
4.5/11.3
2,456
*
3,838
4.5/11.3
2,155
*
3,645
4.5/11.3
1,335
*
2,581
3.9/9.6
877
1,299
1,890
3.3/8.3
555
815
1,355
2.8/7.0
401
584
1,073
2.5/6.3
321
464
915
2.3/5.8
9"
*
*
10,053
3.3/8.2
4,975
*
7,355
3.0/7.5
3,146
*
5,756
2.8/7.1
1,462
2,178
3,229
2.1/5.3
908
1,346
2,284
1.8/4.5
786
1,163
2,060
1.7/4.3
467
685
1,424
1.5/3.5
299
433
1,041
1.5/3.5
185
262
744
1.5/3.5
132
183
588
1.5/3.5
105
142
500
1.5/3.5
5" Width (2- or 3-ply)

117 8"
14"
*
*
*
*
13,717
13,717
4.5/11.3 4.5/11.3
*
*
*
*
10,048
10,967
4.1/10.3 4.5/11.3
*
*
*
*
7,767
9,134
3.8/9.6
4.5/11.3
2,660
4,058
*
*
4,949
6,586
3.3/8.1
4.3/10.8
1,682
2,611
*
*
3,502
4,799
2.7/6.9
3.8/9.4
1,462
2,280
2,174
*
3,158
4,329
2.6/6.5
3.6/8.9
881
1,393
1,303
2,067
2,186
2,997
2.2/5.4
3.0/7.4
569
908
835
1,339
1,600
2,194
1.9/4.7
2.5/6.4
355
570
513
832
1,145
1,572
1.6/3.9
2.2/5.4
255
410
362
593
906
1,244
1.5/3.5
1.9/4.8
203
327
285
468
771
1,061
1.5/3.5
1.8/4.5
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16"
*
*
13,717
4.5/11.3
*
*
10,967
4.5/11.3
*
*
9,134
4.5/11.3
*
*
6,842
4.5/11.3
3,685
*
5,757
4.5/11.3
3,232
*
5,467
4.5/11.3
2,002
*
3,871
3.9/9.6
1,316
1,948
2,835
3.3/8.3
833
1,223
2,032
2.8/7.0
602
877
1,610
2.5/6.3
481
696
1,373
2.3/5.8

foot (plf).
2.0E Microllam LVL: Floor and /or SnowStandard Term (PLF)

Span
Condition

6'
8'
9'-6"
10'
12'
14'
16'-6"
18'-6"
20'
24'
28'
9"
*
*
1,722
2.7/6.8
585
*
1,159
2.4/6.1
362
539
820
2.1/5.1
313
465
739
2.0/4.9
186
274
512
1.6/4.1
119
174
374
1.5/3.5
74
106
268
1.5/3.5
53
74
212
1.5/3.5
42
58
180
1.5/3.5
9"
*
*
1,781
2.8/7.0
629
*
1,218
2.6/6.4
390
581
862
2.2/5.4
338
502
777
2.0/5.1
201
297
538
1.7/4.3
129
188
394
1.5/3.7
80
115
282
1.5/3.5
57
81
223
1.5/3.5
45
63
190
1.5/3.5
1" Width
11"
*
*
2,219
3.5/8.7
992
*
1,534
3.2/8.1
624
*
1,182
3/7.4
542
*
1,066
2.8/7.0
326
483
738
2.3/5.9
210
309
541
2.0/5.0
130
190
387
1.7/4.3
93
134
307
1.5/3.8
74
106
261
1.5/3.5
43
59
179
1.5/3.5
1178"
14"
*
*
*
*
2,386
2,859
3.8/9.4 4.5/11.3
*
*
*
*
1,640
2,024
3.4/8.6 4.3/10.6
723
*
*
*
1,308
1,624
3.3/8.2 4.1/10.1
629
981
*
*
1,180
1,524
3.1/7.8 4.0/10.0
379
599
563
*
817
1,112
2.6/6.5 3.5/8.8
245
390
361
*
598
814
2.2/5.5 3.0/7.5
153
245
223
361
429
584
1.9/4.7 2.6/6.4
109
176
158
258
339
463
1.7/4.2 2.3/5.7
87
141
125
204
289
395
1.6/3.9 2.1/5.3
51
83
70
117
199
271
1.5/3.5 1.8/4.4
53
72
197
1.5/3.8
9"
*
*
3,444
2.7/6.8
1,169
*
2,318
2.4/6.1
724
1,077
1,640
2.1/5.1
627
931
1,479
2.0/4.9
372
549
1,023
1.6/4.1
238
348
749
1.5/3.5
147
212
536
1.5/3.5
105
148
424
1.5/3.5
84
116
361
1.5/3.5
49
64
247
1.5/3.5
31
37
178
1.5/3.5
9"
*
*
3,562
2.8/7.0
1,258
*
2,436
2.6/6.4
781
1,162
1,724
2.2/5.4
676
1,004
1,555
2.0/5.1
402
593
1,076
1.7/4.3
257
376
787
1.5/3.7
159
229
563
1.5/3.5
114
161
446
1.5/3.5
90
126
380
1.5/3.5
53
69
260
1.5/3.5
33
40
188
1.5/3.5
3" Width (2-ply)

11"
1178"
*
*
*
*
4,438
4,773
3.5/8.7 3.8/9.4
1,985
*
*
*
3,068
3,280
3.2/8.1 3.4/8.6
1,248
1,447
*
*
2,365
2,616
3.0/7.4 3.3/8.2
1,084
1,258
*
*
2,133
2,360
2.8/7.0 3.1/7.8
651
758
965
1,125
1,477
1,634
2.3/5.9 2.6/6.5
420
490
618
723
1,081
1,197
2.0/5.0 2.2/5.5
261
305
380
446
774
857
1.7/4.3 1.9/4.7
187
219
269
316
613
679
1.5/3.8 1.7/4.2
149
174
212
249
522
579
1.5/3.5 1.6/3.9
87
102
119
141
358
397
1.5/3.5 1.5/3.5
55
65
71
85
260
288
1.5/3.5 1.5/3.5
14"
*
*
5,713
4.5/11.3
*
*
4,047
4.3/10.6
*
*
3,248
4.1/10.1
1,961
*
3,047
4.0/10.0
1,198
*
2,224
3.5/8.8
781
*
1,629
3.0/7.5
490
721
1,168
2.6/6.4
353
515
925
2.3/5.7
282
408
789
2.1/5.3
166
234
543
1.8/4.4
105
144
394
1.5/3.8
16"
*
*
5,713
4.5/11.3
*
*
4,279
4.5/11.3
*
*
3,600
4.5/11.3
*
*
3,419
4.5/11.3
1,722
*
2,846
4.5/11.3
1,132
*
2,092
3.9/9.7
716
*
1,500
3.3/8.2
518
760
1,189
2.9/7.3
414
605
1,015
2.7/6.8
244
350
698
2.3/5.6
156
217
508
1.9/4.8
TJ-9500| May 2015

General Notes

Table is based on:

by 0.75. For a total load limit of L /180 multiply Unfactored Resistance (TL) by
2.0E Microllam LVL: Floor and /or SnowStandard Term (PLF) continued
Span
Condition

6'
8'
9'-6"
10'
12'
14'
16'-6"
18'-6"
20'
24'
28'
3" Width (2-ply)

18"
18"
20"
*
*
*
*
*
*
5,713
5,713
5,713
4.5/11.3 4.5/11.3 4.5/11.3
*
*
*
*
*
*
4,279
4,279
4,279
4.5/11.3 4.5/11.3 4.5/11.3
*
*
*
*
*
*
3,600
3,600
3,600
4.5/11.3 4.5/11.3 4.5/11.3
*
*
*
*
*
*
3,419
3,419
3,419
4.5/11.3 4.5/11.3 4.5/11.3
*
*
*
*
*
*
2,846
2,846
2,846
4.5/11.3 4.5/11.3 4.5/11.3
1,561
*
*
*
*
*
2,437
2,437
2,437
4.5/11.3 4.5/11.3 4.5/11.3
996
1,115
1,331
*
*
*
1,871
2,020
2,064
4.1/10.2 4.4/11.0 4.5/11.3
723
811
971
*
*
*
1,484
1,602
1,808
3.6/9.1 3.9/9.8 4.4/11.1
580
651
781
851
*
*
1,266
1,367
1,543
3.4/8.4 3.6/9.1 4.1/10.3
344
387
466
498
561
678
872
942
1,064
2.8/7.0 3.0/7.6 3.4/8.6
220
248
299
311
352
428
635
686
775
2.4/6.0 2.6/6.5 2.9/7.3
9"
*
*
5,166
2.7/6.8
1,754
*
3,476
2.4/6.1
1,087
1,616
2,460
2.1/5.1
940
1,396
2,218
2.0/4.9
558
823
1,535
1.6/4.1
357
522
1,123
1.5/3.5
221
317
804
1.5/3.5
158
223
636
1.5/3.5
125
174
541
1.5/3.5
73
95
371
1.5/3.5
46
55
268
1.5/3.5
9"
*
*
5,343
2.8/7.0
1,887
*
3,654
2.6/6.4
1,171
1,742
2,586
2.2/5.4
1,014
1,506
2,332
2.0/5.1
603
890
1,614
1.7/4.3
386
565
1,181
1.5/3.7
239
344
845
1.5/3.5
171
242
668
1.5/3.5
136
189
569
1.5/3.5
79
104
390
1.5/3.5
50
60
282
1.5/3.5
11"
*
*
6,656
3.5/8.7
2,977
*
4,602
3.2/8.1
1,873
*
3,547
3.0/7.4
1,626
*
3,199
2.8/7.0
977
1,448
2,215
2.3/5.9
629
927
1,622
2.0/5.0
391
570
1,162
1.7/4.3
280
403
920
1.5/3.8
223
318
784
1.5/3.5
130
178
538
1.5/3.5
83
107
389
1.5/3.5
5" Width (3-ply)

1178"
14"
16"
*
*
*
*
*
*
7,159
8,569
8,569
3.8/9.4 4.5/11.3 4.5/11.3
*
*
*
*
*
*
4,921
6,071
6,419
3.4/8.6 4.3/10.6 4.5/11.3
2,170
*
*
*
*
*
3,924
4,872
5,401
3.3/8.2 4.1/10.1 4.5/11.3
1,887
2,942
*
*
*
*
3,540
4,571
5,129
3.1/7.8 4.0/10.0 4.5/11.3
1,137
1,798
2,583
1,688
*
*
2,451
3,336
4,269
2.6/6.5 3.5/8.8 4.5/11.3
735
1,171
1,698
1,084
*
*
1,795
2,443
3,138
2.2/5.5 3.0/7.5 3.9/9.7
458
735
1,074
669
1,082
*
1,286
1,752
2,250
1.9/4.7 2.6/6.4 3.3/8.2
529
777
328
474
773
1,140
1,018
1,388
1,784
1.7/4.2 2.3/5.7 2.9/7.3
262
423
621
374
612
907
868
1,184
1,522
1.6/3.9 2.1/5.3 2.7/6.8
153
248
367
211
351
526
596
814
1,048
1.5/3.5 1.8/4.4 2.3/5.6
97
158
234
127
215
326
432
591
761
1.5/3.5 1.5/3.8 1.9/4.8
18"
*
*
8,569
4.5/11.3
*
*
6,419
4.5/11.3
*
*
5,401
4.5/11.3
*
*
5,129
4.5/11.3
*
*
4,269
4.5/11.3
2,342
*
3,655
4.5/11.3
1,493
*
2,807
4.1/10.2
1,084
*
2,226
3.6/9.1
870
1,277
1,899
3.4/8.4
516
746
1,308
2.8/7.0
330
467
952
2.4/6.0
18"
*
*
8,569
4.5/11.3
*
*
6,419
4.5/11.3
*
*
5,401
4.5/11.3
*
*
5,129
4.5/11.3
*
*
4,269
4.5/11.3
*
*
3,655
4.5/11.3
1,672
*
3,030
4.4/11.0
1,216
*
2,403
3.9/9.8
977
*
2,051
3.6/9.1
580
842
1,413
3.0/7.6
371
529
1,029
2.6/6.5
TJ-9500| May 2015
20"
*
*
8,569
4.5/11.3
*
*
6,419
4.5/11.3
*
*
5,401
4.5/11.3
*
*
5,129
4.5/11.3
*
*
4,269
4.5/11.3
*
*
3,655
4.5/11.3
1,996
*
3,096
4.5/11.3
1,456
*
2,712
4.4/11.1
1,171
*
2,315
4.1/10.3
698
1,017
1,596
3.4/8.6
448
641
1,162
2.9/7.3

foot (plf).
2.0E Parallam PSL: Floor and /or SnowStandard Term (PLF)

Span
Condition

8'
9'-6"
10'
12'
14'
16'-6"
18'-6"
20'
24'
28'
32'
9"
1,258
*
2,547
2.7/6.7
781
1,161
1,912
2.4/6.0
676
1,003
1,725
2.3/5.7
402
592
1,194
1.9/4.7
257
376
874
1.6/4.1
159
229
625
1.5/3.5
114
160
495
1.5/3.5
90
125
421
1.5/3.5
53
69
289
1.5/3.5
33
40
209
1.5/3.5
3" Width
1178"
14"
16"
18"
19"
9"
2,289
*
*
*
*
1,887
*
*
*
*
*
*
3,342
4,122
4,279
4,279
4,279
3,820
3.5/8.8 4.3/10.8 4.5/11.3 4,5/11.3 4.5/11.3 2.7/6.7
1,447
2,246
*
*
*
1,171
*
*
*
*
*
1,741
2,705
3,309
3,600
3,600
3,600
2,868
3.4/8.5 4.1/10.3 4.5/11.3 4.5/11.3 4.5/11.3 2.4/6.0
1,258
1,961
*
*
*
1,014
*
*
*
*
*
1,505
2,544
3,104
3,419
3,419
3,419
2,587
3.3/8.4 4.1/10.2 4.5/11.3 4.5/11.3 4.5/11.3 2.3/5.7
758
1,198
1,722
*
*
603
1,124
*
*
*
*
889
1,823
2,488
2,846
2,846
2,846
1,790
2.9/7.2 3.9/9.8 4.5/11.3 4.5/11.3 4.5/11.3 1.9/4.7
490
781
1,132
1,561
*
386
722
1,156
*
*
*
564
1,335
1,825
2,351
2,436
2,436
1,310
2.5/6.2 3.4/8.4 4.3/10.9 4.5/11.3 4.5/11.3 1.6/4.1
305
490
716
996
1,156
239
445
720
1,057
*
*
343
957
1,309
1,687
2,064
2,064
938
2.1/5.2 2.9/7.2 3.7/9.2 4.5/11.3 4.5/11.3 1.5/3.5
219
353
518
723
842
171
315
514
759
1,065
1,241
241
758
1,037
1,337
1,673
1,839
742
1.9/4.7 2.6/6.4 3.3/8.2 4.1/10.3 4.5/11.3 1.5/3.5
174
282
414
580
676
136
249
407
604
850
993
188
646
885
1,141
1,428
1,583
632
1.7/4.3 2.4/5.9 3.0/7.6 3.8/9.5 4.2/10.5 1.5/3.5
102
166
244
344
402
79
140
233
349
496
582
103
444
608
786
984
1,091
433
1.5/3.6 2.0/4.9 2.5/6.3 3.2/7.9 3.5/8.8 1.5/3.5
65
105
156
220
257
50
84
143
216
310
365
59
322
442
571
717
795
313
1.5/3.5 1.7/4.2 2.2/5.4 2.7/6.8 3.0/7.5 1.5/3.5
44
71
105
149
174
34
52
91
140
203
241
35
242
334
432
543
602
235
1.5/3.5 1.5/3.7 1.9/4.8 2.4/5.9 2.6/6.6 1.5/3.5
5" Width
1178"
14"
16"
18"
19"
3,433
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
5,012
6,184
6,418
6,418
6,418
3.5/8.8 4.3/10.8 4.5/11.3 4.5/11.3 4.5/11.3
2,170
3,368
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
4,058
4,963
5,400
5,400
5,400
3.4/8.5 4.1/10.3 4.5/11.3 4.5/11.3 4.5/11.3
1,887
2,942
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
3,816
4,656
5,129
5,129
5,129
3.3/8.4 4.1/10.2 4.5/11.3 4.5/11.3 4.5/11.3
1,137
1,798
2,583
*
*
1,687
*
*
*
*
2,735
3,731
4,269
4,269
4,269
2.9/7.2 3.9/9.8 4.5/11.3 4.5/11.3 4.5/11.3
735
1,171
1,698
2,342
*
1,083
1,734
*
*
*
2,003
2,738
3,527
3,654
3,654
2.5/6.2 3.4/8.4 4.3/10.9 4.5/11.3 4.5/11.3
458
735
1,074
1,493
1,734
667
1,080
1,585
*
*
1,435
1,963
2,530
3,096
3,096
2.1/5.2 2.9/7.2 3.7/9.2 4.5/11.3 4.5/11.3
328
529
777
1,084
1,262
473
771
1,139
1,597
1,862
1,136
1,555
2,006
2,510
2,758
1.9/4.7 2.6/6.4 3.3/8.2 4.1/10.3 4.5/11.3
262
423
621
870
1,014
373
611
906
1,275
1,490
969
1,327
1,712
2,142
2,374
1.7/4.3 2.4/5.9 3.0/7.6 3.8/9.5 4.2/10.5
153
248
367
516
603
210
349
524
744
873
665
913
1,179
1,476
1,637
1.5/3.6 2.0/4.9 2.5/6.3 3.2/7.9 3.5/8.8
97
158
234
330
386
126
214
324
465
548
482
663
857
1,075
1,192
1.5/3.5 1.7/4.2 2.2/5.4 2.7/6.8 3.0/7.5
65
106
158
223
262
78
137
210
305
361
364
501
649
814
904
1.5/3.5 1.5/3.7 1.9/4.8 2.4/5.9 2.6/6.6
10
TJ-9500| May 2015

General Notes

Table is based on:

by 0.75. For a total load limit of L/180 multiply Unfactored Resistance (TL) by
2.0E Parallam PSL: Floor and /or Snow

Standard Term (PLF) continued
Span
8'
9'-6"
10'
12'
14'
16'-6"
18'-6"
20'
24'
28'
32'
Condition
9"
2,516
*
5,094
2.7/6.7
1,562
2,322
3,825
2.4/6.0
1,352
2,007
3,449
2.3/5.7
804
1,185
2,387
1.9/4.7
515
751
1,747
1.6/4.1
319
457
1,250
1.5/3.5
228
321
989
1.5/3.5
181
251
843
1.5/3.5
105
137
577
1.5/3.5
67
79
417
1.5/3.5
45
46
313
1.5/3.5
7" Width
1178"
14"
16"
18"
19"
4,577
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
6,683
8,245
8,558
8,558
8,558
3.5/8.8 4.3/10.8 4.5/11.3 4.5/11.3 4.5/11.3
2,894
4,491
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
5,411
6,617
7,200
7,200
7,200
3.4/8.5 4.1/10.3 4.5/11.3 4.5/11.3 4.5/11.3
2,516
3,923
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
5,087
6,208
6,838
6,838
6,838
3.3/8.4 4.1/10.2 4.5/11.3 4.5/11.3 4.5/11.3
1,517
2,397
3,444
*
*
2,249
*
*
*
*
3,646
4,975
5,681
5,691
5,691
2.9/7.2 3.9/9.8 4.5/11.3 4.5/11.3 4.5/11.3
980
1,562
2,265
3,123
*
1,443
2,312
*
*
*
2,670
3,650
4,703
4,872
4,872
2.5/6.2 3.4/8.4 4.3/10.9 4.5/11.3 4.5/11.3
611
980
1,432
1,991
2,312
890
1,440
2,113
*
*
1,913
2,617
3,373
4,128
4,128
2.1/5.2 2.9/7.2 3.7/9.2 4.5/11.3 4.5/11.3
438
706
1,036
1,446
1,683
631
1,028
1,518
2,130
2,483
1,515
2,074
2,675
3,346
3,677
1.9/4.7 2.6/6.4 3.3/8.2 4.1/10.3 4.5/11.3
349
563
828
1,160
1,352
497
814
1,208
1,700
1,986
1,292
1,769
2,282
2,856
3,166
1.7/4.3 2.4/5.9 3.0/7.6 3.8/9.5 4.2/10.5
204
331
489
688
804
280
466
698
992
1,164
887
1,217
1,571
1,968
2,183
1.5/3.6 2.0/4.9 2.5/6.3 3.2/7.9 3.5/8.8
129
210
312
440
515
168
285
432
620
731
643
884
1,143
1,433
1,590
1.5/3.5 1.7/4.2 2.2/5.4 2.7/6.8 3.0/7.5
87
142
210
298
349
105
182
281
407
481
485
668
865
1,086
1,205
1.5/3.5 1.5/3.7 1.9/4.8 2.4/5.9 2.6/6.6
11
TJ-9500| May 2015
BEAM DETAILS
Bearing at Wall
Beam to Beam Connection
Bearing for Door or

Window Header
118" TJ Rim Board or

1"TimberStrand LSL
blocking for lateral support
Strap per code if top plate is

not continuous over header
Strap per
code if top
plate is not
continuous
over column
L1
Column
Top mount
hanger
L2
Bearing at Concrete Wall
Face mount
hanger
L3
Bearing at Column
Beam to Column Lateral Brace

TJI joist
Floor beam
Strap
Steel column
L4
Protect untreated wood from

direct contact with concrete
L5
Verify beam bearing length on page 14 and

column factored resistance on page 19
L14 Suggested lateral bracing detail for beams when

required. Verify beam bearing length on page 14.
WINDOW AND DOOR HEADER DETAILS

2x4 Wall Framing
High Header
Low Header
Full Depth Header
Header
Header
2x_ nailer*
Header
L8
L7
L9
*Double nailer may be required depending

upon the opening size and window type
2x6 Wall Framing

Headers not matching wall thickness may be installed flush to the inside or outside of the wall depending upon sheathing and trim attachment requirements
Plank Orientation Header
Low Header
High Header
Double top plate
2x6 wall
framing
L10
3" x 5"
TimberStrand LSL
in plank orientation
L11
3"-wide
header
2x_ framing at opening
3"-wide
header
2x_ nailer*
L12 *Double nailer may be required depending

upon the opening size and window type
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Window and Door Header Details

Dropped Header with Full Lateral Bracing
Framing above must be sheathed to provide
lateral stability to the top of the beam
Main structural header. See pages

1618 for connecting multiple plies.
One 8d (0.113" x 21/2") nail each side of joist or blocking.

Blocking is required if joist framing is parallel to beam.
Joist spacing must be 24" on-centre or less.
Low header
Nail continuous king studs to the end of the beam using:

Four 10d (0.131" x 3") nails for beams 1178" deep or less
Six 10d (0.131" x 3") nails for beams 18" deep or less
Ten 10d (0.131" x 3") nails for beams greater than 18" deep
Fasten 2x_ plate to low header

with 10d (0.131" x 3") nails at
8" on-centre, staggered
Continuous king stud
L15
Dropped Header with Acceptable Lateral Bracing

4'-0" maximum height cripple wall.
Wall studs at 24" on-centre, maximum.
One 8d (0.113" x 2") nail each side of joist or blocking.
Blocking is required if joist framing is parallel to beam.
Joist spacing must be 24" on-centre or less.
Fasten 2x_ plate to header below with 10d (0.131" x 3")

nails at 8" on-centre, staggered
Sheathing strength axis

See pages 1618 for connecting multiple plies
Nail continuous king studs to the end of the beam using:
Four 10d (0.131" x 3") nails for beams 1178" deep or less
Six 10d (0.131" x 3") nails for beams 16" deep or less
L16
Rated wall sheathing (716" nominal) continuous from bottom of

beam to top of wall. Fasten sheathing with 8d (0.113" x 2") nails
at 6" on-centre at panel edges and 12" on-centre in panel field.
Continuous king stud
When framed as shown above, the following dropped headers are

considered fully braced under uniform-load, simple-span conditions:
Single-ply:
1" wide headers, 1178" deep or less
3" wide headers, 16" deep or less, with a maximum span of 18'-6"
Multiple-ply:
Headers up to four 1" plies, 1178" deep or less
Headers up to four 1" x 14" plies, with a maximum span of 8'-6"
NAILING ON NARROW FACE

Nails Installed on the Narrow Face
Nail Size
8d (0.131" x 2") or
10d (0.128" x 3")
10d (0.148" x 3") or
12d (0.148" x 3")
16d (0.162" x 3")
Closest On-Centre Spacing Per Row

3"
1"
Microllam LVL
TimberStrand LSL TimberStrand LSL
Parallam PSL
3"
3"
3"
3"
4"
3"
4"
4"
6"
3"
8"
6"
If more than one row of nails is used, the rows must be offset at least " and staggered.
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ALLOWABLE HOLES
1.55E TimberStrand LSL Headers and Beams
General Notes
2 x diameter of the
largest hole (minimum)
13
Allowed hole zone
depth
Allowed hole zone suitable for headers and beams

with uniform and/or concentrated loads anywhere
along member.
Round holes only.
No holes in headers or beams in plank orientation.
1.55E TimberStrand LSL

8"
Header or Beam Depth

9"
1178"
14"16"
8"
Other Trus Joist Headers and Beams

Microllam LVL and
Parallam PSL hole zone
hole zone
See illustration for allowed hole zone.
General Notes
2 x diameter of the
largest hole (minimum)
1 3
depth
Round holes only.
No holes in cantilevers.
No holes in headers or beams in plank orientation.
Header or Beam Depth

5"
7"20"
1.3E TimberStrand LSL allowed hole zone
Allowed hole zone suitable for headers and beams

with uniform loads only.
Other Trus Joist Beams
Microllam LVL and

Parallam PSL
allowed hole zone
middle 13 span
d
Maximum Round Hole Size

3"
358"
458"
Maximum Round Hole Size

1"
2"
See illustration for allowed hole zone.
DO NOT cut, notch, or drill holes in

headers or beams except as indicated
in the illustrations and tables
Larger holes in Trus Joist structural composite lumber may be possible;

refer to Forte or Javelin software.
BEARING LENGTH REQUIREMENTS

Factored
Reaction
(lbs)
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
18,000
20,000
22,000
24,000
26,000
28,000
30,000
32,000
34,000

Beam Orientation Plank Orientation
Width
Width
3"
5"
1"
1"
2"
2"
3"
3"
3"
3"
4"
4"
434"
4"
5"
514"
6"
6"
6"
6"
7"
7"
712"
7"

Beam Orientation
Width
1"
3"
5"
3"
1"
1"
4"
2"
1"
5"
212"
1"
6"
3"
2"
7"
3"
2"
8"
4"
2"
4"
3"
5"
3"
5"
3"
6"
4"
6"
4"
7"
4"
7"
5"
8"
5"
5"
2.0E Microllam LVL

Beam Orientation
Width
1"
3"
5"
3"
1"
1"
4"
2"
1"
5"
2"
1"
6"
3"
2"
7"
3"
2"
4"
3"
4"
3"
5"
3"
6"
4"
6"
4"
7"
4"
7"
5"
8"
5"
5"
6"
2.0E Parallam PSL

Beam Orientation
Width
3"
5"
7"
1"
1"
1"
2"
1"
1"
2"
1"
1"
3"
2"
1"
3"
2"
2"
4"
3"
2"
4"
3"
2"
5"
3"
2"
6"
4"
3"
6"
4"
3"
7"
4"
3"
7"
5"
3"
8"
5"
4"
5"
4"
6"
4"
General Notes

Minimum bearing length: 112" at ends, 312" at intermediate supports.
Bearing across full beam width required.
Interpolation between reaction loads is permitted for determining bearing lengths.
Bearing lengths based on the following factored bearing resistances:

1.3E TimberStrand LSL: 990 psi; 630 psi for plank orientation.
1.55E TimberStrand LSL: 1,165 psi.
2.0E Microllam LVL: 1,090 psi.
2.0E Parallam PSL: 1,090 psi.
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Tapered End Cuts

Factored Reactions for 3"(1)
TimberStrand LSL Headers and Beams (lbs)
Bearing
3"
Wood Plate (2
5"
Wood Plate(2)
3"
Column(3)
Beam
Depth
7"
9"117 8"
14"
16"
7"
9"14"
16"
7"
9"
117 8"
14"
16"
4"
7,535
7,535
5"
7,535
7,535
7,535
5"
7,535
7,535
7,535
11,305
8,775
11,305
9,530
10,510
8,115
8,115
11,345
8,870
8,870
8,870
11,305
10,285
10,285
11,345
9,620
9,620
9,620
Outside Heel Height D1

6"
6"
7"
7,535
7,535
7,535
7,535
7,535
7,535
7,535
7,535
7,535
7,535
11,035
11,035
11,345
10,375
10,375
10,375
10,375
7"
8"
7,535
7,535
7,535
7,535
7,535
7,535
11,305
11,305
11,305
11,305
11,305
11,305
11,305
11,305
11,130
11,130
11,130
11,130
11,470
11,885
11,885
11,885
11,470
12,640
12,640
12,640
11,470
13,395
13,395
13,395
(1) For 1" and 5" beams, multiply by 0.5 and 1.5, respectively.
(2) Bearing lengths are based on factored bearing resistance of 615 psi.
(3) Bearing lengths are based on factored bearing resistance of 990 psi for 1.3E TimberStrand LSL, and 1,165 psi for
1.55E TimberStrand LSL.
Minimum
3:12 slope
Sloped
end cut
D1
Tapered end cut detailed above

is not allowed with TJI joists
Factored Reactions for 3"(1)

Microllam LVL and Parallam PSL Beams (lbs)
Bearing
3"
Wood
Plate (2)
5"
Wood
Plate (2)
3"
Column(3)
Beam
Depth
9"
9"
11"
117 8"
14"
16"
18"
18"
19"
20"
9"
9"
11"
117 8"
14"
16"
18"
18"
19"
20"
9"
9"
11"
117 8"
14"
16"
18"
18"
19"
20"
4"
7,480
7,480
7,480
7,480
8,085
8,085
8,085
8,085
8,085
7,480
7,480
7,480
7,480
5"
7,535
7,535
7,535
7,535
7,535
5"
7,535
7,535
7,535
7,535
7,535
8,780
8,780
8,780
8,780
8,780
9,480
9,480
9,480
9,480
9,480
9,480
8,175
8,175
8,175
8,175
8,175
8,870
8,870
8,870
8,870
8,870
Outside Heel Height D1

6"
6"
7"
7,535
7,535
7,535
7,535
7,535
7,535
7,535
7,535
7,535
7,535
7,535
7,535
7,535
7,535
7,535
7,535
7,535
7,535
7,535
7,535
7,535
7,535
10,175
10,175
10,175
10,175
10,175
10,175
10,175
9,565
9,565
9,565
9,565
9,565
9,565
10,295
10,575
10,870
10,870
10,870
10,870
10,870
10,870
10,870
10,260
10,260
10,260
10,260
10,260
10,260
10,260
10,295
10,575
11,305
11,305
11,305
11,305
11,305
11,305
11,305
11,305
10,295
10,575
10,955
10,955
10,955
10,955
10,955
10,955
10,955
Beam
depth
Wood Plate Connection

7"
7,535
7,535
7,535
7,535
7,535
7,535
7,535
7,535
7,535
7,535
10,295
10,575
11,305
11,305
11,305
11,305
11,305
11,305
11,305
11,305
10,295
10,575
11,650
11,650
11,650
11,650
11,650
11,650
11,650
11,650
8"
7,535
7,535
7,535
7,535
7,535
7,535
7,535
7,535
7,535
7,535
10,575
11,305
11,305
11,305
11,305
11,305
11,305
11,305
11,305
10,295
10,575
12,345
12,345
12,345
12,345
12,345
12,345
12,345
12,345
10"
7,535
7,535
7,535
7,535
7,535
7,535
7,535
7,535
11,305
11,305
11,305
11,305
11,305
11,305
11,305
Sloped
end cut
Beam
depth
D1
Wood plate
Column Connection
Sloped
end cut
Beam
depth
D1
Column
12,520
13,215
13,375
13,375
13,375
13,375
13,375
13,375
(1) For 134", 514", and 7" beams, multiply by 0.5, 1.5, and 2.0, respectively.
(2) Bearing lengths based on a factored bearing resistance of 620 psi.
(3) Bearing lengths based on factored bearing resistance of 1,090 psi for Microllam LVL and Parallam PSL.
General Notes
DONOToverhang seat cuts on

beams beyond inside face of
support member
No increase for duration of load is permitted above standard term.
No holes or concentrated load within tapered cut.

Table considers only downward loading. Contact your Weyerhaeuser representative for assistance with uplift
loading or other conditions.
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MULTIPLE-MEMBER CONNECTIONs FOR SIDE-LOADED BEAMS

L17
Factored Uniform LoadMaximum Factored Uniform Load Applied to Either Outside Member (PLF)
Fastener Pattern
Assembly A
Fastener Type
10d (0.128" x 3")
Nail(1)
" A307
Through Bolt (2)(3)
SDS (3)
USP WS (3)
TrussLOK-EWP(3)
SDW22(3)(4)
Assembly B
Assembly C
Assembly D
Assembly E
2"
2"
2"
2"
Fastener
134"
134"
134" 312"
Number On-Centre
Location of Rows Spacing 3" wide, 2-ply 5" wide, 3-ply 5" wide, 2-ply
2(5)
12"
575
430
430
As shown
3
12"
865
650
650
24"
780
585
880
2
19.2"
975
730
1,095
16"
1,170
880
1,315
Screw Length
3"
3"
3"
24"
870
655
655
As shown
2
19.2"
1,090
815
815
16"
1,305
980
980
24"
905
680
680
As shown
2
19.2"
1,130
850
850
16"
1,355
1,015
1,015
Screw Length
33 8"
5"
33 8"
24"
585
550
440
One side
2
19.2"
735
685
550
only
16"
880
825
660
24"
680
625
585
One side
2
19.2"
850
780
730
only
16"
1,020
935
880
Assembly F
2"
2"
134" 312" 134"
312"
7" wide, 3-ply

385
575
780
975
1,170
3"
580
725
870
605
755
905
6"
490
610
730
555
690
830
7" wide, 2-ply
7" wide, 4-ply
1,560
1,950
2,340
6"
2,040
2,550
3,060
520
650
780
6"
680
850
1,020
765(6)
960(6)
1,150(6)
6"
490
610
730
555
690
830
134"
6"
730
915
1,100
1,140
1,425
1,710
(1) Nailed connection values may be doubled for 6" on-centre or tripled for 4" on-centre nail spacing.
(2) Washers required. Bolt holes to be 916" maximum.
(3) Factored resistance for 24" on-centre bolted or screwed connection values may be doubled for 12" on-centre spacing.
(4) When loading the head side of a SDW22 screw, assemblies A, B, D, and F can be increased by 15%.
(5) For beams up to 14" deep, maximum.
(6) Assembly F is not recommended for TimberStrand LSL or Parallam PSL.
General Notes for Side-Loaded Beam Tables
Uniform Load Design Example
Connections are based on Limit States Design per CSA O86.

Use specific gravity of 0.5 when designing lateral connections.

Values listed are for standard term loading.

When fasteners are required on both sides, stagger fasteners on the second
side so they fall halfway between fasteners on the first side.

Verify adequacy of beam in allowable load tables on pages 611.

7" wide beams should be side-loaded only when loads are applied to both sides
of the members (to minimize rotation).

Minimum end distance for bolts and screws is 6".

Beams wider than 7" require special consideration by the design professional
of record.
435 PLF
625 PLF
First, check load tables on pages 611 to verify that three pieces can carry
the total factored load of 1,060 plf with proper live load deflection criteria.
Total factored load = (1.25 x dead load) + (1.5 x live load). Maximum
factored load applied to either outside member is 625 plf. For an assembly
of three 1" plies (Assembly B), two rows of 10d (0.128" x 3") nails at 12"
on-centre is good for only 430 plf. Therefore, use three rows of 10d (0.128" x
3") nails at 12" on-centre (good for 650 plf).
Alternatives: Two rows of 12" bolts or 5" TrussLOK-EWP screws at 19.2"

on-centre.
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MULTIPLE-MEMBER CONNECTIONs for side-Loaded Beams

L18
Factored Point LoadMaximum Factored Point Load Applied to Either Outside Member (lbs)
Fastener Pattern
Assembly A
Fastener Type
10d (0.128" x 3")
Nail
" A307
Through Bolt (1)
SDS
USP WS
TrussLOK-EWP
SDW22(2)
Number of
Fasteners
Location
per Side
6
12
As shown
18
24
4
6
8
Screw Length
4
As shown
6
8
4
6
As shown
8
Screw Length
4
One side only
6
8
4
One side only
6
8
Assembly B
Assembly C
Assembly D
Assembly E
2"
2"
2"
2"
134"
134" 312"
134"
3" wide, 2-ply

1,730
3,455
5,185
6,910
3,120
4,680
6,240
3"
3,480
5,220
6,960
3,615
5,425
7,230
33 8"
2,345
3,515
4,690
2,720
4,080
5,440
5" wide, 3-ply 5" wide, 2-ply

1,295
1,295
2,590
2,590
3,890
3,890
5,185
5,185
2,340
3,510
3,510
5,265
4,680
7,020
3"
3"
2,610
2,610
3,915
3,915
5,220
5,220
2,710
2,710
4,070
4,070
5,425
5,425
5"
33 8"
2,195
1,760
3,295
2,635
4,390
3,515
2,490
2,340
3,735
3,510
4,980
4,680
Assembly F
2"
2"
134" 312" 134"
312"
7" wide, 3-ply
7" wide, 2-ply
2,305
3,455
4,610
3,120
4,680
6,240
3"
2,320
3,480
4,640
2,410
3,615
4,820
6"
1,950
2,930
3,905
2,215
3,320
4,425
134"
7" wide, 4-ply
6,240
9,360
12,480
6"
8,160
12,240
16,320
2,080
3,120
4,160
6"
2,720
4,080
5,440
3,065(3)
4,600(3)
6,135(3)
6"
1,950
2,930
3,905
2,215
3,320
4,425
6"
2,930
4,390
5,855
4,560
6,840
9,120
(1) Washers required. Bolt holes to be 916" maximum.

(2) When loading the head side of a SDW22 screw, assemblies A, B, D, and F can be increased by 15%.
(3) Assembly F is not recommended for TimberStrand LSL or Parallam PSL.
3,000 lbs
Point Load Design Example

First, verify that a 3-ply, 1" x 14" beam can support the factored 3,000 lb
point load and all other loads applied. The factored 3,000 lb point load is
being transferred to the beam with a face mount hanger. For an assembly of
three 1" plies (Assembly B), six 5"-long TrussLOK-EWP screws are good
for 3,295lbs with a face mount hanger.
14"
Point Load Connector Spacing

4- or 6-Bolt or Screw Connection
" A307 through bolt, or SDS, USP WS,
TrussLOK-EWP, or SDW screw, typical
8-Bolt or Screw Connection

" A307 through bolt, or SDS, USP WS,
TrussLOK-EWP, or SDW screw, typical
Nail Connection
10d (0.128" x 3" nails, typical.
Stagger to prevent splitting.
2" spacing, typical
1" minimum
2" minimum at top
and bottom, typical
1"
minimum
Equal
spacing
beam depth
L19 Minimum beam depth is 9"

for " diameter bolts
2" minimum
2" minimum
8"10"
2" minimum
2" minimum
L20 Minimum beam depth is 1178 "
for " diameter bolts
17
1" minimum
spacing, typical
L21 There must be an equal number of nails

on each side of the connection
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MULTIPLE-MEMBER CONNECTIONs FOR TOP-LOADED BEAMS

Fastener Installation Requirements
Piece
Width
Number
of Plies
2
1"
Type (1)
10d nails
12d16d nails
Screws
10d nails
12d16d nails
Min. Length
3"
3"
338" or 3"
3"
3"
338" or 3"
5"
3"
3"
5" or 6"
6"
5" or 6"
6"
8"
Screws
10d nails(3)
12d16d nails(3)
Screws
3"
Screws
" bolts
Metric to Imperial Conversions

Fastener
# Rows
3(2)
2(2)
2
3(2)
2(2)
O.C. Spacing
Metric Unit
1 kN
1N
1m
1 mm
1 kg
1Nm
1Nm
1 mm 4
1 Pa
1 kPa
Location
12"
One side
24"
12"
24"
3(2)
2(2)
12"
24"
24"
Both sides
Both sides
One side
One side
(per ply)
Both sides
One side
Both sides
One side
Imperial to Metric Conversions

Imperial Unit
1 kip
1 lb
1 ft
1 in.
1 lb mass
1 lb ft
1 lb in.
1 in. 4
1 lb/ft 2
1 lb/in. 2
(1) 10d nails are 0.128" diameter; 12d16d nails are 0.148"0.162" diameter; screws are SDS, USP WS, TrussLOK-EWP or SDW.
(2) An additional row of nails is required with depths of 14" or greater.
(3) When connecting 4-ply members, nail each ply to the other and offset nail rows by 2" from rows in the ply below.
hen fasteners are required on both sides,

W
stagger fasteners on the second side so they
fall halfway between fasteners on the first side.
L6
Imperial Conversion
0.2248 kip
0.2248 lb
3.281 ft
0.0394 in.
2.205 lb mass
0.7376 lb ft
8.851 lb in.
2.402 x 10-6 in.4
0.0209 lb/ft2
0.1450 lb/in.2
Load must be applied evenly

across entire beam width.
Otherwise, use connections for
side-loaded beams
Metric Conversion
4.448 kN
4.448 N
0.3048 m
25.40 mm
0.4536 kg
1.356 N m
0.1130 N m
0.4162 x 106 mm4
47.88 Pa
6.895 kPa
Multiple pieces can be nailed or bolted together to form a header

or beam of the required size, up to a maximum width of 7"
example header design problem

1. Unfactored live load:
Case 2: 1.0 x 360 + 0.5 x 600 = 660 plf
Case 3: 1.0 x 600 + 0.5 x 360 = 780 plf
Therefore use Case 3 at 780 plf
2. Unfactored total load:
For Cases 2 and 3:
Unfactored dead load = 1.0 x 490 = 490 plf
Unfactored total load = 780 plf + 490 plf = 1,270 plf
Rough
opening
12
House width
maximum
3. Factored total load:

Case 2: 1.5 x 360 + 0.5 x 600 = 840 plf
Case 3: 1.5 x 600 + 0.5 x 360 = 1,080 plf
Therefore use Case 3 at 1,080 plf
Factored dead load = 1.25 x 490 = 613 plf
Factored total load = 1,080 + 613 = 1,693 plf
House width
Try using a 312" x 1178" 1.55E TimberStrand LSL header. See page 7 of this guide.
Determine the size of 1.55E TimberStrand LSL header required for a 10' rough
opening for the given loads and assumptions:
Span
House width = 36'

Trussed roof with 24" roof truss overhangs
Roof Load = 30 psf snow + 15 psf dead
Floor Load = 40 psf live + 12 psf dead
10'
12'
Calculated unfactored plf loads acting on the beam (20' roof and 9' floor tributary):

Rsistance non pondre (S)
Summary:
Snow = 600 plf

Floor = 360 plf
Dead = 490 plf (includes wall load at 80 plf)
1.55E Grade
Condition
1" Width
3" Width
5" Width (2- or 3-ply
14"
9"
1178 "
14"
16"
9"
117 8"
14"
9"
1178"
262
487
760
524
975
1,520 2,155
786
1,462 2,280
388
725
775
1,449
1,163 2,174
*
*
*
*
687
1,053 1,443 1,373 2,106 2,886 3,645 2,060 3,158 4,329
1.7/4.3 2.6/6.5 3.6/9.0 1.7/4.3 2.6/6.5 3.6/8.9 4.5/11.3 1.7/4.3 2.6/6.5 3.6/8.9 4
156
294
464
311
588
929
1,335
467
881
1,393
228
434
689
457
868
1,378
685
1,303 2,067
*
475
729
999
950
1,457 1,998 2,581 1,424 2,186 2,997
1.5/3.5 2.2/5.4 3.0/7.5 1.5/3.5 2.2/5.4 3.0/7.4 3.9/9.6 1.5/3.5 2.2/5.4 3.0/7.4 3
1. Unfactored Resistance (LL) = 975 > 780 OK

2. Unfactored Resistance (TL) = 1,449 > 1,270 OK
3. Total Factored Resistance = 2,106 > 1,693 OK
Therefore a 3" x 1178" 1.55E TimberStrand LSL header is acceptable. The beam
requires 2.6" of bearing at end supports and 6.5" of bearing at intermediate support.
Next, calculate design loads per 2010 NBCC load combinations (primary load and
companion load action).
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Columns
Top or Bottom Plate Connection
Axial Factored Resistances (lbs) for 1.3E TimberStrand LSL

Column
Bearing Type
On
Column Base
Wood
Plate
Bearing (1)(2)
Effective
Column Length
5'
6'
7'
8'
9'
10'
12'
14'
3'8'
9'
10'
12'
14'
3" x 3"
11,120
9,910
8,665
7,460
6,355
5,380
3,820
2,725
7,460
6,355
5,380
3,820
2,725
3" x 4 38"
13,910
12,385
10,830
9,330
7,945
6,725
4,775
3,405
9,330
7,945
6,725
4,775
3,405
Column Size
3" x 5"
17,485
15,570
13,620
11,730
9,990
8,455
6,000
4,285
11,730
9,990
8,455
6,000
4,285
3" x 7"
23,035
20,525
17,960
15,455
13,165
11,140
7,910
5,645
15,455
13,165
11,140
7,910
5,645
3" x 8 58"
27,410
24,415
21,345
18,385
15,665
13,255
9,415
6,715
18,385
15,665
13,255
9,415
6,715
Two 16d (0.162" x 3")

nails for every 1" of column
width, nailed through the plate
into the column
(1) Wood plate bearing is based on a factored compression perpendicular-to-grain strength of 615 psi.
(2) See Top or Bottom Plate Connection detail at right.
Axial Factored Resistances (lbs) for 1.8E Parallam PSL

Column
Bearing Type
On
Column Base
Effective
Column Length
6'
7'
8'
9'
10'
12'
14'
16'
18'
20'
22'
24'
Column Size
3" x 7" 5" x 5"
30,684
43,054
26,431
40,209
22,455
37,152
18,900
34,003
15,821
30,869
11,048
24,964
7,782
19,853
15,664
12,357
Slenderness ratio exceeds 50
9,773
3" x 3" 3" x 5"

15,342
23,013
13,216
19,823
11,227
16,841
9,450
14,175
7,910
11,871
5,522
8,287
3,892
5,837
5" x 7"
57,406
53,612
49,536
45,338
41,160
33,285
26,470
20,885
16,464
13,030
7" x 7"
81,855
78,921
75,642
71,899
67,984
59,793
51,644
43,999
37,135
31,166
26,111
21,852
Beam on Column Cap
P1
Column Base
General Notes

Tables are based on:

Solid, one-piece column members used in dryservice conditions.
Bracing in both directions at column ends.
CSA O86.
Simple columns with axial loads only. For side loads or other combined bending and axial loads, see the
CSAO86 provisions.
KD = 1.0, where the specified snow or live load is greater than the specified dead load. For other load cases,
use Weyerhaeuser software.
P2
Elevated Column Base
Factored resistances have been adjusted to accommodate the worst case of the following eccentric conditions:
16 of column thickness (first dimension) or 16 of column width.
Beams and columns must remain straight to within 5L24608 (in.) of true alignment. L is the unrestrained length
of the member in feet.
Optional
non-shrink
grout
For column specified strengths see page 5.

The column values listed are for dry-service conditionsonly.
When wet-service conditions exist, contact your
Weyerhaeuser representative for other product solutions.
P3
Beam on Column
118"
Wide face
of strands
DO NOT install bolts or

screws into the narrow
face of strands
TJ Rim Board or 1" TimberStrand LSL

blocking for lateral support
Wide face
of strands
In order to use the manufacturers published capacities

when designing for column caps, bases, or holdowns for
uplift, the bolts or screws must be installed perpendicular
to the wide face of strands, as shown above.
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Strap per
code if top
plate is not
continuous
over column
L1
Column
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Why Choose Trus Joist Beams, Columns, and Headers?

The products in this guide are readily

This guide features Trus Joist engineered lumber in

Grades shown are available in Eastern Canada;

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TimberStrand LSL Grade Verification

Actual stamps shown.

Code Evaluations: See CCMC 12627-R

Trus Joist Microllam

Trus Joist Parallam

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13,260 18,155 23,425

26,525 36,310 46,850

14,340 16,905 19,320

13,420 14,845 20,175 25,875 32,230 34,775

33,105 45,180 58,145 72,635

13,465 15,875 18,145 20,410

49,660 67,775 87,220 108,950

20,200 23,815 27,215 30,620

66,215 90,365 116,290 145,270

26,935 31,750 36,290 40,825

(1) For product in beam orientation, unless otherwise noted.

Some sizes may not be available in your region.

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General Assumptions for Products Shown in this Guide

TimberStrand LSL, Microllam LVL, and untreated Parallam PSL

Protect product from sun and water

Align stickers (2x3 or larger)

Use support blocks (6x6 or larger)

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Floor and/or snow Load Tables

TimberStrand LSL: Floor and /or SnowStandard Term (PLF)

Unfactored Resistance (LL)

* Indicates Total Factored Resistance value controls.

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Floor and/or snow Load Tables

TimberStrand LSL: Floor and /or SnowStandard Term (PLF) continued

Unfactored Resistance (LL)

5" Width (2- or 3-ply)

* Indicates Total Factored Resistance value controls.

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Floor and/or snow Load Tables

2.0E Microllam LVL: Floor and /or SnowStandard Term (PLF)

Unfactored Resistance (LL)

3" Width (2-ply)

* Indicates Total Factored Resistance value controls.

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Floor and/or snow Load Tables

Table is based on:

Unfactored Resistance (LL)

3" Width (2-ply)

5" Width (3-ply)

* Indicates Total Factored Resistance value controls.

Allowed hole zone suitable for headers and beams

Round holes only.

See illustration for allowed hole zone.

Round holes only.

No holes in cantilevers.

Allowed hole zone suitable for headers and beams

See illustration for allowed hole zone.

Bearing across full beam width required.