Question: A 1 0 - foot long, 3 x , No . 1 Hem - Fir timber member is to be designed to carry an axial

A 10-foot long, 3x, No.1 Hem-Fir timber
member is to be designed to carry an axial
tension load of 20.8 kips. The member is
fastened at each end with a single row of 7/8"
diameter bolts through the short dimension, with
a 18" hole clearance. The member is
manufactured and used at 10% moisture
content, and is critically loaded with wind load.
Assuming that the connection is adequate,
determine the smallest available member depth
capable of carrying the load.
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38
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A 1 0 - foot long, 3 x , No . 1 Hem - Fir timber

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