Question: QUESTION 4 A 1 0 5 mm deep 3 - ply CLT floor is supported in bearing by a glulam column. An adjacent 1 7

QUESTION 4
A 105 mm deep 3-ply CLT floor is supported in bearing by a glulam column. An adjacent 175\(\mathrm{mm}\times 380\mathrm{~mm}\) glulam joist is also supported in bearing by a larger \(265\mathrm{~mm}\times 798\mathrm{~mm}\) glulam beam. During the construction of this assembly, the wood moisture content was observed to be \(5\%\). Later during a rainy period, the moisture content was \(60\%\). Assuming a fibre saturation point of \(28\%\) for all members, calculate the remaining clearance between the CLT and the upper column, and the glulam joist and the CLT floor. Assume the columns are detailed to prevent shrinkage/swelling and that the CLT is able to uplift. Do you have any concerns about the swelling of this assembly?
Note: Use the Dimensional Change equation provided in the manual and consider changes in all three primary directions. (following the same solution we did in the class example).
QUESTION 4 A 1 0 5 mm deep 3 - ply CLT floor is

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