Shear parallel to grain (Fv) values along with compression perpendicular to grain (Fc?), bending (Fb), tension parallel to grain (Ft), compression parallel to grain (Fc), and modulus of elasticity (E) values are located in the NDS supplement, Design Values for Wood Construction.
Here are a couple of contacts for information on fiber reinforcing for products like glulam: Dr. Habib Dagher Advanced Engineered Wood Composites Lab University of Maine – Orono Phone: (207) 581-2138 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://composites.umaine.edu/ APA – The Engineered Wood Association Bruce Pooley, Colorado P.E. Phone: (303) 989-8701 E-mail: [email protected]
Chapter 5 of the NDS contains design information for glued-laminated timber.
Here is a list of adhesive manufacturers for ASTM D2559 adhesives. These are phenol resorcinol adhesives that are used by glulam manufacturers. Epoxies are not used in glulam. Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC 133 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, GA 30303 Phone: 404-652-4000 Website: http://www.gp-chemicals.com/Home National Casein® Company Headquarters 601 W. 80th Street Chicago, IL 60620 Phone: 773-846-7300 Fax:…
Hand rails and guard rails used in highway/bridge construction, have criteria available from the sources below. AITC’s Glued Laminated Timber Bridge Systems Manual. http://www.aitc-glulam.org/ Wood Transportation Structures Research Website: Forest Products Laboratory (304) 285-1591. [email protected] Also see General FAQ “Where can I find information on timber bridge design and construction?”