Structural LVL E16
NEW PLANT LVL E16 beams are produced using parallel-grained plantation larch veneers and bonded under high temperature and pressure with weather and boil-resistant A-bond adhesive. They have excellent load-bearing capacity and dimensional stability. They are also available with H2S glue-line treatment for termite protection, suitable for areas of Australia south of the Tropic of Capricorn. These structural beams are manufactured in accordance with AS/NZS 4357, with properties determined in accordance with AS/NZS 4063.2, ensuring compliance with the structural design requirements of AS 1720.1.
NEW PLANT LVL E16 is an ideal choice for Bridge and Elevated Structures, High-Rise Buildings, Large Commercial and Industrial Building, Stadiums and Exhibition Centers, Wind Turbine Towers
| PROPERTY | EDGE(MPa) | FLAT (MPa | |
| Rigidity | MoE | 16000 | 16000 |
| Modulus of Rigidity | G | 800 | 800 |
| Bending Strength 1 | f’b | 65 | 65 |
| Tension Parallel to Grain 2 | f’t | 35 | 35 |
| Compression Perpendicular to Grain | f’c | 48 | 48 |
| Grain | f’p | 10 | 8 |
| Shear | f’s | 7 | 7 |
LVL E16 SPECIFICATION：
| Depth (mm) | Thickness(mm) | Length Availability | |||||
| 25 | 35 | 45 | 63 | 65 | 75 | Common sizes are 3.6m,4.2m,4.8m,5.4m,6.0m, Other lengths are available by special manufacture up to 12m. | |
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Certification
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Veneer Thickness:
Constant through the product thickness
Joint Group:
JD4—for nails, bolts, and screws
Joints:
Scarf and/or butt jointed
Finish:
Unsanded faces, sawn edges, and arrised edges
Moisture Content:
8%-15% (at time of dispatch)
Branding:
Each piece of NEW PLANT LVL is branded at least once with the product’s name for identification and evidence of compliance with manufacturing control standards
Dimensional Tolerances:
Available on request
Straightness:
Available on request
Density:
780kg/m³ (approximately)
Adhesive:
Phenolic—AS 2754.1
Bond:
A Bond
Storage:
Store on level bearers at maximum 1800mm centers, well clear of the ground, and cover to keep dry but allow ventilation
Source:
Plantation timber – Spruce, Radiata Pine Veneer
Treatment: H2S