![]() ![]() Support and separate bundles with 2 x 4 (or larger) stickers spaced no more than 8 apart. n Keep stored in wrapped and strapped bundles, stacked no more than 10 high. n Call FOREX LVL sales for assistance when damaged products are encountered. Use fabric slings when hoisting by crane. n Use forklifts and cranes carefully to avoid damaging product. Protect product from sun and water until ready to use. n Product must not be stored in contact with ground, or have prolonged exposure to the weather. Individual products should be handled in a manner which prevents physical damage during measuring, cutting, erection, etc. Support the bundles to reduce excessive bowing. 2ĥ HANDLING, STORAGE & USAGE GUIDELINES n Keep FOREX LVL dry. PRODUCT CERTIFICATION Forex LVL is certified under APA - program based on ASTM 5456 standard. RELIABLE DESIGN Forex LVL design values can be incorporated to in house or external softwares to speed up the design and improve accuracy. The product also comes with a water resistant coating to protect the LVL during construction and warehousing. It can be built-up on site or factory laminated which eliminate the need for nailing. The standard natural finish accepts good quality structural adhesives. It comes in a variety of depths and lengths up to 60 feets. ![]() AVAILABLE GRADES Forex LVL is available in 2 grades : 3100F b 2.0E, 2580F b E. Forex LVL is available in custom lengths and width further increasing its value to builders. Forex LVL can be used as single ply or as assembled beams which are exceptionally strong, strait and solid. Veneer combinations suited for the different grades are then assembled using waterproof adhesives under heat and pressure. A machine specially designed eliminates the faulty parts and assembles the good material yeilding strong and uniform veneers. ![]() Scanners are used to identify defects from the lower quality veneers. Top grade veneers have few imperfections. Applicable for bolted connection 1 3/4'' 7 1/4'' to 24'' FOREX LVL (LAMINATED VENEER LUMBER) Forex LVL 2.0E F b 1ģ DESIGNED TO PERFORM FOREX laminated veneer lumber (LVL) is made from ultrasonically graded veneers assembled longitudinally (all plys in the same direction) to yield maximum strength. Applicable to all tabulated values except Specific Gravity (SG) 8. Tabulated longitudinal shear specified strengths (F v ) have a shear size factor K zv = The deflection of a simple span beam with a uniformly distributed load is calculated as follows Δ= 270 WL 4 Ebd 3 Where : D = total deflection (in) W = applied uniform load (lb/f t ) L = design span (f t ) E = modulus of elasticity (psi) b = member thickness (in) d = member depth (in) 7. For lengths greater than 20 feet, the tabulated tension to grain specified strength (f t ) must be adjusted by the length fator K zt Where : K zt = (20/L) L = length of the member (f t ) 6. Tabulated tension parallel to grain specified strength (f t ) is applicable to lengths up to 20 feet. For other depth, the tabulated bending stress (f b ) must be adjusted by a size factor K zb Where : K zb = (12/d) 1/8 5. Tabulated bending specified strength (f b ) for FOREX LVL 3100F b - 2.0E are based on a reference depth of 12 inches. Tabulated values do not include the resistance factor 3. Specified strengths shall be permitted to be adjusted for other load durations as permitted by the code 2. Tabulated values are specified strengths for standard term duration of load. 2 DESIGN PROPERTIES FOREX LVL 3100F b - 2.0E Bending (3) F b = 3100 Longitudinal shear perpendicular to glue line joist /beam (6) F v = 290 Modulus of elasticity apparent (4) E = 2.0 Longitudinal shear parallel to glue line - plank (6) F v = 180 Tension parallel to grain (5) F t = 2000 Specific Gravity Lateral, Nails in Face (8) SG = 0,46 Compression perpendicular to grain- joist / beam F cp = 520 Specific Gravity Lateral, Nails in Edge (8) SG = 0,42 Compression perpendicular to grain - plank F cp = 260 Specific Gravity Lateral, Bolts in Face (9) SG = 0,40 Compression parallel to grain F c = 2600 Specific Gravity Withdrawal, Nails in Face and in Edge (8) SG = 0,44 NOTES 1. ![]()
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