All your observations are on point. In general if we can minimize tension & shear forces & transfer the load more directly into the post via compression, we will always be better off. To get precise you can work off center lines.
Depending on span, you still need bracing to prevent racking. So, a lap joint should be just fine for distribution of load, prevent cracking and to prevent movement off the post.
Where can i find more info about log strength? All i can find on the internet is that round wood is 50% stronger than same diameter milled timber, but nothing about 2.5x stronger... Would very much appreciate more info on this subject! Thank you
I guess that was wrong. I always find that lower ratio too - around 30%, max 50 depending on the wood. 250% is crazy, unless it is under a very specific circumstance.
Books like the "Alaska Log Building/Construction Guide" published by Alaska Housing Finance Corporation can give you more specific engineering (and well as practical) details. There's a free PDF download by that title.
Some strong beams there.
Always love the innovation in these videos!
Love the round wood. Less inputs and a stronger end product. Win-win.
All your observations are on point. In general if we can minimize tension & shear forces & transfer the load more directly into the post via compression, we will always be better off. To get precise you can work off center lines.
I always wondered if the bermshed timelapse footage got used
Good stuff, thanks
Wow, that's more complicated than I imagined.
Nice one sir 👏
Depending on span, you still need bracing to prevent racking. So, a lap joint should be just fine for distribution of load, prevent cracking and to prevent movement off the post.
What about putting green logs inground? From a structural point of view would this still be okay?
Hi, do you have a source for the 2.5 strenght ratio? I am very curious about it.
I've read tens of articles, manuals and specialists coming up with different ratios, but always around 30%. I'm pretty sure that's a mistake.
Where can i find more info about log strength? All i can find on the internet is that round wood is 50% stronger than same diameter milled timber, but nothing about 2.5x stronger... Would very much appreciate more info on this subject! Thank you
I guess that was wrong. I always find that lower ratio too - around 30%, max 50 depending on the wood. 250% is crazy, unless it is under a very specific circumstance.
Books like the "Alaska Log Building/Construction Guide" published by Alaska Housing Finance Corporation can give you more specific engineering (and well as practical) details. There's a free PDF download by that title.
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Are you looking into charring the round wood logs to aid in preserving the timber?
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Remember, time spent doing it right save time spent repairing in the future. There's really no viable shortcut for any sense of long term.
Round wood. You mean logs. Lol
Shrinkage lmao :-P