LVL 2.0E (representative) - Design Values
LVL 2.0E (representative) is a engineered wood (lvl / psl / i-joist) grade with reference design values to Representative - see manufacturer ICC-ES / APA report. Its reference bending value Fb is 2,900 psi, compression parallel Fc is 2,900 psi, and modulus of elasticity E is 2,000,000 psi (NDS). In Eurocode 5 terms its characteristic bending strength fm,k is 48 N/mm², compression parallel fc,0,k is 38 N/mm², and mean modulus E0,mean is 13.8 kN/mm² (EN 338 / EN 14080). Values are shown before adjustment factors; apply the relevant NDS C-factors or EC5 k_mod and γ_M for your load case.
Representative values. Representative LVL 2.0E values. Use the supplier's ICC-ES/APA evaluation report for design.
| Fb | Bending | 2,900 psi |
| Ft | Tension parallel | 1,855 psi |
| Fv | Shear parallel | 285 psi |
| Fc⊥ | Compression perpendicular | 750 psi |
| Fc | Compression parallel | 2,900 psi |
| E | Modulus of elasticity | 2,000,000 psi |
| Emin | Modulus for stability | 1,020,000 psi |
| fm,k | Bending strength | 48 N/mm² |
| ft,0,k | Tension parallel | 33 N/mm² |
| fc,0,k | Compression parallel | 38 N/mm² |
| fc,90,k | Compression perpendicular | 6 N/mm² |
| fv,k | Shear strength | 4.5 N/mm² |
| E0,mean | Mean MOE parallel | 13.8 kN/mm² |
| ρk | Characteristic density | 510 kg/m³ |
Source: Representative - see manufacturer ICC-ES / APA report. Reference values are shown before adjustment factors (NDS C-factors / EC5 k_mod, γ_M) - apply these per your load case in design.