PSL 2.0E (representative) - Design Values
PSL 2.0E (representative) is a engineered wood (lvl / psl / i-joist) grade with reference design values to Representative - see manufacturer ICC-ES 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). 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 Parallel Strand Lumber (PSL) 2.0E values. PSL is proprietary (e.g. Parallam) - use the supplier's ICC-ES evaluation report for design.
| Fb | Bending | 2,900 psi |
| Ft | Tension parallel | 2,025 psi |
| Fv | Shear parallel | 290 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 |
Source: Representative - see manufacturer ICC-ES report. Reference values are shown before adjustment factors (NDS C-factors / EC5 k_mod, γ_M) - apply these per your load case in design.