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Relative Density (or Specific Gravity) for Fastener Design for the Product

Veneer Species

LVL Grade

Nails

BoltsFootnote (1)

Lateral Loads

Withdrawal Loads

Lateral Loads

FaceFootnote (2)

EdgeFootnote (2)

Face

Edge

FaceFootnote (2)

Douglas-fir

1.5E

0.50

0.50

0.50

0.50

0.47

1.8E

0.50

0.50

0.50

0.50

0.50

2.0E

0.50

0.50

0.50

0.50

0.50

2.2E

0.50

0.50

0.50

0.50

0.50

Nail SpacingFootnote (1) – Installed Parallel to the Glue Line

Product Thickness

Nail Type and Size

Minimum Nail SpacingFootnote (2)  Footnote (3) (mm)

Nail End DistanceFootnote (2) (mm)

Less than 38 mm

8d box

76.2

38.1

8d common

76.2

50.8

10d and 12d box

76.2

50.8

10d and 12d common

101.6

76.2

16d sinker

101.6

76.2

16d common

152.4

101.6

38 mm and greater

8d box

50.8

25.4

8d common

76.2

50.8

10d and 12d box

76.2

50.8

10d and 12d common

101.6

76.2

16d sinker

101.6

76.2

16d common

152.4

76.2