As a rule of thumb the thickness of plank required is the radius 200 i e.
Curved laminated timber beams.
Use other member stress combinations e g.
The tightness of the radius will determine the thickness of the laminations.
Laminated beams are superior in all strength characteristics to solid sawn lumber.
Differing radii are achieved by adjusting the clamp layout and using different thicknesses of timber.
The thinner the planks are the easier they are to bend which allows tighter radii to be achieved.
Curved beams creativity involves thinking outside the square and wouldn t it be great to work with a material that allows you to do just that.
Curved beams are made by clamping glued lamella around an arrangement of clamp frames which are bolted to the floor.
Rigidply rafters inc has been manufacturing glue laminated products since 1954.
A nine metre radius will require a plank thickness of 45mm but a two metre.
We can even fabricate complete circles.
Radial curved elliptical shapes and reverse curves are all possible.
The flexibility of glulam beams allows for the designer s creative imagination to be realised.
Our creative curves can turn a humble beam into an arch and open a box into an atrium.
Factory made members can be formed into any practical shape and any desired size.