Official Journal of the Japan Wood Research Society
Table 3 Load random variables parameters [17, 27]
From: A determination method of compressive design value of dimensional lumber
Random variables | Distribution | Nominal AVG | Cov (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Dead load (D) | Normal | 1.06 | 7 |
Residential occupancy load (R) | Extreme-I | 0.644 | 23.3 |
Official occupancy load (O) | Extreme-I | 0.524 | 28.8 |
Snow load (S) | Extreme-I | 1.04 | 22 |
Wind load (W) | Extreme-I | 1.00 | 19 |
Uncertainty of the load effect (KB) | Normal | 1.00 | 5 |