MEMBER TABLES F17

FOR SEASONED

SEASONED
TIMBER

STRESS GRADE F17

● SIZING TOLERANCES
Not less than nominated size

SEASONED HARDWOOD — F17 129

 SEASONED HARDWOOD — F17 132

TABLE 1A — BEARERS SUPPORTING SINGLE STOREY LOADBEARING WALLS

Maximum Floor Load Width – 1800mm
Sheet Roofing Tiled Roofing
Bearer Size
Roof Load Width (RLW) mm
Depth x Breadth 1500 2100 4500 7500 1500 2100 4500 7500
(mm)
MAXIMUM SPAN OF BEARER (mm)
Single Span
2 / 85 x 30 1200 1200 1100 1000 1100 1100 NS NS
2 / 85 x 40 1400 1300 1200 1100 1200 1200 1000 NS
2 / 90 x 35 1400 1300 1200 1100 1300 1200 1000 NS
2 / 90 x 45 1500 1500 1300 1200 1400 1300 1100 1000
2 / 120 x 35 1800 1800 1600 1500 1700 1600 1400 1200
2 / 120 x 45 2000 2000 1800 1600 1900 1800 1500 1300
Continuous Spans
2 / 85 x 30 1700 1600 1500 1400 1600 1500 1300 1100
2 / 85 x 40 1900 1800 1600 1500 1700 1600 1400 1300
2 / 90 x 35 1900 1800 1700 1500 1700 1700 1400 1300
2 / 90 x 45 2000 2000 1800 1700 1900 1800 1600 1400
2 / 120 x 35 2500 2500 2200 2000 2300 2200 1900 1700
2 / 120 x 45 2700 2700 2400 2200 2500 2400 2100 1800
NS = Not suitable.
Note: 1. Table assumes a maximum flooring mass of 40kg/m2.
2. Footing and stump details shall be determined in conjunction with the selection of bearers, refer AS1684.
3. Double members shall be vertically nail laminated in accordance with Figure 1.9.
 SEASONED HARDWOOD — F17 136

Refer to Fig. 1.13.2 for detailed diagram

TABLE 5 — BEARERS SUPPORTING FLOOR LOAD ONLY

r
are
Be pan
S

Bearer Size Floor Load Width (FLW) mm

Depth x Breadth 1200 1800 2400 3000 3600
(mm)
MAXIMUM SPAN OF BEARER (mm)
Single Span
2 / 85 x 30 1600 1400 1300 1200 1100
2 / 85 x 40 1800 1600 1400 1300 1200
2 / 90 x 35 1800 1600 1400 1300 1200
2 / 90 x 45 2000 1700 1600 1400 1300
2 / 120 x 35 2500 2100 1900 1800 1700
2 / 120 x 45 2700 2300 2100 1900 1800
Continuous Spans
2 / 85 x 30 2100 1800 1600 1500 1400
2 / 85 x 40 2300 2000 1800 1700 1600
2 / 90 x 35 2300 2000 1800 1700 1600
2 / 90 x 45 2500 2200 2000 1800 1800
TABLE 5 — BEARERS SUPPORTING FLOOR LOAD ONLY (continued)

Bearer Size Floor Load Width (FLW) mm

Depth x Breadth 1200 1800 2400 3000 3600
(mm)
MAXIMUM SPAN OF BEARER (mm)
Continuous Spans (continued)
2 / 120 x 35 3100 2700 2500 2300 2200
2 / 120 x 45 3400 3000 2700 2500 2400
Note: 1. Table assumes a maximum flooring mass of 40kg/m2.
2. Footing and stump details shall be determined in conjunction with the selection of bearers, refer AS1684.
3. Double members shall be vertically nail laminated in accordance with Figure 1.9.

SEASONED HARDWOOD — F17 137

 SEASONED HARDWOOD — F17 138

Refer to Fig. 1.13.3 for detailed diagram

ist
Jo cing
a
Sp

TABLE 6 — FLOOR JOISTS

Jo
Sp ist
an

Joist Spacing (mm)

Joist Size
450 600
Depth x Breadth
(mm) MAXIMUM JOIST SPAN AND CANTILEVER (mm)
Span Cantilever Span Cantilever
Single Span
70 x 35 1200 300 1100 275
70 x 45 1300 325 1200 300
85 x 30 1400 350 1300 350
85 x 40 1600 400 1500 325
90 x 35 1600 400 1500 375
90 x 45 1800 450 1600 400
120 x 35 2200 550 2000 500
120 x 45 2400 600 2200 550
140 x 35 2600 650 2400 600
140 x 45 2900 725 2700 675
TABLE 6 — FLOOR JOISTS (continued)

Joist Spacing (mm)

Joist Size
450 600
Depth x Breadth
(mm) MAXIMUM JOIST SPAN AND CANTILEVER (mm)
Span Cantilever Span Cantilever
Single Span (continued)
170 x 35 3300 825 3000 750
170 x 45 3700 925 3300 825
190 x 35 3800 950 3400 850
190 x 45 4200 1050 3700 925
220 x 35 4500 1125 4000 1000
220 x 45 4900 1225 4400 1100
240 x 35 4900 1225 4400 1100
240 x 45 5200 1300 4800 1200
290 x 45 6000 1500 5600 1400
Continuous Spans
70 x 35 1400 300 1300 275
70 x 45 1500 325 1400 300
85 x 30 1700 350 1500 325

SEASONED HARDWOOD — F17 139

 SEASONED HARDWOOD — F17 140

TABLE 6 — FLOOR JOISTS (continued)

Joist Spacing (mm)

Joist Size
450 600
Depth x Breadth
(mm) MAXIMUM JOIST SPAN AND CANTILEVER (mm)
Span Cantilever Span Cantilever
Continuous Spans (continued)
85 x 40 1900 400 1700 375
90 x 35 1900 400 1700 375
90 x 45 2100 450 1900 400
120 x 35 2600 550 2400 500
120 x 45 2900 600 2600 550
Note: 1. Cantilevers shall not exceed 50% of the actual backspan.
2. The allowable cantilevers are only applicable to floor loads.
3. Joists crippled over supports shall be considered as single span joists.
4. Table assumes a maximum flooring mass of 40kg/m2.
 Refer to Fig. 1.13.10 for detailed diagram
g
acin
s Sp
Trus
or
ter
Raf RLW

TABLE 17/18 — LINTELS Supporting Single or

Upper Storey Loadbearing Walls
el
Lint n
Spa

Lintel Size Rafter Sheet Roofing Tiled Roofing

or Roof Load Width (RLW) mm
Depth x Truss
Breadth Spacing 1500 2100 4500 7500 1500 2100 4500 7500
(mm) (mm)
MAXIMUM SPAN OF LINTEL (mm)
90 x 35 600 2000 1800 1400 1200 1600 1400 1100 900
1200 2000 1800 1200 1000 1400 1200 800 600
90 x 45 600 2200 1900 1500 1300 1600 1400 1100 1000
1200 2200 1900 1400 1100 1600 1300 900 700
120 x 35 600 2600 2300 1800 1500 2000 1700 1400 1100
1200 2600 2300 1700 1400 2000 1700 1200 900
120 x 45 600 2800 2400 1900 1600 2100 1800 1500 1200
1200 2800 2500 1900 1500 2100 1900 1300 1000
140 x 35 600 2900 2600 2100 1700 2200 2000 1600 1300
1200 2900 2700 2000 1700 2300 2000 1400 1100
140 x 45 600 3100 2800 2200 1900 2400 2100 1700 1400
1200 3100 2800 2200 1900 2500 2100 1600 1300

SEASONED HARDWOOD — F17 141

 SEASONED HARDWOOD — F17 142

TABLE 17/18 — LINTELS Supporting Single or

Upper Storey Loadbearing Walls (continued)
Lintel Size Rafter Sheet Roofing Tiled Roofing
or Roof Load Width (RLW) mm
Depth x Truss
Breadth Spacing 1500 2100 4500 7500 1500 2100 4500 7500
(mm) (mm)
MAXIMUM SPAN OF LINTEL (mm)
170 x 35 600 3400 3100 2500 2100 2700 2400 1900 1600
1200 3400 3100 2500 2000 2700 2400 1900 1500
170 x 45 600 3600 3300 2700 2200 2900 2600 2000 1700
1200 3500 3200 2700 2200 2900 2600 2000 1600
190 x 35 600 3600 3300 2700 2300 3000 2700 2100 1700
1200 3600 3300 2800 2300 3000 2700 2100 1700
190 x 45 600 3900 3500 3000 2500 3200 2900 2300 1900
1200 3800 3500 3000 2500 3200 2900 2200 1900
2 / 190 x 35 600 4300 3900 3300 2900 3500 3200 2600 2200
1200 4300 3900 3300 2900 3500 3200 2700 2200
220 x 35 600 4000 3700 3100 2600 3300 3000 2400 2000
1200 4000 3700 3100 2700 3300 3000 2400 2000
220 x 45 600 4300 3900 3300 2900 3500 3200 2600 2200
1200 4200 3900 3200 2900 3500 3200 2600 2100
TABLE 17/18 — LINTELS Supporting Single or
Upper Storey Loadbearing Walls (continued)

Lintel Size Rafter Sheet Roofing Tiled Roofing

or Roof Load Width (RLW) mm
Depth x Truss
Breadth Spacing 1500 2100 4500 7500 1500 2100 4500 7500
(mm) (mm)
MAXIMUM SPAN OF LINTEL (mm)
2 / 220 x 35 600 4700 4300 3600 3200 3900 3600 3000 2500
1200 4700 4300 3600 3200 3900 3600 3000 2600
240 x 35 600 4300 4000 3300 2900 3600 3300 2600 2200
1200 4300 3900 3300 2900 3500 3200 2700 2200
240 x 45 600 4600 4200 3500 3100 3800 3500 2800 2400
1200 4600 4200 3500 3100 3800 3400 2900 2400
2 / 240 x 35 600 5100 4600 3900 3500 4200 3800 3200 2800
1200 5100 4600 3900 3400 4200 3800 3200 2800
2 / 240 x 45 600 5300 4900 4200 3700 4400 4100 3400 3000
1200 5300 4900 4200 3600 4400 4100 3400 3000
290 x 45 600 5300 4800 4100 3600 4300 4000 3300 2900
1200 5300 4800 4000 3500 4300 4000 3300 2900
2 / 290 x 45 600 6100 5600 4800 4200 5100 4700 3900 3500
1200 6100 5600 4800 4200 5100 4700 3900 3400
Note: 1. Double members shall be vertically nail laminated in accordance with Figure 1.9.
2. Lintels to internal wall openings supporting ceiling joists only may be sized as hanging beams.

SEASONED HARDWOOD — F17 143

 SEASONED HARDWOOD — F17 144

Refer to Fig. 1.13.11 for detailed diagram

TABLE 19/20 – LINTELS Supporting Concentrated Roof Loads

Roof Area Roof Load Width (mm)

Supported 1500 2100 4500 7500
(m2)
5 10 20 5 10 20 5 10 20 5 10 20
Size DxB (mm) MAXIMUM SPAN OF LINTEL (mm)
Sheet Roof
90 x 35 1100 800 600 1100 800 600 1000 800 600 900 700 600
90 x 45 1200 900 700 1200 900 600 1100 900 600 1000 800 600
120 x 35 1600 1200 900 1500 1200 800 1300 1100 800 1200 1000 800
120 x 45 1700 1300 1000 1700 1300 900 1500 1200 900 1300 1100 900
140 x 35 1900 1400 1100 1800 1400 1000 1600 1300 1000 1400 1200 1000
140 x 45 2100 1600 1200 2000 1600 1200 1700 1500 1100 1600 1300 1100
170 x 35 2400 1900 1400 2300 1800 1400 2000 1700 1300 1800 1500 1300
170 x 45 2600 2100 1600 2500 2000 1500 2200 1900 1500 1900 1700 1400
190 x 35 2700 2200 1600 2600 2100 1600 2200 1900 1500 2000 1800 1500
190 x 45 3000 2400 1800 2900 2400 1800 2500 2100 1700 2200 1900 1600
TABLE 19/20 – LINTELS Supporting Concentrated Roof Loads (continued)

Roof Area Roof Load Width (mm)

Supported 1500 2100 4500 7500
(m2)
5 10 20 5 10 20 5 10 20 5 10 20
Size DxB (mm) MAXIMUM SPAN OF LINTEL (mm)
Sheet Roof
240 x 35 3400 3000 2300 3300 2900 2200 2900 2600 2100 2600 2300 2000
240 x 45 3700 3200 2600 3500 3100 2500 3100 2800 2300 2800 2600 2200
Note: 1. Minimum bearing length = 35mm at end supports.

SEASONED HARDWOOD — F17 145

 SEASONED HARDWOOD — F17 146

TABLE 19/20 – LINTELS Supporting Concentrated Roof Loads (continued)

Roof Area Roof Load Width (mm)

Supported 1500 2100 4500 7500
(m2)
5 10 20 5 10 20 5 10 20 5 10 20
Size DxB (mm) MAXIMUM SPAN OF LINTEL (mm)
Tile Roof
90 x 35 800 NS NS 700 NS NS 700 NS NS 600 NS NS
90 x 45 800 600 NS 800 600 NS 700 600 NS 700 NS NS
120 x 35 1100 800 NS 1000 800 NS 900 700 NS 900 700 NS
120 x 45 1200 900 NS 1100 900 NS 1000 800 NS 900 800 NS
140 x 35 1300 1000 NS 1300 1000 NS 1100 900 NS 1000 800 NS
140 x 45 1400 1100 NS 1400 1100 NS 1200 1000 NS 1100 900 NS
170 x 35 1700 1300 NS 1600 1200 NS 1400 1200 NS 1300 1100• NS
170 x 45 1900 1400 700 1800 1400 700 1600 1300 600 1400 1200 600
190 x 35 1900 1500 600• 1800 1500 600• 1600 1300 600• 1400 1200• 600➤
190 x 45 2200 1700 900 2100 1600 900 1800 1500 800• 1600 1400 800•
TABLE 19/20 – LINTELS Supporting Concentrated Roof Loads (continued)

Roof Area Roof Load Width (mm)

Supporting 1500 2100 4500 7500
(m2)
5 10 20 5 10 20 5 10 20 5 10 20
Size DxB (mm) MAXIMUM SPAN OF LINTEL (mm)
Tile Roof
240 X 35 2600 2100 1000➤ 2500 2000 1000➤ 2100 1800• 1000■ 1900 1700➤ 900■
240 X 45 2900 2300 1700➤ 2700 2200 1700➤ 2400 2000 1400➤ 2100 1900• 1300■
Note: 1. Minimum bearing length = 35 mm at end supports.
• Additional 5 mm bearing length required.
➤ Additional 10 mm bearing length required.
■ Additional 15 mm bearing length required.

SEASONED HARDWOOD — F17 147

 SEASONED HARDWOOD — F17 148

Refer to Fig. 1.13.13 for detailed diagram

TABLE 23 — HANGING BEAMS

am
Be
ing
ng
"W Ha Span
"

Beam Size Ceiling Load Width (CLW) mm

Depth x Breadth 1800 2400 3000 3600 4200
(mm) MAXIMUM SPAN OF HANGING BEAM (mm)
120 x 35 3100 2700 2500 2300 2200
140 x 35 3500 3200 2900 2700 2500
170 x 35 4300 3800 3500 3300 3100
190 x 35 4700 4300 3900 3600 3400
220 x 35 5500 5000 4600 4200 3900
220 x 45 5900 5400 4900 4600 4300
240 x 35 5900 5300 4900 4600 4300
240 x 45 6300 5700 5300 4900 4600
Note: 1. Where the ceiling joist spans are not the same each side of the hanging beam, the average of the spans may
be used.
2. Roof loads must not be strutted onto hanging beam.
3. Maximum ceiling mass of 12kg/m2 assumed.
 Refer to Fig. 1.13.14 for detailed diagram

TABLE 24 — COUNTER BEAMS

Co
un
te
Sp r Be "L"
an am

Beam Size Ceiling Load Width (mm)

Depth x Breadth 1800 2400 3000 3600 4200 4800
(mm)
MAXIMUM SPAN OF COUNTER BEAM (mm)
120 x 35 3100 2800 2600 2500 2400 2300
120 x 45 3300 3100 2900 2700 2600 2500
140 x 35 3600 3300 3100 2900 2800 2600
140 x 45 3800 3600 3300 3100 3000 2900
170 x 35 4200 3900 3700 3500 3300 3200
170 x 45 4400 4100 3900 3800 3600 3500
190 x 35 4500 4200 4000 3900 3700 3600
190 x 45 4800 4500 4300 4100 4000 3800
220 x 35 5100 4800 4600 4400 4200 4100
220 x 45 5400 5100 4800 4600 4500 4300
240 x 35 5400 5000 4800 4600 4400 4300
240 x 45 5700 5300 5100 4900 4700 4600

SEASONED HARDWOOD — F17 149

 SEASONED HARDWOOD — F17 150

TABLE 24 — COUNTER BEAMS (continued)

Beam Size Ceiling Load Width (mm)

Depth x Breadth 1800 2400 3000 3600 4200 4800
(mm)
MAXIMUM SPAN OF COUNTER BEAM (mm)
290 x 35 6200 5800 5500 5200 4900 4700
290 x 45 6500 6100 5800 5600 5400 5200
Note: 1. Where the hanging beam spans are not the same each side of the counter beam, the average of the spans may
be used.
2. Maximum ceiling mass of 12kg/m2 assumed.
 Refer to Fig. 1.13.15 for detailed diagram
"
"A

"B
"
TABLE 25 — COMBINED STRUTTING/HANGING BEAMS
m
ea
gB
uttin
/Str
ging n
an
"W dH Spa
"
bine
Com

Ceiling Load Width (mm)

Beam 1800 3600
Size Roof Area Supported (m2)
(mm)
2 4 6 8 10 2 4 6 8 10
MAXIMUM SPAN OF BEAM (mm)
Sheet Roofing
2 / 120 x 35 3000 2600 2200 2000 1800 2500 2200 2000 1900 1700
2 / 120 x 45 3300 2800 2500 2200 2100 2700 2500 2200 2100 1900
2 / 140 x 35 3600 3100 2700 2500 2300 3000 2700 2500 2300 2100
2 / 140 x 45 3800 3400 3000 2800 2500 3200 3000 2700 2500 2400
2 / 170 x 35 4200 3800 3500 3200 3000 3600 3400 3100 2900 2700
2 / 170 x 45 4400 4100 3800 3500 3300 3900 3600 3400 3200 3000
2 / 190 x 35 4500 4200 3900 3700 3400 4000 3700 3600 3300 3200
2 / 190 x 45 4800 4400 4200 3900 3700 4200 4000 3800 3700 3500
2 / 220 x 35 5200 4800 4500 4200 4000 4500 4200 4000 3900 3700

SEASONED HARDWOOD — F17 151

 SEASONED HARDWOOD — F17 152

TABLE 25 — COMBINED STRUTTING/HANGING BEAMS (continued)

Ceiling Load Width (mm)

Beam 1800 3600
Size Roof Area Supported (m2)
(mm) 2 4 6 8 10 2 4 6 8 10
MAXIMUM SPAN OF BEAM (mm)
Sheet Roofing (continued)
2 / 220 x 45 5500 5100 4800 4500 4300 4700 4500 4300 4100 4000
2 / 240 x 35 5400 5000 4800 4500 4300 4700 4500 4300 4200 4000
2 / 240 x 45 5700 5300 5000 4800 4600 5000 4800 4600 4400 4300
2 / 290 x 35 6200 5800 5500 5300 5100 5500 5200 5000 4900 4700
2 / 290 x 45 6500 6200 5900 5600 5400 5800 5500 5300 5200 5000
Tiled Roofing
2 / 120 x 35 2400 1900 1600 1400 1200 2200 1800 1500 1300 1200
2 / 120 x 45 2700 2100 1800 1600 1400 2400 2000 1700 1500 1400
2 / 140 x 35 3000 2300 2000 1700 1600 2600 2200 1900 1700 1500
2 / 140 x 45 3300 2600 2200 2000 1800 2900 2400 2100 1900 1700
2 / 170 x 35 3700 3000 2600 2300 2100 3300 2800 2500 2200 2000
TABLE 25 — COMBINED STRUTTING/HANGING BEAMS (continued)

Ceiling Load Width (mm)

Beam 1800 3600
Size Roof Area Supported (m2)
(mm)
2 4 6 8 10 2 4 6 8 10
MAXIMUM SPAN OF BEAM (mm)
Tiled Roofing (continued)
2 / 170 x 45 4000 3400 2900 2600 2400 3600 3100 2700 2500 2300
2 / 190 x 35 4100 3500 3000 2700 2500 3700 3200 2800 2600 2400
2 / 190 x 45 4300 3800 3400 3000 2800 3900 3500 3200 2900 2600
2 / 220 x 35 4700 4100 3700 3300 3000 4200 3800 3500 3100 2900
2 / 220 x 45 5000 4400 4000 3700 3400 4400 4000 3700 3500 3200
2 / 240 x 35 4900 4400 4000 3700 3400 4400 4100 3800 3500 3300
2 / 240 x 45 5200 4700 4300 4000 3700 4700 4300 4000 3800 3600
2 / 290 x 35 5700 5100 4700 4400 4100 5200 4800 4400 4200 4000
2 / 290 x 45 6100 5500 5000 4700 4500 5500 5100 4800 4500 4300
Note: 1. Beam ends may be chamfered to a minimum depth of 100mm or one-third of the beam depth, whichever is greater.
2. Where the depth to breadth ratio exceeds 3:1, hoop iron strapping or similar restraint is to be provided at
mid-span and at the beam ends.
3. Where ceiling joist spans are not the same each side of the beam, the average of the spans may be used.
4. Maximum ceiling mass of 12kg/m2 assumed.
5. Double members shall be vertically nail laminated in accordance with Figure 1.9.

SEASONED HARDWOOD — F17 153

 SEASONED HARDWOOD — F17 154

Refer to Fig. 1.13.16 for detailed diagram

"
"A

"B
"
TABLE 26 — COMBINED STRUTTING/COUNTER BEAMS
Com
Cou bi
nter ne
d
Be Strutti
am ng "L"
Sp /
an

Ceiling Load Width (mm)

Beam 1800 3600
Size Roof Area Supported (m2)
(mm) 2 4 6 8 10 2 4 6 8 10
MAXIMUM SPAN OF BEAM (mm)
Sheet Roofing
2 / 120 x 35 3100 2600 2300 2000 1900 2800 2400 2200 2000 1800
2 / 120 x 45 3400 2900 2500 2300 2100 3000 2700 2400 2200 2000
2 / 140 x 35 3700 3200 2800 2500 2300 3300 2900 2600 2400 2200
2 / 140 x 45 3900 3500 3100 2800 2600 3600 3200 2900 2700 2500
2 / 170 x 35 4300 3900 3600 3300 3000 3900 3600 3300 3100 2900
2 / 170 x 45 4500 4100 3800 3600 3300 4100 3900 3600 3400 3200
2 / 190 x 35 4600 4200 4000 3700 3500 4200 4000 3700 3500 3300
2 / 190 x 45 4900 4500 4200 4000 3800 4500 4200 4000 3800 3600
2 / 220 x 35 5200 4800 4500 4200 4000 4800 4500 4200 4000 3900
TABLE 26 — COMBINED STRUTTING/COUNTER BEAMS (continued)

Ceiling Load Width (mm)

Beam 1800 3600
Size Roof Area Supported (m2)
(mm)
2 4 6 8 10 2 4 6 8 10
MAXIMUM SPAN OF BEAM (mm)
Sheet Roofing (continued)
2 / 220 x 45 5500 5100 4800 4600 4300 5000 4700 4500 4300 4100
2 / 240 x 35 5500 5100 4800 4600 4300 5000 4700 4500 4300 4200
2 / 240 x 45 5700 5400 5100 4800 4600 5300 5000 4800 4600 4400
2 / 290 x 35 6300 5900 5600 5300 5100 5700 5500 5200 5000 4900
2 / 290 x 45 6500 6200 5900 5700 5400 6000 5800 5500 5400 5200
Tiled Roofing
2 / 120 x 35 2500 1900 1600 1400 1200 2300 1800 1600 1400 1200
2 / 120 x 45 2800 2100 1800 1600 1400 2600 2100 1800 1500 1400
2 / 140 x 35 3000 2400 2000 1800 1600 2800 2300 1900 1700 1600
2 / 140 x 45 3300 2700 2200 2000 1800 3100 2500 2200 1900 1800
2 / 170 x 35 3800 3100 2600 2300 2100 3500 2900 2600 2300 2100

SEASONED HARDWOOD — F17 155

 SEASONED HARDWOOD — F17 156

TABLE 26 — COMBINED STRUTTING/COUNTER BEAMS (continued)

Ceiling Load Width (mm)

Beam 1800 3600
Size Roof Area Supported (m )2

(mm) 2 4 6 8 10 2 4 6 8 10
MAXIMUM SPAN OF BEAM (mm)
Tiled Roofing (continued)
2 / 170 x 45 4000 3400 3000 2600 2400 3800 3300 2800 2600 2300
2 / 190 x 35 4100 3600 3100 2700 2500 3900 3400 3000 2700 2400
2 / 190 x 45 4400 3800 3400 3100 2800 4100 3700 3300 3000 2700
2 / 220 x 35 4700 4100 3700 3400 3000 4400 3900 3600 3200 3000
2 / 220 x 45 5000 4400 4000 3700 3400 4700 4200 3900 3600 3300
2 / 240 x 35 5000 4400 4000 3700 3400 4700 4200 3900 3600 3300
2 / 240 x 45 5300 4700 4300 4000 3800 4900 4500 4200 3900 3700
2 / 290 x 35 5800 5200 4700 4400 4200 5400 4900 4600 4300 4100
2 / 290 x 45 6100 5500 5100 4700 4500 5700 5200 4900 4600 4400
Note: 1. Beam ends may be chamfered to a minimum depth of 100mm or one-third of the beam depth, whichever is greater.
2. Where the depth to breadth ratio exceeds 3:1, hoop iron strapping or similar restraint is to be provided
at the beam ends.
3. Where ceiling joist spans are not the same each side of the beam, the average of the spans may be used.
4. Maximum ceiling mass of 12kg/m2 assumed.
5. Double members shall be vertically nail laminated in accordance with Figure 1.9.
 Refer to Fig. 1.13.17 for detailed diagram
"A"

"B
"
TABLE 27 — STRUTTING BEAMS
Stru
ttin
g Be
am
Sp
an

Sheet Roofing Tiled Roofing

Beam
Roof Area Supported (m2)
Size
(mm) 2 4 6 8 10 2 4 6 8 10
MAXIMUM SPAN OF ROOF STRUTTING BEAM (mm)
2 / 120 x 35 3600 3000 2500 2200 2000 2800 2000 1700 1400 1300
2 / 120 x 45 4100 3400 2800 2500 2200 3100 2300 1900 1600 1500
2 / 140 x 35 4600 3700 3100 2700 2400 3500 2500 2100 1800 1600
2 / 140 x 45 5100 4200 3500 3100 2800 3900 2800 2300 2000 1800
2 / 170 x 35 5700 4900 4100 3600 3200 4500 3400 2800 2400 2200
2 / 170 x 45 6200 5400 4600 4000 3600 5000 3800 3100 2700 2400
2 / 190 x 35 6400 5600 4800 4200 3800 5300 3900 3300 2800 2500
2 / 190 x 45 7000 6100 5300 4700 4300 5800 4400 3700 3200 2900
2 / 220 x 35 7200 6400 5700 5100 4600 6200 4800 4000 3500 3100
2 / 220 x 45 7200 6800 6200 5600 5200 6500 5300 4500 3900 3500
2 / 240 x 35 7200 7000 6400 5800 5300 6800 5500 4600 4000 3600

SEASONED HARDWOOD — F17 157

 SEASONED HARDWOOD — F17 158

TABLE 27 — STRUTTING BEAMS (continued)

Sheet Roofing Tiled Roofing

Beam Roof Area Supported (m2)
Size
(mm) 2 4 6 8 10 2 4 6 8 10
MAXIMUM SPAN OF ROOF STRUTTING BEAM (mm)
2 / 240 x 45 7200 7200 6800 6300 5900 7200 6000 5100 4500 4000
2 / 290 x 35 7200 7200 7200 7000 6600 7200 6700 6000 5300 4700
2 / 290 x 45 7200 7200 7200 7200 7000 7200 7200 6400 5900 5300
Note: 1. The allowable spans are based on the support of roof loads only.
2. Hoop iron strapping or similar restraint is to be provided at mid-span and at the beam ends.
3. Beam ends may be chamfered to a minimum depth of 100mm or one-third of the beam depth, whichever is
greater.
4. A minimum initial clearance of 25mm shall be provided at mid-span between the underside of the strutting
beam and the tops of the ceiling joist, ceiling lining or ceiling battens as appropriate.
5. Double members shall be vertically nail laminated in accordance with Figure 1.9.
 Refer to Fig. 1.13.23 for detailed diagram

TABLE 33 — BEARERS SUPPORTING TWO STOREY

LOADBEARING WALLS
Lower Floor Load Width – 900mm or 1800mm

Sheet Roofing Tiled Roofing

Bearer Size
Roof Load Width (RLW) mm
Depth x Breadth 1500 2100 4500 7500 1500 2100 4500 7500
(mm)
MAXIMUM SPAN OF BEARER (mm)
UPPER FLOOR LOAD WIDTH 1800mm
Single Span
2 / 85 x 30 1000 1000 NS NS NS NS NS NS
2 / 85 x 40 1100 1100 1000 1000 1100 1000 NS NS
2 / 90 x 35 1100 1100 1000 1000 1100 1000 NS NS
2 / 90 x 45 1200 1200 1100 1100 1200 1100 1000 NS
2 / 120 x 35 1500 1500 1400 1300 1400 1400 1300 1100
2 / 120 x 45 1700 1600 1500 1400 1600 1500 1400 1300
Continuous Spans
2 / 85 x 30 1400 1400 1300 1200 1300 1300 1200 1000
2 / 85 x 40 1500 1500 1400 1300 1500 1400 1300 1200

SEASONED HARDWOOD — F17 171

 SEASONED HARDWOOD — F17 172

TABLE 33 — BEARERS SUPPORTING TWO STOREY LOADBEARING WALLS

Lower Floor Load Width – 900mm or 1800mm (continued)
Sheet Roofing Tiled Roofing
Bearer Size
Roof Load Width (RLW) mm
Depth x Breadth
(mm) 1500 2100 4500 7500 1500 2100 4500 7500
MAXIMUM SPAN OF BEARER (mm)
UPPER FLOOR LOAD WIDTH 1800mm (continued)
Continuous Spans
2 / 90 x 35 1500 1500 1400 1300 1500 1400 1300 1200
2 / 90 x 45 1700 1700 1600 1500 1600 1600 1400 1300
2 / 120 x 35 2100 2000 1900 1800 2000 1900 1700 1600
2 / 120 x 45 2300 2200 2100 2000 2200 2100 1900 1700
UPPER FLOOR LOAD WIDTH 3600mm
Single Span
2 / 85 x 30 NS NS NS NS NS NS NS NS
2 / 85 x 40 1000 1000 NS NS NS NS NS NS
2 / 90 x 35 1000 1000 NS NS NS NS NS NS
2 / 90 x 45 1100 1100 1000 1000 1000 1000 NS NS
2 / 120 x 35 1300 1300 1300 1200 1300 1300 1200 1100
2 / 120 x 45 1500 1400 1400 1300 1400 1400 1300 1200
TABLE 33 — BEARERS SUPPORTING TWO STOREY LOADBEARING WALLS
Lower Floor Load Width – 900mm or 1800mm (continued)

Sheet Roofing Tiled Roofing

Bearer Size
Roof Load Width (RLW) mm
Depth x Breadth
(mm) 1500 2100 4500 7500 1500 2100 4500 7500
MAXIMUM SPAN OF BEARER (mm)
UPPER FLOOR LOAD WIDTH 3600mm (continued)
Continuous Spans
2 / 85 x 30 1200 1200 1200 1100 1200 1100 1000 NS
2 / 85 x 40 1300 1300 1300 1200 1300 1300 1200 1100
2 / 90 x 35 1400 1300 1300 1200 1300 1300 1200 1100
2 / 90 x 45 1500 1500 1400 1300 1400 1400 1300 1200
2 / 120 x 35 1800 1800 1700 1700 1800 1700 1600 1400
2 / 120 x 45 2000 2000 1900 1800 1900 1900 1700 1600
NS = Not suitable.
Note: 1. Table assumes a maximum flooring mass of 40kg/m2.
2. Footing and stump details shall be determined in conjunction with the selection of bearers, refer AS1684.
3. Double members shall be vertically nail laminated in accordance with Figure 1.9.

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 Refer to Fig. 1.13.24 for detailed diagram

TABLE 35 — FLOOR BEARERS (Lower Storey of Two Storey

Supporting Upper and Lower Floor Loads Only) Upper FLW
See Page 9

Lower FLW
See Page 9

Joist Size Upper Floor Load Width (mm)

Depth x Breadth 3600 4800 6000
(mm)
MAXIMUM SPAN OF BEARER (mm)
LOWER FLOOR LOAD WIDTH 1800mm
Single Span
2 / 85 x 30 NS NS NS
2 / 85 x 40 1000 NS NS
2 / 90 x 35 1000 NS NS
2 / 90 x 45 1100 1000 1000
2 / 120 x 35 1400 1300 1200
2 / 120 x 45 1500 1400 1300
Continuous Spans
2 / 85 x 30 1300 1200 1100
2 / 85 x 40 1400 1300 1200
2 / 90 x 35 1400 1300 1200

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TABLE 35 — FLOOR BEARERS (Lower Storey of Two Storey Supporting Upper

and Lower Floor Loads Only) (continued)
Joist Size Upper Floor Load Width (mm)
Depth x Breadth 3600 4800 6000
(mm)
MAXIMUM SPAN OF BEARER (mm)
LOWER FLOOR LOAD WIDTH 1800mm (continued)
Continuous Spans
2 / 90 x 45 1500 1400 1300
2 / 120 x 35 1900 1700 1600
2 / 120 x 45 2100 1900 1800
LOWER FLOOR LOAD WIDTH 3600mm
Single Span
2 / 85 x 30 NS NS NS
2 / 85 x 40 NS NS NS
2 / 90 x 35 NS NS NS
2 / 90 x 45 1000 1000 NS
2 / 120 x 35 1300 1200 1100
2 / 120 x 45 1400 1300 1200
TABLE 35 — FLOOR BEARERS (Lower Storey of Two Storey Supporting Upper
and Lower Floor Loads Only) (continued)

Joist Size Upper Floor Load Width (mm)

Depth x Breadth 3600 4800 6000
(mm)
MAXIMUM SPAN OF BEARER (mm)
LOWER FLOOR LOAD WIDTH 3600mm (continued)
Continuous Spans
2 / 85 x 30 1100 1000 NS
2 / 85 x 40 1300 1200 1100
2 / 90 x 35 1200 1200 1100
2 / 90 x 45 1400 1300 1200
2 / 120 x 35 1700 1600 1500
2 / 120 x 45 1900 1800 1700
Note: 1. Table assumes a maximum flooring mass of 40kg/m2.
2. Double members shall be vertically nail laminated in accordance with Figure 1.9.

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Refer to Fig. 1.13.30 for detailed diagram

Ro idth
W
o RL
f Lo W
ad
TABLE 47/48 — LINTELS Lower Storey Loadbearing Walls Upper
Floor Joist

tel
Lin

Top Plate (lower storey)

Stud At Side Of Opening

(lower storey)

Stud an
(lower storey) Sp
tel
Lin

Sheet Roofing Tiled Roofing

Lintel Size
Roof Load Width (RLW) mm
Depth x Breadth
(mm) 1500 2100 4500 7500 1500 2100 4500 7500
MAXIMUM SPAN OF LINTEL (mm)
UPPER FLOOR LOAD WIDTH 1800mm
90 x 35 1200 1200 1100 1000 1100 1100 900 800
90 x 45 1300 1200 1100 1000 1200 1100 1000 900
120 x 35 1500 1500 1400 1200 1400 1300 1200 1000
120 x 45 1700 1600 1500 1300 1500 1400 1300 1100
140 x 35 1800 1700 1600 1400 1600 1500 1300 1200
140 x 45 1900 1900 1700 1600 1800 1700 1500 1300
170 x 35 2100 2100 1900 1700 2000 1900 1600 1400
170 x 45 2300 2200 2100 1900 2100 2000 1800 1600
190 x 35 2400 2300 2100 1900 2200 2100 1800 1600
190 x 45 2600 2500 2300 2100 2400 2300 2000 1700
TABLE 47/48 — LINTELS Lower Storey Loadbearing Walls (continued)

Sheet Roofing Tiled Roofing

Lintel Size
Roof Load Width (RLW) mm
Depth x Breadth
(mm) 1500 2100 4500 7500 1500 2100 4500 7500
MAXIMUM SPAN OF LINTEL (mm)
UPPER FLOOR LOAD WIDTH 1800mm (continued)
2 / 190 x 35 3000 2900 2600 2400 2700 2600 2300 2000
220 x 35 2700 2700 2400 2200 2500 2400 2100 1800
220 x 45 3000 2900 2600 2400 2700 2600 2300 2000
2 / 220 x 35 3300 3200 3000 2800 3100 3000 2600 2300
240 x 35 3000 2900 2700 2400 2800 2600 2300 2000
240 x 45 3200 3100 2900 2600 3000 2800 2500 2200
2 / 240 x 35 3500 3400 3200 3000 3300 3200 2900 2500
2 / 240 x 45 3700 3700 3400 3200 3500 3400 3100 2800
290 x 45 3600 3600 3300 3100 3400 3300 3000 2700•
2 / 290 x 45 4300 4200 3900 3700 4000 3900 3500 3200
UPPER FLOOR LOAD WIDTH 3600mm
90 x 35 1000 1000 900 900 1000 900 800 800
90 x 45 1100 1100 1000 900 1000 1000 900 800

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TABLE 47/48 — LINTELS Lower Storey Loadbearing Walls (continued)

Sheet Roofing Tiled Roofing

Lintel Size
Roof Load Width (RLW) mm
Depth x Breadth
(mm) 1500 2100 4500 7500 1500 2100 4500 7500
MAXIMUM SPAN OF LINTEL (mm)
UPPER FLOOR LOAD WIDTH 3600mm (continued)
120 x 35 1300 1300 1200 1100 1200 1200 1100 1000
120 x 45 1400 1400 1300 1200 1300 1300 1200 1000
140 x 35 1500 1400 1400 1300 1400 1400 1200 1100
140 x 45 1600 1600 1500 1400 1500 1500 1300 1200
170 x 35 1800 1700 1700 1600 1700 1600 1500 1300
170 x 45 1900 1900 1800 1700 1800 1800 1600 1500
190 x 35 2000 1900 1800 1700 1900 1800 1700 1500
190 x 45 2200 2100 2000 1900 2100 2000 1800 1600
2 / 190 x 35 2500 2400 2300 2200 2400 2300 2100 1900
220 x 35 2300 2300 2100 2000 2200 2100 1900 1700•
220 x 45 2500 2400 2300 2200 2400 2300 2100 1900
2 / 220 x 35 2900 2800 2700 2500 2700 2700 2400 2200
240 x 35 2500 2500 2300 2200 2400 2300 2100• 1900•
TABLE 47/48 — LINTELS Lower Storey Loadbearing Walls (continued)

Sheet Roofing Tiled Roofing

Bearer Size
Roof Load Width (RLW) mm
Depth x Breadth
(mm) 1500 2100 4500 7500 1500 2100 4500 7500
MAXIMUM SPAN OF LINTEL (mm)
UPPER FLOOR LOAD WIDTH 3600mm (continued)
240 x 45 2700 2700 2500 2400 2600 2500 2300 2100
2 / 240 x 35 3100 3100 2900 2700 3000 2900 2600 2400
2 / 240 x 45 3300 3200 3100 3000 3200 3100 2800 2600
290 x 45 3200 3200 3000 2900• 3100 3000 2700• 2500➤
2 / 290 x 45 3800 3700 3600 3400 3700 3600 3300 3100
Note: 1. Minimum bearing length = 35 mm at end supports.
• Additional 5 mm bearing length required.
➤ Additional 10 mm bearing length required.
2. These lintels are not designed to support concentrated loads.
3. Lintels to internal wall openings supporting floor loads only shall be sized as bearers.
4. Double members shall be vertically nail laminated in accordance with Figure 1.9.

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