11.2 Working stresses
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11.2 Working stresses

 When calculating the dimensions of divisions loaded on one side, using tables A 13-1 to A 13-6, the following working stresses should be adopted:

  • For divisions of steel: 19.6 kN/cm2

  • For divisions of wood: 1.57 kN/cm2

  • (1 newton is equivalent to 0.102 kilograms).

Parent topic: 11 Strength of grain fittings
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