Stud Wall Capacity

This calculation provides the compression resistance of stud wall per CSA 086. The compression is calculated for a unit length.

Geometry:

Material:

Factors:

Output:

    Definitions
    • ϕc = 0.8, ϕb = 0.8
    • b = 38 mm
    • d = 140 mm
    • Duration Factor, KD = 1
    • Service Factor, KSc = 1, KSE = 1, KScp = 1
    • Treatment Factor, KT = 1
    • System Factor, KHc = 1.1
    Look up the species parameters

    • S-P-F No.2 grade

      --> Table 6.4 - Structural joists and planks, structural light framing, and studs

      --> fb: 11.8MPa, fv: 1.5MPa, fc: 11.5MPa, fcp: 5.3MPa, ft: 5.5MPa, E: 9500MPa, E05: 6500MPa

    Calculate Constants and Factors
    • mm
    • mm2
    • mm2/m
    • MPa
    • MPa
    Calculate Plate Bearing Resistance
    Qr = 32.4 kN (7.3 kip)
    • mm
    • mm2
    • MPa
    • kN
    Calculate Wall Compressive Resistance
    Pr = 81.1 kN/m (5.6 kip/ft)
    • kN
    • kN/m
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