Industry CPD: Designing LVL beams with connections

Author: Metsä

Date published

3 February 2025

Price
Free

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Industry CPD: Designing LVL beams with connections

The Structural Engineer

Author

Metsä

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 103, Issue 2, 2025, Page(s) 24-31

https://doi.org/10.56330/JQGS9403

Date published

3 February 2025

Author

Metsä

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 103, Issue 2, 2025, Page(s) 24-31

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56330/JQGS9403

Price

Free

Article (PDF)

This CPD module, sponsored by Metsä, introduces readers to laminated veneer lumber (LVL), before summarising the design of an LVL beam with connections.

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After reading this article, complete the CPD module online to receive your certificate. The module will be available until 31 March 2025.

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Format:
PDF
Pages:
24-31
Publisher:
The Institution of Structural Engineers

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