The tightness of the radius will determine the thickness of the laminations.
Curved laminated beams.
We can even fabricate complete circles.
Glulam beams that curve in plan use plies that are oriented vertically therefore the finished height of the beam is based on standard glulam widths.
In addition to making curved beams american laminators can also manufacture beams with one side curved and the other side straight.
We can manufacture most custom curved shapes including s curves side curves parabolic arches double compound curves and tight radius curves with a radius as tight as 2 0.
The glue lines are usually exaggerated on the cut side.
Use other member stress combinations e g.
Curved headers for porches and towers.
Factory made members can be formed into any practical shape and any desired size.
Radial curved elliptical shapes and reverse curves are all possible.
Encasements headers for large openings.
Curved and arched glulams calvert co inc.
This is done by either cutting a curve into one side of a straight beam or by making a straight cut on one side of a curved beam.
Common applications for curved laminated products are.
Arched ceilings and rafters.
Larger cross sections can be made via special wood manufacturing processes.