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[Deck Design Series] How to Design a Deck Beam

See how to design a Deck Joist to ASD or LRFD requirements using ClearCalcs' Wood Beam: Deck Beam Preset calculator.

Download this example as a PDF: Deck Beam US Wood Beam

This design example is part 2 of 4 in our "Deck Design Series." For more information on how to use ClearCalcs to design a deck, click here.

Please be aware that this example should not be used as advice, recommendations, or instructions for engineering design and should only be followed as a guide to using ClearCalcs.

Diagram

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Design Information

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Key Properties

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Load

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Design Conditions

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