Defection is mostly determined by length to the 4th power so the longer you go unbraced the more deflection. A better question would be: what's stronger a, vertically oriented 2x12 12'L or a horizontally oriented 2x4 thats 16"L. This is assuming a uniformly distributed load.
Defection is mostly determined by length to the 4th power so the longer you go unbraced the more deflection. A better question would be: what's stronger a, vertically oriented 2x12 12'L or a horizontally oriented 2x4 thats 16"L. This is assuming a uniformly distributed load.
Im beginning to wonder if anyone responding actually builds.
Im beginning to wonder if anyone responding actually builds.
I'm looking at it from a purely theoretical perspective. Technically though it would be 2-2x12's and half inch sheet of plywood inbetween.
I've got a two story load bearing wall standing on 2 2x12's spanning 12' that I built. It's plenty strong.
I'm looking at it from a purely theoretical perspective. Technically though it would be 2-2x12's and half inch sheet of plywood inbetween.
I've got a two story load bearing wall standing on 2 2x12's spanning 12' that I built. It's plenty strong.
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