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AS 1684.2 · Timber Framing
Table 44 — Internal Loadbearing Wall Studs — Lower Storey (Notched 20 mm)
Selections
Wind
Grade
Stud Spacing
Joist Spacing
Wind Classification
Timber Grade
Stud Spacing (mm)
Upper Floor Joist Spacing (mm)
Maximum Floor Load Width (mm) Select all inputs above
Select wind, grade, stud spacing and joist spacing above.
Figure 6.15(b) — Internal Loadbearing Wall Studs Lower Storey

Table 44 Notes

  1. Maximum floor load widths are based on a maximum flooring plus ceiling mass of 40 kg/m².
  2. Studs for internal non-loadbearing bracing walls and partitions (not carrying floor or roof loads) shall be as per Clause 6.3.5.
  3. Edge distances for some sheet bracing materials may require a minimum stud width of 45 mm for joining sheets.
  4. Large stud sizes may be made up by vertical nail lamination as per Clause 2.4.
  5. Notch depth is 20 mm maximum.
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Clause reference: AS 1684.2 Cl. 6.3.4 · Table 44