How can the knowledge and best practices related to MSR lumber be effectively disseminated throughout the construction industry?

lumber, machine stress rated (MSR) lumber and machine evaluated lumber (MEL), are distinctive from those used for visually graded lumber grades. Machine ... Oct 30, 2014 ... And using the current span tables, a simple SPF #2 2x8 will span farther for a given distance than the 2x6 2400 msr lumber the truss mfg was ... Interfor SYP 2400F MSR (Machine Stress Rated). Lumber starts with the finest fiber, guaranteeing strength and stiffness, with consistent dimensional stability. MSR lumber must meet or exceed specific strength and visual characteristics set by the American Lumber Standard Committee. These boards undergo more testing, ... NDS groups MSR & MEL into “Mechanically Graded Dimension Lumber”. MSR & MEL only apply to dimension lumber 2” thick. Wood Education Institute. Page 14 ... MSR lumber is also required to meet certain visual grading requirements. The grade mark can include “1W” or “2W” if visually graded to the wane restrictions for ... ... (MSR) lumber, laminated veneer lumber (LVL) and LVL flanged I-joists. The MSR Lumber had a higher torsional rigidity than both the LVL and LVL I-joists. CBLs ... Machine Grading. Framer Series is unique in that they use a machine-stress-rated (MSR) and machine-elevated lumber (MEL). These processes ... • MSR Lumber. Provide onsite MSR yield studies using our Metriguard Model 340 E-Computer to evaluate wood fiber for potential MSR yield. Provide onsite ... MSR stands for Machine Stress Rated. This lumber also undergoes inspection so it will less likely create failures during construction projects. This guarantees ...