Table 9. Cross-sectional properties of inverted truss beam and glued laminated timber (GLT)

Sample Section size (mm) I (mm4) S (mm3) Ratio (%)
GLT (control) 140 × 150 39,375,000 525,000 100
Inverted truss beam 140 × 75 4,921,875 131,250 12.5% (I) / 25% (S)