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Beam Bears on Column with Knife Plate

Beam bears on top of column. Beam and column are positively connected to knife plate with dowel-type fasteners.

Purpose: Transfer of vertical load from beam to column.

Design Notes

  • Capacity of connection is dependent on perpendicular-to-grain capacity of the beam.
  • Knife plate can be used to transfer uplift loads.
  • Deck not shown for clarity. Beam may require bracing for lateral-torsional buckling.

Other Applications:

  • Beam bears on mass timber wall panel.
Class
Class 2
Load
Load High
Cost
Cost $$
Const.
Constructability Easy
Fire
Fire Rating II

Beam Bears on Column with Knife Plate

Beam bears on top of column. Beam and column are positively connected to knife plate with dowel-type fasteners.
03.B - Beam Bears on Column with Knife Plate