• Bearing plate size is dependent on perpendicular-to-grain bearing.
• Method of concealing bearing plate will determine the construction sequence.
• Designer must account for eccentricity between load and reaction.
• Dowel connector is for positive connection only.
• At top-bearing connections, designer should account for fit of material above. CLT is not typically notched to accommodate connections.
• Face-mount connection is possible where blocking is used below bearing plate, as shown in lower image.
• NDS allows notching glulams with limitations outlined in section 5.4.5 while considering requirements for shear capacity in 2018 NDS 3.4.3.2 (or 2024 NDS 3.4.3.1) and 5.3.10. Bending capacity at notches should consider the net section per NDS 3.1.2. Refer to AITC Technical Note 19 and APA S560 for more guidance.
• Notches in wood elements including glulam may be strengthened by full-threaded screws reinforcing the potential crack location. One design method of screw reinforcement is provided in MTC Solutions’ Timber Reinforcement Guide.
• Verify connection is NDS compliant for shear over the reduced cross-section per sections 3.4.3.2 and 5.3.10.  Reduced section is generally the top of the member to the bottom dowel or bearing point of the connector.
• Deck not shown for clarity. Beam may require bracing for lateral-torsional buckling.

Other Applications:

• Table 10: Mass Timber Beam Support at Mass Timber Wall Panel, at top of panel or where bearing notch is provided