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Beam Bears on Mass Timber Wall Panel

Beam bears on top of mass timber wall panel and is positively connected to panel with partially-threaded screws.

Purpose: Transfer of vertical load from steel beam to mass timber wall panel.

Design Notes

  • Capacity of connection is dependent on parallel-to-grain capacity of wall panel.
  • Increased capacity can be achieved with bearing plate below beam and/or bearing beam on full thickness of wall.
  • Connection is capable of transferring out-of-plane loads between wall panel and beam where no diaphragm is provided.
  • Steel beam depth to be great enough for screw installation. Consider alternate attachment where required.
  • Addition of bearing plate may aid in fastener installation.
Class
Class 1
Load
Load High
Cost
Cost $
Const.
Constructability Easy
Fire
Fire Rating II

Beam Bears on Mass Timber Wall Panel

Beam bears on top of mass timber wall panel and is positively connected to panel with partially-threaded screws.
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