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Beam Bears on Mass Timber Wall Panel

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

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

Design Notes

  • Capacity of connection is dependent on perpendicular-to-grain capacity of the beam.
  • Screws provide load path for in-plane and out-of-plane loads.
  • Clip can be used to connect beam to top of wall panel. Clip can be custom fabricated or proprietary. Inclusion of clip changes connection class, increases cost and makes fire rating difficult. Potential suppliers include Simpson Strong-Tie and Rothoblaas.
  • Deck not shown for clarity. Beam may require bracing for lateral-torsional buckling.
Class
Class 1
Load
Load High
Cost
Cost $
Const.
Constructability Moderate
Fire
Fire Rating II

Beam Bears on Mass Timber Wall Panel

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