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03.D - Beam Parallel to Wall Connected to Face of Wall with Top Bearing

Beam Parallel to Wall Connected to Face of Wall with Top Bearing

Beam bears on custom fabricated connector with positive attachment between beam and bearing seat using screws. Top plate of connector bears on pocket in wall. Pocket is filled with grout. Anchors from steel plate to wall are utilized for positive attachment and to resist eccentricity in the connection.

Purpose: Transfer of vertical load from beam to wall.

Design Notes

  • Capacity of connection is dependent on perpendicular-to-grain capacity of beam.
  • Consider eccentricity of beam bearing on seat.
  • Consider edge distances for wall anchors below the slot in the wall.
  • Connection may also be utilized at the top of a wall.
  • Connection should accommodate different expected tolerance between concrete construction and timber construction.
  • Deck not shown for clarity. Beam may require bracing for lateral-torsional buckling.
Class
Class 2
Load
Load High
Cost
Cost $$
Const.
Constructability Advanced
Fire
Fire Rating III

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Beam Parallel to Wall Connected to Face of Wall with Top Bearing

Beam bears on custom fabricated connector with positive attachment between beam and bearing seat using screws. Top plate of connector bears on pocket in wall. Pocket is filled with grout. Anchors from steel plate to wall are utilized for positive attachment and to resist eccentricity in the connection.
03.D - Beam Parallel to Wall Connected to Face of Wall with Top Bearing