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

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

Beam bears on custom-fabricated connector with steel bucket. Positive attachment between beam and steel connector achieved using dowel-type fasteners. 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 loads 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.
  • May be desirable to extend bearing plate beyond knife plate to cover kerf in beam for knife plate.
  • Bottom of beam can be notched to align with bottom of steel bearing seat if desired.
  • 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 Perpendicular to Wall Connected to Face of Wall with Top Bearing

Beam bears on custom-fabricated connector with steel bucket. Positive attachment between beam and steel connector achieved using dowel-type fasteners. 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 Perpendicular to Wall Connected to Face of Wall with Top Bearing