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Beam Supported by Knife Plate

Beam is connected to steel knife plate with dowel-type fasteners. Knife plate is connected to embed plate.

Purpose: Transfer of vertical load from beam to wall.

 

Design Notes

  • Capacity of connection is dependent on fastener shear capacity.
  • Consider eccentricity of beam loading.
  • At dowel connection, designer should account for shrinkage of beam with appropriate dowel location and spacing. Refer to APA EWS T300 Glulam Connection Details Construction Guide for additional information.
  • Knife plate kerf may be full height of beam and will be visible.
  • Beam cannot be disconnected from rigging until connected to knife plate.
Class
Class 2
Load
Load Low
Cost
Cost $$
Const.
Constructability Moderate
Fire
Fire Rating III

Beam Supported by Knife Plate

Beam is connected to steel knife plate with dowel-type fasteners. Knife plate is connected to embed plate.
03.D - Beam Supported by Knife Plate