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Column Bears with Proprietary Plate Connector

Column bears on proprietary steel connector consisting of cruciform knife plate assembly and bearing plate. Knife plates are connected to column with dowel-type fasteners. Bearing plate is connected to concrete with post-installed anchors. Grout is provided below bearing plate for elevation control.

Purpose: Transfer of vertical load from wood column to concrete.

Design Notes

  • Capacity of connection is as specified by the manufacturer’s literature.
  • Vertical cuts in column for vertical plates may be visible.
  • Knife plates may be connected to column with adhesive. See manufacturer’s literature for additional information.
  • This connection provides reduced elevation control relative to grouted connections.
  • Potential suppliers include Rothoblaas.
Class
Class 3
Load
Load Medium
Cost
Cost $$$
Const.
Constructability Easy
Fire
Fire Rating III

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Column Bears with Proprietary Plate Connector

Column bears on proprietary steel connector consisting of cruciform knife plate assembly and bearing plate. Knife plates are connected to column with dowel-type fasteners. Bearing plate is connected to concrete with post-installed anchors. Grout is provided below bearing plate for elevation control.
06 - Column Bears with Proprietary Plate Connector