Design Notes

Capacity of connection determined for perpendicular-to-grain bearing and wood shear.
Proprietary jig available for fabrication.
Connection has tight construction tolerances.
Possible jig suppliers include Lignatool.
Deck not shown for clarity. Beam may require bracing for lateral-torsional buckling.

Dovetail

Wood beam is connected to wood girder with a shop-cut wood dovetail connection.

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