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Panel Bears on Beam at Notch

Roof or floor panel bears on notch in wood beam and is connected with partially-threaded screws.

Purpose: Transfer of vertical load from roof or floor panel to wood beam. Can also transfer shear along the length of the beam.

Design Notes

  • Capacity of primary load path is controlled by perpendicular-to-grain bearing capacity of floor panel or notch.
  • Reasonable minimum notch bearing width is 1″.
  • Shop machined notch provides more reliable elevation control than applied bracket or ledger.
  • In panel design, consider that panel is not continuous across connection and multi-span conditions may not be achievable.
  • Beam must be designed for reduced net section.
Class
Class 1
Load
Load Medium
Cost
Cost $$
Const.
Constructability Easy
Fire
Fire Rating I

Panel Bears on Beam at Notch

Roof or floor panel bears on notch in wood beam and is connected with partially-threaded screws.
2-2-Panel Bears on Beam at Notch