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Panel Bears on Beam

Roof or floor panel bears on top of wood beam. Positive attachment is made with partially-threaded screws.

Purpose: Transfer of vertical loads 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 beam.
  • Screws provide load path for in-plane loads.
Class
Class 1
Load
Load High
Cost
Cost $
Const.
Constructability Easy
Fire
Fire Rating II

Panel Bears on Beam

Roof or floor panel bears on top of wood beam. Positive attachment is made with partially-threaded screws.
02.A - Panel Bears on Beam