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Panel Bears on Proprietary Composite Steel Support

Roof or floor panel bears on the proprietary steel support member. Attachment of the panels to the support is as specified by the supplier.

Purpose: Transfer of vertical loads from roof or floor panel to proprietary composite steel support.

Design Notes

Capacity is controlled by perpendicular-to-grain bearing capacity of floor panel.
May also be able to provide shear transfer along the length of the support. Refer to supplier literature for additional information.
Connection should accommodate different expected tolerance between steel construction and timber construction.
In panel design, consider that panel is not continuous across connection and multi-span conditions may not be achievable.
Consider eccentricity of load on steel support if panel occurs on one side.
Consider moisture protection where wood and concrete are in close proximity.
May be fire rated; refer to supplier literature for additional information.
Cost varies greatly depending on particulars of the system chosen.