Panels Connect with Screws Across Butt Joint
Adjacent floor panels are butted together and fastened with fully-threaded diagonal screws.
Panels Connect with Screws Across Butt Joint
Adjacent floor panels are butted together and fastened with fully-threaded diagonal screws.
Purpose: Transfer of in-plane shear along the panel-to-panel joint.
Design Notes
- Capacity of connection is controlled by shear capacity of dowel-type fasteners.
- Jig can be used for proper installation of diagonal screws.
- Pilot holes can be drilled to aid in screw installation.
- Ensure that screws do not extend beyond exposed panel surface.
- Fire rating is Level II for CLT panels.
- Class
- Class 1
- Load
- Load Low
- Cost
- Cost $$
- Const.
- Constructability Moderate
- Fire
- Fire Rating I