Truss Bears on Wall Panel Pocket – Balloon-Framed
Truss bears on wall panel at pocket. Truss is positively attached to wall panel with diagonal partially-threaded screws or nails.
Truss Bears on Wall Panel Pocket – Balloon-Framed
Truss bears on wall panel at pocket. Truss is positively attached to wall panel with diagonal partially-threaded screws or nails.
Purpose: Transfer of vertical load from truss to mass timber wall panel below.
Design Notes
- Capacity of primary load path is controlled by truss bearing.
- Diaphragm connections not shown in detail. Diaphragm and connections to be sized by the designer.
- Care should be taken to not penetrate exterior face of the wall panel.
- Class
- Class 1
- Load
- Load Medium
- Cost
- Cost $$
- Const.
- Constructability Moderate
- Fire
- Fire Rating II