Timber truss connection to Steel beam
Timber truss connection to Steel beam
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I am working on a project that involves heavy timber trusses bearing on a steel beam. I have been told that a steel shoe type connection would work best here. Does anyone know of any manufactures of this type of connection or know of any guides to design this connection?





RE: Timber truss connection to Steel beam
RE: Timber truss connection to Steel beam
See conectors at
http://www.awc.org/pdf/wcd5.pdf
RE: Timber truss connection to Steel beam
RE: Timber truss connection to Steel beam
The trick is to use angles on the side of the tension plates or widen the bearing plate under the truss heel so that you get the weld away from the wood so you don't scorch the wood.
RE: Timber truss connection to Steel beam