Wood moment connection?
Wood moment connection?
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Can a moment connection be made between a steel post and an LVL, flitch beam or any other wood member to be used as the main lateral resisting system of a one story residential building? There is no room for shear walls and steel frame is not an option. Anyone able to give me some direction on the this....Thanks






RE: Wood moment connection?
DaveAtkins
RE: Wood moment connection?
RE: Wood moment connection?
There are some cases where moment connections are required. The most common example is large radial arches, where the arches are spliced so that they can be shipped in smaller sections. It is my understanding that the Chicago Bears Training Facility has glulam radial arches with moment splices.
The use of a LVL or glulam with the column is a possible solution, depending on the magnitude of the moment that needs to be developed. You should consult the current AITC Timber Construction Manaula along with previous editions.
RE: Wood moment connection?
Also, wood shrinks least along it's length, so I would add steel straps to the top and bottom of the LVL which would be welded to the steel post