Bearing Perp to Grain
Bearing Perp to Grain
(OP)
I'm curious to get some other opinions on exceeding compression bearing perpendicular to the grain stresses on bottom stud wall plates. It seems to be more of a serviceability issue than strength issue. Does anyone else neglect this limit in some cases?
Curious for thoughts/opinions on this matter.
Curious for thoughts/opinions on this matter.






RE: Bearing Perp to Grain
Never, but never question engineer's judgement
RE: Bearing Perp to Grain
Maybe having 2 bottom plates help spread the load?
RE: Bearing Perp to Grain
It leads to crushing of the plates and finishing damage issues, particularly in sheetrock. Not a good condition in condominiums... Lawyers love us to do that though! It pays their bills.
I use either more studs or, as a last resort, steel bearing plates, so as not to exceed the valus.
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
RE: Bearing Perp to Grain
Never, but never question engineer's judgement
RE: Bearing Perp to Grain
RE: Bearing Perp to Grain