Spacing of spikes
Spacing of spikes
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I am working on a project where the architect wants to "nail" five 10x10 timber columns together to create a large, wide column element. The AITC manual does not provide any criteria for the spacing of spikes other than to not split the wood and information about the drill size for pilot holes. I am specifying 1/2" diameter spikes at 6" o.c. with the spikes in each "layer" staggered 3". Just curious if anyone has any rules of thumb picked up in the timber framing world that might be helpful. Thanks.





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How about drilling through and using bolts or All_Threads??
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I guess I would have to ask if he just wants to see a spike for the Architectural effect? If so, just pound the exposed boltheads to smitherines!
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
http://mmcengineering.tripod.com
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Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
http://mmcengineering.tripod.com
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Dik
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Garth Dreger PE - AZ Phoenix area
As EOR's we should take the responsibility to design our structures to support the components we allow in our design per that industry standards.
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MAP
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Before you doing anything creative, make sure the code likes the artwork you are trying to wow the world with.
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