Sloped wood to flat steel connection
Sloped wood to flat steel connection
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I've got a unique sloped bottom chord truss being supported by steel channels (see attached). The bottom chords are 2x6 and the channels are C6x8.2 and the connections cannot involve field welding. Any ideas on the connection? I can't use a birdsmouth at the truss bearing because it leaves me almost no section remaining. I kind of like the idea of taking the vertical web member just above the connection and using 2-2x4, one on each side of the truss, and have them protrude past the bottom chord to give a flat bearing area. I could then bolt a 2x10 to the top of the channels and use some Simpson clips to attach wood to wood. Any other ideas?
Edit: I should add that my loads are pretty minimal and my unfactored truss reaction is 1100 pounds.
Edit: I should add that my loads are pretty minimal and my unfactored truss reaction is 1100 pounds.






RE: Sloped wood to flat steel connection
RE: Sloped wood to flat steel connection
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.
RE: Sloped wood to flat steel connection
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.
RE: Sloped wood to flat steel connection
RE: Sloped wood to flat steel connection
Word to the wise: folks who fab their own trusses are notorious for failing to brace them, both temporarily and permanently. I wouldn't count on much beyond sheathing unless you'll have boots on the ground to enforce it.
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.