How much capacity would you allow in this connection?
How much capacity would you allow in this connection?
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See attached. (2) 1 3/4x18 LVL notched 8 3/4" to sit on double top plate. Simpson HU410 hanger with some nails in double plate and some in LVL header. Looks like the hanger would have a capacity of 2,300 lbs if fully nailed in a solid member.






RE: How much capacity would you allow in this 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: How much capacity would you allow in this connection?
I can't imagine the owner liking that. I wish these guys would call me before they get in trouble.
Might also could cut back some of the joists and sister some un-notched 9 1/4" LVL's to the side of the 18" LVL.
I need about 5,000 lbs total.
Thanks!
RE: How much capacity would you allow in this connection?
RE: How much capacity would you allow in this connection?
If my information is correct, the LVL should have significantly more capacity even in it's notched state, then the hanger. Depending on how tight it is cut, and the bearing on the top of the wall, I might be persuaded to use whichever capacity is higher. Not additive, but either or.
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Thanks
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In one word, it does seem not be a reasonable connection.
RE: How much capacity would you allow in this connection?
RE: How much capacity would you allow in this connection?
RE: How much capacity would you allow in this 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: How much capacity would you allow in this connection?
RE: How much capacity would you allow in this connection?
RE: How much capacity would you allow in this connection?
Unless you can reinforce the notched LVL so that you provide the horizontal shear capacity of the full section, I think the notch makes it worthless in shear.
Interesting 2x4 ledger they've got there on the side of the LVL beam for the 2x10 joists framing into it.
That's "old school" (i.e. I don't see to much of that detail anymore). Looks like that ledger is going to make it tough to install shear reinforcement that molibden is suggesting.
Is external shear reinforcing like a CF strap possible?
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I agree. I didn't think that through. XR does't pay me enough for a detailed construct ability analysis.
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: How much capacity would you allow in this connection?
Thanks for everyone's thoughts.
RE: How much capacity would you allow in this connection?
RE: How much capacity would you allow in this connection?