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Wood Beam Bearing on I Beam

Wood Beam Bearing on I Beam

Wood Beam Bearing on I Beam

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Any idea how I can connect PSL 5-1/2" x11-7/8" w/ W8x67 ?

Thank you?

RE: Wood Beam Bearing on I Beam

For an uplift load or just to make a positive connection? End of the PSL or continuous?

Sketches are extremely helpful...

RE: Wood Beam Bearing on I Beam

Simpson strongtie has many different connectors. including most that can be welded to steel beams.

RE: Wood Beam Bearing on I Beam

Two clip angles or bent plates on each side of the PSL, weld or bolt angles to steel beam. Through-bolt vertical legs of angles to PSL.

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RE: Wood Beam Bearing on I Beam

Assuming there are both flush in the floor - IF there is a nailer plate bolted to the top of the W8 AND that is level with the top of the LVL, you could use a top flange style hanger.
That W8 is 8" wide so maybe a little torsion on it so... make sure it can be resisted. If not, a version of JAE's clip angles could work if attached to the W8 web and sufficient bolts thru the LVL to resist the slight moment of the connection eccentricity.

RE: Wood Beam Bearing on I Beam

As has been suggested, eccentricity is not your friend here. Alot of times, I will use another I-beam in lieu of the LVL just to make the connection easier.

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