Kootk,
Notching is not an option. The resulting allowable shear stress would be reduced to below required.
I will look into attaching the top of the beam to the truss side chord with 2x4 or bigger. I am unsure of what to install to satisfy LTB connections.
Installing a 2x6 sideways atop the...
Jayrod 12,
Thats interesting. Im imaging two Simpson connectors and a 2x4 from top of lvl to top of each girder trusses.
Any ideas on how to check moment applied and resisting. Maybe possible to reduce the amount of connections needed.
Jayrod12,
I was going to attach a 2x6 notched out for the bolts along the entire bottom chord with truss screws. Then I would attach the .5" dia thru bolts through the bottom chords, 2x6, and new lvl. Bolt spacing at 12" staggered.
Home owner wants the ceiling flush. This would put the new...
I am working on a residential project. The owner wants to take down an interior load bearing wall . Above the wall that is to be removed there is a double truss made of 2x6s bottom chord with vertical 2x4 members. There are an additional 10 trusses/girders connected to the bottom chord of the...
