For lateral loads, Does being pinned connection (beam to column ) affects the lateral frame resistance? Because though pinned won't the beam by itself have lateral load transfer mechanism between the columns? ? all of the members are glulam timber members. see the picture here
Now If the beam...
Beam to column glulaminated member connection
Now the dilemma I am facing is should I make the beam interrupt the column or should I make column interrupt the beam? I have attached pics to make it clear
If I make the beams interrupt the columns then doesn't that mean the beam will carry the...