Ron,
I did consider using a Fitch beam, but I would only be able to get a plate on one side due to framing, plumbing, etc inside the soffit beyond the balcony. http://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=b673d5af-22e3-427a-b940-dc5dcc6ebfb9&file=glulam_repair.pdf
Mike,
I thought about in the brace idea, but my grade beams are not parallel with the glulam and it would be difficult to get it installed properly given the labor pool on site.
The reason I am leaning toward the "stacked beam" is because I only have the length of the balcony to work with and...
I'm working on a repair to a bunch of glulam beams at an exterior balcony condition. The beams are dry rotten at the support to the point where they are crushing and beyond salvaging. The beam runs into the evelope of the building, and would require a lot of work to replace. I'd planned to...
I am trying to verify seismic rail loads, and in reviewing ASME 17.1 it appears the rail forces are based on seismic zone (UBC methodology). Is there an alternate method for calculating rail forces under the IBC?
