Jan 17, 2006 · The basic approach followed when using a double top plate is to assume that only one plate is effective at any given point. When this approach is used the joints are staggered …

Apr 7, 2005 · At the office where I work, the standard double top plate splice calls for total of 24-16d nails. The usual IBC or UBC nailing schedule calls for 8-16d. Does the nailing schedule …

Feb 8, 2003 · Basements, Attics and Crawl Spaces - how to splice the base/top plate - heres my situtation. I am using treated 2x4 for the base plate of my stud walls, and i got them in 10 foot …

Feb 9, 2022 · For 20'7" high tall using 20' long studs, Can we make it with 4 top plates connected together with sds screw ? or other options?

Mar 9, 2002 · Here are some thoughts: 1. Treat the double plate as a 3x member - remember that in bending, the neutral axis is at the splice between the members and the shear at mid-span …

Aug 8, 2017 · I'd like to design a splice that accounts for the maximum moment that the beam can sustain to avoid having to track loads of the existing structure. Existing W12X35 beam w/ …

Dec 5, 2007 · I'm designing a column to be fitted for a four-storey building. The ground & 2nd floor will be HSS 6x6, while the last two floors will be HSS 4x4. Are there visual examples that can …

Mar 10, 2017 · Good morning, I am writing to request assistance on how to deal with top plate discontinuity along a grid line due to windows placed at the location of the top plates. …

Mar 2, 2020 · Although this is a splice detail I'm not used to seeing, as long as the welds and splice plates are properly sized,I see no issue with this design. Flange splice plates react the …

Apr 16, 2022 · The CWC shows a detail for deep beam over column that indicates bolts should be <12" from top of column, and if that can't work the detail indicates a cap with bolts at the …