Steel Beam to Wood Post Connection

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phamENG

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Feb 6, 2015

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Pretty sure you're saying a W10x15 is 8 1/8" tall, and I like steel to create torsional stability in the beam (usually an end plate).

 

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• Today at 2:42 PM

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SE2607

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Sep 24, 2010

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phamENG said:

Pretty sure you're saying a W10x15 is 8 1/8" tall, and I like steel to create torsional stability in the beam (usually an end plate).

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Oops. My bad. It's a W8x15.
I can put a pair of stiffeners near the end of the beam., but won't the nailer attached to the floor sheathing provide torsional resistance?
Thank you for your response.

 

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• Today at 2:53 PM

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phamENG

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Feb 6, 2015

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SE2607 said:

but won't the nailer attached to the floor sheathing provide torsional resistance?

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I question the ability of the 2 or 3 10dx1-1/2" nails near the end of the beam to meet the requirements of AISC J10.7. But you have the whole picture - if you can conclude that it does the job, then great.

 

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• Today at 3:00 PM

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Eng16080

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Jun 16, 2020

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Normally, I bear the steel beam directly on the PSL post, but I see no issue with your detail, especially considering the relatively light load of only 4k. Rather than use a pair of stiffeners, I'd have a 1/4" plate welded to the end of the beam.

 

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• Today at 4:29 PM

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hemiv

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Dec 7, 2018

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The end plate is cheap. I would specify it regardless.

I would also prefer to connect directly to the post, but I agree for light loads it probably doesn't make much difference.

 

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• Today at 5:38 PM

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XR250

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Jan 30, 2013

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For me, I would have no attachment to the post and use studs instead of PSL for only 4K. The floor diaphragm will keep it in place.

 

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