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ASD/LRFD Manual - American Wood Council

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<strong>ASD</strong>/<strong>LRFD</strong> MANUAL FOR ENGINEERED <strong>Wood</strong> Construction<br />

79<br />

34A. This sloped bearing with a beam that is not fully<br />

supported may also split under load. THIS DETAIL IS<br />

NOT RECOMMENDED!<br />

35B. As an alternative to detail 35A, the plates may be<br />

extended and the connection made to the upper half of<br />

the beam.<br />

34B. Alternate to detail 34A.<br />

Hanger to side of beam. See full-depth side plates<br />

discussion.<br />

36A. Deep beam hangers that have fasteners installed<br />

in the side plates toward the top of the supported beam<br />

may promote splits at the fastener group should the wood<br />

member shrink and lift from the bottom of the beam hanger<br />

because of the support provided by the fastener group.<br />

THIS DETAIL IS NOT RECOMMENDED!<br />

Hanging to underside of beam. Sometimes it is advantageous<br />

to hang a load from the underside of a beam.<br />

This is acceptable as long as the hanger is fastened to the<br />

upper half of the beam. Fastening to the lower half of the<br />

beam may induce splits.<br />

35A. Connecting a hanger to the lower half of a beam that<br />

pulls downward may cause splits. THIS DETAIL IS NOT<br />

RECOMMENDED!<br />

36B. Alternate to detail 36A.<br />

10<br />

M10: MECHANICAL CONNECTIONS<br />

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