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Beam-to-Column

Detail to Avoid

When connecting deep beams to columns, it is important to avoid details where the distances perpendicular to grain between Fasteners are more than about 300mm (12 in.).

Alternative Detail

The recommended arrangement provides for a separate plate with slotted holes to restrain the top of the beams.

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Beam-to-Beam

Column-to-Base