Steel plates are typically A36 structural steel, ranging from
At the support points, the load must be properly transferred. Often, the timber bears on the posts while the steel is bolted through the timber; these end connections must be engineered to prevent the wood from crushing. Common Applications buy flitch beam
Supporting new floors or roof structures in low-clearance attic spaces. Steel plates are typically A36 structural steel, ranging
Proper "composite action" depends on high-strength bolts (Grade 8.8 or better) spaced at regular intervals, typically on center, often in a staggered pattern. ranging from At the support points