THANKS for your answers. Using Z main perp. makes sense.
The Z parallel numbers, is that using both members in parallel loading which I dont have?
So using Z main perp I get 1550 per 3/4" bolt. What if my Z side perp was less than that number? (they are both 1550) Would I design with that...
Sorry in advance, this is remedial stuff:
I'm trying to size bolts for a porch. 8" round posts are 10' on center and resting on top of that post is a 4"X12" beam notched into the top.
The notch is cut out of the top of the post as to create a saddle condition for the beam to sit in. Top...
