Bridgebuster,
I understand that the connection between wood and fastener is governed by NDS for withdrawal and that for shear connections NDS checks lateral loads for the connection between wood and fastener and bending in the fastener.
My specific situation has an 1400lb ASD Live load applied...
I am working on a project that involves the design of a connection subject to shear and withdrawal loading. I want to check the capacity of the lag bolt in tension. I am using the AISC 13th edition and am unsure which section to use. I have found threads on this forum that reference using...
I am working on an old masonry building where the wood joists are pocketed into the masonry wall. I have several joists that are rotten at the bearing points. The joist are simple span 15'-9" from wall to wall and are uniformly top loaded by a roof top terrace. The joists have approximately 3"...