Top plate connection for beam deeper than existing ceiling

[skeletron]

Framer has a beam that is replacing a load-bearing wall. Beam is deeper (14" depth) than existing ceiling depth (2x10 depth). Client wanted to avoid going steel beam.

The issue is the connection at the exterior wall connection. Is cutting the top plate out at the beam pocket acceptable if I replace it similar to the sketch? Typically I have seen this where the T/O beam is flush to T/O plate and then you just run a strap over for continuity. My thinking is that fastening new kings at the end of the cut plate, to the stud pack, along with fastening top plate to beam with a screwed-in framing angle may stiffen it up enough.

Thoughts? Maybe I could do a flush mount hanger, but I don't like that solution with the amount of eccentricity and load on platform studs. I think below is far better for bearing, and the discontinuity in the plate may be easier to consolidate with the proposed solution.

FYI: Section in sketch is probably a little not-to-scale now that I'm looking at it...

 

[dik]

Are you running new top plates over? If not, I'd likely use 2x10 outside band and a steel strap across the new beam connecting the band on either side of the new beam just to develop some continuity.

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-Dik

 

[skeletron]

@dik: T/O beam is U/S of floor sheathing above. No top plate over top of the beam, but there is a bottom plate from the wall above. I like the idea of the steel strap but not sure if there is access to install.