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...
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...
