The alternative to the empirical method is the rational method.
Wood beam bolts.
These nail heads can also be applied to wood beams as faux bolt heads to create the look of large old fashion bolt heads.
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Obviously there are other checks at each load transfer but this is only a path.
Stagger the bolts and make sure the bolts are placed a minimum of 2 1 2 inches from the edge of the beam.
Then wood transfers it to bolt locations.
Our decorative faux metal nuts bolts clavos ceiling beam hardware is made from a flexible resin material to replicate forged black iron.
Then bolt transfers connection through wood bearing and steel bearing to steel beam.
Decorative beam hardware notes.
Use with our beam hangers and universal beam straps or independently as desired to enhance the look of your faux or real wood ceiling beams.
Clavos or decorative nail heads are frequently used as adornments to doors cabinets furniture and gates.
Using the rational method the load transfer between the steel and wood members is actually calculated.
Force goes into wood connection face mount hanger.
Our clavos have a thick sturdy nail allowing them to be used in nearly any wood application.