hi there

I got a quick question
for a structural exercise, I designed this timber construction
see the picture, it's an elevation view

I used timber frameworks 900cm long, and then there is always a column
now, 2 of these frameworks come together on 1 column
How could I connect these to the column the best?
(everything is timber)
Should I use 2 separate connections? So It would be like I connect each framework separate at the column?
Or is it possible to connect both frameworks and only use 1 connection with the column ?

Thanks!

well i'd say it is hard to say how you should connect them cos from this pic it is difficult to get an ide of the structure.

it'd be nice to see what the column is, is it round, square, also i'd ask myself will it be made for easiest construction? are metal connector plates ok? or is it going to cut to fit for each column?

So maybe think what type of look you want, the style of construction and get us some more detail it seems kind of vague..

hope i have been of some help.

ouesty

hi!
well it are square columns
about 30x30cm (or must they be larger?)

and metal plates was what I was willing to do, because I use them in other parts of the structure too....

I'd use them to connect these frameworks to the colums, but do you think it is possible to join them together in 1 connection?

I'll try to post some more images soon

ok, I'll connect them together with metal plates, I found a picture of how to do so...
but now I got another question....
How can I connect a wood joist that is resting on both of the frameworks (length 500cm) to the frameworks?

should I just let them rest on top of the frameworks, and then connect them?
or is it better trying to make it part of the connection point IN the framework?
(as if would be a part of it)?

ps: the angle the joists are resting on the frameworks is +/- 15°
(because of the difference in height between the 2 frameworks)

anyone an idea?
I'm really only a beginner in everything concerning construction, certainly when it comes to timber :P

Guitarman,

If you are using steel connectors at other locations in the project, then conceptually it may make sense to continue at this location. I would investigate a steel bracket fabricated with two "U" shaped saddles, one to sit over the truss and the other to cradel the joist. Keep in mind that this is an excellent location for incorporatinga design element (ie bolt patterns, welds, shape of saddles, etc... that could carry througout the project.)

This link should help you to choice what kind of assembly or connectors you have to use :
http://www.cwc.ca/products/connections/framing_connectors/introduction.php?lang=fr

ennn.. you'd better refer to china wood structure, that will give you a lot of choices to decide how you can connect two parts together. this book will guide you ,it's 营造法式(chinese book),which was written by li jie in Qing . It's an old book but very useful. :cool:

Take care of the flex and rotation of your trusses. It hink you should better to connect your trusses to the pillars sides that on their top. Your assemblage is not stable and your truss can move in two directions (to the front and to the sides, left or right). You've got a connection problem to solve for that point.