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It is common practice to use multiple I-joists or multiple LVL plies to provide a larger member that will carry increased loads. When multiple members are asked to support a common load, they must be attached together to insure all plies act together as a single member. The attachment detail used is dependent on the type of member, size of load and whether the load is applied to the top or side of the multiple member. Examples of side and top loading are shown below:
Side-loaded.
Joists hang off the right ply, so load must be transferred to the two remaining plies. Even a top-mount hanger is considered a side-loaded condition.
Side-loaded.
Joists bear on top of one beam, but this is still side-loading the two remaining plies.
Top-loaded.
Loads are directly applied to each member.
Fully Top-Loaded Multiple I-Joists
Fully Top-Loaded Multiple I-Joists
Connect together using multiple I-joist installation details provided by RedBuilt™. Note that large point loads applied to the I-joist top flange require reinforcing stiffeners under the top flange.
Side-Loaded Multiple I-joists
Side-Loaded Multiple I-joists
Connect together using multiple I-joist installation details provided by RedBuilt�.
Fully Top-Loaded Multiple LVL
Fully Top-Loaded Multiple LVL
Connect together using top-loaded multiple RedLam™ LVL installation details provided by RedBuilt™.
Side-Loaded Multiple LVL
Side-Loaded Multiple LVL
Connect together using side-loaded multiple RedLam™ LVL installation details provided by RedBuilt™. Note the connection requirements are typically much more heavy-duty than for top-loaded LVL connections.
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