The alternative to the empirical method is the rational method.
Wood beam bolts.
Then wood transfers it to bolt locations.
Then bolt transfers connection through wood bearing and steel bearing to steel beam.
Force goes into wood connection face mount hanger.
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Our clavos have a thick sturdy nail allowing them to be used in nearly any wood application.
These nail heads can also be applied to wood beams as faux bolt heads to create the look of large old fashion bolt heads.
Obviously there are other checks at each load transfer but this is only a path.
No composite action calculated or needed if the steel does all the span work.
Using the rational method the load transfer between the steel and wood members is actually calculated.
Stagger the bolts and make sure the bolts are placed a minimum of 2 1 2 inches from the edge of the beam.
Decorative beam hardware notes.