Fix HEB beam in glulam column

[Bybe]

Our 5.6m beam sits without any screws, only joists on the side that secure it laterally to the posts.

 

[bossespecial]

I have looked and looked but don't really understand. What are the blue rectangles? and The upper angle irons are probably intended to screw into a wall that stands "behind" the steel beam? That doesn't really seem to be the case. Check my other post which hopefully explains how it looks

But regarding taking up the raw tongue and groove, I have cutter shavings in the attic, so there's a risk that a lot of insulation falls down if I saw open for the tongue and groove. But it can be solved, but I don't really see what I gain from it? The screw I drive through the tongue and groove will go quite a bit into the underarm too.

The blue rectangles could be wooden rules that you just clamp against the side, or you use angles. You actually don't need a through screw. Regarding the end against the chimney, I would first set a rule that is attached to the floor joists above and below, as the column has no support in elevation in the figure, then fix the column to this. The beam should be braced to the floor joists' rules as these are the ones that brace, then you screw directly to them.

 

[Viktor.J]

I would probably do as you have planned but drill perpendicular in the steel beam (from underneath). Pre-drill the glued laminated timber column before assembly and use a hex head screw like a French wood screw in a suitable dimension so you can access the screw with a regular ratchet handle instead of a screwdriver.

Wise, that will be the first test

 

[Viktor.J]

What is the problem?
Make a mark with a center punch, drill gradually with larger bits and fasten with a French wood screw or similar.

Why even screw at an angle?
The post is just meant to take vertical load from the beam. I wouldn't even screw it particularly tightly and would drill larger holes than the screw if you're worried about changes in length due to temperature.

It was mostly a question of whether I could manage to drill and screw something in that made me hesitant. If someone else had tried and failed, then I could have "done it right from the start" and asked someone to weld fittings there.

But it's as you say, center punch and then drill. Fasten with a screw using a ratchet, and if worse comes to worst, you could use a washer underneath to distribute the pressure somewhat if the hole becomes too large!

 

[nicklas_json]

Our 5.6m beam sits without any screws, only joists on the sides that secure it laterally at the posts.

+1 same with us!

 

[jonaserik]

There are also beam clamps (caddy clamps) in various sizes that are hammered onto the beam and hold like a rock.

 

[roli]

There are also beam clamps (caddy clamps) in different sizes that are driven into the beam and hold like a rock

That product is NOT intended to hold or attach a beam. It is meant for, for example, mounting a cable or other small items on the beam. Additionally, it's only for indoor use as it can damage any painted surface.

 

[jonaserik]

Now it wasn't for hanging a beam from, but to hold the place on top of the post sideways and it doesn't need much force for that. Then I showed it because it could be a solution, I have personally used it between steel beam and post. So nothing new under the sun for me, but maybe for you.

 

[roli]

I have not written anything about hanging a beam in it, but that product is not intended to hold a beam. It is intended to attach things to a beam, which is something completely different. And no, it is not new to me, but I also know what it is for.

 

[jonaserik]

Yes, with simplicity, it becomes the same as drilling into the beam and screwing into the top of the post. It is sideways that it should hold, so the beam doesn't fall off.