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Beam Seats anchor glulam beams to concrete and masonry supports. Seismic and wind resistance is provided. Special types are available.

Material : 3 ga., 5/16" and 3/8".
Finish : Black copolymer paint, Hot-dip galvanized or stainless steel.
Duration of load increases of 33% and 60% are listed. Further increases are not allowed. Allowable loads for concrete, masonry, and wood to be verified by design engineer.
Beam Seats
Unit of Measure
Items Beam Seats
BSB-5A
Beam Seats
Beam Seats
BSB-5B
Beam Seats
Beam Seats
BSB-5C
Beam Seats
Beam Seats
BSB-5D
Beam Seats
Beam Seats
BSB-7A
Beam Seats
W N/A 5 1/4 N/A 5 1/4 N/A 5 1/4 N/A 5 1/4 N/A 6 7/8
L N/A 7 N/A 7 N/A 7 N/A 7 N/A 9
T N/A 3 gauge N/A 3 gauge N/A 3 gauge N/A 3 gauge N/A 3/8 in
D N/A 5 N/A 6 N/A 7 N/A 8 N/A 5
Bolts Schedule N/A (1) 5/8 N/A (1) 5/8 N/A (1) 5/8 N/A (1) 5/8 N/A (1) 3/4
Load for Masonry F1m=172.5 psi N/A 6040 lbs N/A 7245 lbs N/A 8455 lbs N/A 9660 lbs N/A 7765 lbs
Load for Masonry F1m=390 psi N/A 12075 lbs N/A 14490 lbs N/A 16905 lbs N/A 19320 lbs N/A 15525 lbs
Load for Concrete F1m=750 psi N/A 12075 lbs N/A 14490 lbs N/A 16905 lbs N/A 19320 lbs N/A 15525 lbs
Load for Horizontal, 133% N/A 2885 lbs N/A 2885 lbs N/A 2885 lbs N/A 2885 lbs N/A 4100 lbs
Load for Horizontal, 160% N/A 3460 lbs N/A 3460 lbs N/A 3460 lbs N/A 3460 lbs N/A 4920 lbs
F1c (Perpendicular) = 460 psi @ 3 1/8 Beam Width (W) N/A
F1c (Perpendicular) = 460 psi @ 3 1/2 Beam Width (W) N/A
F1c (Perpendicular) = 460 psi @ 5 1/8 Beam Width (W) N/A
F1c (Perpendicular) = 460 psi @ 5 1/2 Beam Width (W) N/A
F1c (Perpendicular) = 460 psi @ 6 3/4 Beam Width (W) N/A
F1c (Perpendicular) = 460 psi @ 7 1/2 Beam Width (W) N/A
F1c (Perpendicular) = 460 psi @ 8 3/8 Beam Width (W) N/A
F1c (Perpendicular) = 460 psi @ 10 3/4 Beam Width (W) N/A
Horizontal Load @ 133% N/A
Horizontal Load @ 160% N/A
Uplift Load @ 133% N/A 1705 lbs N/A 1705 lbs N/A 1705 lbs N/A 1705 lbs N/A 2330 lbs
Uplift Load @ 160% N/A 2045 lbs N/A 2045 lbs N/A 2045 lbs N/A 2045 lbs N/A 2800 lbs
Uplift 133% for 3 1/8 Beam Width (W) N/A
Uplift 133% for 3 1/2 Beam Width (W) N/A
Uplift 133% for >4 1/2 Beam Width (W) N/A
Uplift 160% for 3 1/8 Beam Width (W) N/A
Uplift 160% for 3 1/2 Beam Width (W) N/A
Uplift 160% for >4 1/2 Beam Width (W) N/A
Finish N/A Black Copolymer Paint Hot-Dip Galvanized Stainless Steel