Project Notes

Sample House Component Check

6. Check the connection between a common stud and the bottom/sole plate in the interior wall for bearing. (see connection homework from chapter 6)

from Graphic Guide to Frame Construction by R. Thallon

Loads P_D = 750 lb
P_Lr = 380 lb
P_L = 940 lb
P_S = 340 lb

Load combination needs to be determined

Trial member size 2x4

Stress grade and species Stud Spruce-Pine-Fir (stud in interior wall), No. 2 Spruce-Pine-Fir (bottom or sole plate in interior wall)

Spacing 16 in. OC

Moisture content MC ≤ 19%

Dry-service conditions

Normal temperatures

Loads	P_D = 750 lb P_Lr = 380 lb P_L = 940 lb P_S = 340 lb
Load combination	needs to be determined
Trial member size	2x4
Stress grade and species	Stud Spruce-Pine-Fir (stud in interior wall), No. 2 Spruce-Pine-Fir (bottom or sole plate in interior wall)
Spacing	16 in. OC
Moisture content	MC ≤ 19%
Dry-service conditions
Normal temperatures