Fixing a piece of timber to a steel ridge beam

[Thomas Sims]

What would be the best way to fix a piece of 4x2 to the top of a steel ridge beam?

The 4x2 would be used to fix the rafters to to create a vaulted ceiling.

 

[John D v2.0]

Is it a structural connection taking load, or just a plate for fixing with gravity holding it down?
Wall plates are usually just strapped down with steel straps to the masonry if that helps.

 

[^woody^]

Nail gun

 

[Thomas Sims]

Just a plate for fixing to, the steel beam will be taking the load. See image below if that helps

 

[noseall]

Like this......

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• noseall
• 30 Mar 2017

We just have holes drilled in the flange. We have them staggered each side of the web. Most SE's will specify bolting arrangements.

 

[bobsuerita]

get the steel supplier to drill holes or hire a hilti gun

 

[garyo]

Would tek screws be okay in this situation?

 

[Thomas Sims]

noseall, thanks for the image. My initial idea was to use tek screws and drill into the top flange. I feel this will be the best way to go. Thanks for the replies.