to bracket or not to bracket

[wayne soper]

What do you think, I think it needs to be prevented from falling over with brackets or mechanicle strapping

[Scott Patterson]

What are we looking at?

[James Duffin]

Here is what NC says:


R407.3 Structural requirements. The columns shall be
restrained to prevent lateral displacement at the top and bottom
ends. Wood columns shall not be less in nominal size than 4
inches by 4 inches (102 mm by 102 mm) and steel columns
shall not be less than 3-inch-diameter (76 mm) standard pipe or
approved equivalent.

Exception: In Seismic Design Categories A, Band C columns
no more than 48 inches (1219 mm) in height on a pier
or footing are exempt from the bottom end lateral displacement
requirement within underfloor areas enclosed by a
continuous foundation.

[wayne soper]

Scott, Main beam end where it meets the chimney structure.
Sitting on a post with no support to prevent lateral movement to the sides.

[Jerry Peck]

I don't see any means of attachment of the beam to the column either.

[wayne soper]

Yeah, that too! and the ends that are in pockets are supported with 1x3 pieces standing on end.

[Billy Stephens]

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Yeah, that too! and the ends that are in pockets are supported with 1x3 pieces standing on end.
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Contact a Professional Engineer to determine and oversee the retrofitting of metal support post and securing of Main Structural support beam.
*Your recent Earthquake and Tropical Blow should make this a slam Dunk Soft sale. ;)

[Randy Mayo]

Wayne

I would suggest an angle bracket or strap anchored to the triple floor joist above similar to the attached picture.

[wayne soper]

thanks, very good suggestions. 4 year old house, kinda slipped through the cracks i think. nice house, but alot of stupid design flaws.