Engineered wood products (EWPs) offer improved strength, uniformity, and dimensional stability compared to solid-sawn lumber, but their connection behavior—often referred to colloquially as “EWP hang”—presents unique challenges. This paper reviews the mechanics of hangar connections for EWPs, focusing on I-joists and LVL. It addresses differences in nail-bearing strength, web crushing in I-joists, and proprietary hangar requirements. Recommendations for safe design per ICC-ES and manufacturer specifications are provided.
| EWP Type | Hangar Risk | Key Precaution | |----------|-------------|----------------| | Wood I-joist | Web crushing at hangar seat | Use bearing stiffeners or web fillers | | LVL | End splitting from nails | Reduce nail spacing; pre-drill | | PSL | Low lateral resistance | Use structural screws, not common nails | | Glulam | Bearing crush if unsupported end distance | Maintain ≥1.5” end distance | ewp hang
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The design, installation, and performance of connections (hangars) for engineered wood products, especially when they differ from solid-sawn lumber connections.
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