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Can joist seats be used to transfer lateral loads into the supporting structure?

April 26, 2017joist Lateral loads seats structure supporting transfer Used

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Can joist seats be used to transfer lateral loads into the supporting structure?

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Joist seats can be designed to transfer lateral loads into the supporting structure, however there are limitations. This issue must be looked at on a case by case basis and should be reviewed with a Vulcraft engineer.