The standards for LVL and I-joists provide the user with the allowable values to be used in the calculations. The manufactures span charts while useful are not code. Implicit in span charts are certain assumptions. In the code are span charts for sawn lumber but not for engineered lumber.
It would be informative if you can show us a standard included in the IBC or IRC to determine the capacity of joist hangers.
Is the code what was legally adopted or is it "...whatever we will "approve"...." Then why do you need a building code?
It would be informative if you can show us a standard included in the IBC or IRC to determine the capacity of joist hangers.
Is the code what was legally adopted or is it "...whatever we will "approve"...." Then why do you need a building code?