CIVL439/WOOD476 2003 Compression connections Beam on column support The onnector-less Beam on column support Face mounted beam hangers with timber rivets tohe Saddle beam hangers Bolted beam supports ■ 3CIVL439 / WOOD476 2003 3 Compression connections The connector-less connection Beam on column support Compression perpendicular to grain stresses Assure adequate bearing area Simple beam supports Beam on column support Use a hardwood block to reduce bearing stresses Face mounted beam hangers with timber rivets notch Compression perpendicular to grain Saddle beam hangers seat saddle Bolted beam supports