Thank you for the comment. However, I didn't expect that small scab to be permanent. Once we established a line around all posts using a transit level, we nailed on a scab so we could sit the 2 x 12 on something for initial nailing.
Despite "just being a woodworking forum," there's a lot of expertise here. Wisdom of crowds. We've already had an architect way in. Plus, I learned about split rings to assist in load bearing (although they look to be a little difficult to install in the field). The suggestion that a fabricated metal bracket might not be stronger than wood because it would reduce the weight bearing area on the bolt (with regard to its resistance to shearing off) was something I hadn't considered but makes perfect sense.
I've about decided on a permanent fix but will get the advice of an engineer because I'm now very curious about the positives and negatives of various options.
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Guys,
Letting in the beam to the post has some issues. Each i-joist is toe nailed (with a nail gun) to the beam in several place. The process of removing these nails from the joist may do more damage than good at this critical location.
With regard to a jack stud, to be clear, your talking about adding another stud to the bottom of the beam extending all the way to the floor. Correct? However, the post is sitting on a pad 24" under the floor. Therefore, the post and stud would be sitting on different structures as the stud would sit on the floating pad. Further, I'd need to add two studs (2 2x6's) as the beam is double.
What about adding a 6x6 support under the beam, let in to the post, as an alternative? Wouldn't this accomplish the same effect as letting in the beam?
"With regard to a jack stud, to be clear, your talking about adding another stud to the bottom of the beam extending all the way to the floor. Correct? However, the post is sitting on a pad 24" under the floor. Therefore, the post and stud would be sitting on different structures as the stud would sit on the floating pad. Further, I'd need to add two studs (2 2x6's) as the beam is double."
Given that you cannot transfer the load of the beam to footing by added a jack stud, your best bet would be to look at the Simpson Strong-tie brackets. They are engineered and certified to carry the load.
If you are not aware, Simpson is very proud of their product.