sorry for the late reply. Been kind of busy
to answer some of the questions asked species is Ponderosa pine,
it would be for design of a ridge beam, snow load is 53psf ground snow load not reduced, connections will be bolts and steel plates. Steel plates will be hidden in for example (2x) 6x12 top ans bottom cords and steel washers on the outside.
I would probably have to split the cords into 2 sections and find where which section has the minimum bending momend and still comply with the IRC and the ASD/NDS. I think the steel plates will really help the strength and connection situation
I'm designing it myself and sending it to the PE for review (trying to save cost)
I'm open to any other ideas and any comment is welcome
