Is anyone interested in discussing the basic ways a tie beam relates to the plate such as normal, reverse, and level assembly, dropped tie including necked tie beams, interrupted plate, and double tie beams?

This would require scaning in some sketches or photos to be clear.

Why does this interest you?

Jim

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