Simpson Strong-Tie MCB9.5X15.5 (9-1/2″ x 15-1/2″) Mass Timber Column Base for Glulam to Concrete Connections
Simpson Strong-Tie MCB9.5X15.5 Description
The MCB Mass Timber Column Base provides a standardized concealed connection between glulam columns and concrete foundations or supports, ensuring both structural integrity and aesthetic appeal in mass timber constructions.
Simpson Strong-Tie MCB9.5X15.5 Includes
- (1) Mass Timber Column Base
Simpson Strong-Tie MCB9.5X15.5 Features
- Concealed connection for architectural aesthetics and fire protection
- Wide range of base sizes and load capacities
- Simple routing for CNC fabrication of columns
- Threaded rods and leveling nuts may be used with grout pad for vertical adjustability
- Base plate oversized holes provide horizontal adjustability
- Recommended for use at column-to-foundation connections in any Seismic Design Category
Simpson Strong-Tie MCB9.5X15.5 Applications
- Mass Timber / Cross-Laminated Timber
- Column-to-foundation connections in seismic design categories
Simpson Strong-Tie MCB9.5X15.5 Installation Overview
- Use CNC equipment for precise cutting and drilling of glulam columns.
- Ensure anchors are correctly positioned in the foundation.
- Place the MCB on anchor rods and adjust using leveling nuts and oversized holes.
- Install nonshrink grout between the base plate and foundation.
- Lower the glulam column onto the base and secure with dowels or bolts.
Simpson Strong-Tie MCB9.5X15.5 Specifications
| Material | Steel |
| Finish | Gray Paint |
| Width | 9-1/2″ |
| Length | 15-1/2″ |
| Thickness | 3/4″ |
| Weight | 31.6 lb |
