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Help and advice for the following example is greatly appreciated.

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I have the following set concrete posts in my yard. They reach 20" above grade and are 42+" below grade. For the following span, what kind of connectors can I use for the beam to concrete post connection? I tried finding the connectors in the pic displayed below but my google skills failed me. I also have a question about how to connect the beams at midspan specifically. I was thinking about using Strongtie's ABA44Z since the posts already have J-bolts installed and also bolting the beams together at midspan. ABA44Z appear to be strictly a base connector for a post so that idea seems uncertain. Any help is greatly appreciated.


 
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No worries. Build your beam as shown on page 6, figure 4. I use a laminated beam (2- 2x's with 1/2" pressure treated plywood sandwiched between). Before the joists are installed, I use self sticking window flashing on top of beam to keep water out of the "sandwich".

As for the splice, 1 beam on each half of the base, then shoot a few nails to hold them together. No special requirements here. The joists will hold everything straight and together.

Make sure you use the recommended fasteners with the post bases.
 
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