Simpson Strong-Tie MCB9.5X9.5 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 MCB9.5X9.5 Includes

• (1) Mass Timber Column Base Concealed Glulam-to-Concrete Connector

Simpson Strong-Tie MCB9.5X9.5 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 MCB9.5X9.5 Applications

• Mass Timber / Cross-Laminated Timber
• Column-to-foundation connections in seismic design categories

Simpson Strong-Tie MCB9.5X9.5 Installation Overview

1. Use CNC equipment to cut and drill glulam columns for accurate alignment
2. Ensure anchors are in the correct location in the foundation
3. Place MCB on the anchor rods and use leveling nuts and the oversized holes in the base plate to accurately position the base vertically and horizontally
4. Attach plate washers and nuts to anchors and install nonshrink grout between the base plate and the foundation
5. Lower the glulam column onto the base and install tight-fit dowels or bolts to connect the column to the base

Simpson Strong-Tie MCB9.5X9.5 Specifications