Simpson Strong-Tie MCB8X8 Description

The MCB Mass Timber Column Base provides a concealed connection between glulam columns and concrete foundations, ensuring structural integrity and aesthetic appeal.

Simpson Strong-Tie MCB8X8 Includes

• (1) Mass Timber Column Base

Simpson Strong-Tie MCB8X8 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 MCB8X8 Applications

• Mass timber construction
• Cross-laminated timber projects
• Column-to-foundation connections

Simpson Strong-Tie MCB8X8 Installation Overview

1. Use CNC equipment for precise cutting and drilling of glulam columns
2. Ensure anchors are correctly positioned in the foundation
3. Place the MCB on anchor rods and adjust using leveling nuts and oversized holes
4. Install nonshrink grout between the base plate and foundation
5. Lower the glulam column onto the base and secure with dowels or bolts

Simpson Strong-Tie MCB8X8 Specifications