About this asset

This Steel U-Plate Timber Connector is a Revit family component designed for structural timber framing and beam-to-beam junctions. This structural component consists of a heavy-duty steel U-plate designed to secure timber members. The assembly features a black-finished steel bracket with pre-drilled holes for bolt connections, providing a rigid interface between vertical and horizontal timber elements. The geometry is specifically engineered for precision fitting, ensuring proper load transfer in timber construction. The model includes the steel connector along with representative timber beam sections, showcasing the typical bolt pattern and plate configuration required for timber-to-timber or timber-to-steel connections in standard framing scenarios.

The download is a 1.9 MB file containing a Revit family (.rfa). Load it into a project from the Insert tab with Load Family, then place it like any other component of its category; it schedules and tags with the rest of your model.

As a Revit family, this component is best utilised by loading it into your structural project template and snapping it to the intersection of timber members. Ensure that the host timber elements are correctly aligned to the connector's reference planes for accurate placement. You can manage the visibility of the steel and timber components through sub-categories or view filters to control the level of detail in documentation sets or 3D structural models.

This connector is essential for structural engineers and architects detailing timber-framed buildings, such as residential dwellings, lodges, or industrial structures requiring exposed or reinforced connections. It is frequently employed during the construction documentation stage to verify assembly clearances and bolt spacing. Professionals searching for this asset will find it useful when modelling structural timber frames, specifying heavy-duty hardware, or preparing detailed sections for building control submissions where connection integrity is a priority.