bearer help

[bingoshelley]

ok im researching how to attach bearers to brick piers using n12 reo bars and hoop iron the problem i have which hopefully shows in my probably inadequate drawings when you put on the 1st bearer which is attached by slotting the reo bar into the bearer and securing with the hoop iron how do u attach the 2nd bearer when theres no more reo left as the 1st bearer has it. i had thought that you would continue along the line with full length bearers and fill in the gaps using a short bearer bolted to the outside of the other bearers but still resting on the pier.im sure you will all have a laugh but id prefer some advice as to how this is done thankyou shelley

[sports fan]

i dont really follow the detail youve drawn but why not use booker rod (threaded rod) with nut and washer to tie down the bearer?

[TermiMonster]

From my understanding, what you proprose will work.
TM

[bingoshelley]

i dont really follow the detail youve drawn but why not use booker rod (threaded rod) with nut and washer to tie down the bearer?
hi thx for reply im not worried about tying down bearers more concerened with how to keep bearers in straight line and joining next bearer to 1st one.

[bingoshelley]

From my understanding, what you proprose will work.
TM
thanks termimonster i thought it would work but wasnt 100% convinced if it was done this way or if there was another way to do it

[bingoshelley]

ok i thought id include an overview shot of what i mean hopefully this helps more

[ausdesign]

Why can't you simply 'halve' the bearers over the reo point. ?

[bingoshelley]

Why can't you simply 'halve' the bearers over the reo point. ?
hi ausdesign so u mean like a butt joint or a scarve joint do u channel out the part for the reo between the two joints? as i said i wasnt 100% sure how it is done which is y im asking ty for your advice