I did and just got off the phone with him.
You need to get it into perspective, oh wait, you don’t have a clue how this structurally works do you? 
It does not transfer the weight to the outside wall. It transfers the weight to the beam. Thus the large bolts you see in the picture. If it did you would have forces against the wall and have a failure.
Until Marcel replies, I’m sure he will. 
What’s supporting the beam?
LOL;):mrgreen:
It is all one unit thats sits on the outside walls. Only force on the outside is down not out. I am sure this is what Jim meant and I want new Inspectors to understand this better.
Then why did you say this?
Because he does not have a clue about structure and keeps spinning his wheels to act like he does.
Geese, no wonder Jeff Pope gets frustrated with this imbisol.
Outword forces are not in play. I can’t make it any clearer.
You usually can’t :roll:
Well excuse me, Please explain how the forces of this type support of the ceiling in the pictures I supplied transfer if not outward.
Arrows of the load path would be beneficial to your students also that are monitoring this site. 
You both are capable siting in your office not doing Inspections but I am not in the office and I am typing on my Notebook.
The forces are down the lam to the beam with the bolts. What allows the span is the Beam and rods along with all forces against the bolts.
Come on Marcel. Haven’t you ever heard of a sky-hook? That’s how this whole structure is supported 
I know how it works.
Are yo sure you do?
I did not say any of you didn’t.
Nice pics Marcel.
It’s simple physics. Just like any other trusses. The top chord being under compression transfers it’s force to the bottom chord that is under tension. This assembly would only be as strong as the bottom chord axial strenght. James has it right, it’s a self supporting structure eliminating the need for load bearing walls.
I’m sorry Kevin but You couldn’t be more wrong…please just let this go…nuff said…Marcel…thank You for Your free sharing of knowledge on this site…
Please continue gentlemen.
Nice educational conversation .
Well Bob !
Thank you for the privilege .
Best comment so far has been Stephen.