Construction in which the plate rests directly on the tiebeam, so that: (1) a plate can be laid on an irregular alignment of posts, or (2) aisle posts can be reared in pairs without using strainer beams
see Strainer beam
A) Reversed assembly B) Normal assembly C) Posthole construction
a) Anchor beam b) Interrupted sill c) Padstone d) Flying tiebeam e) Mud and stud f) Stave