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Wood Construction Connectors
INTRODUCTION
SIMPSONS QUALITY POLICY
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Products are divided into fourteen general categories,
identified by tabs along the pages outer edge.
CONNECTOR SELECTION KEY
16-20
Fasteners Quik Drive
21-28
Concrete Connectors
29-45
Anchors
46-55
Caps Bases
56-67
Shearwall
68-87
Solid Sawn
Connectors
88-118
Engineered Wood
Structural Composite
Lumber Connectors
119-124
Glulam Beam
Connectors
125-146
Plated Truss
Connectors
147-154
Masonry Connectors
155-171
Straps Ties
172-182
Miscellaneous
183-187
Architectural
Products Group
188-193
Hanger Options
The Simpson Strong-Tie Company was founded in Oakland, California in 1914 and has
been manufacturing wood-to-wood and wood-to-concrete connectors since 1956. Since then,
Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc., has grown to be the worlds largest manufacturer of
construction connectors and to expand to include a complete line of anchor systems produc
| Typical
MASB
Installation
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Concrete Connectors
LMA/MASB/MAS/MAB/MA Mudsill Anchors
MASB
Model
No.
O.C. Spacing
to replace "
Anchor Bolt 6' O.C.
O.C. Spacing
to replace "
Anchor Bolt 6' O.C.
(133)
(160)
(133)
(160)
MA4
3
3
2
2 '
MA6
5'
5'
4'
4'
3 '
3'
3'
4
9 "
3
7 "
4
9 "
MAB15
3 '
3'
2 '
2'
MAS
5'
5'
3
3 '
MASB
6'
6'
5'
4' 10"
4' 10"
LMA4
LMA6
Min.
Concrete
End
Distance
Min.
C-C
Spacing
5 '
3 '
3 '
3 '
12"
24"
6 "
13"
3 '
3'
2 '
2'
4"
8"
MAB
STEP 1:
Attach MAS 3 "
from inside of form.
After concrete cures,
remove nails and
bend straps up 90 .
STEP 2:
Place mudsill
on concrete and
nail MAS over
mudsill.
Alternate MAS Installation
for Brick Ledges
MAS Rim Joist Installation
in Concrete over Max. Sheathing
Anchor Spacing
MAB Misinstallation
(MAB straps must be
separated before the
concrete is poured)
Typical MAB23 Installation
in Concrete Block (MAB15
similar) MAB23 provides
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Anchors
PA/PAHD/HPAHD Strap Tie Holdowns
Wood-to-concrete connectors that satisfy engineering and code requirements.
MATERIAL: HPA 10 ga; all others 12 ga
FINISH: Galvanized, some models available in ZMAX or HDG.
INSTALLATION: Use all specified fasteners. See General Notes.
Install before concrete pour with a StrapMate, or other holding device.
Bending the strap 90 to aid wall placement may cause spalling behind the strap. If the
spall is 1" or less, measured from the embedment line to the bottom of the spall, full
loads apply. For spalls between 1" and 4" (see illustration on page 45), the allowable
load is 0.90 of the table loads.
For two pour installations spalling is measured from the first pour.
Nail strap from bottom up. Strap may be bent one full cycle.
Where fewer fasteners are used in the structural wood member, reduce loads according
to the code. A wood splitting problem may occur when holdowns are nailed to lumber
less than 3 wide. To lessen splitti
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Shearwall
STRONG-WALL SHEARWALL
RAISED FLOOR (-RF)
Raised Floor walls are designed and tested for installation on top of raised
wood floor systems. All 2nd Floor Applications must use the Raised Floor
Models. Raised Floor walls are compatible with both solid sawn lumber
and I-joist floor systems. Simpson SDS screws pre-installed in both the
top and bottom of the wall allow for fast installation to the top plate and
floor framing elements.
When framing conditions necessitate this application,
only the HUSC46 may be used with the Strong-Wall
Shearwall for light duty door and window headers. With
face nailing closer to the center of the carrying member
and the double shear nailing feature, an HUSC46 hanger
will achieve the loads listed in the Face Mount Hanger
tables. Application is limited to the HUSC46.
See page 69 for details.
NOTE: When nailing into the carrying members end
grain, the allowable load is 0.67 of the table load.
CODE REF.: 1, 84, 121, 140
CO
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This product is preferable to similar connectors because of a) easier installation,
b) higher loads, c) lower installed cost, or a combination of these features.
Solid Sawn Connectors
LSU/LSSU Adjustable Light Slopeable/Skewable U Hangers
This series attach joists or rafters to headers, sloped up or down, and
skewed left or right, up to 45 .
MATERIAL: See table.
FINISH: Galvanized. Some products available in Z-MAX;
see Corrosion-Resistance, page 6-7.
INSTALLATION: Use all specified fasteners. See General Notes.
Attach the sloped joist at both ends so that the horizontal force
developed by the slope is fully supported by the supporting members.
CODES: See page 12 for Code Listing Key Chart.
STEP 1
Nail hanger to slope-cut
carried member,
installing seat nail first.
No bevel necessary for
skewed installation.
STEP 2
Skew flange to form
acute angle. Bend
other flange back along
centerline of slots.
Bend one time only.
STEP 3
Attach hanger to
the
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Engineered Wood Structural Composite Lumber Connectors
TOP FLANGE HANGERS W/WP/WPU/WM/WMU/HW/HWI/HWU
I-Joist Structural
Composite Lumber Hangers
2 "
WP/WPI
NAILER TABLE
Model
Nailer
Top
Flange
Nailing
Allowable Loads
DF/SP
SPF
W
2x
2-10dx1
1600
1600
3x
2-16dx2
1765
1740
2-2x
2-10d
1665
1665
4x
2-10d
2200
2200
WP
2x
2-10dx1
2525
2500
3x
2-16dx2
3000
2510
2-2x
2-10d
3255
3255
4x
2-10d
3255
3255
HW/HWI
4x
4-16d
5285
HWU
2-2x
8-16dx2
5630
LSL
3375
Model
Joist
Fasteners
Allowable Loads Header Type
Width
Depth
Top
Face
Joist
Uplift
(133
160)
DF/SP
LVL 4
PSL
LSL
DF/SP
SPF
DF/SCL
I-Joist 5
Code
Ref.
Masonry
W
1 to 4
3 to 30
2-10dx1
2-10dx1
1635
1740
1600
1415
170
26, 83
170
26, 83 (widths
greater than 2")
26, 124 (widths
up to 3 ")
26
124
26, 83
1, 84
1 to 4
3 to 30
2-10d
2-10dx1
2150
2020
2200
1435
1 to 4
3 to 30
2-16d
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Glulam Beam Connectors
LGU/MGU/HGU/HHGU High Capacity Girder Hangers
NEW! The GU hangers are a high-capacity girder
hangers designed for situations where the header and
joist are flush at top. This part can be used for retrofit on
the framing members after they are temporarily placed
in position. It uses Simpson Strong-Drive screws (SDS)
to make installation fast and easy, with no pre-drilling
required.
MATERIAL: See table.
FINISH: Galvanized.
INSTALLATION:
Use all specified fasteners. See General Notes.
Install with Simpsons SDS x2 screws, which
are provided with the GUs. (Note: lag screws
will not achieve the same loads.)
All multiple members must be fastened together to
act as a single unit.
Multiple member headers may require additional
fasteners at the hanger locations. The quantity
and location of the additional fasteners must be
determined by the Designer.
OPTIONS: Not available.
CODES: See page 12 for Code Listing Key Chart.
MGU
Typical
| Installation Method 1 Top Chord
Installation Method 2 Vertical Web
TWO-PLY 4X2 FLOOR TRUSSES
For more information, request T-SDSCREWAPPS.
The use of Strong-Drive screws insures that loads are adequately supported
by both trusses. (Testing has shown that most currently available light gauge
steel connectors do not uniformly distribute applied loads to both trusses.)
In addition differential deflection between the two trusses is reduced.
1. Screw spacing shall not exceed 24" o.c. and shall not be less than 4" o.c.
A minimum end distance of 3" shall be provided at all truss members.
2. Gap between the trusses shall not exceed 1/8".
3. Floor sheathing shall be screwed (or nailed) to each truss top chord.
(Fastener spacing per the applicable Code requirements, or 12" o.c. max.)
4. Strong-Drive screws shall be installed with the screw heads in the loaded truss.
If the screws are installed in the wrong truss face, install additional screws in the
correct face with a maximum
| TS Twist Straps
39"
Clear Span 78"
86-16d
45"
Clear span 90"
100-16d
9235
1 "
45"
Clear Span 90"
100-10d
51"
Clear span 102"
114-10d
9235
1 "
76"
Clear Span 152"
86-16d
89"
Clear span 178"
100-16d
9235
3 "
89"
Clear Span 178"
100-10d
101"
Clear span 202"
114-10d
9235
3 "
30"
Clear Span 60"
66-16d
35"
Clear span 70"
76-16d
6490
1 "
34"
Clear Span 68"
76-10d
40"
Clear span 80"
88-10d
6490
1 "
59"
Clear Span 118"
66-16d
68"
Clear span 136"
76-16d
6490
3 "
68"
Clear Span 136"
76-10d
78"
Clear span 156"
88-10d
6490
3 "
23"
Clear Span 46"
56-16d sinkers
27"
Clear span 54"
66-16d sinkers
4585
1 "
45"
Clear Span 90"
56-16d sinkers
52"
Clear span 104" 66-16d sinkers
4585
3"
CS14
100'
16"
Clear Span 32"
30-10d
19"
Clear span 38"
34-10d
2490
CS14-R
25'
16"
Clear Span 32"
30-10d
19"
Clear span 38"
34-10d
2490
CS16
150'
14"
Clear Span 28"
26-8d
17"
Clear span 34"
30-8d
1705
CS16-R
25'
12"
C
| The FB26 attaches standard 8 foot lengths of 2x6 wood rails to the center
of 4x4 or larger posts to create a symmetrical fence design. The split rail
design gives equal lateral strength to both sides of the fence.
Quick connections allow easier planning and building of porches, patios,
fences, and louvers.
MATERIAL: See table. FINISH: Galvanized. Some products available in
Z-MAX; see Corrosion-Resistance, page 6-7.
INSTALLATION: Holes are sized for 8dx1 ", 8d commons or #6 wood screws
into the supporting member. FBR24 and FBL24 are sized for 10dx1 ".
CODES: See page 12 for Code Listing Key Chart.
Model
No.
Ga
Member
Size
Dimensions
W
H
B
FBL24
22
2x4
1
2
FB14
20
1x4
3
FB24
20
2x4
1
3
FB24R
20
2x4 RGH
2
3
FBR24
18
2x4
1
2
1
FB26
18
2x6
1
5
1
Code
Ref.
180
FBR24
FB14
FB26
Typical FB24
Installation
Typical FB14
Louver Installation
1. FB26 has an allowable load for F1 of 365 lbs.
2. FBR24 R rail (not rough).
3.
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Northeast USA
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Columbus, OH 43228
Tel: 614/876-8060 Fax: 614/876-0636
Southeast USA
2221 Country Lane
McKinney, TX 75069
Tel: 972/542-0326 Fax: 972/542-5379
Quik Drive Factory
436 Calvert Drive
Gallatin, TN 37066
Tel: 888/487-7845 Fax: 615/451-9806
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22035 W. Valley Highway
Kent, WA 98032
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Simpson Anchor Systems
136 Official Road
Addison, IL 60101
Tel: 630/543-2797 Fax: 630/543-7014
Distribution Centers
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