Page 160 of Wood Construction Connectors 2006 Catalog by Simpson Strong-Tie

HCSTR Hinge Connector Straps PCT Patent Pending Use Hinge connector straps for retrofit applications to strap horizontal wood members together where a hinge connector interferes. All bolt holes shall be (minimum) and (maximum) larger than the bolt diameter (2001 NDS). MATERIAL: HCSTR2, HCSTR3-7 gauge; HCSTR4-3 gauge. FINISH: HCSTR4-Simpson gray paint OPTIONS: Where wood is subject to shrinkage, order an HCST2, HCST3 or HCST4 for straps with obround holes. Contact factory for longer lengths. CODES: See page 12 for Code Listing Key Chart. Fasteners (Total) Model No. Allowable Loads Qty Dia (133) (160) HCSTR2 4 8100 9725 HCSTR3 6 11805 14170 HCSTR4 8 15640 18770 Code Ref 170 1.Allowable loads are for straps used in pairs and include a 33% and 60% increase for earthquake or wind loading; no further increase allowed; reduce where other loads govern. 2.Allowable loads assume a carrying member of 5 minimum thickness with bolts in double shear. 3.Designed for HC style hinge connectors; consult factory for lengths for HCA and HC3A (only) style hinge connectors. HCSTR (HCST similar) Typical HCSTR4 Installation HC Style Hinge Connector shown Model No. Tube Thickness Total Length L L2 No. and Size of Fasteners Steel Compression Bolts (Double Shear) (133) Length of Bolt in Purlin DF/SP Allowable Loads Per Pair of PCTs PCT18 PCT23 PCT27 PCT38 44 17 17 23 23 52 66 71 8 MB 10 MB 12 - MB 12 MB 19165 19165 28665 26030 Steel Tension 24665 24665 39665 35365 14365 17720 20715 24255 15925 19705 23085 27520 15905 19685 23690 33805 15875 19600 23545 33490 15925 19705 23670 33735 3 " 6 " 3 " 5 " 5 " L1 14 14 19 19 Code Ref. 45, 106, 126 PCT Installed in Pairs (Top View) 1.Allowable loads have been increased 33% for earthquake or wind loading. No further increase allowed; reduce where other loads govern. 2. Install in pairs. 3. Minimum bolt length is (Purlin width 3" (PCT) 1" (nut). 4. Bolt value assume minimum 10 deep purlin. 5. Engineer of record is responsible for evaluating the glulam. Typical PCT Installation Designed using a section that works in both tension and compression. MATERIAL: 1 square tube steel ASTM A500 Grade B. FINISH: Galvanized. INSTALLATION: Use all specified fasteners. See General Notes. PCT18 and 23 are sized to span a maximum hanger seat depth B dimension) of 4". PCT27 and 38 are sized to span a maximum hanger seat depth B dimension) of 6". Tube section helps with drilling alignment, through the purlin. Offset angle to allow drilling access through glulam. 2 or a 2 diameter hole required. Install in pairs. OPTIONS: Contact the factory or other lengths. CODES: See page 12 for Code Listing Key Chart. 161 Straps Ties PCT Purlin Cross Tie

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