Page 22 of Wood Construction Connectors 2006 Catalog by Simpson Strong-Tie

23 Concrete Connectors BP/LBP Bearing Plates Typical WT Installation with 2x Nominal Form Lumber The BP -3 and BP -3 Bearing Plates meet the latest requirements of the International Residential Code . These plate washers are available uncoated or with a hot dip galvanized (HDG) finish. The BP SKT uses SDS x 1 screws to provide lateral resistance when diameter sill holes are overdrilled (screws are provided). The shear capacity of the connection and the sill/anchor bolt shall be determined by the Designer for each installation. Bearing Plates give greater bearing surface than standard cut washers, and help distribute the load at these critical connections. MATERIAL: See table FINISH: LBP, LBPS BP S galvanized; BP None. BPs may be ordered HDG, LBPs may be ordered ZMAX check factory. Refer to page 6-7 for corrosion information. INSTALLATION: See General Notes. CODES: See page 12 for Code Listing Key Chart. Model No. Thickness Dimensions Bolt Code Ref. Dia. W L LBP 2 2 LBP 2 2 LBPS 3 3 LBPS 3 3 BP 2 2 BP -2 2 2 BP SKT 3 ga 4 2 BP 2 2 BP 2 2 BP 3 3 BP1 BP -3 3 3 BP -2 1 2 180 97 97 97 97 190 190 BP -3 3 3 170 170 3 3 1 BP (LBP similar) Typical BP Installed with a Mudsill Anchor Bolt Typical BPs Installed with a Holdown Pressure-treated barrier may be required. LBPS 1. BP SKT sold as a kit. The BP SKT is used when diameter sill bolt holes are overdrilled Available with additional corrosion protection. Check with factory. WT Wedge Form Ties Model No Wall Thickness WT6 6 WT8 8 WT10 10 WT12 12 Order wedges separately. Specify W1. Especially designed for low foundation wall applications. wide formed V design for rigidity allows accurate form spacing and support. MATERIAL: Wedges 14 gauge, WT 18 gauge FINISH: Galvanized INSTALLATION: Use two 3 long wedges for each tie. Not recommended for wall pours greater than 4' high. Wall thickness from 6" to 12". Request technical bulletin T-WT for recommended spacing. WT6

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