Catalog: Wood Construction Connectors 2006 Catalog
Company/Brand: Simpson Strong-Tie
steel strong wall installation in Wood Construction Connectors 2006 Catalog by Simpson Strong-Tie
144 STCT Roof Truss Clip ........144 Steel Strong-Wall ......56-61 STHD Holdown ... 42-43 StrapMate Strap Holder ....22 Strong-Wall Shearwall ..62-67 SUR/SUL Hanger..86, ... TSS Truss Seat..................150 TWB Wall Bracing .............181 U Hanger ..68 ... 104-11 3, 130, 190 WB/WBC Wall Bracing.......181 WM Hanger........... ... 121 WT Wedge Form Tie............23 www.strongtie.com ..........195 Z Clip ... Plates ...................183 CWB Wall Bracing .............181 DBTZ Deck Tie ... 97 RCBZ Rigid Corner Bracket 175 RCWB Wall Bracing...........181 RFB Retrofit Bolt ... connectors because of a) easier installation, b) higher loads, c) lower installed ...

Bases .............. 46-55 SHEARWALL Steel Strong-Wall ... ......................... ..... 56-61 Strong-Wall Shearwall................ ........ 62- ... 180 Custom Steel Plates ... Connectors ..................83, 115 Wall Bracing ... 188-193 See www.strongtie.com/info for additional critical ... outdoor applications. Even Stainless Steel can corrode. The presence of some ... new formulations are more corrosive to steel connectors and fasteners than the ... topic by visiting our website at www.strongtie.com/info. Stainless Steel is always the ...

manufactured from Type 316L stainless steel, and provide greater durability against ... corrosion. Stainless steel nails are required with stainless steel ... square foot of surface area. Simpson Strong-Tie began producing connectors in G90 when ... are generally more corrosive to steel. If you choose to use ZMAX or HDG on an ... for CA-B (Ground Contact), Stainless Steel connectors and fasteners are ... the wood treater. When using Stainless Steel connectors, use Stainless Steel ... other than the use of Stainless Steel with that product. Manufacturers may ... . High Use Type 304 or 316 Stainless Steel connectors and fasteners. 1. Woods with ... available. If uncertain, use Stainless Steel. 4. Some treated wood may have excess ... this or are uncertain, use Stainless Steel. Evaluate the Environment. Testing and ...

pre-deflected geometry with the ease of installation of Simpsons patented SDS screws. Page ... the challenges of mounting wood or steel ledgers to insulated concrete form (ICF ... ) walls. Simpsons new ICF component of the ... to lower floors from the inside of the wall. The convenient obround holes make ... installation in narrow wall cavitities easy. Installs to studs with ... to the top of the truss, allowing installation after the roof is sheathed. Featuring ... connection to studs ensures easy installation of drywall. It can be installed on the ... inside or outside of wall and provides additional bearing ...

information on product performance, installation requirements and appropriate code ... simpsonanchors.com. Loads for some stem wall applications have changed from previous ... technical bulletin (T-STEM06) at www.strongtie.com for the latest information. Adhesive ... on Conc. Edge Distance Load Based on Steel Strength A307 (SAE 1018) AT Drill Bit ... and the allowable load based on steel strength. 3. The allowable shear load ... and the allowable load based on steel strength. 4. Where permitted by Code ... resist tension forces in overhead or wall installations unless proper ...

For additional information, visit www.strongtie.com/info. 3. Designs based on a minimum ... foundation only, 6" minimum stem wall width. 7. Minimum edge and end ... For additional information, visit www.strongtie.com/info. 3. Direct 1 to 1 replacement is ... to center of bolt. EXTERIOR/INTERIOR WALL ANCHORAGE SOLUTIONS INTERIOR (ONLY) ... WALL ANCHORAGE SOLUTIONS Simpson Anchor ... loads for fastening to concrete and steel. Powder actuated pins are often used to ... information on product performance, installation requirements and appropriate code ... 457) 24 (610) 36 (914) Interior Braced Walls 3 Interior Walls 2 1. Spacings are ... spacing of fasteners for shear walls by 0.81. For species of wood with ... required spacing of fasteners for shear walls by 0.65. 2. All walls shall have ...

34 Anchors SSTB Anchor Bolts Two Pour Installation (SSTB20, 24 and 34) Corner Installation ... of the bolt oriented as shown) Corner Installation (Install with arrow on top of the bolt ... oriented as shown) Non-Corner Installation (Bolt may be installed 45 to 135 as ... (Typ.) Anchor Bolt (Typ.) Typical SSTB Installation in Grouted Concrete Block Typical SSTB ... Installation Maintain minimum rebar cover, per ACI- ... concrete code requirements Typical SSTB Installation with Mudsill and Holdown Plan View of ... made by others and used with Simpson Strong-Tie holdowns. The design engineer may ... pour foundation systems, masonry walls and masonry footings must be evaluated ... . 2. Anchor bolt must be ASTM A307, A36 steel or better with hex head or nut washer ...

pre-deflected geometry with the ease of installation of Simpsons patented SDS screws. HDU ... MATERIAL: See table. FINISH: Galvanized INSTALLATION: Use all specified fasteners. See ... HDU U.S. Patent 5,979,130 Vertical HDU Installation HDU may be installed raised off the ... values. RP6 Retro Plate The RP6 heavy steel plate fits on the outside of masonry ... buildings, helps tie the walls to the roof or floor structure with a ... , page 6-7, and specify HDG. MATERIAL: steel. Available with additional corrosion ... protection. Check with factory. INSTALLATION: Use a diameter rod. RP6 Typical RP6 ... Installation 35 Anchors HDU Holdown This product is ... connectors because of a) easier installation, b) higher loads, c) lower installed ...

with a hex head driver. Vertical PHD Installation (shown flush , touching sill plate) SDS ... concrete to achieve 7175 lbs using A36 steel. If rod length is longer, Designer needs ... 6,006,487 and 6,327,831 HDQ8 Vertical Installation Model No. Ga W H B Anchor Dia. ... countersink. Fits easily in a 2x4 stud wall. MATERIAL: See table. FINISH: Galvanized ... . INSTALLATION: Use all specified fasteners. See ... : of adjustability perpendicular to the wall. HDQ8: Use in vertical and horizontal ... .) For an improved connection, use a steel nylon locking nut or a thread adhesive ... Listing Key Chart. Horizontal HDQ8 Installation Available with additional corrosion ...

HD5A Tie between Floors Vertical HD15 Installation HD5A (HD2A similar) Vertical HD5A ... Installation with SSTB anchor bolt. Washers are not ... and HD14As seat design allows greater installation adjustability. An overall width of 3 ... an easy fit in a standard 2x4 stud wall. HDA SPECIAL FEATURES: Load Transfer ... with factory. HD15 Simpson gray paint. INSTALLATION: Use all specified fasteners. See ... . For an improved connection, use a steel nylon locking nut or a thread adhesive ...
a static load test conducted on a steel jig. All other sources of deflection ... values or the ultimate load on a steel test jig divided by 2.5. 13. Post ... may be increased as necessary for installation. 5. The designer must specify anchor ... loose during cyclic loading; using steel nylon locking nuts or thread adhesive ... . Retightening bolts before covering wall may prevent this. F. Deflection can ... Lateral displacement at the top of the wall rotates the stud around its base ...

values or the ultimate load on a steel test jig divided by 2.5. 2. 16d sinkers ... Tiedown Connectors on page 153 167 for installation solutions. The HTT22 is a single-piece ... attachments to concrete or masonry walls. MATERIAL: See table FINISH: Galvanized ... . May be ordered HDG; check factory. INSTALLATION: Use all specified fasteners. See ... ), except LTT19). Bolt the base to the wall or foundation with a suitable anchor; ... Listing Key Chart. Horizontal LTT19 Installation (LTT20B similar) HTT22 (HTT16 similar) ... U.S. Patent 5,467,570 Horizontal LTTI31 Installation Vertical HTT22 Installation Pressure- ...

. The PAs Dual Embedment Line allows installation in concrete or concrete block. MATERIAL ... Galvanized. PAs available HDG or Z-MAX. INSTALLATION: Minimum concrete strength is 2000 psi ... edge distance is 20". CONCRETE BLOCK WALL The masonry embedment line on the PA ... 8" concrete masonry unit. The minimum wall specifications are: A One #4 vertical ... and may be increased per any additional wall design requirements. OPTIONS: See LTT ... Key Chart. PA/HPA Purlin to Concrete Wall For I-Joist applications see page 118 ... IBC 1620.2.1 state: ... Diaphragm to wall anchorage using embedded straps shall ... to or hooked around the reinforcing steel, or otherwise terminated to effectively ... transfer forces to the reinforcing steel. Available with additional corrosion ... 1. Allowable loads are for a horizontal installation into the side of a concrete or masonry ...

56 Shearwall STEEL STRONG-WALL We have responded to the needs of ... who asked for improvements in our Strong-Wall shearwall. The result is the newest ... addition to the Strong-Wall line, our Steel Strong-Wall! This composite shearwall ... for interior and exterior finishes. Stronger Wall: Allowable loads are two to three ... times higher than the original Strong-Wall . Unique Design: Resists distortion of ... vertical load capacity. Simplified Installation: Fewer anchor bolts and SDS screws. ... access at top and bottom for quick installation. Contractor friendly: Easy to use ... FL5113 SSW12x7 SSW24x10 Patent Pending WALL PROFILES NOTE: Walls may also be used ... in 2x6 wall framing. Install Steel Strong-Wall flush to one face of framing and add ...

60 Shearwall STEEL STRONG-WALL SSWT Exterior* Installation (May be ... used for Steel Form Systems) TOP OF CONCRETE SSWTPF ( ... rough header opening at garage return walls. 2. See Garage Header Rough Opening ... are the same for 4" or 6" thick walls. *SSWT templates are reversible.Use the ... . An additional nut for template installation is provided with each SSWAB. May also ... be used for SSW installation. Reversible Brick Ledge Panel Form ... SSW15x10 SSW15x11 SSW15x12 SSWT12 Steel Strong-Wall Template Model SSWTPF12 ... SSWTBL12 Steel Strong-Wall Model Width (in) 12 SSWT15 SSWTPF15 ... 24 SSWTBL (Brick Ledge) SSWT Interior* Installation Anchor Bolt Height Nominal Height of ... 1. Compression capacity is lesser of wall buckling capacity or 2500 psi concrete ...

61 Shearwall STEEL STRONG-WALL An additional nut for template ... installation is provided with each SSWAB. May also ... be used for SSW installation. ANCHORAGE INSTALLATION F (min) Panel Width 2" 3" 2"- 4" de # 4 ... min) F (min) 2"- 4" 6" min. at 12" 15" walls 8" min. at 18", 21" 24" walls 2" # 4 ... DESIGN de de F F F F 12" Wall 12 12 12 12 11 11 10 10 15" Wall 13 13 ... 12 12 11 11 10 10 18" Wall 15 15 15 15 14 14 13 13 21" Wall 16 16 ... 15 15 14 14 13 13 24" Wall 16 16 15 15 14 14 13 13 12" Wall 10 10 ... 10 10 10 10 9 15" Wall 11 11 11 11 10 10 9 9 9 18" Wall 13 13 ... 13 13 12 12 11 11 21" Wall 14 14 13 13 12 12 12 12 24" Wall 14 14 ... .2) de de de de de de F F F F 12" Wall 10 15 10 15 11 17 10 15 15" Wall 12 18 ... 11 17 15 23 15 23 18" Wall 14 21 14 21 15 23 15 23 21" Wall 15 23 ...

65 Shearwall STRONG-WALL SHEARWALL The building designer shall ... path requirements of the structure. STRONG-WALL CONCRETE TEMPLATES 5/8" AB FOR 3x SILL ... SSTB28 OR SSTB34 5" 1 OR 3" FOR -RF WALLS 1 OR 3" FOR -RF WALLS 5/8" AB FOR 3x ... SSTB28 OR SSTB34 5" 1 OR 3" FOR -RF WALLS TOP OF CONCRETE 5/8" AB FOR 3x SILL ... SSTB28 OR SSTB34 5" 1 or 3" FOR -RF WALLS SWTPF Template (for Plywood Panel Forms ... FOR 3x SILL SSTB28 SWTSF Template (for Steel Form Systems) SWT Exterior Template ( ... for 2x Form Boards, Raised Floor installation) Template must be set in for -RF walls ... 2x4 Above Concrete) Exterior Panel Form Steel Form Interior CMU SW16x7x4 ... SWTPF24 SWTPF32 24 32 SWT24 SWT32 SWT16 Strong-Wall Template Model No. SWT22 SWTI16 SWTPF16 ... SWTPF22 SWTI22 SWTI18 SWTPF18 SWT18 Strong-Wall Model Width (in) 16 22 18 SWTSF48 ...

to 32 23 to 28 18 to 22 28 to 32 MID-WALL INSTALLATION 5 MID-WALL INSTALLATION 5 ... TOP OF WALL INSTALLATION TOP OF WALL INSTALLATION HW (HWU similar) 2 " WPU 1.16d sinkers ... nail sizes and information. 5. Mid-wall Installation requires minimum of one ... and below the hanger. Typical WM Mid-Wall Installation Refer to page 147 for Top- ... of-Wall Installation Detail. WNP412 and WNP414 W SERIES ... wood members attached to the top of a steel I-beam, concrete or masonry wall. This ... also applies to sloped-seat hangers. Installation on Wood Nailer HGLT (fasteners ... on standard 8" grouted masonry block wall construction. MATERIAL: See tables on ... load is 0.50 of the table load. INSTALLATION: Use all specified fasteners. WM two 16d ...

superior performance and ease of installation. ITT Bend Tab Nailing Nail the ITTs ... directly embedded into a grouted block wall. It can also be installed on top of a ... masonry or concrete wall using Titen screws. See Top Flange ... 18 gauge stirrup FINISH: Galvanized INSTALLATION: Use all specified fasteners. Verify ... . ITTM installed into grouted block wall: embed into block with a minimum of one ... . ITTM installed on concrete masonry wall: install "x1 Titen screws through ... Installed on a Double LVL Typical Mid-Wall ITTM Installed into Concrete Block (No ... ) U.S. Patent 5,555,694 Typical Top-of-Wall ITTM Installed on a Grouted Block with ... Titens HIT Typical ITT Installation HIT Installation on a 3x Nailer ... mounted on a Steel Beam This product is preferable to ... similar connectors because of a) easier installation, b) higher loads, c) lower installed ...

company. Typical Double LBV Hanger Installation BA Installed LVL to LVL Max Nailing ... BA installed 2X nailer on steel beam minimum nailing Model Series ... weld-on applications (LBV shown). See Installation Information. BA LBV features Positive ... wood members attached to the top of a steel I-beam, concrete or masonry wall. This ... for standard non modified I-joist installations. See Top Flange tables on pages 104 to ... hot-dip galvanized; specify HDG. INSTALLATION: Use specified fasteners. See General ... considerations when welding galvanized steel. The area should be well-ventilated, see ...

to 30 2- x1 Titens 2-10dx1 3380 MID-WALL INSTALLATION 8 MID-WALL INSTALLATION 8 ... TOP OF WALL INSTALLATION TOP OF WALL INSTALLATION The table indicates the maximum ... wood members attached to the top of a steel I-beam, concrete or masonry wall. This ... nail sizes and information. 8. Mid-wall installation requires minimum of one ... WM/WMI (WMU similar) WPU Typical WM Installation with Alternate Nailing Pattern (ANP) ... on standard 8" grouted masonry block wall construction. MATERIAL: See tables on ... load is 0.50 of the table load. INSTALLATION: Use all specified fasteners. WM two 16d ... flange and embedded into the grouted wall. Verify that the header can take the ... in the table. Hangers may be welded to steel headers with for W, WI, for WP, WPU ...

Anchors PAI PAI Purlin to Concrete Wall (MPAI similar) Model No. L Fasteners ... . The PAs dual embedment line allows installation in concrete or concrete block. MATERIAL ... . Some products available HDG or Z-MAX. INSTALLATION: Minimum concrete strength is 2000 psi ... edge distance is 20". CONCRETE BLOCK WALLS The masonry embedment line on PAI, MPAI ... 8" concrete masonry unit. The minimum wall specifications are: one 4 vertical ... 2. Allowable loads are for a horizontal installation into the side of a concrete or masonry ... wall. 3. NAILS: 10dx1 0.148" dia. x 1 long. ... .8 and IBC 1620.2.1 state: Diaphragm to wall anchorage using embedded straps shall ... to or hooked around the reinforcing steel, or otherwise terminated to effectively ... transfer forces to the reinforcing steel ...

load is 0.50 of the table load. INSTALLATION: Hangers may be welded to steel headers ... to work as a single unit before installation into the hanger. OPTIONS: See Hanger ... wood members attached to the top of a steel I-beam, concrete or masonry wall. This ... hangers. Typical HHB, GB and HGB Saddle Installation HHB, GB and HGB are acceptable for ... weld-on applications. See Installation Information. TOP FLANGE HANGERS WPU/WNP ... hot-dip galvanized; specify HDG. INSTALLATION: Use specified fasteners. See General ... considerations when welding galvanized steel. The area should be well-ventilated. ... used for most conditions except at end wall locations, and are preferred for ...

2 " 2 " WM Typical WM Installation W WP MATERIAL: W, WM 12 gauge top ... load is 0.50 of the table load. INSTALLATION: Use all specified fasteners. Hangers ... may be welded to steel headers with for W, and for WP, by 1 ... to work as a single unit before installation into the hanger. For 4x2 trusses ... wood members attached to the top of a steel I-beam, concrete or masonry wall. This ... sizes and information. Typical WP Truss Installation with Alternate Nailing Pattern (ANP) W ...

MATERIAL: 18 gauge FINISH: Galvanized INSTALLATION: Use all specified fasteners; see ... movement The S/HTC is available for steel truss applications. This connector has ... prevent squeaking HTC4 Typical HTC4 Installation on a 2x4 Plate Typical HTC4 ... Installation on a 2x6 Plate STC/STCT/DTC Roof Truss ... Clips STC DTC STCT Typical STC Installation with DS Nails should not be driven ... between a roof truss and nonbearing walls; the 1 slot permits vertical truss chord ... . MATERIAL: 18 gauge FINISH: Galvanized INSTALLATION: Use all specified fasteners; see ... from the top plate of the nonbearing wall. Install slot nails in the middle of ...

. HUC410 Installed on Masonry Block End Wall HUC410 Installed on Masonry Block ... hangers made from 14 gauge galvanized steel. The HUC is a concealed flange version ... listed in the table request T-HUHUCTTN. INSTALLATION: These hangers are attached to grouted ... CMU walls using x 2 hex head Titen screws or for ... concrete walls using x1 Titen screws. Titen screws are ... 2. Grout strength for concrete masonry installation shall be 2500 psi minimum. 3. Contact ...
roof trusses to concrete and masonry walls. The products are designed with ... ; see Corrosion Resistance, page 6-7. INSTALLATION: Use all specified fasteners. See ... into a concrete beam or grouted block wall; HETAL is embedded 5 ". Do not drive ... include a 33% stress increase on the steel capacity. Refer to page 13 for further ... in the table are based on a minimum installation of 12 nails and the strap wrapped over ... similar) HETAL Typical HETA20 with TSS Installation 6. On the META20, HETA20 and HHETA20, ...
Typical LSTI Installation The HRS, a heavy 12 gauge strap tie, ... Ties where plates or soles are cut, at wall intersections, and as ridge ties. LSTA ... products are available in stainless steel or Z-MAX; see Corrosion-Resistance, ... page 6-7. INSTALLATION: Use all specified fasteners. See ... refer to page 174.) MSTC28 Typical HRS Installation Typical MSTI Installation (MIT hanger ...
nail sizes and information. Typical FSC Installation Nut and washer required Nut and washer ... to lower floors from the inside of the wall. The convenient obround holes make ... installation in narrow wall cavitities easy. Installs with a all ... MATERIAL: See Table FINISH: Galvanized INSTALLATION: Can be used on a single 2x stud. ... from static tests on wood members, steel ultimate divided by 2, or the ... nail sizes and information. MSTC48B3 Installation with no Rim Joist MSTC48B3 MSTC66B3 ... Installation with Rim Joist The MSTC48B3 and ...

A Angles and Z Clips 1 Typical RBC Installation 1.Allowable loads are for one anchor ... of 395 lb. (133/160%) in a parallel to wall (F 1) load direction for Douglas Fir. ... Bending Angle Fasteners 4 Typical RBC Installation to CMU Block 3 2 Typical RBC ... Installation The RBC Roof Boundary Clip is designed ... to aid installation and transfer shear loads between the ... roof diaphragm and wall top plates. The locator tabs make ... The RBC can be used on wood or masonry walls and will handle roof pitches from 0:12 ... . MATERIAL: 20 gauge FINISH: Galvanized INSTALLATION: Use all specified fasteners. See ... flier F-RBC04 for more information on installation and code requirements. CODES: See page ... 1997, 2315.1 General RBC Typical RBC Installation Over 1" Foamboard 5 Model No. ... 1 1- See footnotes on page 171. A44 Installation (A33 similar) A24 Installation A311 ...

48 12 24 36 48 Code Ref. WOOD LEDGERS STEEL LEDGERS NEW! The ICFVL Ledger Connector ... the challenges of mounting wood or steel ledgers to insulated concrete form (ICF ... ) walls. Simpsons new ICF component of the ... on center spacing in most cases, faster installation and no protrusions. Simpsons ICFVL is ... made from galvanized, 14 gauge steel. The embedded legs are embossed for ... surface for mounting either a wood or steel ledger. MATERIAL: ICFVL 14 gauge; ... and ICFVL-W 16 gauge FINISH: Galvanized INSTALLATION: ICFVL in ICF Snap a chalk line for the ... through the wood and into the ICFVL. Steel Ledger Attachment Position the ledger ... 12 for Code Listing Key Chart. Typical Steel Ledger Installation with ICFVL ( ... minimum 16 ga steel ledger) Requires 4 screws at each ... additional connection details. 4. For steel ledgers, the 68 mil ledger spacing is ...

sizes and information. SS Typical SS3 Installation Typical SS1 Installation HSS US Patent ... MATERIAL: 16 gauge. FINISH: Galvanized. INSTALLATION: Use all specified fasteners. See ... . HSS: Bend flanges at 90 angle during installation, then bend back and screw into position ... include a 33% stress increase on the steel capacity. Refer to page 13 for further ... nail sizes and information. Typical RPS Installation (Only one strap may be necessary to ... code requirements for HVAC and pipes in walls. FINISH: Galvanized, some products ... . See Corrosion-Resistance, page 6-7. INSTALLATION: Use all specified fasteners. See ...

181 Miscellaneous WB/WBC/TWB/CWB/RCWB Wall Bracing J/JP Floor Beam Levelers ... Simpson Wall Bracing products offer effective ... gauge; RCWB-20 gauge FINISH: Galvanized INSTALLATION: Use all specified fasteners. See ... (2x4 min. for interior, non-bearing wall). Establish a run-line using the ... deep (RCWB) along the run line. If the wall is pre-framed on the floor, place the ... one nail into the top plate. Tilt the wall up and plumb before nailing off top ... Chart. CWB 1 " WB WBC TWB Typical RCWB Installation WB or WBC Wall Bracing X and V ... edges down. RCWB Model No. L Angle and Wall Size Fasteners Plates Studs RCWB10 9'- ... : 12 gauge plates, threaded rod, 1 O.D. steel pipe FINISH: None. Connectors ... improve the connectors service life. INSTALLATION: Use all specified fasteners. See ...