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Simpson Strong-Tie® connectors and fasteners offer improved speed, strength and versatility for modular building. These products save time in manufacturing and provide ease of installation on the jobsite.
This catalog is designed to help you easily locate the right connector or fastener to meet your modular building construction needs. Our products come with the quality, value, service and on-time delivery that we have built our reputation on for the past 60 years.
If you need help finding the right product for your job, give us a call at (800) 999-5099. 4 Introduction Table of Contents • • • • • • you promptly andefficiently: the followinginformationonhandwillhelpustoserve When youcallforengineeringtechnicalsupport,having Technical Support Getting Fast • • • • • • • • • The Simpson Strong-Tie CompanyInc.“NoEqual”pledgeincludes: For more information,visitthecompany’s websiteat and trainingisevidentintheconsistentqualitydeliveryofitsproducts andservices. in theworld.TheSimpson Strong-Tie commitment toproduct development,engineering,testing and technology, isoneofthelargestsuppliers ofstructuralbuildingproducts SimpsonStrong Tie help peoplebuildsaferandstronger homesandbuildings.Aleaderinstructuralsystemsresearch For more than60years,Simpson Strong-Tie hasfocusedoncreating structural products that LTS Twist Strap RST-3 RoofTiedown MMH8 RoofTiedown H10A RoofTiedown H2.5T RoofTiedown H2.5A RoofTiedown MMLU Face-MountHangers Connectors Important InformationandGeneralNotes Corrosion Information Code Reports Simpson Strong-Tie • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • material andapplication? What isthecarried andsupportingmembers’ What isthesupporting member’s widthandheight? What isthecarriedmember’s widthandheight? What isyourloadrequirement? product are Strong-Tie youusing? Which Simpson (See thefrontcoverforcatalog number.) Strong-Tie Which Simpson engineering groups local and NFBA, TPI,WDSC,WIJMA,WTCA SETMA, SFA, SFIA,STAFDA, SREA, NBMDA, NLBMDA,SDI, AISC, CSI,CFSEI,ICFA, ASCE, AWC, AWPA, ACI, including AISI,AITC,ASTM, Support ofindustrygroups and qualitycontrol engineers In-house product testing and dieprofessionals andtool In-house R&D salesteam international Global locationswithan connectors intheindustry The largestnumberofpatented National codeagencylistings warehouse facilities Strategically locatedmanufacturingand products intheindustry The mostthoroughly testedandevaluated installed costatthehighest-ratedperformancelevels Quality products value-engineered forthelowest ...... ® ...... Connectors&FastenersforModularBuilding ......
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C-C-MODULAR18 © 2018 SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC. C-C-MODULAR18 © 2018 SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC. How To Catalog This Use Load Table Explanation How We DetermineAllowableLoads • • Simpson Strong-Tie and woodassemblytests. calculation limits.Staticloadtestsincludeholdowntestingonsteeljigs static loadtestswithasafetyfactor, deflectionlimitsorNDSfastener to Wood Members.Allowableloadsare based onthelowerofthree Attached AC155 –AcceptanceCriteriaforHold-Downs(Tie-Downs) Holdowns andtensiontiesare testedinaccordance withICC-ES factor of3,loadat published allowableloadistheloweroftestedultimatewithasafety based onaminimumofthree staticloadtestsinwoodassemblies.The Acceptance CriteriaforJoistHangersandSimilarDevices.Evaluationis Connectors are typically evaluatedinaccordance withICC-ESAC13– IAPMO UESEvaluationCriteriaandASTMteststandards. criteria establishedbyindustry, suchasICC-ESAcceptanceCriteria, Allowable loadsinthiscatalogare determinedbycalculationsandtest product name. Simpson Strong-Tie This isthe Model No.: indicated inred. last year’s catalogare Significant changesfrom Changes In model series. new sizeswithinexisting There are alsomany with thesymbol. New products are shown New Products MMLU26-2 MMLU28-2 MMLU26 MMLU28 Model
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such aspurlinanchortests,wherein onlytheembeddedhookistested, engineering principles.Sometestsincludeonlyportionsofaproduct, Where ateststandard isunavailable,testing isconductedpersound are Dowel-Type evaluatedperAC233–Alternate Threaded Fasteners. Bolts inConcrete forLight-FrameConstruction.Threaded fasteners for Light-frameConstructionorAC399–Cast-in-PlaceProprietary AC398 –Cast-in-Place,Cold-FormedSteelConnectorsinConcrete Cast-in-place concrete products are testedinaccordance withICC-ES specific products, contact Simpson Strong-Tie. For detailedinformationregarding howSimpson Strong-Tie tests an independentlaboratory. systems inbuildings.Testing isconductedunderthesupervisionof to determineallowableloadsinthiscatalogisnotdoneonconnection not thenailedorboltedsectionofstrap,whichiscalculated.Testing strongtie.com/info imposed onaconnection. down, lateral,perpendicular, etc.) acting indifferent directions (up, may bemultipledesignloads is designedtoprovide. There maximum loadthataconnection Allowable DesignLoads: Uplift Uplift 95 95 95 95 Allowable Loads Loads Allowable formore information. (lb.) Download Down 1,340 formore technicalinformationonthistopic. 500 655 330 555 955 955 395 870 870 240 The Provides agraphicpresentation Equal number cross-referenced tothetable). dimensional information(often Provides agraphicpresentation each header nailing grid of nailsin
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5 6 (IR) addresses andclarifiesissues relating toPre-fabricated Wood issued arevised IR23-1.Therevised Interpretation ofRegulation DivisionoftheStateArchitect,In November2010,theCalifornia Service at for thelatestinformationorcontact IAPMOUniformEvaluation frequently asproducts are added toERs.Pleasevisit obtained IAPMOUESER-102index report, whichwillbeupdated welded connectorproducts are listedinERreports, wehave quality reviews. To quicklydeterminewhichofourstampedand products in2004,utilizinglicensedstructuralengineerstoperform the buildingcodes.IAPMOUESbeganevaluatingstructural ICC EvaluationServiceforevaluatingstructuralbuildingproducts to for more than75yearsandhasthesameANSIaccreditation as IAPMO UniformEvaluationServicehasbeenevaluatingproducts icc-es.org for thelatestinformationorcontactICCEvaluationServiceat evaluation servicesreports are issued.Pleasevisit frequently byICC-ESasnewstampedandweldedconnector other ESRreports heldbySimpson Strong-Tie andwillbeupdated ESR-2523 indexreport. Thisreport isareference documentto products are listedinESRreports, wehaveobtainedtheICC-ES To quicklydeterminewhich ofourstampedandweldedconnector in compliancewiththelatestcodes. in order toupdatereports orreceive additionalreports forproducts IBC andIRC.We continuetosubmitproduct informationtoICC-ES and IAPMOUESERreports evaluatedtothe2006/2009/2012/2015 Simpson Strong-Tie currently maintainsmore than60ICC-ESESR State ofFlorida. andthe IAPMO UES;UL;FM;theCityofLosAngeles,California; evaluation agencies.Agenciesthatlistourproducts includeICC-ES; Simpson Strong-Tie evaluation reports. or visittheproduct evaluationagencies’websitesforthecurrent by otherproduct evaluation agencies.Visit report andspecific reductions and restrictions maybe required Some loadsandapplicationsmaynotbecovered inthecode building code. MethodsandMaterialssectionoftheapplicable the Alternate (800) 999-5099.Product acceptancemaybeobtainedthrough contact usforacopyofourproduct testdocumentationat supply completetestdatatosupportourpublishedloads.Please have anevaluationreport listing(170),Simpson Strong-Tie can Where amodelhasbeensubmittedforlisting(160)ordoesnot The reference numbersalsoclearlyidentify: with thechartatright,indicateswhichcodelistingappliestoaproduct. report wasobtained.TheCodeReference column,usedinconjunction them. Theletterdesignatestheevaluationagencyfrom whichthe typically called“codereports,” andthespecific reports thatcover intended toidentifyproducts listedinevaluationagencyreports, “Code Reference” columninloadtablesthroughout thiscatalogare The alpha-numeric“CodeReference numbers”thatappearinthe Code Reference ColumninLoadTables Reports Code Simpson Strong-Tie • • • • • • • • • • Product iscalculatedpercode;testingnotrequired (200) construction coderequirements (190) Products thatmeetprescriptive orconventional and anevaluationreport listingisnotnecessary(180) Products notsubmittedbecausetheyhavenoloadrating Products withnoevaluationreport listing(170) Products submittedforevaluationreport listing(160) iapmoes.org . ® products are listedbyseveralproduct ® Connectors&FastenersforModularBuilding . strongtie.com/codes strongtie.com
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C-C-MODULAR18 © 2018 SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC. C-C-MODULAR18 © 2018 SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC. Corrosion Information • galvanic corrosion offasteners: Good detailingpractice,includingthefollowing,canhelpreduce thepossibilityof corrosion willoccur. Corrosion alsoincreases withincreasing conductivityoftheelectrolyte. the table,greater thedifference inelectrochemical potential,andthemore rapidlygalvanic group (seetable)havesimilarelectrochemical potentials.Thefartherthemetalsare aparton qualitative guidetothepotentialfortwometalsinteractgalvanically. Metalsinthesame anodic metalwillcorrode preferentially. TheGalvanicSeriesofMetalstableprovides a to movefrom themore anodictothemore cathodicmetal.Inthegalvaniccouple,more in thepresence ofanelectrolyte (suchaswater)thatactsaconductivepathformetalions Galvanic corrosion occurswhentwoelectrochemically dissimilarmetalscontacteachother Galvanic Corrosion members, fastenersandconnectorsshouldbeinspectedbyaqualified If significantcorrosion isapparent orsuspected,thentheframing mean thatloadcapacityhasbeenaffected orthatfailure isimminent. stainless steelcancorrode. Thepresence ofsomecorrosion doesnot It iscommontoseesomecorrosion inoutdoorapplications.Even inspections are performed,especiallyforoutdoorapplications. the intendeduse.Itisalsoprudentthatregular maintenanceandperiodic are knowledgeableofthepotentialrisksandselectaproduct suitablefor level. Thisrelative uncertaintymakesitcrucialthatspecifiersandusers to accuratelypredict if,orwhen,corrosion willbeginorreach acritical The manyvariablespresent inabuildingenvironment makeitimpossible corrosive materials. installed incorrosive environments orwheninstalledincontactwith and anchorscouldcorrode andloseload-carryingcapacitywhen de-icing salts,dissimilarmetalsandmore. Metalconnectors,fasteners salt air, fire retardants, fumes,fertilizers,preservative-treated wood, Many environments andmaterialscancausecorrosion, includingocean Understanding theCorrosion Issue steel, orequivalent. require aminimumofASTMA653, Type G185zinc-coated galvanized of exposure. Connectorsincontact withpreservative-treated wood base metal,suchasstainlesssteel, siliconbronze orcopper, regardless applied followingASTMA153,Class D,orbyacorrosion-resistant fastener corrosion resistance isprovided byhot-dipgalvanization basis oftheAWPA UseCategories.From thebuildingcodeperspective, independent oftheserviceenvironments and treatments that are the with chemically-treated wood,andthecorrosion resistance is corrosion resistance forconnectorsandfastenersthatare incontact deterioration. Atthesametime,buildingcodesrequire specific based onserviceconditionsandenvironments andagentsof based onprotection ofthewoodmaterial;UseCategoriesare Category designations(UC)forwoodtreatment chemicalsthatare The AmericanWood Protection Association(AWPA) identifies12Use Treatment UseCategoriesandExposure Conditions stress-corrosion cracking.Thesefastenersare recommended specificallyforuseindry, interiorlocations. Some hardened fastenersmayexperiencepremature failure ifexposedtomoisture as aresult ofhydrogen-assisted Hydrogen-Assisted Stress-Corrosion Cracking • • • Simpson Strong-Tie • • • • Use fastenersandmetalswithsimilarelectrochemical properties Prevent exposure toandpoolingofelectrolytes Ensure thatthefasteneriscathodewhendissimilarmetalsare present Separate dissimilarmetalswithinsulatingmaterials ® Connectors&FastenersforModularBuilding
information, literature andevaluationreports publishedbyothers. bulletins onthetopic( but itisimportanttofullyeducateyourselfbyreviewing ourtechnical have attemptedtoprovide basicknowledgeonthesubjecthere, variants, selectionoffastenershasbecomeacomplextask.We retention levels,moisture conditionsandregional formulation Due tothemanydifferent chemicaltreatment formulations,chemical chemicals, specificallySBX-DOT, are less corrosive thanCCA-C. same time,othershaveshownthattheinorganicboron treatment Copper AzoleType C,Micronized Copper AzoleandCCA-C.Atthe Strong-Tie hasshownthatACQ-Type Dismore corrosive than to steelconnectorsandfastenersthanothers.Testing bySimpson retentions poseincreased corrosion potentialandare more corrosive Some wood-preservative chemicalsandfire-retardant chemicalsand may beappropriate. engineer orqualifiedinspector. Replacementofaffected components with nolimitations. wet-service condition withnosaltexposure; and(4)general use wood inasaltair dry-serviceenvironment; (3)treated woodina with nosaltexposure: (1)treated woodindryservice;(2)clean resistance isqualifiedforoneormore offourexposure conditions the benchmarkperformance.Under AC257,fastenercorrosion where hot-dipgalvanization(ASTMA153,ClassD)isusedas resistance mechanismsforfastenersusedinwoodconstruction corrosionimplemented AC257asamethod toevaluatealternate CodeCouncil–EvaluationService(ICC-ES) The International zinc boratepreservative-treated woodininterior, dryenvironments. for plaincarbonsteelfasteners,nutsandwashersinSBX/DOT applied toscrews.BuildingCode(IBC)hasexceptions TheInternational ResidentialCode (IRC)formechanicalgalvanization (ICC) International Some exceptionsare provided CodeCouncil’s intheInternational
Galvanic SeriesofMetals Silver, Titanium, Graphite, Gold, Platinum Gold, Graphite, Silver, Titanium, C(passive) alloy Hasteloy (passive), steel 316 stainless (passive), steel stainless 304 (passive) Nickel Monel alloys, Cu-Ni Copper, Brasses, C(active) alloy Hastelloy (active), alloy Ni-Cr Inconel (active), Nickel Tin, Lead, Steel and 2024-T4, Iron Aluminum 1100,Aluminum Cadmium, Zinc alloys, Magnesium Magnesium, strongtie.com/info Protected End (Cathode) Corroded End (Anode) End Corroded ) andalsobyreviewing
7 8 Corrosion Information risk, where Type 316isthebestchoiceforsaltmarine andchloride- galvanized (Class-C)are themosteffective protection againstcorrosion Types 316/305/304stainless steel,copper, siliconbronze andhot-dip (interior dry)toUC4A(exteriorground contact,generaluse). The AC257Exposure Condition3includesAWPA UseCategoriesUC1 testing andwhethertheexposure includessaltexposure. Ingeneral, of chemicalsandretention levelofthechemicalsinqualification (A-C). ICC-ESconsiderstheexteriorexposure tobelimitedbythetype for ground-contact levelsofprotection, ithasUseCategoriesUC4 Use CategoriesUC3(AandB)dependingonmoisture run-off; and service. TheAWPA classifiesexteriorabove-ground treatments as the treatment chemical-retention levelishigher thanforinterior because themoisture exposure is elevated (greater than19%) and/or Outdoor environments are generallymore corrosive tosteeleither effects oftreatment chemicals. and corrosion hazard toexposedmetalsurfaces;itdoesnotinclude 2 reflects thepresence ofair-borne saltinadry-serviceenvironment corrosion needsintheseconditions.TheAC257Exposure Condition assessmentofClassification Strong-Tie Simpson Table forthe and AC257Exposure Condition1.SeetheCorrosion Resistance conditions are typicalofAWPA UC1andUC2for wood treatment in chemically-treated wood,isreduced intheseconditions.These contents lessthanorequalto19%.Thecorrosion potential,even Dry-service (ordamp-service)environments leadtowoodmoisture for connectorandfastenerproducts. Strong-Tie address thecoatingsystemsandmaterialsusedbySimpson Corrosion ResistanceRecommendations.Theserecommendations Exposure Conditionsanddevelopedfrom thatevaluationasetof Association) UseCategories(AWPA U1-16)andtheICC-ES,AC257 hasevaluatedtheAWPA Strong-Tie (AmericanWood Protection Simpson Simpson Strong-Tie GeneralRecommendations Simpson Strong-Tie • • • • • • conditions: Consider thesemoisture andtreatment chemicalexposure Evaluate theExposure Consider theimportanceofconnection. Evaluate theApplication Connectors andFasteners Guidelines forSelectingCorrosion-Resistant • • • • • • information should include Use Category Designation, wood information should includeUseCategoryDesignation, wood the pertinentinformation aboutthewoodbeingused. The The preservative-treated woodsuppliershouldprovide allof Treatment Chemicals: are included. chlorides andsomesplash.Environments withde-icingsalts Ocean/Water Front: Uncertain: zones, acidrainandothercorrosive elements. preservative-treated wood(AWPA UC4BandUC4C),industrial Elevated Service: the AWPA UC4A. Exposed andGeneralUseGround Contactasdescribedby than ElevatedService.TheseincludeExteriorProtected and Wet Service: a Wet ServiceorElevatedCondition. construction shouldalsobeconsidered, asthismayconstitute to othersources ofmoisture. Prolonged exposure during that havebeendesignedtoprevent condensationandexposure and ceilingcavities,raisedfloorapplicationsinenclosedbuildings Dry Service: Unknownexposure, materialsortreatment chemicals. Generally interior applications and includes wall Generallyinteriorapplicationsandincludeswall Generally exterior construction in conditions other Generallyexteriorconstructioninconditionsother ® Connectors&FastenersforModularBuilding Includes fumes, fertilizers, soil, some Includesfumes,fertilizers,soil,some Marine environments that include airborne Marineenvironments thatincludeairborne SeeAWPA UseCategoryDesignations.
steel surfacemaybeimperfectoritcaninjured duringservice, surface bypassiveoxidationwithair. Thepaintfilmonthestainless “stainless” becauseitformsaprotective chromium oxidefilmonthe that sometimespaintingcanfacilitatecorrosion. Stainlesssteelis fasteners orhardware. Thereason behindthisrecommendation is doesnotrecommend paintingstainless-steel Strong-Tie Simpson standard warrantyapplies(p. 14). Simpson Strong-Tie standsbehinditsproduct performance andour used. AslongasSimpson Strong-Tie recommendations are followed, corrosion from thetreated woodsupplierorforthetypeof suggest thatallusersandspecifiersobtain recommendations on provide estimatesofservicelifeconnectorsandfasteners.We cannot Strong-Tie Due tothemanyvariablesinvolved,Simpson resistance forvariousenvironments. with materialsandcoatingsanappropriate levelofcorrosion assessmentofthecorrosion resistanceStrong-Tie associated See theCorrosion ResistanceClassifications Simpson Table forthe inspection performed,andregular maintenanceisagoodpractice. you shouldperiodicallyinspectthefastenersorhaveaprofessional or QuikGuard mechanically-galvanized (C3,N2000,orClass55),double-barrier wood species.Ifyouchoosetousehot-dipgalvanized(Class-D), containing environments regardless oftreatment chemicalsor regarding suchinformation. expressesinformation; Simpson Strong noopinion ‑Tie may independentlyprovide testresults ofotherproduct of coatingsandmaterialsintheSevere category. Manufacturers it andcannotmakeanyrecommendations otherthan theuse Classification hasnotevaluated Table, thenSimpson Strong‑Tie product. Ifthetreatment chemicalisnotshownintheCorrosion recommendsStrong theuseofa300-seriesstainless-steel ‑Tie If thetreatment chemicalinformationisincomplete, Simpson Classification Table Use theSimpson Strong‑Tie • usually doesnotimprove corrosion resistance ofstainlesssteel. as abrown stainorasred rust.Thisisthereason thatpainting corrosion caninitiate.Crevice corrosion eventuallybecomesvisible of theprotective chromium oxidefilm.When thishappens,crevice that canbestagnantanddegradeorblockthepassiveformation film imperfectionsandscratchesfacilitatecollectionofdirtwater and ineithercasethemetalmaybeexposed.Microscopic-sized • evaluation report forreduction factors. lumber. FRT in manufacturer’sRefer totheFRT reduced shear andwithdrawalallowableloadsmaybe Fastener hot-dip galvanized,stainlesssteel,siliconbronze orcopper. from themanufacturer, thecoderequires fastenerstobe corrosion requirements. Intheabsenceofrecommendations refer tothemanufacturer’s recommendations forfastener IBC Section2304.10.5.4and2015IRCR317.3.4 for fastenerandconnectorprotection requirements. The2015 woodmanufacturer’ssteel. RefertotheFRT recommendations generally beuncoated,paintedorgalvanizedG90zinc-coated woodindryserviceapplicationsmay in contactwithFRT Fire-Retardant-Treated (FRT) Wood: recommendations. effects oftreatment chemicalsandfastenercorrosion resistance retention. Seeappropriate evaluationreports forcorrosion species group, woodtreatment chemicaland ® coatedfastenersonoutdoorprojects (e.g.,adeck), ® Corrosion
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C-C-MODULAR18 © 2018 SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC. C-C-MODULAR18 © 2018 SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC. Corrosion Information Dry Service 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. Corrosion ResistanceRecommendations Corrosion ResistanceClassifications Simpson Strong-Tie use Types 316/305/304stainlesssteel,siliconbronze orcopper. If uncertainaboutUseCategory, treatment chemicalorenvironment, rapid waterrunoff). that wouldbemore corrosive thanAWPA UC3A(exterior, aboveground, Mechanical galvanizationsC3andN2000shouldnotbeusedinconditions and periodicinspection. Conditions 1and3)willperformadequatelysubjecttoregular maintenance and wet-serviceexposures (AWPA UC1-UC4A,ICC-ESAC257Exposure (ASTM A153,ClassD)incontactwithchemically-treated woodindry-service coating willprovide corrosion resistance equivalent tohot-dipgalvanization galvanization (ASTMB695,Class55),QuikGuard Testing followingICC-ESAC257showedthatmechanical bySimpson Strong‑Tie 0.14 pcf;micronized CA-B, 0.15pcf;ACQ-Type D(orC),0.40pcf. than thoseforAWPA UC4A;CA-C,0.15pcf;CA-B,0.21micronized CA-C, treated woodusedinground contacthasachemicalretention levelgreater Type 316/305/304stainless-steelproducts are recommended where preservative- Refer toproduct-specific informationforadditionalguidance. These are generalguidelines thatmaynotconsiderallapplicationcriteria. Ocean/Water Front Ocean/Water Elevated Service Elevated Clear (bright) zinc (ASTM F1941), (ASTM zinc (bright) Clear Environment Simpson Strong-Tie Wet Service Wet Dry Service Uncertain Yellow zinc (ASTM F1941), (ASTM Yellow zinc Standard G90 zinc coating zinc G90 Standard Heavy electro-galvanized electro-galvanized Heavy (ASTM A641 – Class 1), –Class A641 (ASTM Type 410 stainless steel Type 410 stainless Phosphate (gray, black), (gray, black), Phosphate Electrocoat (E-Coat Powder coating, Low ® ® gray paint, gray Connectors&FastenersforModularBuilding Other Material Other ™ ), ), Untreated Wood or or Wood
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9 10 See CorrosionInformation formorespecificperformance andapplicationinformation onthesefinishes. Corrosion Information Coatings Available Simpson Strong-Tie Not allproducts are availableinallfinishes.Contact Simpson Strong-Tie forproduct availability, ordering informationandleadtimes. Type 316LStainlessSteel Gray PhosphateCoating with Protective Top Coat Mechanically Galvanized Type 410StainlessSteel Type 316StainlessSteel Double-Barrier Coating ASTM A153,Class C Quik Guard Yellow ZincCoating Coating, Class55 Powder Coating Electrocoating Finish/Material Galvanized Gray Paint (E-Coat ® Coating ™ ) ® Connectors&FastenersforModularBuilding
and IBC. of zinccoating.Hot-dipgalvanized fastenersare compliantwiththe2012and2015IRC(R317.3) ASTM A153,ClassC.Hot-dipgalvanized fastenershaveaminimumaverageof1.25oz./ft. Simpson Strong-Tie Strong-Drive Timber-Hex screws are hot-dipgalvanizedinaccordance with 2012 and2015IBCIRC. especially environments withchlorides.Type 316stainlesssteelfasteners are compliantwiththe nonmagnetic. Itprovides alevelofcorrosion protection suitableforsevere environments, molybdenum. Type 316stainlesssteelisnothardened byheattreatment andisinherently Type 316stainlesssteelisanickel-chromium austeniticgradeofstainlesssteelwith2–3% the previous HDGcoating. different finishesthattogetherprovide alevelofcorrosion protection thatequalsprovided by Simpson Strong-Tie Strong-Drive SDSHeavy-DutyConnectorscrews are manufactured withtwo These fastenersare compatiblewithpaintedandzinc-coated(G90ZMAX)connectors. applied zinccoatinginaccordance withASTMB695,Class55asupplementalovercoat. Simpson Strong-Tie top coat.Thismaterialcanbeusedinmildatmospheres andmany mild chemicalenvironments. Carbon martensiticgradeofstainlesssteelwhichisinherently magnetic, withanaddedprotective exposure, fasteners withtheQuikGuard coatinghaveaveragered rustlessthan2%. (ASTM A153,ClassD)insomeexposures. InASTMB117saltspraytestingat1,000hoursof system oforganictopcoats.Itprovides corrosion resistance equivalenttohot-dipgalvanization Quik Guard isaproprietary coatingthatconsists ofanelectroplated zincbaselayeranda yellow zincprovides atleast24hoursofcorrosion protection before thefirstappearanceof red rust. Electroplated zincappliedinaccordance withASTMF1941.IntheB117saltspraytest, low-corrosion applications. Gray phosphateprovides aminimumlevelofcorrosion resistance andisintendedfordry, corrosion protection andisrecommended fordry, non-corrosive applicationsonly. application, thecoatingiscured inanoven.Electrocoating provides aminimumamountof Electrocoating utilizeselectricalcurrent todepositthecoatingmaterialonfastener. After the 2012and2015IBCIRC. especially environments withchlorides.Type 316Lstainless-steelfastenersare compliantwith nonmagnetic. Itprovides alevelofcorrosion protection suitableforsevere environments, molybdenum. Type 316Lstainlesssteelisnothardened byheattreatment andisinherently Type 316Lstainlesssteel isanickel-chromium austeniticgradeofstainlesssteelwith2–3% the specificationsofASTMA153).Anchorboltsare hot-dipgalvanizedperASTMF2329. A123 totalbothsides).Theseproducts require hot-dipgalvanizedfasteners(fastenerswhichmeet increases withmaterialthickness.Theminimumaveragecoatingweightis2.0oz./ft. Products are hot-dipgalvanizedafterfabrication (14ga.andthicker).Thecoatingweight base havethesamelevelofcorrosion resistance. which meetthespecificationsofASTMA153).Products withapowder-coat finishoveraZMAX ASTM A653totalbothsides).Theseproducts require hot-dipgalvanizedfasteners(fasteners Galvanized (G185)1.85oz.ofzincpersquare footofsurfacearea (hot-dipgalvanizedper area (totalbothsides). Standard (G90)zinc-galvanizedcoatingcontaining0.90oz.ofzincpersquare footofsurface finished product. Baked-on paintfinishthatismore durablethanourstandard paintandproduces abetter-looking Water-based paintintendedtoprotect theproduct whileitiswarehoused andintransittothejobsite. ® Strong-Drive ® Connectors SDConnectorscrews are manufactured withamechanically- Fasteners Description 2 (perASTM
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C-C-MODULAR18 © 2018 SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC. C-C-MODULAR18 © 2018 SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC. h. g. Parallam f. e. d. c. b. a. These generalnotesare provided toensure proper installationofSimpson Strong-Tie CompanyInc.products andmustbefollowedfully. General Notes i. Important Information and General Notes General and Information Important Simpson Strong-Tie are 33ksiand52ksi,respectively. (0.239"), respectively. Theminimumyieldandtensilestrengths as drawing isincludedwiththeorder. Steelspecified onthedrawings products provided priorapproval isobtainedandanengineering Simpson Strong-Tie CompanyInc.willmanufacture non-catalog lumber, applya0.87 factortotheallowableloadslistedforSPF. When usingconnectorsinthiscatalogwithSPF(South)species wood species: perpendicular-to-grain compression capacitiesforthedifferent accordance withtheNDS.Thischartshowsspecificgravityand have aspecificgravitynotgreater than0.55asdeterminedin gravity reads asfollows:3.2.3Thespeciesoflumberusedshall The sectionfrom theAC13criteriaindicatingrangeofspecific species orconditionsmustbeadjustedaccording tothecode. under continuouslydryconditions.Allowableloadsforother Unless otherwisenoted,allowableloadsare forDouglasFir-Larch would jeopardize theconnection. Do notoverload.exceedcatalogallowableloads,which more nailinfo. and ASTMF1667(AmericanSocietyofTesting andMaterials)for Strong-Tie Nailing Guide, NDS(NationalDesignSpecification) specified, itwillbenoted(forexample8dx1 that meettherequirements ofASTMF1667.Whenashorternailis 10d (0.148"x3")and16d(0.162"3 be combinedtoachievehighestloadvalue.8d(0.131"x2 Unless otherwisenoted,welds,screws, boltsandnailsmaynot pounds. Unless otherwisenoted,dimensionsare ininches,loadsare in Simpson Strong-Tie forsteelinformationonspecificproducts. strength, thickness,formability, finishandweldability. Contact selected basedontheproduct’s steelspecifications,including Steel usedforeachSimpson Strong-Tie such changes. specifications, designsandmodelswithoutnoticeorliabilityfor Simpson Strong-Tie CompanyInc.reserves therighttochange or betterthanASTMStandard A307,GradeA. quality through bolts(notlagscrews orcarriagebolts)equalto All references tobolts ormachinebolts(MBs)are forstructural LSL (E≥ 1.5LSL x 10 (E= 1.3LSL x 10 LVL (DF/SP) Glulam Hem Fir(HF) SPF (South) Spruce-Pine-Fir (SPF) Pine(SP) Southern Douglas Fir-Larch (DF) Species 1⁄8 ", 3⁄16 " and ® PSL 1⁄4 " will be 11 ga. (0.120"), 7 ga. (0.179") and 3 ga. " willbe11ga.(0.120"),7(0.179")and3 6 6 ® ) ) Connectors&FastenersforModularBuilding 750 psi 650 psi 405 psi 335 psi 425 psi 565 psi 625 psi Fc 680 psi 880 psi 750 psi ⊥ SpecificGravity
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connector dimensions;contactSimpson Strong-Tie. Theeffects those listedinthiscatalog,Simpson Strong-Tie maybeabletovary dimensions. Ifyouneedaconnectorwithdimensionsotherthan Strong-Tie manufactures products tofitcommondrylumber account whendesigningandinstallingconnections.Simpson particularly perpendiculartoitsgrain.Take woodshrinkageinto Wood shrinksandexpandsasitlosesgainsmoisture, Connector screws. Connector screws anda NDS 12.1.5.3).Usea with diametersnotexceeding0.75ofthenaildiameter(2015 as required. Ifwoodtendstosplit,considerpre-boring holes required. Drywoodmaysplitmore easilyandshouldbeevaluated Evaluate splitstodetermineiftheconnectionwillperformas A fastenerthatsplitsthewoodwillnottakedesignload. must bereplaced. fractures atthebendline.Fractured steelwillnotcarryloadand Unless otherwisenoted,bendingsteelinthefieldmaycause be installedsofastenerlocationsdo notoverlap. tabulated load.Whenmultipleconnectors are required, theymust Some applicationsrequire multipleconnectorstoachievethe whether mountedtotheformprior tothepourorwetset. products, fullconsolidationofconcrete orgrout isrequired To achievetabulatedvaluesforembeddedconcrete/masonry accordingly. SAE narrow washers(N)tofitinatightspaceandare noted accordance with2012NDSAppendixL.Someproducts require shown inASMEB18.22.1fortheappropriate rod sizein refer toType Aplainwashers(W)conformingtothedimensions Unless notedotherwise,allreferences tostandard-cut washers Connectors be replaced. SeetheSimpson Strong-Tie crack whenwelded.Crackedsteelwillnotcarryloadandmust Strong-Tie. Somesteels havepoorweldabilityandatendencyto specific approval forweldingisprovided inwritingbySimpson specifically identifiesa product asacceptableforwelding,orunless Do notweldproducts listedinthiscatalogunlesspublication Truss platesshownare theresponsibility oftheTruss Designer. catalog. ContactSimpson Strong-Tie fordetails. Some modelconfigurationsmaydiffer from thoseshowninthis catalog, allothersectionsmustbedeterminedbytheDesigner. connector fasteners).Exceptforthebuilt-upcolumnslistedinthis to actasoneunitresist theappliedload(excluding Built-up lumber(multiplemembers)mustbefastenedtogether subfloor toaccommodatethetopflangethickness. face-mount hanger, androutering thebeamorcutting should beevaluatedbyaprofessional andincludeusinga Top flangehangersmay cause unevenness.Possible remedies (Contact Simpson Strong-Tie forinformationonTakeup Devices.) rod nutsbecomingloose,requiring post-installationtightening. such asfloor-to-floor installations.Thismay resultinthevertical of woodshrinkageare increased inmultiplelumberconnections, catalogforhangersthatmaybewelded. 5⁄32 " bitforStrong-Drive 3/32 " bitforStrong-Drive SD9/SD10 Wood Construction ® SDS Heavy-Duty SDSHeavy-Duty
11 12 j. i. h. g. f. e. d. c. b. a. for eachparticularproduct, allofwhichshouldbeconsultedpriortoandduringinstallationSimpson Strong-Tie CompanyInc.products. products andmustbefollowedcarefully. Thesegeneralinstructionsare inadditiontothespecificinstallationinstructionsandnotesprovided These generalinstructionsfortheinstallerare provided toensure proper selectionandinstallationofSimpson Strong-Tie CompanyInc. General InstructionsfortheInstaller Notes General and Information Important Simpson Strong-Tie Install allspecifiedfastenersbefore loadingtheconnection. Section 12.1.3.2andAISIS100-07,Table E3aifapplicable). maximum of Bolt holesshallbeatleastaminimumof more thanonetime(onefullcycle). bent. Forthoseproducts, installersmustnotbendtheproduct The proper useofcertainproducts requires thattheproduct be this catalog. Do notalterinstallationprocedures from thosesetforthin Install products in thepositionspecifiedincatalog. guarantee theperformanceofsuchmodifiedproducts. substantially weakened.Simpson Strong-Tie willnotwarrantor products. Theperformanceofmodifiedproducts maybe holes orotherwisemodifySimpson Strong-Tie CompanyInc. fasteners thatdon’t haveprepunched holes,donotaddfastener Unless aconnectorisspecificallydesignedforpower-driven the connectiontofail. Substitution oforfailure tousespecifiedmaterialsmaycause Use thematerialsspecifiedininstallationinstructions. Do notoverdrive nails.Overdriven nailsreduce shearcapacity. for thatproduct. Fill allfastenerholesasspecifiedintheinstallationinstructions • • • to fail. placement, type,material,orfinishmaycausetheconnection instructions inthiscatalog.Incorrect fastenerquantity, size, All specifiedfastenersmustbeinstalledaccording tothe • • • ASTM A153orotherfastenersallowedinthiscatalog. use fastenersthatmeetthezinccoatingspecificationsof fasteners. WhenusingZMAX When usingstainless-steelconnectors,use capacities ofconnectorswithscrews replacing nails. representations regarding thesuitabilityofuseorload-carrying Simpson Strong-Tie cannotanddoesnotmakeany the Designer/EngineerofRecord. Unlessstatedotherwise, nails inconnectorsunlessapproved andrecommended by Unless otherwisenotedscrews maynotbeusedtoreplace 10d are commonnails(0.148"dia.x3"long). 10d x2 10d x1 8d are commonnails(0.131"dia.x2 8d x1
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equipment. Overdriving nailsmayreduce allowableloads.Contact the manufacturer’s instructionsandusetheappropriate safety Tools withnailhole-locating mechanismsshouldbeused.Follow nails (lengthanddiameter)are properly installedinthenailholes. install connectors,provided thecorrect quantityandtypeof the operatororothers.Pneumaticnailtoolsmaybeusedto Pneumatic orpowder-actuated fastenersmaydeflectandinjure connectors cannotbewelded. Society) standards. UnlessotherwisenotedSimpson Strong-Tie should beinaccordance withA.W.S. (AmericanWelding proper weldingprocedures andsafetyprecautions. Welding Welding galvanizedsteelmayproduce harmfulfumes;follow Use proper safetyequipment. dry interiorapplications. to moisture. Thesefastenersare recommended tobeusedin Some hardened fastenersmayhavepremature failure ifexposed with thehangeroptionssectionofthiscatalog. specific connectorsincludingthosemanufactured inaccordance are installed.ContactSimpson Strong-Tie forretrofit suitabilityof been designedtobeinstalledatthetimeframingmembers Unless otherwisenoted,connectorsshowninthiscataloghave inside ofthecompletedstructure incoldclimates. considerations mustbetakentoprevent condensationonthe When installinghurricanetiesontheinsideofwallspecial bolt isatleastflushwiththetopofnut. Nuts shallbeinstalledsuchthattheendofthreaded rod or which couldforce theplateoff thetruss. through thetrussplateonoppositesideofsingle-plytrusses, be predrilled usingamaximumof screws through metalconnectorplatesrequires theplatesto Simpson Strong-TieStrong-Drive with ANSI/TPI1-2014,Section7.5.3.4and8.9.2.Installationof plates whenapproved bytheTruss Designerinaccordance Fasteners are permittedtobeinstalledthrough metaltruss (unless specificallynotedotherwise). ICC-ES AC261,ASTMD1761andD7147teststandards between thejoistendandheadershallnotexceed Joist shallbearcompletelyontheconnectorseat,andgap hanger installationwithpowder-actuated fasteners. Simpson Strong-Tie used toinstallconnectors,unlessnotedotherwise.Reference the Simpson Strong-Tie. Powder-actuated fastenersshouldnotbe Wood ConstructionConnectors ® SDS Heavy-Duty Connector SDSHeavy-DutyConnector 5⁄32 " bit. Do not drive nails " bit.Donotdrivenails catalog for catalogfor 1⁄8 " per " per
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C-C-MODULAR18 © 2018 SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC. C-C-MODULAR18 © 2018 SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC. g. f. e. otherwise. d. c. b. a. and notesprovided foreachparticularproduct, allofwhichshouldbeconsultedpriortoandduringthedesignprocess. products andmustbefollowedcarefully. Thesegeneralinstructionsare inadditiontothespecificdesignandinstallationinstructions These generalinstructionsfortheDesignerare provided toensure proper selectionandinstallationofSimpson Strong-Tie CompanyInc. General InstructionsfortheDesigner Important Information and General Notes General and Information Important Simpson Strong-Tie Unless otherwisenoted,woodshear isnotconsidered inthe for earthquake/windloading. /WIND”(160)—160%ofdesignload “EARTHQUAKE seven-day durationofload. “ROOF LOAD”(125)—125%ofdesignloadfor duration ofload. “SNOW” (115)—115%ofdesignloadfortwo-month duration ofload. “FLOOR” and“DOWN”(100)—noincrease for “PERMANENT” —90%ofthedesignload. are asfollows: Designer. Durationof loadadjustmentsasspecifiedbythecode application ofadditionaladjustmentfactorsshallbebythe Action andToe-Nail factors from theNDSasapplicable. The Other codeagenciesmayusedifferent allowableloads. (NDS) andAISIS100-12ifapplicable,unlessotherwisespecified. Loads are basedonthe2015NationalDesignSpecifications to thelowestspecificgravityinconnection,unlessnoted different specificgravities,usetheallowableloadcorresponding multiplied by0.75.Forconnectionsinvolvingmemberswith shall notexceedthepublishedallowableloadinthatdirection be evaluatedusingthefollowing:Thedesignloadineachdirection onpp.18–19can SeismicandHurricaneTies As analternative, Option 2: the connectorwithinstructuralsystem. on theirmethodofcalculatingwindforces andtheutilizationof loading isatthesolediscretion oftheDesignerandisdependent number oftermsthatmustbeconsidered forsimultaneous directions thatexisttogenerateforce onaconnector. The The three termsintheunityequationare duetothepossible Option 1: option 1or2. direction, theallowableloadmustbeevaluatedasgivenin When aconnectorisloadedsimultaneouslyinmore thanone allowable loadvaluessetforthinthiscatalog. All installationsshouldbedesignedonlyinaccordance withthe by theDesigner. All connectedmembersandrelated elementsshallbedesigned professional engineer, oralicensedarchitect. mean alicensed/certifiedbuildingdesignprofessional, alicensed The term“Designer”usedthroughout thiscatalogisintendedto loads given;reduce allowableloadswhenwoodshearislimiting. Unless otherwisenoted,loadsincludeLoadDuration,Group to Plate/AllowableLateralPerpendicular<1.0. Allowable LateralParalleltoPlate+DesignPerpendicular Design Uplift/AllowableUplift+LateralParalleltoPlate/
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k. j. i. h. p. o. n. m. l. on allproducts thathavebeencodetested. Simpson Strong-Tie willprovide uponrequest codetestingdata should beconsidered. sufficiently reinforced. Inthiscase,mechanical reinforcement cross-grain tensionorbendingofthewoodduringloadingifnot Some catalogillustrationsshowconnectionsthatcouldcause bearing length. to receive thespecifiedfasteners,anddeveloptopflange Verify thatthedimensionsofsupportingmemberare sufficient and givewrittenapproval forsubstitutionpriortoinstallation.” calculations. TheEngineer/DesignerofRecord shouldevaluate load capacitybasedonreliable publishedtestingdataor calculations ofplan.Before substitutinganotherbrand,confirm connectors are specifically required tomeetthestructural to constructiondrawingsandspecifications:“SimpsonStrong-Tie Simpson Strong-Tie strongly recommends thefollowingaddition information. technical bulletinT-C-MPLYHEADER at comprised ofmultiplepliesdimensionedlumberorSCL.See solidheaders.Loadreductions mayapplywhenusingheaders with Top flangehangerallowableloadsare typicallybasedontesting load pathisprovided asrequired bythebuildingcode. and detailallnecessaryconnectionstoensure thatacontinuous through thestructure. ItistheDesigner’s responsibility tospecify Additional connectionsmayberequired tosafelytransfertheloads the loadtransferfrom oneelementinthestructure toanother. Throughout thecatalogthere are installationdrawingsshowing Simpson Strong-Tie products donotrequire specialinspection. or regional buildingauthority. Exceptwhere mandatedbycode, these requirements, itisnecessarytocontactthelocaland/ anchors installedinconcrete andmasonry. Forcompliancewith conditions. Buildingcodesoftenrequire specialinspectionof Local and/orregional buildingcodesmayrequire meetingspecial rotation whileunderconstructionpriortosheathinginstall. height shallbeatleast60%ofjoistforstabilityagainst For joisthangers,Simpson Strong-Tie recommends thehanger used toderiveLRFDcapacities. Appendix N,whichcontainsaconversionprocedure thatcanbe listed inthiscatalog.Formore information,refer tothe2015NDS Simpson Strong-Tie forreference lateralresistances ofproducts with LRFD,reference lateralresistances mustbeused.Contact for woodhasbeenpublishedinASTMD5457.Whendesigning method forusingLoadandResistanceFactorDesign(LRFD) utilizing thetraditionalAllowableStress Designmethodology. A The allowableloadspublishedinthiscatalogare forusewhen strongtie.com
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13 14 Important Information and General Notes General and Information Important Simpson Strong-Tie Limited Warranty the specificdesignandlocationofstructure, thebuilding Due totheparticularcharacteristicsofpotentialimpactevents, applicable catalogpages. performance limitationsforspecificproducts maybelistedonthe forth intheapplicableSimpson Strong-Tie catalog.Additional products willperforminaccordance withthespecificationsset Strong-Tie and useslistedinthiscatalog.Properly-installed Simpson Simpson Strong-Tie products are designedtotheloadcapacities impact eventssuchasearthquakesandhigh-velocitywinds.Other to resist themovement,stress and loadingthatresults from Simpson Strong-Tie products, ortodeteriorationdueenvironmental conditions. installations setforthinthiscatalog,ortonon-catalogmodified not applytousesincompliancewithspecificapplicationsand properly specified,installedandmaintained.Thiswarrantydoes when usedinaccordance withdesignlimitsinthiscatalogandwhen Company Inc.products are furtherwarrantedforadequacyofdesign free from defectsinmaterialormanufacturing.Simpson Strong-Tie Simpson Strong-Tie CompanyInc.warrantscatalogproducts tobe Terms andConditionsofSale Products inthiscatalogare designedandmanufactured forthespecific Product Use in partbynon-catalogormodifiedproducts. Inc. foranyandallclaimedlossordamageoccasionedinwhole indemnify, defendandholdharmlessSimpson Strong-Tie Company Company Inc.shall,regardless ofspecificinstructions totheuser, designing non-catalogproducts forfabricationbySimpson Strong-Tie Customers orDesignersmodifyingproducts orinstallations, Indemnity sole responsibility oftheDesigner. performance ofsuchmodifiedproducts oraltered installationsisthe in installationsshouldonlybemadebyaqualifiedDesigner. The approved byaqualifiedDesigner. Modificationsto products orchanges purposes shown,andshouldnotbeusedwithotherconnectors ® connectorsare designedtoenablestructures ® Connectors&FastenersforModularBuilding
consult ourwebsitestrongtie.com forcurrent information. expressly excluded.Thiswarrantymaychangeperiodically— for aparticularpurpose,allsuchotherwarrantiesbeinghereby or implied,includingwarrantiesofmerchantability orfitness This warrantyisexpressly inlieuofallotherwarranties,expressed loss ordamage,howevercaused. Company Inc.beresponsible forincidental,consequential,orspecial of purchaser underthiswarranty. InnoeventwillSimpson Strong-Tie Simpson Strong-Tie CompanyInc.’s soleobligationandremedy or replacement ofthedefectivepart.Theseremedies shallconstitute limited, atthediscretion ofSimpson Strong-Tie CompanyInc., torepair All warrantyobligationsofSimpson Strong-Tie CompanyInc.shallbe building codes. connectors are properly installedinaccordance withapplicable Simpson Strong-Tie catalogspecificationsand Simpson Strong-Tie contents eveniftheloadsresulting from theimpacteventdonotexceed soils involved,damagemaynonethelessresult toastructure andits materials used,thequalityofconstruction,andcondition unless otherwisespecified. express orimplied,onnon-catalogproducts. F.O.B. ShippingPoint non-catalog products. Simpson Strong-Tie provides nowarranty, regarding thesuitabilityofuseorload-carryingcapacities Simpson Strong-Tie cannotanddoesnotmakeanyrepresentations specifications. be fabricatedbySimpson Strong-Tie in accordance withcustomer Non-catalog products mustbedesignedbythecustomerandwill abnormal loadingorerection requirements. hostile environments, withexcessivewoodshrinkage,or which there isno catalog product, orforconnectors forusein Consult Simpson Strong-Tie CompanyInc. forapplications Non-Catalog andModifiedProducts
C-C-MODULAR18 © 2018 SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC. C-C-MODULAR18 © 2018 SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC. Important Information and General Notes General and Information Important Conversion Charts Metric Conversion Simpson Strong-Tie Steel thicknessmayvaryaccording toindustrymillstandards. US Standard SteelGauge Equivalents inNominalDimensions Imperial Ga. 1 psi 1 Kip lb. 1 1 ft. 1 in. 22 20 16 10 18 14 12 11 7 3 Thickness Minimum (mil) 229 171 118 111 43 54 33 68 27 97 6,895 Pa 6,895 kN 4.448 N 4.448 m 0.3048 mm 25.40 Metric ® Connectors&FastenersforModularBuilding Roof Pitchconversiontablesonlyforhip/ valley raftersthatare skewed45°rightor Use theseRoofPitchtoHip/Valley Rafter left. Allotherskewswillcausetheslope 1/32 1/32 5/64 9/64 3/64 3/16 in. 7/64 1/16 1/8 1/4 Approximate Dimensions Bolt Diameter to changefrom that listed. in. 7⁄8 3⁄4 5⁄8 1⁄2 3⁄8 1 mm 3.5 6.0 4.5 2.0 2.7 1.3 1.6 1.0 1.0 3.1 22.2 25.4 15.9 12.7 19.1 mm 9.5 Uncoated 0.048 0.060 0.239 0.036 0.030 0.075 0.105 0.134 0.120 0.179 Steel Roof Pitchis... If CommonRafter Thickness of Steel Sheets Sheets Steel of Thickness Rise/Run Steel (G90) Steel Galvanized 12/12 10/12 11/12 2/12 8/12 6/12 3/12 4/12 5/12 9/12 1/12 7/12 0.063 0.040 0.033 0.052 0.078 0.108 0.186 0.138 0.123 (in.) — ZMAX (G185) Slope 0.065 0.054 0.035 0.080 0.042 0.140 0.125 0.110 40° 30° 45° 23° 27° 34° 42° 37° 10° 18° 14° — — 5°
® Roof Pitchbecomes... Then Hip/Valley Rafter Rise/Run 12/17 10/17 11/17 2/17 8/17 6/17 3/17 4/17 5/17 9/17 1/17 7/17 Slope 22° 30° 33° 35° 28° 25° 16° 10° 19° 13° 7° 3° 15 Connectors C-C-MODULAR18 © 2018 SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC. Face-Mount HangersforFactory-BuiltStructures MMLU MMLU InstallationandLoadTable Codes: • • • • • • • Installation: Finish: all others—20gauge Material: value engineeringfordifferent loads. Each hangerprovides optionstoenable multiplenailingpattern nail holes,allowingforfasterinstallationofpower-driven nails. structures. NailinggridsintheMMLUhangersreplace traditional The MMLUseriesprovides installationversatilityforfactory-built Simpson Strong-Tie • • • • • • • do notsupporttheI-joisttopflangeorfloortrusschord. installed inthecarriedmemberwhenhangersideflanges I-joist webstiffeners orfloortrussendverticalwebsmustbe Simpson Strong-Tie the joistbyothermeans,suchasblocking,endnailingor 60% ofthejoistheight,provide lateralrestraint tothetopof height toprovide joistrotation resistance. IfHislessthan The MMLUheight(H)mustequalorexceed60%ofthejoist same nailinggridis½"andmustnotsplitthewoodheader. The minimumverticalcenter-to-center spacingofnailsinthe grid mustcontainthesamequantityofnails. and LoadTable forincreased capacity. Eachheadernailing Install additionalnailsinaccordance withtheMMLUInstallation nailing grid. Install atleastone8dx1½"or10dnailintoeach to dimple. the hangerandare notoverdriven causingtheMMLUsteel Adjust thenailtoolpressure sonail headsare flushwith nailing grid.Followallsafetyinstructionsforthenailtool. is required. To reduce ricochet,installnailsstraightthrough the Nails must be installed with apowered nail tool.Faceprotection MMLU26-2 MMLU28-2 MMLUI211 MMLUI311 MMLU210 MMLUI39 MMLU26 MMLU28 Model Galvanized Testing performedinaccordance withICC-ESAC-13. MMLU26-2,MMLU28-2—18gauge, 2 2 1 1 1 1 3 3 W
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