Simpson Braced Wall Panels

43 602 10 6 osb alternative method 32 panels mix and match hold downs other requirements.

Simpson braced wall panels.

Mix and match. Braced wall panels shall have gypsum wall board installed on the side of the wall opposite the bracing material. Simpson strong tie has two products in our prefabricated shearwall family the steel strong wall ssw and the strong wall wood shearwall wsw. Its comprehensive hardware kit allows for quick accurate installation of single and double portal frame assemblies.

The strong wall bracing selector automatically provides a solution based on the minimum number of panels required to satisfy the wall bracing requirement. Alternatively the user may select two or more panels for their solution based on wall line geometry and anchorage considerations. Hardy frame shear wall simpson let in bracing others. The hd3b is a light duty holdown designed for use in shearwalls and braced wall panels as well as other lateral applications.

Simpson strong tie category strong wall shearwalls we use cookies on this site to enhance your user experience. The steel strong wall shearwalls conform to icc es acceptance criteria ac322 and are code listed under the 2015 irc ibc see icc es esr 1679. 41 simpson strong wall. Create site built walls faster stronger and more economically than traditional methods with the strong wall site built portal frame system pfs from simpson strong tie.

Determining the wall bracing requirements for a structure is a complex process. Product overview simpson strong tie offers a wide variety of bolted holdowns offering low deflection performance for a range of load requirements. 19 602 10 3 4 methods 1 8 48 panels 12 from corners 25 o c. Braced wall panels methods 1 8.

Gypsum wall board shall be not less than 1 2 inch 12 7 mm in thickness and be fastened with nails or screws in accordance with table r602 3 1 for exterior sheathing or table r702 3 5 for interior gypsum wall board. In an effort to simplify it simpson strong tie has developed a wall bracing length calculator a quick and easy tool that helps calculate the required length of wall bracing in accordance with the international residential code. By clicking i agree below you are giving your consent for us to set cookies.