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Simpson braced wall panel.
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.
Simpson strong tie wood and steel strong wall shearwalls may be considered equivalent to the code braced wall panel construction method and holdowns requirements of r602 12 for one and two family dwellings in seismic design category d0 d1 or d2 with stone or masonry veneer above the first story height.
The pfs is a kit of parts that provides designers engineers and builders in prescriptive markets with an easy way to meet code required wall bracing requirements for garage portal frames or other wide openings.
The total length of wall bracing required for the braced wall line under consideration shall be based on the code braced wall panel construction method wsp wood structural panel with gypsum board applied on the opposite face as defined in table r602 10 4 of the 2015 and 2018 irc.
Mix and match.
The latest addition to the strong wall family is our new strong wall site built portal frame system pfs.
Make designing stronger wall openings easier with the strong wall site built portal frame system.
41 simpson strong wall.
The dtt1z holdowns have been tested for use in designed shearwalls and prescriptive braced wall panels as well as prescriptive wood deck applications see dtt deck tension ties for deck applications.
Top and base plates simpson strong tie gray paint wall profiles pre attached wood studs are 2x4 for walls 7 10 tall and 2x6 for walls 11 13 tall.
19 602 10 3 4 methods 1 8 48 panels 12 from corners 25 o c.
Hardy frame shear wall simpson let in bracing others.
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The pfs is designed per irc requirements and is code listed and tested for performance so you can maintain narrow wall widths and maximize openings.
43 602 10 6 osb alternative method 32 panels mix and match hold downs other requirements.
Vertical panel galvanized.
Determining the wall bracing requirements for a structure is a complex process.