Shear Wall Hold Down Detail

[RFreund]

I've attached two details - Is one, both or neither correct/typical?

I am also aware that Simpson makes hold downs which are more like straps that extend into the concrete but I'm 'neglecting' these for now.



EIT

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[msquared48]

The idea is typical for both and done all the time, but not with just straight rods unless they are threaded and set in epoxy.

If they are poured-in-place anchors, Simpson calls these SSTB abchors and they are usually used with HD type anchors. I believe the nomenclature has been changed in the recent Simpson catalog from A's to B's, and the values have changed too.

Mike McCann
MMC Engineering

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[woodman88]

I agree with msquared48. Though I usually add addition vertical blocks next to the rim broad under the post in section 1.

Garth Dreger PE - AZ Phoenix area
As EOR's we should take the responsibility to design our structures to support the components we allow in our design per that industry standards.

 

[RFreund]

Thanks guys, I had thought so but for some reason was doubting myself.

EIT

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