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STRONG-WALL
Shearwalls
C-SW09
STRENGTH
Little did we know At Simpson Strong-Tie, we believe that structural system technology that’s
when we introduced our first holdown strength really does come in numbers. to come has us just
st as excited as we
in 1966 that our product innovations By offering the largest selection of lab were when we developed
eloped that first
would lead us to solutions that can and field-tested lateral-force resist- holdown. With eachh new product and
help hold together five-story buildings ing systems along with dedicated design innovation, we’re working with
during an earthquake or allow builders engineers and field support reps to the industry to increase
rease the structural
to install larger window and door back them up, you can count on the safety of homes and
nd buildings around
openings in homes. Our offering of strength of our products and our the country. And inn light of all the
lateral-force resisting systems, includ- people to perform. hurricanes and earthquakes
rthquakes we’ve
ing Wood and Steel Strong-Wall® Whether you’re designing or build- experienced during
g the last 40 years,
shearwalls, Anchor Tiedown Systems ing a single-family home, a six-story that’s a pretty good
d feeling.
and new Strong Frame™ moment mixed-used building or a retail store,
frames, gives designers and engineers we know we have a solution to fit your
added design flexibility in wood-frame project and meet the most stringent
construction and the confidence that code requirements. And we’re not
almost anything is possible. done yet. The research, testing and
INTRODUCTION
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WHAT’S NEW
NEW CODE REPORT FOR STEEL STRONG-WALL® : NEW ANCHORAGE DESIGN SOLUTIONS
ICC-ES ESR-1679 Anchorage solutions for Steel Strong-Wall® shearwalls have
Simpson Strong-Tie received code listing under the been updated to optimize foundation anchorage design. Steel
2006 IRC/IBC for Steel Strong-Wall® shearwalls. Steel Strong-Wall panels feature the most complete anchorage designs
Strong-Wall panels now conform to ICC-ES Acceptance for shear and tension forces of any manufacturer. The solutions
Criteria (AC322), and they have the most code-listed featured in this catalog, including the new code-listed SWAB
prefabricated shearwall applications in the industry. and SSWAB anchor bolts, have been value-engineered and
Code-listed applications include installation on concrete calculated to conform to ACI 318 Appendix D. See page 32.
foundations, first-story wood-floor
and two-story stacked-wall NEW GARAGE PORTAL SYSTEM FOR
systems, balloon framing STEEL STRONG-WALL® PANELS
and cold-formed steel The new, optional garage portal application allows the Steel
applications. Strong-Wall® shearwalls to achieve higher capacity with reduced
concrete anchorage requirements. See page 16.
Simpson Strong-Tie ®
Wood Strong-Wall® COMING SOON: NEW PRESCRIPTIVE-DESIGN GUIDE
shearwalls are also In order to better serve our customers, Simpson Strong-Tie
code-listed under the is expanding the available prescriptive-design options for
2006 IRC/IBC (ICC-ES Strong-Wall® shearwalls. These solutions will all be included
ESR-1267) and conform in a dedicated, comprehensive guide for prescriptive design,
to the latest ICC-ES which is currently in development. Therefore, the current catalog
Acceptance Criteria focuses solely on engineered design. Look for the Strong-Wall ®
(AC130). Prescriptive-Design Guide in the first quarter of 2010.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
• Important Information and General Notes ......................................... 6-8
GENERAL NOTES
These general notes are provided to ensure proper installation of Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. products and must be followed fully.
a. Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. reserves the right to change specifications, g. All references to bolts or machine bolts (MBs) are for structural quality
designs, and models without notice or liability for such changes. through bolts (not lag screws or carriage bolts) equal to or better than
b. Steel used for each Simpson Strong-Tie® product is individually selected ASTM Standard A307, Grade A.; SSTB, SWAB and SSWAB is ASTM
based on the product’s steel specifications, including strength, thickness, F1554 Grade 36. SSWAB-HS is ASTM A449.
formability, finish, and weldability. Contact Simpson Strong-Tie for steel h. Unless otherwise noted, bending steel in the field may cause fractures at
information on specific products. the bend line. Fractured steel will not carry load and must be replaced.
c. Unless otherwise noted, dimensions are in inches, loads are in pounds. i. A fastener that splits the wood will not take the design load. Evaluate splits
d. Unless otherwise noted, welds, screws, bolts and nails may not be to determine if the connection will perform as required. Dry wood may
combined to achieve highest load value. 8d (0.131"x2¹⁄₂"), 10d (0.148"x3"), split more easily and should be evaluated as required. If wood tends to
and 16d (0.162"x3¹⁄₂") specify common nails that meet the requirements split, consider pre-boring holes with diameters not exceeding 75% of the
of ASTM F1667. When a shorter nail is specified, it will be noted (for nail diameter (2005 NDS 11.1.5.3).
example 8dx1¹⁄₂). Refer to Simpson Strong-Tie Nailing Guide, NDS
a. All specified fasteners must be installed according to the instructions in h. Bolt holes shall be at least a minimum of ¹⁄₃₂" and no more than a
this catalog. Incorrect fastener quantity, size, placement, type, material, maximum of ¹⁄₁₆" larger than the bolt diameter (per the 2005 NDS,
or finish may cause the product to fail. section 11.1.2. and AISI NASPEC, section E3a if applicable).
• 16d fasteners are common nails (0.162" dia. x 3¹⁄₂" long) and cannot i. Install all specified fasteners before loading the product.
be replaced with 16d sinkers (0.148" dia. x 3¹⁄₄" long) for full load j. Use proper safety equipment.
value unless otherwise specified. k. Welding galvanized steel may produce harmful fumes; follow proper
welding procedures and safety precautions. Welding should be in
• Unless otherwise noted screws may not be used to replace nails in
accordance with A.W.S. (American Welding Society) standards. Unless
connectors unless approved and recommended by the Designer/Engineer
otherwise noted Simpson Strong-Tie® connectors cannot be welded.
of Record. Unless stated otherwise, Simpson Strong-Tie cannot and
does not make any representations regarding the suitability of use or l. Pneumatic or powder-actuated fasteners may deflect and injure the operator
load-carrying capacities of connectors with screws replacing nails. or others. Pneumatic nail tools may be used to install connectors, provided
the correct quantity and type of nails (length and diameter) are properly
• When using stainless-steel connectors, use stainless-steel fasteners. installed in the nail holes. Tools with nail hole-locating mechanisms should
When using ZMAX®/HDG galvanized connectors, use fasteners be used. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and use the appropriate
galvanized per ASTM A153. safety equipment. Overdriving nails may reduce allowable loads. Contact
b. Fill all fastener holes as specified in the installation instructions for Simpson Strong-Tie. Powder-actuated fasteners should not be used to
that product. install connectors.
c. Do not overdrive nails. Overdriven nails reduce shear capacity. m. For holdowns, anchor bolt nuts should be finger-tight plus ¹⁄₃ to ¹⁄₂ turn
d. Use the materials specified in the installation instructions. Substitution with a hand wrench, with consideration given to possible future wood
of or failure to use specified materials may cause the product to fail. shrinkage. Care should be taken to not over-torque the nut. Impact
e. Do not add fastener holes or otherwise modify Simpson Strong-Tie wrenches should not be used as they may preload the holdown.
Company Inc. products. The performance of modified products may n. For cold-formed steel applications, all screws shall be installed in
be substantially weakened. Simpson Strong-Tie will not warrant or accordance with the screw manufacturer’s recommendations. All screws
guarantee the performance of such modified products. shall penetrate and protrude through the joined materials a minimum
f. Install products in the position specified in the catalog. of 3 full exposed threads per AISI Standard for Cold Formed Steel
g. Do not alter installation procedures from those set forth in this catalog. Framing – General Provisions, section D1.3, if applicable.
a. The term “Designer” used throughout this catalog is intended to mean e. Simpson Strong-Tie will provide upon request code testing data on all
a licensed/certified building design professional, a licensed professional products that have been code tested.
engineer, or a licensed architect. f. For cold-formed steel applications, as a minimum all screws must
b. All connected members and related elements shall be designed by comply with Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Standard J78,
the Designer. Steel Self Drilling Tapping Screws, and must have a Type II coating
in accordance with ASTM B 633, Electrodeposited Coatings of Zinc
c. All installations should be designed only in accordance with the
on Iron and Steel. Screw strength shall be calculated in accordance
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allowable load values set forth in this catalog. with 2001 AISI NASPEC Section E4, if applicable, or shall be based
d. Simpson Strong-Tie strongly recommends the following addition to on the manufacturer’s design capacity determined from testing.
construction drawings and specifications: “Simpson Strong-Tie® g. Local and/or regional building codes may require meeting special
connectors are specifically required to meet the structural calculations conditions. Building codes often require special inspection of anchors
of plan. Before substituting another brand, confirm load capacity based installed in concrete and masonry. For compliance with these
on reliable published testing data or calculations. The Engineer/Designer requirements, it is necessary to contact the local and/or regional
of Record should evaluate and give written approval for substitution building authority. Except where mandated by code, Simpson
prior to installation.” Strong-Tie products do not require special inspection.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. warrants catalog products to be free from of construction, and the condition of the soils involved, damage may
defects in material or manufacturing. Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. nonetheless result to a structure and its contents even if the loads resulting
products are further warranted for adequacy of design when used in accordance from the impact event do not exceed Simpson Strong-Tie catalog specifica-
with design limits in this catalog and when properly specified, installed, tions and Simpson Strong-Tie connectors are properly installed in accordance
and maintained. This warranty does not apply to uses not in compliance with applicable building codes.
with specific applications and installations set forth in this catalog, or to
All warranty obligations of Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. shall be
non-catalog or modified products, or to deterioration due to environmental
limited, at the discretion of Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc., to repair or
conditions.
replacement of the defective part. These remedies shall constitute Simpson
Simpson Strong-Tie® connectors are designed to enable structures to resist Strong-Tie Company Inc.’s sole obligation and sole remedy of purchaser
the movement, stress, and loading that results from impact events such as under this warranty. In no event will Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.
earthquakes and high velocity winds. Other Simpson Strong-Tie products are be responsible for incidental, consequential, or special loss or damage,
designed to the load capacities and uses listed in this catalog. Properly-installed however caused.
Simpson Strong-Tie products will perform in accordance with the specifications
This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or
set forth in the applicable Simpson Strong-Tie catalog. Additional performance
implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular
limitations for specific products may be listed on the applicable catalog pages.
purpose, all such other warranties being hereby expressly excluded.
Due to the particular characteristics of potential impact events, the specific This warranty may change periodically – consult our website
design and location of the structure, the building materials used, the quality www.strongtie.com for current information.
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STEEL STRONG-WALL®
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Attaches easily
to header or
top plates.
Attach optional
blocking or framing
using extra ¹⁄₄" holes
Pre-attached wood
studs for easier Additional 1¹⁄₈"
integration into diameter holes
framing allowed in wood
stud at each
Predrilled holes obround hole
with grommets See page 17 for
for wiring garage-wall options
based on standard
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1. Allowable shear loads and anchor uplifts are applicable to installation on concrete with minimum f'c = 2500 psi using the ASD basic (Section 1605.3.1) or
the alternative basic (Section 1605.3.2) load combinations. Load values include evaluation of bearing stresses on the foundation and do not require
further evaluation by the Designer.
2. For seismic designs based on the 2006 IBC using R = 6.5. For other codes, use the seismic coefficients corresponding to light-frame bearing walls with
wood structural panels or sheet steel panels.
3. Allowable shear, drift, and uplift values may be interpolated for intermediate height or axial loads.
4. High-strength anchor bolts are required for anchor tension (uplift) forces exceeding the allowable load for standard-strength bolts tabulated on pages 32-33.
See pages 32-37 for SSWAB anchor bolt information and anchorage solutions.
5. Tabulated anchor tension (uplift) loads assume no resisting axial load. For anchor tension loads at design shear values and including the effect of axial load,
refer to the Strong-Wall Selector™ software or use the equations on page 15. Drifts at lower design shear may be linearly reduced.
6. See page 14 for allowable out-of-plane loads and axial capacities.
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1. Allowable tension (uplift) load is based on capacity of the lesser of the connection between the stud and
the steel panel or stud tension capacity. The capacity of the SSW wall anchor bolt and anchorage to the
foundation must be adequate to transfer the additional tension (uplift). NA = not applicable.
2. Loads include a 1.60 load duration increase for wood subjected to wind or earthquake.
Reductions for other load durations must be taken according to the applicable code.
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24 in. wall T 113.1 12,797 10.71 (9.1P Vhk) P For two-story stacked applications,
substitute Mbase for Vh:
Notes: 12
1. Equations may be used to calculate uplift forces at the base of
first-story walls on concrete foundations.
Vh = Mbase (1000 ) kip - in
2. Equations are based on the design methodology contained in Where Mbase = Design moment at base of wall (ft-lbs)
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T 45.0 2025 5.95 (6.1 1 2.0 105.25 1.0) 1.0 16.9 kips T 45.0 2025 5.95 (6.1P Vhk) P
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Simpson Strong-Tie ®
Max. ⁷⁄₈" shim
LSTA24 strap (min.) Header by as required
Foundation design
(size and reinforcement) DO NOT
by Designer cut wall or enlarge
existing holes
This installation reflects lateral load requirements of a Single-Wall Portal System.*
It is the Designer’s responsibility to provide a complete load path for all loads
in accordance with the governing codes.
*Refer to footnotes 2, 4 and 9 on page 17.
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Solid
blocking
under center Drill/notch
and each subfloor to
end of wall allow nut to
sit flush with
underside
of wall
(Notching
of rim joist
may also be
required)
Foundation
design
(size and
reinforcement)
by Designer
ALTERNATE 1ST-FLOOR INSTALLATION
Installation for 1st-floor wood-floor system.
Specify taller wall model to allow for SSWAB
floor framing and use load values for
installation on concrete pages 12-13.
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SSW Model Allowable ASD Drift at Uplift at Allowable ASD Drift at Uplift at
Shear Load V Allowable Shear Allowable Shear 4 Shear Load V Allowable Shear Allowable Shear 4
(lbs) (in) (lbs) (lbs) (in) (lbs)
SSW12x7 525 0.30 6110 525 0.30 6110
SSW15x7 1385 0.35 11980 1385 0.35 11980
SSW18x7 1830 0.27 11950 1830 0.27 11950
SSW21x7 2100 0.21 11015 2100 0.21 11015
SSW24x7 2450 0.17 10740 2450 0.17 10740
SSW12x8 450 0.36 6105 450 0.36 6105
SSW15x8 1185 0.42 11945 1185 0.42 11945
SSW18x8 1570 0.33 11950 1570 0.33 11950
SSW21x8 1955 0.27 11955 1955 0.27 11955
SSW24x8 2340 0.23 11955 2340 0.23 11955
SSW12x9 400 0.42 6125 400 0.42 6125
SSW15x9 1050 0.47 11945 1050 0.47 11945
SSW18x9 1390 0.38 11945 1390 0.38 11945
SSW21x9 1735 0.31 11975 1735 0.31 11975
SSW24x9 2075 0.26 11965 2075 0.26 11965
SSW12x10 360 0.48 6140 360 0.48 6140
SSW15x10 885 0.52 11220 945 0.56 11980
SSW18x10 1250 0.44 11965 1250 0.44 11965
SSW21x10 1555 0.33 11955 1555 0.33 11955
SSW24x10 1860 0.30 11950 1860 0.30 11950
SSW15x11 780 0.58 10900 855 0.63 11945
SSW18x11 1135 0.50 11975 1135 0.50 11975
SSW21x11 1410 0.40 11950 1410 0.40 11950
SSW24x11 1690 0.34 11970 1690 0.34 11970
SSW15x12 670 0.63 10230 785 0.74 11985
SSW18x12 1035 0.55 11935 1035 0.55 11935
SSW21x12 1290 0.45 11950 1290 0.45 11950
SSW24x12 1545 0.38 11960 1545 0.38 11960
SSW18x13 955 0.60 11945 955 0.60 11945
SSW21x13 1190 0.50 11960 1190 0.50 11960
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1. Loads are applicable to 1st-Story Raised Wood Floor installations supported on concrete or masonry foundations using the ASD basic (Section 1605.3.1)
or the alternative basic (Section 1605.3.2) load combinations. Load values include evaluation of anchor rod compression capacity and do not require
further evaluation by the Designer.
2. For seismic designs based on the 2006 IBC using R = 6.5. For other codes, use the seismic coefficients corresponding to light-frame bearing walls
with wood structural panels or sheet steel panels.
3. Minimum standard-strength anchor bolts required. See pages 32-37 for SSWAB anchor bolt information and anchorage solutions.
4. Tabulated anchor tension (uplift) loads assume no resisting axial load. Anchor rod tension at design shear load and including the effect of
axial load may be determined using the Strong-Wall Selector™ software or the following equation:
T = [(V x h) / B] - P/2 , where: T = Anchor rod tension load (lbs)
V = Design shear load (lbs)
h = Strong-Wall ® height per page 11 (in)
P = Applied axial load (lbs)
B = Anchor bolt centerline dimension (in)
(6⁷⁄₈" for SSW12, 9¹⁄₄" for SSW15, 12¹⁄₄" for SSW18,
15¹⁄₄" for SSW21, and 18¹⁄₄" for SSW24)
5. Allowable shear loads assume a maximum first-floor joist depth of 12". For allowable shear load with joists up to 16" deep,
multiply table values by 0.93 for SSW12x models and 0.96 for other SSW widths.
6. Allowable shear loads are based on 1000 lbs. total uniformly distributed axial load acting on the entire panel in combination with
the shear load. For allowable shear loads at 2000 lbs. uniformly distributed axial load, multiply table values by 0.92 for SSW12x models,
and 0.96 for other SSW widths.
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Wood block
NAMING SCHEME eliminates the
need for special
Top Wall: height walls
SSW18x8
Steel Strong-Wall Nominal Height (ft.)
Width
(in.)
Standard Steel
Bottom Wall: Strong-Wall®
SSW18x10-STK
Steel Strong-Wall Stacked Wall
Width (For Bottom Walls Only)
(in.)
Nominal Height (ft.)
Balloon Framing
STEEL STRONG-WALL® BALLOON FRAMING Stacked-Wall
STACKED-WALL PRODUCT DATA – BOTTOM WALLS Connector Kit
Model SSWBF-KT
W H T Anchor Bolts (Order separately)
Model No.
(in) (in) (in) Qty. Dia.
SSW15x8-STK 15 93¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 2 1"
SSW15x10-STK 15 117¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 2 1"
SSW18x8-STK 18 93¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 2 1"
SSW18x10-STK 18 117¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 2 1" Factory installed
SSW21x8-STK 21 93¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 2 1" stacked-wall option -
SSW21x10-STK 21 117¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 2 1" To order add
“-STK” suffix to
SSW24x8-STK 24 93¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 2 1" the model number
SSW24x10-STK 24 117¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 2 1" (Example:
Standard Steel
Shear connectors Strong-Wall® panel
each side of block
LTP4 or A35
Solid
4x or 6x
shim block
Stud Nailing:
10d at 16" O.C. stud
Simpson Strong-Tie®
to SSW nailer-stud
CS16 for block heights and stud-to-stud
Attach top
of wall to greater than 8"
block with
SDS ¹⁄₄"x3¹⁄₂"
screws
(provided) Use SSWBF-KT
connection kit
to attach standard
wall above to “-STK”
model below
TOP-OF-WALL CONNECTION
shown for
clarity
Seismic 2 Wind
Nominal Actual
Wall Stacked Bottom Wall Top Wall Allowable Drift at Uplift at Allowable Drift at Uplift at
Height SSW Height 4 SSW Model SSW Model ASD Shear Allowable Allowable ASD Shear Allowable Allowable
(ft) (ft - in) Load V Shear Shear 8 Load V Shear Shear 8
(lbs) (in) (lbs) (lbs) (in) (lbs)
1. Allowable shear loads and anchor uplifts are applicable to installation on concrete with minimum f'c = 2500 psi using the ASD basic (Section 1605.3.1)
or the alternative basic (Section 1605.3.2) load combinations. Load values include evaluation of bearing stresses on the foundation and do not require
further evaluation by the Designer.
2. For seismic designs based on the 2006 IBC using R = 6.5. For other codes, use the seismic coefficients corresponding to light-frame bearing walls
with wood structural panels or sheet steel panels.
3. Allowable shear, drift, and uplift values apply to the nominal wall heights listed and may be linearly interpolated for intermediate heights.
4. Solid shim blocks (12" maximum) shall be used to attain specified nominal wall height. See detail 4/SSW3 on page 65 for additional details.
5. Full-height studs are required for balloon framed wall installation, which must be designed for out-of-plane loads in accordance with the applicable code.
Two 2x6 minimum are required on each side and fastened together with 10d common nails at 16 inches on center
6. Loads are based on a 1000 lbs. maximum axial load acting on the entire panel in combination with the shear load. For shear loads at 2000 lbs.
maximum axial load, multiply allowable shears by 0.91 for SSW15x models; no reduction required for other wall models.
7. High-strength anchor bolts are required for anchor tension (uplift) forces exceeding the allowable load for standard-strength bolts tabulated on
pages 32-33. See pages 32-37 for SSWAB anchor bolt information and anchorage solutions.
8. Tabulated anchor tension (uplift) loads assume no resisting axial load. For anchor tension loads at design shear values and including the effect of axial load,
refer to the Strong-Wall Selector™ software or use the equations on page 15. Drifts at lower design shear may be linearly reduced.
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What can get lost when considering shear capacity only is that the
shearwall is not only governed by shear, but also by a combination of
other limit states, including drift, tension and compression, flexure, anchor
rod tension, and concrete or wood bearing stress. For single-story walls,
the allowable shear given in the load tables is the lowest value of the
various limit states. However, additional care must be taken in the
analysis of multi-story shearwalls to account for the way the loads
are distributed over the height of the building.
overturning moments than the same shears applied at the first story.
If cumulative overturning is not considered, the design may result in
forces several times higher than the capacity of the lower wall, anchor
bolts and foundation anchorage.
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9 Feet
9 Feet
*Example calculations:
(2nd-Story Shear Load x Total Story Height) + (1st-Floor Shear Load x 1st-Story Height) = Overturning Moment > Baseline Limit of the Lowest Panel
(3000 lbs. x 18') + (2000 lbs. x 9') = 72,000 ft-lbs. > 45,000 ft-lbs.
(Overturning Moment) ÷ (Moment Arm) = Overturning Force > Baseline Limit of the Lowest Panel (72,000 ft-lbs.) ÷ (2 ft.) = 36,000 lbs. > 22,500 lbs.
NOTE: Loads shown are for illustrative purposes only. Redistribution of earthquake loads per building code requirements will compound the
effects of cumulative overturning.
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NAMING SCHEME
Top Wall: SSW18x8
Steel Strong-Wall Nominal Height (ft.)
Width Standard
(in.) Steel
Strong-Wall®
Bottom Wall:
SSW18x10-STK
Steel Strong-Wall Stacked Wall
Width (For Bottom Walls Only)
(in.)
Nominal Height (ft.)
EXTERIOR VIEW OF
SHEAR-TRANSFER PLATE
BLOCKING/CONNECTION DETAIL
(See detail 8/SSW2 on page 60 for
perpendicular blocking where required)
Shim as Install
necessary connecting
rods before
Use SSW__-2KT connection for placing 2nd
kit to attach standard wall tight fit floor wall
above to “-STK” model below
TWO-STORY STACKED-WALL
CONNECTION DETAIL
1ST-STORY INSTALLATION Place Steel Strong-Wall® panel over the
WITH WOOD FLOOR SYSTEM anchor bolts and secure with heavy hex
See detail 7/SSW2 on page 60. nuts (provided). Snug tight fit required,
Height modification options available, do not use an impact wrench.
contact Simpson Strong-Tie. • 1⁵⁄₈" wrench/socket required for 1" nut
SSWAB1
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Given:
APPLIED LOADS
2006 IBC, Wind, f'c = 2500 psi
650 lbs.
V2nd-story wall = 650 lbs.
V1st-story wall = 650 lbs.
Vtotal = 650 lbs. + 650 lbs. = 1,300 lbs.
8 ft.
Mallow = Allowable ASD Base Moment (ft-lbs.) (See Two-Story Stacked Tables)
Vallow = Allowable ASD Shear Load V (lbs.) (See Two-Story Stacked Tables)
12" floor
STEP 1 – Select First-Story Wall (See tables on page 27) 650 lbs.
Mbase = (650 lbs. x 18 ft.) + (650 lbs. x 9 ft.) = 17,550 ft-lbs.
Using First-Story Wall Table, select a 9-foot wall with M allow ≥ Mbase
Select SSW18x9-STK
Mallow = 22,685 ft-lbs. > 17,550 ft-lbs. OK 9 ft.
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• 1⁵⁄₈" wrench/socket
S/SSW18x9X 18 109 3¹⁄₂ 2 1 9 required for 1" nut
S/SSW21x9X 21 109 3¹⁄₂ 2 1 12
S/SSW24x9X 24 109 3¹⁄₂ 2 1 14
S/SSW15x10X 15 121 3¹⁄₂ 2 1 6
S/SSW18x10X 18 121 3¹⁄₂ 2 1 9
S/SSW21x10X 21 121 3¹⁄₂ 2 1 12
S/SSW24x10X 24 121 3¹⁄₂ 2 1 14
S/SSW12x8X S/SSW24x10X
1. Specify height when ordering “X” models. Patent Pending
WALL PROFILES
S/SSW12 S/SSW15 S/SSW18
S/SSW21 S/SSW24
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Model Axial Load Nominal Height of Panel (feet) Compression Capacity (lbs)
Width (lbs) 2,4 with No Lateral Load 1,2,3
8 9 10 Model
Width Nominal Height of Panel (feet)
1000 195 140 100
7 8 9 10
12" wide 4000 145 100 70
12" wide 20200 16300 13700 11100
7500 85 50 25
15" wide 25300 21800 19200 16600
1000 160 125 100
18" wide 42500 36000 31400 27000
15" wide 4000 130 95 70
21" wide 43700 35800 30300 25100
7500 90 65 45
24" wide 51600 42900 36900 31100
18" wide 7500 300 210 155
21" wide 7500 255 180 130 1. Compression capacity is lesser of wall buckling capacity or 2500 psi uniform
concrete bearing.
24" wide 7500 265 190 135 2. Compression capacity of wall assumes concentric loading with no lateral loads
present. See allowable in-plane or out-of-plane shear load tables for combined
1. Loads shown are at ASD level in pounds per square foot (psf) of wall with lateral and axial loading conditions.
no further increase allowed and are applicable to either the ASD Basic or 3. Capacities are applicable to either the ASD Basic or Alternative Basic
Alternative Basic load combinations. load combinations.
2. Axial load denotes maximum gravity load permitted on entire panel acting
in combination with the out-of-plane load.
3. Load considers a deflection limit of h/240.
4. Allowable out-of-plane loads for the 12- and 15-inch walls may be linearly
interpolated between the axial loads shown.
Given:
2006 IBC, Seismic, 2500 psi Concrete
V -V
Equation: Vallow = ( h11 - h22) (hrequired - h1) + V1
Vallow = ( 2140 97"
lbs. - 1835 lbs. (102" - 97") + 2140 lbs. = 2013 lbs. @ 102"
- 109"
)
Vallow = 2013 lbs. > 2000 lbs. OK
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Length
is stamped with a “No Equal” fixed in place and high strength coupler nut. Do not use in place of SSWAB.
symbol for identification, bolt on all SSWAB
anchor bolts
length, bolt diameter, and
optional “HS” for High le SSWHSR
Strength if specified.
HX on
MATERIAL: ASTM F1554 Extension HX
3" le
Length
used for SSW installation. Patent Pending
High-strength
le coupler nut
³⁄₄" or 1"
high-strength
Steel rod
Total
Strong-Wall Dia. le Total le =
Model No. Length 3"
Width (in) (in) SSWHSR le + SSWAB le + 3"
(in) High-
(in) strength
coupler
SSWAB³⁄₄x24 ³⁄₄ 24 19 nut
SSWAB³⁄₄x24HS ³⁄₄ 24 19 SSWAB
12"
SSWAB³⁄₄x30 ³⁄₄ 30 25
Model le
SSWAB³⁄₄x30HS ³⁄₄ 30 25 Steel Total
Dia. le
SSWAB³⁄₄x36HS ³⁄₄ 36 31 Strong-Wall Model No. Length
(in) (in)
SSWAB1x24 1 24 19 Width (in) (in)
SSWAB1x24HS 1 24 19 12" SSWHSR³⁄₄x2KT ³⁄₄ 24 21
15", 18", 21", SSWHSR
SSWAB1x30 1 30 25 Model SSWHSR³⁄₄x3KT ³⁄₄ 36 33
24" Models and SSWAB
SSWAB1x30HS 1 30 25 15", 18", 21", SSWHSR1x2KT 1 24 21
Assembly
SSWAB1x36HS 1 36 31 24" Models SSWHSR1x3KT 1 36 33
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SEISMIC3 WIND4
ASD Allowable Shear Load V 6
Lt or Lh Minimum Minimum (lbs)
Model Shear Curb/ Stemwall Shear Curb/ Stemwall
(in)
Reinforcement Width Reinforcement Width 6" Minimum Curb/Stemwall 8" Minimum Curb/Stemwall
(in) (in)
Uncracked Cracked Uncracked Cracked
SSW12 9 (1) #3 Tie 6 None required — 1370 980 1605 1145
SSW15 12 (1) #3 Tie 6 None required — 1765 1260 2015 1440
SSW18 14 (1) #3 Hairpin 85 (1) #3 Hairpin 6
Hairpin reinforcement achieves maximum
SSW21 15 (1) #3 Hairpin 85 (1) #3 Hairpin 6
allowable shear load of the Steel Strong-Wall® panel.
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SSW24 17 (2) #3 Hairpins 8 (2) #3 Hairpins 6
1. Shear anchorage designs conform to ACI 318-05 and assume minimum f'c = 2500 psi concrete.
See pages 32-33 for tension anchorage.
2. Shear reinforcement is not required for panels installed on a wood floor, interior foundation applications
(panel installed away from edge of concrete), or braced-wall panel applications.
3. Seismic indicates Seismic Design Category C through F. Detached 1 and 2 family dwellings in SDC C may use wind anchorage solutions.
Seismic shear reinforcement designs conform to ACI 318-05 Section D.3.3.4.
4. Wind includes Seismic Design Category A and B.
5. Where noted minimum curb/stemwall width is 6" when standard-strength SSWAB is used.
6. Use (1) #3 tie for SSW12 and SSW15 when the Steel Strong-Wall® panel design shear force exceeds the tabulated
anchorage allowable shear load.
7. The registered design professional may specify alternate shear anchorage.
Lh Min. Lt
4" Min.
3"
3"
SSWAB #3 Hairpin Field tie and secure during SSWAB #3 Tie Field tie and secure
grade 40 rebar concrete placement. Overlap grade 40 during concrete
(Min.) varies with bolt spacing. rebar (Min.) placement
Hairpin Installation
(Garage curb shown, other footing types similar)
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de ¹⁄₂ W
W
3" Clr. Min.
¹⁄₂ W
¹⁄₂ W ¹⁄₂ W
W ¹⁄₂ W ¹⁄₂ W
Perspective View
Curb or Stemwall Section View (Slab not shown for clarity) Footing Plan
SLAB-ON-GRADE INSTALLATION
de ¹⁄₂ W
W
3" Clr. Min.
¹⁄₂ W
¹⁄₂ W ¹⁄₂ W
W ¹⁄₂ W ¹⁄₂ W
¹⁄₂ W
de
W
¹⁄₂ W ¹⁄₂ W
W ¹⁄₂ W ¹⁄₂ W
de SSWAB
W
¹⁄₂ W ¹⁄₂ W
Section at Stemwall
Footing Plan
SSWAB and SSWHSR
Extension Application
2x6 pre-attached
stud for models
taller than 10 feet
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1. The height of the garage curb above the garage slab is critical for
rough header opening at garage return walls.
2. See Garage Header Rough Opening Height table on page 16.
3. Templates are recommended and are required in some jurisdictions. An additional nut for template
4. Foundation design by Designer. installation is provided with each SSWAB.
5. Templates are the same for 4" or 6" thick walls.
It may also be used for SSW installation.
Top of SSWTPF
concrete (Panel form)
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WOOD STRONG-WALL®
RAISED-FLOOR
WOOD STRONG-WALL®
Available for wood floor systems and 2nd-
story applications. Instead of anchor bolts
GARAGE PORTAL
® WOOD STRONG-WALL®
STANDARD WOOD STRONG-WALL
U.S. Patents 5,706,626; 6,006,487, Provide higher loads than site-built
6,109,850, 6,327,831, and 6,643,986 shearwalls at the garage front. The
connection to the header is made
with a combination of Simpson
Strong-Tie ® Strong-Drive ® screws
(SDS) (provided), straps and
nailing through the sheathing
into the header.
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CAUTION:
Drilling or cutting
holes in Wood TOP-OF-WALL CONNECTION
Strong-Wall® is not
allowed except as
shown on pages 74-75
and the Allowable
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Foundation design
(size and reinforcement)
by Designer
STANDARD WOOD STRONG-WALL®
U.S. Patents 5,706,626; 6,006,487,
6,109,850, 6,327,831, and 6,643,986 BOTTOM-OF-WALL INSTALLATION
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Multi-ply
headers may
be used,
see page 43.
on
Al
3" 3"
Only 1 Only 1
(1") hole (7/8") hole
per post! Face Strong-Wall sheathing
towards garage interior for easy through
electrical installation.
sheathing!
12"
1" 7
/8"
1" /8"
7
14" 14"
CL CL
CL CL= Center Line CL
SW-GPHOLOC
3/06AC
SW-LEXTICBOR
the garage header
by Designer
Foundation design
(size and reinforcement)
by Designer
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Shim
l
per detai Shim
4/SWP may be
page 73 d
require
behind p
S T stra
M tail
(see de P
4/SW
)
page73
SWMST Strap
(provided) (10 ga)
with 10d nails
or 16d sinkers,
install only to
framing side
TOP-OF-WALL CONNECTION of portal wall.
SW16 & SW22 GARAGE PORTAL
ALLOWABLE HOLE LOCATIONS
Exte ri or App
t ive lica
rna ti
te
Al
on
Only 1
(1") hole
per post!
3"
12"
1" 7
/8"
1" 7
/8"
SW16 & SW22 GARAGE PORTAL
only – not
14" 14"
ALLOWABLE HOLE LOCATIONS
e Exte ri or Appli
a tiv ca
rn ti
te
on
Al
CL CL
CL CL= Center Line CL
included with
SW-GPHOLOC 3" 3"
Only 1 Only 1
(1") hole (7/8") hole
per post! Face Strong-Wall sheathing
towards garage interior for easy through
electrical installation.
sheathing!
12"
the wall.
1" 7
/8"
1" /8"
7
14" 14"
SW-GPHOLOC
Connect the
pre-attached
holdown to
the anchor bolt
using hardware
provided.
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na
t iv
e Exte ri or App i
l ca
SW16 & SW22 GARAGE PORTAL
t er ti
ALLOWABLE HOLE LOCATIONS SW16 & SW22 GARAGE PORTAL
Al
on
on
e Exte ri or App i
t iv
(7/8") hole na
t er
l ca
ti
Al
on
Face Strong-Wall sheathing
towards garage interior for easy through
electrical installation.
sheathing! 3" 3"
Only 1 Only 1
(1") hole (7/8") hole 3" 3"
12" Only 1 Only 1
1" 7
/8" per post! Face Strong-Wall sheathing
towards garage interior for easy
electrical installation.
through
(1") hole (7/8") hole
sheathing!
7
/8" per post! Face Strong-Wall sheathing
towards garage interior for easy
electrical installation.
through
12" sheathing!
14" 14" 1" 7
/8" 12"
/8"
16'-4" Max.
CL CL 14" 14"
1" 7
/8"
CL CL= Center Line CL
14" 14"
SW-GPHOLOC
CL CL
CL CL= Center Line CL
SW-GPHOLOC
SW-GPHOLOC
Support post
2. This detail reflects lateral load requirements of a Single-Wall Portal system. by Designer
It is the Designer’s responsibility to provide a complete load path for
all loads in accordance with the governing codes.
STHD10
3. Longer header spans can be accommodated if larger headers are used holdown
such that equivalent stiffness is equal to or greater than that provided by H Curb (min.)
the minimum header and maximum length indicated.
4. Simpson Strong-Tie® STHD10 and LSTA24 (by Designer) are minimum
requirements to achieve the allowable loads. Column base detail by Designer
(not shown for clarity)
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NAMING SCHEME
SW24x8-RF
Wood Strong-Wall Raised Floor
Width
(in.) Nominal Height (ft.)
Foundation design
(size and reinforcement)
by Designer
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Shim
per
detail
CAUTION:
6/SW1 Drilling or cutting
page holes in Wood
68 Strong-Wall® is not
(2) BP3.5 allowed except as
Bearing Plates
shown on pages 74-75
³⁄₈" x 3¹⁄₂" x 6¹⁄₂"
(provided) and the Allowable
Hole Chart attached
to each wall.
TOP-OF-WALL CONNECTION
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1¹⁄₂"
Connect the
pre-attached
holdown to the
• 1⁵⁄₁₆" wrench/ anchor bolt
Bearing socket required using hardware
Plates for ⁷⁄₈" nut provided
RAISED-FLOOR STRONG-WALL®:
2nd-Story Installation BOTTOM-OF-WALL INSTALLATION
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1. For plywood shear panel, add “P” to model name (e.g. SW24x8P), and multiply the table loads by 0.88.
2. All Raised-Floor walls require 1¹⁄₂" minimum end distance from corner for end post bearing plate.
See details 3/SW2 and 4/SW2 on page 69.
3. Typical shim thickness between the Strong-Wall® and top plates or header is ⁷⁄₈" or less using Simpson
Strong-Tie® Strong-Drive® ¹⁄₄" x6" screws (SDS). For additional shim thickness, see detail 7/SW1 on page 68.
4. See allowable vertical load table on page 47 for Wood Strong-Wall maximum compression and tension capacities.
5. Allowable shear capacities must be reduced as limited by anchor bolt capacities for installations on CMU.
6. Uplift forces may be calculated using the following formula:
Shear x Height
Uplift =
Width - 5.25"
For stacked conditions, evaluate cumulative overturning for anchorage at the base of first-floor wall.
See page 48 for SWAB anchorage solutions.
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C4
T1
ALLOWABLE VERTICAL LOADS FOR STRONG-WALL® PANELS (lbs)
Strong-Wall® C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 T1
Model No. CD = 1.0 CD = 1.0 CD = 1.0 CD = 1.25 CD = 1.6 CD = 1.0 CD = 1.25 CD = 1.6
SW16x7x4, 8x4
7100 N/A N/A N/A 21100 N/A N/A 12200
SW22x7x4, 8x4
SW16x7x6, 8x6
10700 N/A N/A N/A 35200 N/A N/A 12200
SW22x7x6, 8x6
SW18x8, 9
6100 N/A 1685 2105 14100 N/A N/A 12200
SW24x8, 9, 10
SW32x8, 9, 10
6100 3330 2955 3690 14100 4270 4620 12200
SW48x8, 9, 10
SW32x12x6
9920 5410 4945 6185 16800 5280 5520 12200
SW48x12x6
1. For RF Raised-Floor walls, use the corresponding standard Wood Strong-Wall® shearwall values.
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le 6" Min.
SWAB⁷⁄₈
Nut
Plate Washer H H
1¹⁄₂" Nut
SWAB⁷⁄₈x18
Slab or curb and surrounding
5" foundation not shown for clarity
Simpson Strong-Tie®
de Strong-Wall® ¹⁄₂ W
¹⁄₂ W ¹⁄₂ W
W ¹⁄₂ W ¹⁄₂ W
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SSTB arrow
diagonal
in corner
application
These products are available with additional corrosion protection. Additional products on
this page may also be available with this option, check with Simpson Strong-Tie for details. 12" Min.
for ⁷⁄₈" dia.
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SSTB for full
Allowable Tension Load table load
Stem-
Min.
Model6 wall Concrete4 Concrete Concrete
Dia. Length Embed. 5" Min. W
No. Width f'c = 8" CMU 8" CMU
le
(W) 2500 psi Block9 Block End10 1³⁄₄" Min.
SSTB28 8 ⁷⁄₈ 29⁷⁄₈ (SSTB28L = 32⁷⁄₈) 24⁷⁄₈ 10100 6385 4815 Corner Installation
SSTB34 8 ⁷⁄₈ 34⁷⁄₈ 28⁷⁄₈ 10100 6385 4815
W
W
1. Loads may not be increased for short-term loading. Loads apply to earthquake and wind loading.
2. Minimum anchor center-to-center spacing is 2le for anchors acting in tension at the same time
for full load.
Min. Rebar Length
3. The SSTB was tested in a stem wall with a minimum amount of concrete cover.
2 x le + 24"
2 x le + 12"
4. Use full table load when installed 24" from the end or installed in a corner condition (see illustrations).
When used 5" from the end of a concrete foundation (see end wall graphic), the maximum allowable
load is 9045 lbs. for SSTB28, 9585 lbs. for SSTB34 (these loads are not Code listed – contact Locate
Simpson Strong-Tie for test data). approx. 45°
5. Connection is limited by the lowest of bolt or holdown capacity. from wall
5"
6. Order the SSTBL models for longer thread length (5¹⁄₂") ex. SSTB28L. Min.
SSTBL and SSTB loads are the same.
7. SSTB34 has 4¹⁄₂" of thread and is not available in SSTBL versions. 1³⁄₄" Min.
8. Use 90% of the table load for 2000 psi concrete.
9. Minimum end distance required to achieve CMU table loads is le. Continuous End Wall
10. Minimum end distance required to achieve CMU Block End table loads is 4¹⁄₄". Stemwall (Note 4)
11. Testing to new ICC-ES acceptance criteria to be completed in 2009.
Reference www.strongtie.com for latest loads and information. Typical Plan Views of Rebar Installation
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1¹⁄₂" or 3"
for -RF
walls
SWTCMU
(for CMU)
⁵⁄₈" AB
for
SSTB28 5" 3x sill
or SWAB⁷⁄₈
⁵⁄₈" AB SWAB⁷⁄₈ or
for 3x sill SSTB28 or SSTB34
Top of concrete
SWTI Interior Template
(For 2x4 above concrete)
SSTB28
or SWAB⁷⁄₈ 1¹⁄₂" or 3"
IN THIS SECTION:
• Steel Strong-Wall®
Anchorage and Installation Details
Pages 52-66
(Sheets SSW1, SSW2, SSW3 and SSW4)
• Wood Strong-Wall®
Anchorage and Installation Details
Pages 67-75
(Sheets SW1, SW2, SWP and SWO)
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STEEL STRONG-WALL PANEL STHD10
3 (EXTERIOR FACE) HOLDOWN (MIN.)
COLUMN BASE
SIM. (DESIGN BY OTHERS)
H
CURB
NOTE:
LOAD PATH DESIGN AND FULL LENGTH GARAGE HEADER
DETAILS ABOVE HEADER TO (DESIGN BY OTEHRS)
BE PROVIDED BY OTHERS. MINIMUM SIZE SHALL BE:
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SECOND FLOOR ( Post Only Below) 9/SW2 SECOND FLOOR (Offset Wall) 10/SW2
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