Straps & Ties
HRS/ST/PS/HST/HTP/LSTA/LSTI/MST/MSTA/MSTC/MSTI Strap Ties CODES: See page 20 for Code Reference Key Chart.
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.
2³⁄₈" End Distance Beam and Strap
These products are approved for installation with the Strong-Drive SD StructuralConnector screw. See page 30 for the correct substitution and SD screw size.
LSTA9 LSTA12 LSTA15 LSTA18 LSTA21 LSTA24 ST292 ST2122 ST2115 ST2215 LSTA30 LSTA36 LSTI49 LSTI73 MSTA9 MSTA12 MSTA15 MSTA18 MSTA21 MSTA24 MSTA30 MSTA36 MSTA49 ST6215 ST6224 ST9 ST12 ST18 ST22 MSTC28 MSTC40 MSTC52 HTP37Z MSTC66 MSTC78 ST6236 HRS6 HRS8 HRS12 MSTI26 MSTI36 MSTI48 MSTI60 MSTI72 HRS416Z
Ga
20
18
16
14
12
Dimensions W 11⁄4 11⁄4 11⁄4 11⁄4 11⁄4 11⁄4 21⁄16 21⁄16 3 ⁄4 21⁄16 11⁄4 11⁄4 33⁄4 33⁄4 11⁄4 11⁄4 11⁄4 11⁄4 11⁄4 11⁄4 11⁄4 11⁄4 11⁄4 21⁄16 21⁄16 11⁄4 11⁄4 11⁄4 11⁄4 3 3 3 3 3 3 21⁄16 13⁄8 13⁄8 13⁄8 21⁄16 21⁄16 21⁄16 21⁄16 21⁄16 31⁄4
Fasteners (Total)
L 9 8-10d 12 10-10d 15 12-10d 18 14-10d 21 16-10d 24 18-10d 95⁄16 12-16d 1213⁄16 16-16d 165⁄16 10-16d 165⁄16 20-16d 30 22-10d 36 24-10d 49 32-10dx11⁄2 73 48-10dx11⁄2 9 8-10d 12 10-10d 15 12-10d 18 14-10d 21 16-10d 24 18-10d 30 22-10d 36 26-10d 49 26-10d 165⁄16 20-16d 235⁄16 28-16d 9 8-16d 115⁄8 10-16d 173⁄4 14-16d 215⁄8 18-16d 281⁄4 36-16d sinkers 401⁄4 52-16d sinkers 521⁄4 62-16d sinkers 7 20-10dx11⁄2 653⁄4 76-16d sinkers 773⁄4 76-16d sinkers 3313⁄16 40-16d 6 6-10d 8 10-10d 12 14-10d 26 26-10dx11⁄2 36 36-10dx11⁄2 48 48-10dx11⁄2 60 60-10dx11⁄2 72 72-10dx11⁄2 16 16-SDS 1⁄4"x11⁄2"
Allowable Tension Loads (DF/SP)
Allowable Tension Loads (SPF/HF)
(160) 740 925 1110 1235 1235 1235 1265 1530 660 1875 1640 1640 2975 4205 750 940 1130 1315 1505 1640 2050 2050 2020 2095 2540 885 1105 1420 1420 3455 4745 4745 1850 5860 5860 3845 605 1010 1415 2745 3800 5065 5080 5080 2835
(160) 635 795 950 1110 1235 1235 1120 1505 660 1880 1640 1640 2555 3830 645 810 970 1130 1290 1455 1820 2050 2020 1900 2540 760 950 1330 1420 2980 4305 4745 1600 5860 5860 3845 525 880 1230 2325 3220 4290 5080 5080 2305
Code Ref.
Typical LSTA Installation (Hanger not shown) Bend strap one time only
I4, L3, F2
Material Dim. Bolts Code Model Thickness Ref. No. Gauge W L Qty Dia 3 PS218 2 18 4 ⁄4 7 ga PS418 4 18 4 3⁄4 180 PS720 63⁄4 20 8 1⁄2
F26, L3 I4, IL14, L3, F2 I4, L3, F2
1. PS strap design loads must be determined by the Designer for each installation. Bolts are installed both perpendicular and parallelto-grain. Hole diameter in the part may be oversized to accommodate the HDG. Designer must determine if the oversize creates an unacceptable installation.
Straps & Ties
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Model No.
I4, L3, F2
170
PS
I4, L3, F2
F26
I4, L3, F2
170
1. Loads include a 60% load duration increase on the fasteners for wind or earthquake loading. 2 10dx1 1⁄2" nails may be substituted where 16d sinkers or 10d are specified at 100% of the table loads except where straps are installed over sheathing. 3. 10d commons may be substituted where 16d sinkers are specified at 100% of table loads. 4. 16d sinkers (0.148" dia. x 3 1⁄4" long) or 10d commons may be substituted where 16d commons are specified at 0.84 of the table loads. 5. Use half of the nails in each member being connected to achieve the listed loads. 6. Tension loads apply for uplift when installed vertically. 7. NAILS: 16d = 0.162" dia. x 3 1⁄2" long, 16d Sinker = 0.148" dia. x 3 1⁄4" long, 10d = 0.148" dia. x 3" long. 10dx1 1⁄2 = 0.148" dia. x 1 1⁄2" long. See page 24-25 for other nail sizes and information.
Typical PS720 Installation
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