Caps & Bases
PB/PBS Regular and Standoff Post Bases These products are approved for installation with the Strong-Drive ® SD Connector screw. See page 27 for more information.
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.
Material
Dimensions
Nominal Post Size
Base (Ga)
Strap (Ga)
W
L
PBS44A PBS44R PBS46 PBS66 PBS66R
4x4 Rough 4x4 4x6 6x6 Rough 6x6
12 12 12 12 12
14 14 14 12 14
3 9⁄16 4 3 9⁄16 5 1⁄2 6
3 1⁄2 3 1⁄2 5 7⁄16 5 3⁄8 5 3⁄8
PBS44A PBS44R PBS46 PBS66 PBS66R
4x4 Rough 4x4 4x6 6x6 Rough 6x6
12 12 12 12 12
14 14 14 12 14
3 9⁄16 4 3 9⁄16 5 1⁄2 6
Fasteners
H
HB
Nails
Machine Bolts
Wind and Seismic Design Category A & B 6 1⁄4 3 7⁄16 14-16d 2 - 1⁄2" Dia. 14-16d 2 - 1⁄2" Dia. 6 1⁄4 3 7⁄16 6 9⁄16 3 3⁄8 14-16d 2 - 1⁄2" Dia. 6 1⁄2 3 11⁄16 14-16d 2 - 1⁄2" Dia. 1 11 6 ⁄2 3 ⁄16 14-16d 2 - 1⁄2" Dia. Seismic Design Category C-F 3 1⁄2 6 1⁄4 3 7⁄16 14-16d 2 - 1⁄2" Dia. 1 1 7 14-16d 2 - 1⁄2" Dia. 3 ⁄2 6 ⁄4 3 ⁄16 5 7⁄16 6 9⁄16 3 3⁄8 14-16d 2 - 1⁄2" Dia. 5 3⁄8 6 1⁄2 3 11⁄16 14-16d 2 - 1⁄2" Dia. 3 1 11 5 ⁄8 6 ⁄2 3 ⁄16 14-16d 2 - 1⁄2" Dia.
1. For higher downloads, solid pack grout under 1" standoff plate before installing PBS into concrete. Base download on column or concrete, according to the code. 2. Concrete shall have a minimum compressive strength, f'c = 2500 psi. 3. Multiply Seismic and Wind ASD load values by 1.4 or 1.6 respectively to obtain LRFD capacities. 4. In accordance with IBC Section 1613.1, detached one- and two-family dwellings in Seismic Design Category (SDC) C may use “Wind and SDC A&B” allowable loads. 5. Post bases do not provide adequate resistance to prevent members from rotating about the base and therefore are not recommended for non top-supported installations (such as fences or unbraced carports). 6. Download shall be reduced where limited by the design capacity of the post.
Allowable Loads Non-Cracked Cracked Download Uplift Uplift
Code Ref.
1285 1285 1285 2165 2165
900 900 900 2165 2165
10975 10975 14420 14420 14420
I28, F1, L27 170
1080 1080 1080 2165 2165
755 755 755 2165 2165
10975 10975 14420 14420 14420
I28, F1, L27 170
I28, F1, L27 170
I28, F1, L27 170
Caps & Bases
Model No.
See pages 245-246 for common post allowable loads. 7. Designer is responsible for concrete design. 8. For lateral loads for all PBS models: F1 allowable = 1165 lbs. when using nails and 230 lbs. when using bolts. F2 allowable = 835 lbs. when using either nails or bolts. 9. Structural composite lumber columns have sides that either show the wide face or the edges of the lumber strands/veneers known as the narrow face. Values in the tables reflect installation into the wide face. See Technical Bulletin T-C-SCLCLM for load reductions due to narrow face installations. 10. NAILS: 16d = 0.162" dia. x 3 1⁄2" long. See pages 22-23 for other nail sizes and information.
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EPS4Z Post Bases The EPS4Z provides a light-duty connector for attachment of posts to concrete. MATERIAL: 14 gauge FINISH: ZMAX® coating; see Corrosion Information, pages 13-15. INSTALLATION: • Use all specified fasteners. See General Notes. • Post bases do not provide adequate resistance to prevent members from rotating about the base and therefore are not recommended for non top-supported installations (such as fences or unbraced carports). • Embed into wet concrete up to the embedment line. A 2" minimum side cover is required to obtain the full load. • Posts shall be preservative-treated wood to meet building code requirements. CODES: See page 12 for Code Reference Key Chart.
11⁄2"
71⁄4"
11 ⁄ 3 9⁄
Non-Cracked
Cracked
Uplift
Uplift
Code Ref.
EPS4Z
Uplift
Wind and Seismic Design Category A & B EPS4Z
8-10dx1 1⁄2
980
"
16
Allowable Loads (DF/SP) Nails
"
1 16
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.
Model No.
Embedment line (top of concrete)
685
I28, F1, L27
575
I28, F1, L27
Seismic Design Category C-F EPS4Z
8-10dx1 1⁄2
825
1. Loads may not be increaed for short-term loading. 2. Concrete shall have a minimum compressive strength, f'c = 2500 psi. 3. Multiply Seismic and Wind ASD load values by 1.4 or 1.6 respectively to obtain LRFD capacities. 4. In accordance with IBC Section 1613.1, detached one- and two-family dwellings in Seismic Design Category (SDC) C may use "Wind and SDC A&B" allowable loads. 5. Download shall be reduced where limited by the design capacity of the post. See pages 245-246 for common post allowable loads. 6. For lateral loads: F1 allowable = 575 lbs. and F2 allowable = 680 lbs. 7. Designer is responsible for concrete design. 8. Structural composite lumber columns have sides that either show the wide face or the edges of the lumber strands/veneers known as the narrow face. Values in the tables reflect installation into the wide face. See Technical Bulletin T-C-SCLCLM for load reductions due to narrow face installations. 9. NAILS: 10dx1 1⁄2 = 0.148" dia. x 1 1⁄2" long. See pages 22-23 for other nail sizes and information.
F2
F1
2" Min. Sidecover
2" Min. Sidecover
in. 4" M
Typical EPS4Z Installation 61