Strong-Wall® Shearwalls Prescriptive Design Guide

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Table of Contents
General Notes ................................................................. 6-7
A Basic Interpretation of the Code ................................ 8-9
How to Use This Design Guide ..................................... 10-11
Wall-Bracing-Replacement Jobsite
Categories for IRC ...................................................... 12
Wind and Seismic Map for IRC ........................................ 12
Wall Bracing Design Example ......................................... 13
STRONG-WALL® PRODUCT DATA
BY APPLICATION
Garage Front ................................................................ 14-15
First Story on Foundation ................................................ 16
First Story on Wood Floor ............................................... 17
Two-Story Stacked ........................................................... 18
Balloon Framing ................................................................ 19
WIND BY APPLICATION
Garage Front ............................................................... 20-21
First Story on Foundation ................................................ 22
First Story on Wood Floor ............................................... 23
Two-Story Stacked on Foundation ............................ 24-26
Two-Story Stacked on Wood Floor ........................... 27-28
Balloon Framing on Foundation and Wood Floor .......... 29
SEISMIC BY APPLICATION
Garage Front ............................................................... 30-31
First Story on Foundation ................................................ 32
First Story on Wood Floor ............................................... 33
Two-Story Stacked on Foundation ............................ 34-35
Two-Story Stacked on Wood Floor ................................. 36
Balloon Framing on Foundation and Wood Floor .......... 36
SEISMIC WITH MASONRY VENEER
BY APPLICATION
Garage Front ................................................................ 37-41
First Story on Foundation ................................................ 42
First Story on Wood Floor ............................................... 43
Two-Story Stacked on Foundation ................................. 44
Balloon Framing on Foundation ...................................... 44
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ANCHORAGE SOLUTIONS BY FOUNDATION TYPE
Slab on Grade
Garage Curb ......................................................... 46-48
Slab Edge .............................................................. 49-51
Additional Post-Installed Adhesive
Anchorage Solutions ......................................... 52
Brick Ledge
Garage Curb .......................................................... 53-55
Slab Edge .............................................................. 56-58
Additional Post-Installed Adhesive
Anchorage Solutions ......................................... 59
Concrete Stemwall (Anchorage into Wall)
Garage Front ......................................................... 60-62
Perimeter .............................................................. 63-65
Concrete or CMU Stemwall (Anchorage into Footing)
Garage Front and Perimeter ............................... 66-68
Additional CMU Garage-Front Requirements ............ 69
ANCHORAGE PRODUCT INFORMATION
Post-Installed Anchorage ........................................... 70-71
Cast-in-Place Anchorage ............................................ 72-73
Steel Strong-Wall® Anchor Templates ............................. 74
Wood Strong-Wall® Anchor Templates ............................ 75
INSTALLATION INFORMATION BY WALL TYPE
Steel Strong-Wall® ...................................................... 76-78
Wood Strong-Wall® ............................................... 76, 79-80
ADDITIONAL DESIGN DATA
Steel Strong-Wall® Allowable Out-of-Plane
and Jamb-Stud Loads ................................................ 81
Wood Strong-Wall® Allowable Vertical
and Out-of-Plane Loads ............................................. 82
Wall-Bracing-Replacement Jobsite
Categories for IBC Section 2308 ............................... 83
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 Important Information & General Notes
GENERAL NOTES
These general notes are provided to ensure proper specification and installation of Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. products and must be followed fully.
1. This design guide was developed to provide equivalent wall-bracing
solutions based on the wall-bracing requirements of the International
Residential Code® (IRC) and the Conventional Light-Frame Construction
section 2308 of the International Building Code® (IBC). The required total
length of bracing, as well as panel spacing, wall height limits, structure
weight limits, and etc. shall be based on the governing code used for
design. Code references in this design guide refer to the 2009 IRC unless
noted otherwise. The wind and seismic wall-bracing solutions in this
guide may be considered equivalent to the code braced-wall-panel
construction Method WSP (Wood Structural Panel) with gypsum board
applied on the opposite face as defined in table R602.10.2 of the 2009
IRC. The IBC and earlier editions of the IRC refer to Method WSP as
Method 3. The seismic-with-masonry-veneer wall-bracing solutions are
designed to be equivalent to the construction method and hold down
requirements in table R602.12(2) of the 2009 IRC (table R703.7(2) of
the 2006 IRC and sections 2308.11.2 and 2308.12.2 of the IBC).
2. Wood and Steel Strong-Wall® shearwalls have been evaluated to the 2006
IBC/IRC in ICC-ES code report ESR-1267 (wood) and ESR-1679 (steel).
This guide expands on the braced-wall-panel allowance in the code reports
to provide specific braced-wall-length replacements and corresponding
anchorage solutions for various applications and foundation types.
Balloon-frame applications for tall walls up to 20' tall are designed to
provide equivalent performance to a two-story braced-wall-panel
application. Required length of bracing for balloon-frame applications
should be based on the length required for the bottom story assuming
the balloon-framed wall counts as the bracing for both stories.
3. Refer to page 12 for the three categories of Strong-Wall shearwall
wall bracing replacement tables (Wind, Seismic, and Seismic with
Masonry Veneer).
4. The required length of bracing shall be based on sections R602.10.1.2,
R602.12, and the braced-wall-panel-location requirements of Section
R602.10.1.4 (sections R602.10.1, R602.10.11 and R703.7 of the 2006
IRC). In no case shall the equivalent length of bracing in a braced wall line
be less than 4 feet total. In general, braced wall panels shall be spaced
25' on center maximum and begin no more than 12'-6" from the end of
the braced wall line. Braced wall panels may be offset out-of-plane up
to 4' from the braced wall line with the total out-to-out offset limited
to 8'. There are additional braced-wall-panel-location requirements for
higher SDC. There are some differences between the various codes,
so refer to the requirements for the governing code used for design.
5. Structures located in SDC C or higher except those exempted in section
R301.2.2 of the IRC are subject to the limitations for weights of materials
in section R301.2.2.1. In general, the combined roof and ceiling dead load
may not exceed 15 lbs. per square foot unless the required wall-bracing
length is adjusted per table R301.2.2.2.1 for roof/ceiling dead load up to
25 lbs. per square foot. For designs based on the IBC, the limitations of
section 2308.2 limit the roof/ceiling dead load to 15 lbs. per square foot.
6. Braced-wall-panel heights greater than 10' and up to 12' are allowed
provided the required length of bracing is increased as required by section
R301.3. For designs based on the IBC, braced-wall-panel heights shall
not exceed 10'. Balloon-frame applications for tall walls up to 20' tall are
designed to provide equivalent performance to a two-story braced-wall-
panel application and may exceed the braced-wall-panel height limits
based on IRC section R301.3 or IBC section 2308.1.1.
7. Steel Strong-Wall shearwall solutions are based on the following
maximum total vertical loads acting along the length of the panel:
4000 lbs – Garage single story
7500 lbs – Garage first of two or three story
1000 lbs – Single-story and balloon-frame walls
4000 lbs – First of a two or three story on concrete or
masonry foundation (panel on first story only)
2000 lbs – First of a two or three story on a wood floor
(panel on first story only)
1000 lbs – 1st-story and 2nd-story walls of two story stacked
(2000 lbs total for 1st-story panel)
Out-of-plane loads on the panels and tension (uplift) connections to the
wood jamb studs shall be limited to the values shown on page 81.
8. Wood Strong-Wall shearwall vertical and out-of-plane loads shall be
limited to the values shown on page 82.
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9. Garage-front applications:
a. Strong-Wall shearwall braced-wall-panel spacing may exceed 25'
on-center or begin more than 12'-6" from the end of the braced wall
line (such as at each end of a three-car garage or at one end of a
two-car garage) provided a continuous header or header splice is used
as a collector along the garage front. See pages 14-15 for additional
requirements. It is recommended that a minimum of two panels be
provided at garage fronts except that garage fronts up to 25' in length
may use a minimum of one 6' equivalent panel. The total equivalent
length of braced wall panel provided shall not be less than that required
for the corresponding wind speed or SDC.
b. Refer to page 76 for header support post installation requirements for
Wood or Steel Strong-Wall shearwall portal installations.
c. Multi-ply headers may be used for garage-front applications except as
noted in the tables. Refer to page 76 for multi-ply header installation
requirements. Solid headers shall be used with the Steel Strong-Wall
shearwall in SDC D0, D1, and D2 (SDC D and E for IBC governed
designs).
d. When a pony wall occurs over the garage header, sheath the entire
pony-wall area from top plates to header with minimum wood-
structural panels and nailing per Method WSP (Method 3). For seismic
with masonry veneer, WSP and nailing shall be per R602.12.1.3.
e. The SSW__x 7.4 models (851⁄2" panel height) may be used as bracing
with the corresponding anchorage requirements shown for the
8' models.
10. For installations on concrete masonry unit (CMU) chairblock foundation
systems, Wall Selection and Anchorage Classification shall assume CMU
base material and use anchorage solutions for concrete or CMU stemwall
(Anchorage into Footing).
11. Anchorage:
a. Anchorage solutions provided in this guide are for anchorage of
Strong-Wall shearwalls only. The foundation construction should be
specified by the Designer to meet all other code requirements. Other
requirements may include minimum foundation size, reinforcing, or
compressive strength as well as specific requirements based on the
wind speed or Seismic Design Category.
b. Anchorage solutions are provided for foundation concrete compressive
strengths of 2500, 3000, and 3500 psi. As a minimum, it is recommended
that when using Strong-Wall shearwalls, the foundation match the
requirements for the alternate braced wall panel (Method ABW) in the
IRC or IBC. The alternate braced wall panel requires a continuous
foundation across the length of the braced wall line that it is reinforced
with a minimum of one #4 rebar top and bottom.
c. Cast-in-place SWAB and SSWAB anchorage solutions are designed
based on ACI 318-08 Appendix D assuming uncracked concrete and
no supplemental reinforcement. Anchorage solutions for seismic
governed designs include a 0.75 reduction factor on breakout strength
per Appendix D section D.3.3.3. See pages 72-73 for more information.
d. Cast-in-place SSTB and SB anchorage solutions are based on testing
conforming to ICC-ES acceptance criteria AC 399. See pages 72-73 for
more information.
e. Post-installed adhesive anchorage solutions are based on testing and
finite element analysis (FEA) modeling into uncracked concrete with no
supplemental reinforcement and a safety factor of 4.0 on ultimate loads.
For additional adhesive-anchor design and installation information,
see pages 70-71 and the current Anchoring and Fastening Systems for
Concrete and Masonry catalog or visit www.simpsonanchors.com.
f. Cast-in-place Wood Strong-Wall mudsill anchors shall be 5⁄8" diameter
x 12" long minimum embedded 7". For post-installed adhesive installation,
use 5⁄8" diameter x 10" long all-thread rod minimum (model RFB#5x10)
embedded 5".
g. Installations on CMU foundation walls are based on 8-inch nominal
grout filled CMU. CMU shall be grout filled at Strong-Wall locations
minimum and fully grouted where required by code. The minimum
CMU prism design compressive strength shall be f'm = 1500 psi
or greater. To achieve f'm = 1500 psi, a minimum grout strength of
2000 psi using standard ASTM C90 concrete masonry units with
1900 psi minimum compressive strength and type M or S mortar
is required.
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Important Information & General Notes
12. For holdowns and anchor bolts, nuts should be finger-tight plus 1⁄3 to 1⁄2
turn with a hand wrench, with consideration given to possible future
wood shrinkage. Care should be taken to not over-torque the nut. Impact
wrenches should not be used as they may preload the anchor or holdown.
13. This guide does not provide a complete building design. The user of this
guide is responsible for complying with IRC/IBC prescriptive provisions or
consulting a professional Designer to address all other structural elements
not included in this guide. Refer to the applicable building code for all other
structural elements, connections, fastening schedules, and member designs.
14. Strong-Wall® shearwall panels used as braced wall panels are part of the
overall lateral-force-resisting system of the structure. This guide provides
equivalent braced-wall-panel replacements and anchorage solutions only.
Specification of the remainder of the building’s lateral-force-resisting
system, including the load path to transfer lateral forces to the Strong-Wall
panels, is the responsibility of the Designer. Installation of Strong-Wall
shearwalls shall be done in conformance with this design guide and the
current Strong-Wall ® Shearwalls catalog. Also refer to the Strong-Wall ®
Shearwalls catalog for other important information including Terms and
Conditions of Sale and other information. This information may also be
obtained at www.strongtie.com.
15. Local and/or regional building codes may require meeting special
conditions. For compliance with these requirements, it is necessary to
contact the local and/or regional building authority. Except where mandated
by code, Simpson Strong-Tie® products do not require special inspection.
16. Simpson Strong-Tie reserves the right to change specifications, designs,
and models without notice or liability for such changes.
17. Refer to current Wood Construction Connectors catalog for information
and General Notes for Simpson Strong-Tie® connectors.

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defects in material or manufacturing. Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.
products are further warranted for adequacy of design when used in accordance
with design limits in this catalog and when properly specified, installed,
and maintained. This warranty does not apply to uses not in compliance
with specific applications and installations set forth in this catalog, or to
non-catalog or modified products, or to deterioration due to environmental
conditions.
Simpson Strong-Tie® connectors are designed to enable structures to resist
the movement, stress, and loading that results from impact events such as
earthquakes and high velocity winds. Other Simpson Strong-Tie products are
designed to the load capacities and uses listed in this catalog. Properly-installed
Simpson Strong-Tie products will perform in accordance with the specifications
set forth in the applicable Simpson Strong-Tie catalog. Additional performance
limitations for specific products may be listed on the applicable catalog pages.
Due to the particular characteristics of potential impact events, the specific
design and location of the structure, the building materials used, the quality
of construction, and the condition of the soils involved, damage may
nonetheless result to a structure and its contents even if the loads resulting
from the impact event do not exceed Simpson Strong-Tie catalog specifica-
tions and Simpson Strong-Tie connectors are properly installed in accordance
with applicable building codes.
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limited, at the discretion of Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc., to repair or
replacement of the defective part. These remedies shall constitute Simpson
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be responsible for incidental, consequential, or special loss or damage,
however caused.
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The Simpson Strong-Tie® Prescriptive Design Center features FREE tools to help design
professionals meet the wall bracing requirements of the International Residential Code® (IRC)..
PRESCRIPTIVE-WALL-BRACING CALCULATOR
The Wall-Bracing-Length Calculator helps the user navigate the complex
wall bracing requirements in the IRC.
✦ Easy-to-use interface
✦ Determines total length of bracing required along a braced wall line
✦ Includes all adjustment factors for both wind and seismic
✦ Print consolidated output for multiple braced wall lines
BRACED-WALL-PANEL SELECTOR
In areas where the code-defined bracing methods are not adequate,
use the Braced-Wall-Panel Selector to help choose a Wood or
Steel Strong-Wall® wall-bracing replacement.
✦ Guides the user to the appropriate pages of this design guide for
their specific application and foundation type
✦ Follows the design steps outlined on pages 10-11 of this design guide
✦ Print specific design guide pages to simplify design
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 A Basic Interpretation of the Code

WHAT ARE BRACED WALLS AND WHY ARE THEY NEEDED? Figure 1
BRACED WALL PANEL
Model building codes require all exterior walls of a non-engineered AT EACH END OF
or conventionally designed wood framed structure to be braced BRACED WALL LINE
against lateral loads from wind or earthquakes. Depending on
the configuration of the structure, wall bracing may also be
BRACED WALL PANEL
required for some interior walls.
In wood frame construction, a braced wall panel is a designated
wall section in which the framing members are constructed to
resist the lateral racking forces created by wind or seismic loading. NOT MORE THAN 25'-0" O.C. NOT MORE THAN 25'-0" O.C.
Braced wall panels are generally required near each end of a wall LENGTH OF BRACED WALL LINE
line and at least 25' on center (see Figure 1). Designated wall
bracing must also make up a minimum amount of the overall
braced wall line based on several factors including wind speed,
seismic design category, exterior veneers and construction Figure 2
method used.
The building codes define eight construction methods that may LL WALL 4' MIN.
5' MIN.@ 8' TA
be used to build a braced wall panel. The required minimum
length of a braced wall panel generally ranges from 4' to 8' of
wall with no openings. A few examples are 1x4 continuous let-in
bracing or approved metal straps, wood-structural-panel sheathing
(see Figure 2), portland cement plaster, and gypsum board.
In some cases the available wall length may be less than what is
needed for these construction methods, such as at garage door or
large window and door openings. Further, openings in a wall may
not allow enough space for the total length of wall bracing required.

ARE THERE ANY ALTERNATIVES?

In areas where window or door openings do not provide enough
space to put a standard panel, the building codes allow for alternate
1x4 Let-In Brace Wood-Structural
braced wall panels and portal-frame applications to be site built to or Approved Metal Straps Panel Sheathing
fit a narrower wall space in some applications. Minimum lengths
vary depending on the alternate method used. In addition, specific
requirements for holdowns, mudsill anchors, header attachments,
and minimum sheathing thickness and fastening must be followed. Figure 3
Figure 3 highlights one alternate braced-wall method. The IRC 8d Nails @ 6" O.C. (Edges, Single Story)
also provides separate bracing requirements for homes which 8d Nails @ 4" O.C. (Edges, Lower of Two Story)
are continuously sheathed with OSB, plywood or structural 8d Nails @ 12" O.C. (Intermediate Supports)
fiberboard except at seismic with masonry veneer conditions.
When continuously sheathed, braced-wall-panel lengths may be 2'-8" MIN
* 2'-8" MIN
*

reduced depending on the size of adjacent openings. Reference

the governing design code for more information.

ARE THERE ANY OTHER ALTERNATIVES? CTURAL

3/8" STRU
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SHEATHIN
• Move or re-size window or door opening to meet the wider 3/8" STRU
CTURAL
G
braced-wall requirements. SHEATHIN

• Hire a design professional to provide an engineered solution.

• Use a code listed shearwall product that meets the 1,800 PO
UND* 3,000 PO
UND*

intent of the code while providing a narrow wall solution CAPACITY CAPACITY
NS NS
HOLDOW HOLDOW
such as a Simpson Strong-Tie® Wood Strong-Wall® or G
SHEATHIN
Steel Strong-Wall®. SIDES
ON BOTH IRC)
C & 20 06
(IB

The building codes give Building Officials the authority to approve

alternate materials, designs and methods of construction that
S S
SILL BOLT SILL BOLT
comply with the intent of the provisions of the code and are at NOT SHOW
N
NOT SHOW
N

least the equivalent to those prescribed in the code.

All Strong-Wall shearwalls in this guide are ICC-ES listed for
Single-Story Alternate Lower of Two-Story Alternate
use as wall bracing except balloon-framed panels. Balloon-frame Braced-Wall Method Braced-Wall Method
applications for tall walls up to 20' tall are designed to provide
equivalent performance to a two-story braced-wall-panel application. *Minimum length and holdown capacity vary depending on height and SDC

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Not more than 12'- 6"

for IRC Wind and SDC A-C. Not more than 25'
8'-0" for SDC D0-D2
provided 2009 IRC R602.10.1.4.1
requirements are met

Wood or Steel Wood or Steel

Strong-Wall® Strong-Wall®

Not more than 12'- 6" for IRC Wind and

SDC A-C.8'-0" for SDC D0-D2 provided
Offset Braced wall line
2009 IRC R602.10.1.4.1
up to 4'
requirements are met

Not more than 25'

WHERE EXACTLY DO THESE BRACED WALLS GO? WHAT’S AN OFFSET?

Braced wall panels should be installed near the ends of the braced wall line up An offset is when there is a break in the
to 12'- 6" from the end for IRC Wind and Seismic Design Categories (SDC) A-C. wall line, for example, for a porch and front
The 2009 IRC limits the total combined end distance for the outer most panels door, or a bay window. The code allows up
in a braced wall line to no more than 12'- 6". For SDC D0-D2, braced wall panels to a 4' offset on a braced wall line. If there
may begin no more than 8'- 0" from each end of the braced wall line provided is more than a 4' offset, the code states that
the requirements of 2009 IRC R602.10.1.4.1 are met. The required length of wall you must start a new braced wall line, which
bracing shall be based on the minimum length requirements per 2009 IRC Tables means additional braced wall panels.
R602.10.1.2(1) and (2) or R602.12(2), and panels shall be spaced no more than
25' on center along the braced wall line. It is also allowable to take up to a
4' offset and still maintain the same braced wall line.

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 How To Use This Design Guide

STEP 1 – DETERMINE REQUIRED WALL BRACING

You first need to choose which wall lines will be used as braced wall lines. The braced-wall-line locations need to meet the spacing
requirements and allowable offsets defined in the code.
Then, determine the length of wall bracing required for each braced wall line. The required length of wall bracing along each braced wall line
shall be the greater of that required by the design wind speed or Seismic Design Category (SDC) per Section R602.10.1.2 of the 2009 IRC.
The length of bracing required is also based on the wall bracing construction method, presence of masonry veneer, and applicable adjustment
factors. Simpson Strong-Tie offers our FREE Wall-Bracing-Length Calculator that is simple to use. Visit www.strongtie.com/wallbracing
to try it. Consult with your local Building Official for specific local requirements.
Where the available wall length is less than the required length of wall bracing, select a Strong-Wall® shearwall wall-bracing replacement
using the steps below.

STEP 2 – DETERMINE YOUR JOBSITE CATEGORY

• Using Page 12, determine which of the three categories applies to your jobsite and building.

Wind Seismic Seismic with Masonry Veneer

STEP 3 – SELECT THE STRONG-WALL® SHEARWALL AND ANCHORAGE CLASSIFICATION

• Identify the base material that the Strong-Wall® shearwall will be installed on. The options are:

On Foundation On Wood Floor

1. CMU shall be grout filled at Strong-Wall®

locations minimum and fully grouted where
required by Code.
2. For additional Steel Strong-Wall® options
Concrete Concrete Masonry Wood Floor on consider installing the wall through the floor
Units (CMU)1 Concrete or CMU 2 system directly on the foundation. See the
alternate first floor installation on page 78.

• Using your application and the jobsite category from step 2, determine the corresponding page number(s) for
the Strong-Wall® shearwall and anchorage options.

Jobsite Category
Application Seismic with
Wind Seismic
Masonry Veneer

First of Two
Garage Front Single Story Pages 20-21 Pages 30-31 Pages 37-41
or Three Story

First Story First of Two

Single Story Page 22 Page 32 Page 42
on Foundation or Three Story

First Story First of Two

Single Story Page 23 Page 33 Page 43
on Wood Floor or Three Story

Two-Story Stacked
Pages 24-26 Pages 34-35 Page 44
on Foundation

No solution available.
Two-Story Stacked
Pages 27-28 Page 36 Install panel on foundation
on Wood Floor
(See page 44)

Balloon Framing
Page 29 Page 36 Page 44
on Foundation

No solution available.
Balloon Framing
Page 29 Page 36 Install panel on foundation
on Wood Floor
(See page 44)

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How To Use This Design Guide

STEP 3 (continued) – SELECT THE STRONG-WALL® SHEARWALL AND ANCHORAGE CLASSIFICATION

• Determine which and how many Strong-Wall® shearwalls will provide equivalent wall bracing length to meet the length of
wall bracing you need.
• Verify the dimensions of your available wall length and your wall height compared to the available Strong-Wall® shearwalls in the wall
model column. “SW” denotes a Wood Strong-Wall® panel and “SSW” denotes a Steel Strong-Wall® panel. Note that there may be more
than one solution.
• Now match the selected wall model to your base material. The letter in the table will correspond to an appropriate anchorage classification.

STEP 4 – SELECT AN ANCHORAGE SOLUTION

• Based on your foundation type, wall location and wall type determine the corresponding page number(s) for available anchorage solutions.

Strong-Wall® Shearwall Model

Foundation Type Wall Location Steel: SSW12 Steel: SSW15 to SSW24 Wood: All SW Models
(3⁄4" Diameter Anchor) (1" Diameter Anchor) (7⁄8 " Diameter Anchor)

Garage Curb Pages 46 and 52 Pages 47 and 52 Pages 48 and 52

Slab on Grade

Slab Edge Pages 49 and 52 Pages 50 and 52 Pages 51 and 52

Garage Curb
Pages 53 and 59 Pages 54 and 59 Pages 55 and 59
with Brick Ledge

Brick Ledge

Slab Edge
Pages 56 and 59 Pages 57 and 59 Pages 58 and 59
with Brick Ledge

Garage Front Page 60 Page 61 Page 62

Concrete
Stemwall
(Anchorage
into Wall)
Perimeter Page 63 Page 64 Page 65

Concrete or
CMU Stemwall Garage Front
Pages 66 and 69 Pages 67 and 69 Pages 68 and 69
(Anchorage or Perimeter
into Footing)

• Your concrete compressive strength and anchorage classification (letter ID from step 3) defines the anchorage options. The corresponding
row in the table defines the minimum foundation dimensions and anchor bolt required for your Strong-Wall® shearwall. Usually there will be
a choice between cast-in-place and post-installed anchors.
• Choose an anchor with an effective length (le) equal to or greater than the distance from the top of concrete to bottom of embedment
depth (de). See pages 72 and 73 for SWAB and SSWAB anchor bolt information.
• Refer to page 74 (Steel Strong-Wall ® shearwall) or page 75 (Wood Strong-Wall ® shearwall) to select the template for your foundation type.
Note that for cast-in-place solutions it is critical to use a template to accurately locate the anchor bolts. Templates may also be used to
accurately locate post-installed anchor locations.
• For additional information see:
– Strong-Wall Product Data, pages 14-19 – Installation Information, pages 76-80
– Anchorage Product Data, pages 70-75 – Design Examples, page 13

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 Wall-Bracing-Replacement Jobsite Categories for IRC
WALL BRACING REPLACEMENTS FOR JOBSITE CATEGORY

Wind – Pages 20-29 Seismic – Pages 30-36 Seismic with Masonry Veneer – Pages 37-44

For IRC designs use the table below to determine your jobsite category for use in this document.
Map
Basic Wind Speed Veneer Jobsite
SDC Structure Reference
(3 Second Gust) Condition Category
Color
Detached one- and two-family
A,B Wind
dwellings and townhouses
With or Without
Masonry Veneer C Detached one- and two-family dwellings Wind

C Townhouses Seismic
85-109 MPH in Without Detached one- and two-family
IRC D0, D1, D2 Seismic
Non-HPR2 or Masonry Veneer dwellings and townhouses
89-99 MPH in HPR Seismic with
With Detached one- and two-family dwellings
D0, D1, D2 Masonry Veneer
Masonry Veneer
Townhouses Not Permitted
With or Without Detached one- and two-family
E Not Permitted
Masonry Veneer dwellings and townhouses
≥ 100 in HPR or With or Without Detached one- and two-family
All Not Permitted
≥ 110 in Non-HPR Masonry Veneer dwellings and townhouses
1. “HPR” = Hurricane-Prone Region, which is defined in the IRC as 2. The noted basic wind speed (3-second gust) is applicable to
the U.S. Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico coasts where the basic hurricane-prone regions for designs based on the 2000 or 2003 IRC.
wind speed is greater than 90 mph and Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, 3. “Not Permitted” indicates an engineered design is required.
Virgin Islands, and American Samoa. 4. For designs based on the IBC, see page 83.
Local and/or regional building codes may have adopted specific amendments to the building code.
For compliance with these amendments it is necessary to contact the local and/or regional building authority.

WIND AND SEISMIC MAP FOR IRC

The map below may be used as a general guide to determine the appropriate Strong-Wall® wall bracing replacement tables to use based
on the geographical location of your structure. The map is based on soil Site Class D. Contact your local Building Department for applicability
in your area and to confirm wind speed, Seismic Design Category and Site Class requirements. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) offers an
internet calculation tool to help determine the appropriate Seismic Design Category based on the project site zip code or longitude and latitude.
Go to the USGS website at http://earthquake.usgs.gov/hazards/design/buildings.php for more information.

Highest Wind or
Seismic Region

High Seismic Region

Moderate Seismic Region

Moderate Wind Region

Denotes special wind regions which, along with

mountainous terrain, gorges, and ocean promontories,
should be examined for unusual wind conditions.
Refer to local building code jurisdictions.

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Wall-Bracing Design Example

8' 17'
Top-Plate
Height for
“On-Wood-Floor”
Installation

18'
2nd Story Wall Bracing Top-Plate
Constructed in Accordance Height for
with the IRC 8' “On-Concrete”
9'
SSW Installation
Height

Garage Front Steel Strong-Wall ®

Steel Strong-Wall ® Shearwalls Balloon-Framing-on-Foundation Application
(Application on Wood Floor Similar) Braced Wall Line

19'
A + B = 12'-6" Max.
A B

Braced Wall Line 2

20' 30'

10'

Braced Wall Line 1

DESIGN CRITERIA Braced Wall Line 2

• 2009 IRC Concrete base material
• Basic Wind Speed – 90 mph in Non-HPR Balloon Framing on Foundation
Exposure Category B Wind
• With masonry veneer Go to page 29
• Seismic Design Category B Option 1: Two 4' equivalent walls
• 3 Braced wall lines at 10' and 19' spacing Two SSW18x8 w/ SSWBF-KT on SSW18x10-STK
• 8' Eave-to-ridge height Anchorage Classification E
• 8" Wide concrete stemwall, f'c = 2500 psi Option 2: Two 4' equivalent walls
Two SSW21x8 w/ SSWBF-KT on SSW21x10-STK
STEP 1 – DETERMINE REQUIRED WALL BRACING Anchorage Classification D
Using the Wall-Bracing-Length Calculator at www.strongtie.com,
the required length is: Choose Option 2 to limit anchorage forces into stemwall.
Additional options are available.
Braced Wall Line 1 (Garage Front):
First Story: 4.6' (based on 9' wall height) STEP 4 – SELECT AN ANCHORAGE SOLUTION
Second Story: 4.0' (based on 8' wall height) Braced Wall Line 1:
Braced Wall Line 2 (Balloon Framing): Concrete Stemwall (Anchorage into Wall)
First Story: 7.9' (based on 8' wall height) Garage Front
Note: The required length of bracing for balloon framing is SSW12x8
based on the required length for the first story assuming the Go to page 60
balloon wall counts as the bracing for both stories. 2500 psi, Anchorage Classification B
Use SSWAB3⁄4 with 24" embedment or 3⁄4" diameter adhesive
Use Strong-Wall® shearwall replacements at Braced Wall Line 1 first story anchor with 16" embedment.
and at Braced Wall Line 2. Braced Wall Line 2:
Concrete Stemwall (Anchorage into Wall)
STEP 2 – DETERMINE YOUR JOBSITE CATEGORY Perimeter
Wind SSW21x8
Go to page 64
STEP 3 – SELECT THE STRONG-WALL® SHEARWALL 2500 psi, Anchorage Classification D
AND ANCHORAGE CLASSIFICATION Use SB1x30 with 24" embedment or 1" diameter adhesive anchor
Braced Wall Line 1 with 20" embedment (interior installation).
Concrete base material Refer to the anchorage sections for additional requirements.
Garage Front (First of two story)
Wind SUMMARY
Go to pages 20-21 Braced Wall Line 1:
Option 1: Two 2.5' equivalent walls Two SSW12x8 w/ SSWP-KT
Two SSW12x8 w/ SSWP-KT Anchor with SSWAB3⁄4 x 30 (le = 24") or ¾" diameter adhesive anchor
Anchorage Classification B with 16" embedment using Simpson Strong-Tie® SET, SET-XP™, or
AT adhesive.
Option 2: One 6.0' equivalent wall Braced Wall Line 2:
One SSW24x8 Two SSW21x8 w/ SSWBF-KT on SSW21x10-STK
Anchorage Classification C Anchor with SB1x30 (le = 24") or 1" diameter adhesive anchor with
Choose option 1 to limit anchorage forces into stemwall. 20" embedment interior installation using Simpson Strong-Tie® SET,
Additional options are available. SET-XP™, or AT adhesive.

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 Steel Strong-Wall®: Garage-Front Application
STEEL STRONG-WALL® – GARAGE PORTAL STEEL STRONG-WALL® – GARAGE FRONT (NON PORTAL)
See pages 76-77 for installation information. See pages 76-77 for installation information.

Simpson Strong-Tie®
SSWPS straps Strapping
not required

Header by Header by
Designer – Designer –
3¹⁄₈" min. width 3¹⁄₈" min. width.
x 12" min. See page 76
nominal depth. for multi-ply
See page 76 for headers
multi-ply headers.
H
Rough Opening H
Steel Height
Strong-Wall®
Rough panel
Opening (exterior face)
Height

H H
Curb Curb
EXTERIOR INTERIOR
VIEW VIEW

STEEL STRONG-WALL® PORTAL MODELS STEEL STRONG-WALL® STANDARD MODELS

Anchor Number Total Anchor Number Total
W H T Bolts of Screws Wall W H T Bolts of Screws Wall
Model No. Model No.
(in) (in) (in) in Top Weight (in) (in) (in) in Top Weight
Qty. Dia. of Wall (lbs) Qty. Dia. of Wall (lbs)
SSW12x7 12 80 3½ 2 ³⁄₄" 4 74 SSW12x7 12 80 3½ 2 ³⁄₄" 4 74
SSW15x7 15 80 3½ 2 1" 6 86 SSW15x7 15 80 3½ 2 1" 6 86
SSW18x7 18 80 3½ 2 1" 9 99 SSW18x7 18 80 3½ 2 1" 9 99
SSW12x7.4 12 85½ 3½ 2 ³⁄₄" 4 78 SSW21x7 21 80 3½ 2 1" 12 117
SSW15x7.4 15 85½ 3½ 2 1" 6 91 SSW24x7 24 80 3½ 2 1" 14 127
SSW18x7.4 18 85½ 3½ 2 1" 9 104 SSW12x7.4 12 85½ 3½ 2 ³⁄₄" 4 78
SSW12x8 12 93¼ 3½ 2 ³⁄₄" 4 85 SSW15x7.4 15 85½ 3½ 2 1" 6 91
SSW15x8 15 93¼ 3½ 2 1" 6 99 SSW18x7.4 18 85½ 3½ 2 1" 9 104
SSW18x8 18 93¼ 3½ 2 1" 9 113 SSW21x7.4 21 85½ 3½ 2 1" 12 122
SSW24x7.4 24 85½ 3½ 2 1" 14 134
1. SSWP-KT required for portal models.
SSW12x8 12 93¼ 3½ 2 ³⁄₄" 4 85
PORTAL FRAME GARAGE HEADER SSW15x8 15 93¼ 3½ 2 1" 6 99
SSW18x8 18 93¼ 3½ 2 1" 9 113
CONNECTION KIT ROUGH OPENING HEIGHT SSW21x8 21 93¼ 3½ 2 1" 12 132
Model No. Contents Rough SSW24x8 24 93¼ 3½ 2 1" 14 144
Model No. H Curb Opening SSW12x9 12 105¼ 3½ 2 ³⁄₄" 4 94
(2) 10 gauge Height SSW15x9 15 105¼ 3½ 2 1" 6 110
SSWPS straps
SSW12x7 5¹⁄₂" 7'-1¹⁄₂" SSW18x9 18 105¼ 3½ 2 1" 9 125
(8) #14x1
SSWP-KT self-drilling SSW15x7 SSW21x9 21 105¼ 3½ 2 1" 12 147
screws, SSW18x7 6" 7'-2" SSW24x9 24 105¼ 3½ 2 1" 14 160
Installation SSW12x7.4 SSW12x10 12 117¼ 3½ 2 ³⁄₄" 4 104
instructions SSW15x7.4 0" 7'-1¹⁄₂" SSW15x10 15 117¼ 3½ 2 1" 6 121
SSW18x7.4 SSW18x10 18 117¼ 3½ 2 1" 9 138
SSW12x8 5¹⁄₂" 8'-2³⁄₄"3 SSW21x10 21 117¼ 3½ 2 1" 12 162
NAMING SCHEME SSW15x8 SSW24x10 24 117¼ 3½ 2 1" 14 177
SSW18x8 6" 8'-3¹⁄₄" 3 SSW15x11 15 129¼ 5½ 2 1" 6 148
SSW12x7 w/ SSWP-KT 1. The height of the garage curb SSW18x11 18 129¼ 5½ 2 1" 9 167
above the garage slab is critical SSW21x11 21 129¼ 5½ 2 1" 12 193
Steel Portal for rough header opening at SSW24x11 24 129¼ 5½ 2 1" 14 209
Strong- Connection garage return walls.
1. Garage rough opening
Wall Kit 2. Shims are not provided with
Steel Strong-Wall®. height is panel height (H)
NAMING SSW12x7
Width 3. Furring down garage header plus curb height. SCHEME
(in.) Nominal may be necessary for correct 2. Furring down garage header
Steel Strong-Wall Nominal
Height rough opening height. may be necessary for correct
Height
(ft.) rough opening height.
Width (in.) (ft.)

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WOOD STRONG-WALL® – GARAGE PORTAL
See pages 76, 79-80 for installation information. WOOD STRONG-WALL® PORTAL MODELS
Number of Mudsill Holdown
Model W H T Fasteners Anchors1 Anchor Bolts
No. (in) (in) (in) in Top
of Wall Qty. Dia. Qty. Dia.

SW16x7x4 16 78 4 8-SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" 2 ⁵⁄₈" 2 ⁷⁄₈"

SW16x7x6 16 78 5³⁄₄ 8-SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" 2 ⁵⁄₈" 2 ⁷⁄₈"
SW16x8x4 16 90 4 8-SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" 2 ⁵⁄₈" 2 ⁷⁄₈"
Header size shall match
nominal wall thickness x SW16x8x6 16 90 5³⁄₄ 8-SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" 2 ⁵⁄₈" 2 ⁷⁄₈"
12" min. nominal depth. SW22x7x4 22 78 4 10-SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" 2 ⁵⁄₈" 2 ⁷⁄₈"
See page 79 for
multi-ply headers. SW22x7x6 22 78 5³⁄₄ 10-SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" 2 ⁵⁄₈" 2 ⁷⁄₈"
SW22x8x4 22 90 4 10-SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" 2 ⁵⁄₈" 2 ⁷⁄₈"
STRONG-WALL
®

SHEARWALL SW22x8x6 22 90 5³⁄₄ 10-SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" 2 ⁵⁄₈" 2 ⁷⁄₈"

ICC-ES ESR-1267

SW-LEXTICBOR
1. Recommended minimum ⁵⁄₈"x12" mudsill anchor embedded 7" or ⁵⁄₈"x10" all-thread rod
(model RFB#5x10) embedded 5" for adhesive installation.
3/06AC

NAMING SCHEME

SW16x7x4
Wood Strong-Wall
Width Nominal Wall
SW16 & SW22 GARAGE PORTAL
(in.) Thickness
ALLOWABLE HOLE LOCATIONS

(in.)
e Exte ri or Appli
a tiv ca
rn ti
te
on
Al

Nominal
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

Height
H Curb
14" 14"

CL

(ft.)
CL
CL CL= Center Line CL

SW-GPHOLOC

GARAGE HEADER
ROUGH OPENING HEIGHT
EXTERIOR VIEW
Without With
Model H
¹⁄₂" ¹⁄₂"
No. Curb
Shim Shim

SW16x7x4 6" 7' 7'-¹⁄₂"

SW22x7x4
SW16x7x6
SW22x7x6 7" 7'-1" 7'-1¹⁄₂"

SW16x8x4 6" 8' 8'-¹⁄₂"

SW22x8x4
SW16x8x6
SW22x8x6 7" 8'-1" 8'-1¹⁄₂"

1. The height of the garage curb above the

garage slab is critical for rough header
opening on portal walls.
2. One ¹⁄₂" shim is provided with garage
INTERIOR VIEW portal walls.

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STEEL STRONG-WALL® WOOD STRONG-WALL®
See pages 77-78 for installation information. See pages 79-80 for installation information.

SSW24x10

STANDARD WOOD STRONG-WALL®

U.S. Patents 5,706,626; 6,006,487,
6,109,850, 6,327,831, and 6,643,986
STANDARD INSTALLATION
Patent Pending
WOOD STRONG-WALL® STANDARD MODELS
STEEL STRONG-WALL® STANDARD MODELS Number Mudsill Holdown
Anchor Model W H T of Screws Anchors1 Anchor Bolts
Number Total
Bolts No. (in) (in) (in) in Top
W H T of Screws Wall
Model No. of Wall Qty. Dia. Qty. Dia.
(in) (in) (in) in Top Weight
Qty. Dia. of Wall (lbs) SW18x8 18 93¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 9 2 ⁵⁄₈" 2 ⁷⁄₈"
SSW12x8 12 93¼ 3½ 2 ³⁄₄" 4 85 SW24x8 24 93¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 12 2 ⁵⁄₈" 2 ⁷⁄₈"
SSW15x8 15 93¼ 3½ 2 1" 6 99 SW32x8 32 93¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 16 2 ⁵⁄₈" 2 ⁷⁄₈"
SSW18x8 18 93¼ 3½ 2 1" 9 113 SW48x8 48 93¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 24 3 ⁵⁄₈" 2 ⁷⁄₈"
SSW21x8 21 93¼ 3½ 2 1" 12 132 SW18x9 18 105¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 9 2 ⁵⁄₈" 2 ⁷⁄₈"
SSW24x8 24 93¼ 3½ 2 1" 14 144 SW24x9 24 105¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 12 2 ⁵⁄₈" 2 ⁷⁄₈"
SSW12x9 12 105¼ 3½ 2 ³⁄₄" 4 94 SW32x9 32 105¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 16 2 ⁵⁄₈" 2 ⁷⁄₈"
SSW15x9 15 105¼ 3½ 2 1" 6 110
SW48x9 48 105¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 24 3 ⁵⁄₈" 2 ⁷⁄₈"
SSW18x9 18 105¼ 3½ 2 1" 9 125
SSW21x9 21 105¼ 3½ 2 1" 12 147
SW24x10 24 117¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 12 2 ⁵⁄₈" 2 ⁷⁄₈"
SSW24x9 24 105¼ 3½ 2 1" 14 160 SW32x10 32 117¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 16 2 ⁵⁄₈" 2 ⁷⁄₈"
SSW12x10 12 117¼ 3½ 2 ³⁄₄" 4 104 SW48x10 48 117¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 24 3 ⁵⁄₈" 2 ⁷⁄₈"
SSW15x10 15 117¼ 3½ 2 1" 6 121 SW24x12x6 24 141¹⁄₄ 5¹⁄₂ 12 2 ⁵⁄₈" 2 ⁷⁄₈"
SSW18x10 18 117¼ 3½ 2 1" 9 138 SW32x12x6 32 141¹⁄₄ 5¹⁄₂ 16 2 ⁵⁄₈" 2 ⁷⁄₈"
SSW21x10 21 117¼ 3½ 2 1" 12 162 SW48x12x6 48 141¹⁄₄ 5¹⁄₂ 24 3 ⁵⁄₈" 2 ⁷⁄₈"
SSW24x10 24 117¼ 3½ 2 1" 14 177
1. Recommended minimum ⁵⁄₈"x12" mudsill anchor embedded 7" or ⁵⁄₈"x10"
SSW15x11 15 129¼ 5½ 2 1" 6 148 all-thread rod (model RFB#5x10) embedded 5" for adhesive installation.
SSW18x11 18 129¼ 5½ 2 1" 9 167
SSW21x11 21 129¼ 5½ 2 1" 12 193
NAMING SCHEME – 8' to 10'
SSW24x11 24 129¼ 5½ 2 1" 14 209
SSW15x12 15 141¼ 5½ 2 1" 6 160 SW24x8
SSW18x12 18 141¼ 5½ 2 1" 9 180
SSW21x12 21 141¼ 5½ 2 1" 12 208
SSW24x12 24 141¼ 5½ 2 1" 14 225 Wood Strong-Wall Nominal Height (ft.)
Width
(in.)
NAMING SCHEME
NAMING SCHEME – 12'
SSW18x9 SW24x12x6
Steel Strong-Wall Nominal Height
Wood Strong-Wall Nominal Wall Thickness (in.)
Width (ft.) Width
(in.) (in.) Nominal Height (ft.)

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STEEL STRONG-WALL® WOOD STRONG-WALL®
See pages 77-78 for See pages 79-80 for installation information.
installation information.

RAISED-
FLOOR WALL:
First-Story
Application

STEEL STRONG-WALL® WOOD FLOOR MODELS

Anchor Number Total
W H T Bolts of Screws Connection Wall
Model No.
(in) (in) (in) in Top Kit Weight
Qty. Dia. of Wall (lbs)
SSW12x8 12 93¼ 3½ 2 ³⁄₄" 4 SSW12-1KT 85
SSW15x8 15 93¼ 3½ 2 1" 6 SSW15-1KT 99
SSW18x8 18 93¼ 3½ 2 1" 9 SSW18-1KT 113
SSW21x8 21 93¼ 3½ 2 1" 12 SSW21-1KT 132
SSW24x8 24 93¼ 3½ 2 1" 14 SSW24-1KT 144
SSW12x9 12 105¼ 3½ 2 ³⁄₄" 4 SSW12-1KT 94
SSW15x9 15 105¼ 3½ 2 1" 6 SSW15-1KT 110 WOOD STRONG-WALL® WOOD FLOOR MODELS
SSW18x9 18 105¼ 3½ 2 1" 9 SSW18-1KT 125
SSW21x9 21 105¼ 3½ 2 1" 12 SSW21-1KT 147 Holdown
Number of
SSW24x9 24 105¼ 3½ 2 1" 14 SSW24-1KT 160 Number of Anchor
Model W H T Fasteners
SSW12x10 12 117¼ 3½ 2 ³⁄₄" 4 SSW12-1KT 104 Fasteners in Bolts
No. (in) (in) (in) in Bottom
SSW15x10 15 117¼ 3½ 2 1" 6 SSW15-1KT 121 Top of Wall
of Wall Qty. Dia.
SSW18x10 18 117¼ 3½ 2 1" 9 SSW18-1KT 138
SSW21x10 21 117¼ 3½ 2 1" 12 SSW21-1KT 162 SW18x8-RF 18 93¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 9-SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" 13-SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" 2 ⁷⁄₈"
SSW24x10 24 117¼ 3½ 2 1" 14 SSW24-1KT 177
SW24x8-RF 24 93¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 12-SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" 16-SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" 2 ⁷⁄₈"
SSW15x11 15 129¼ 5½ 2 1" 6 SSW15-1KT 148
SSW18x11 18 129¼ 5½ 2 1" 9 SSW18-1KT 167 SW32x8-RF 32 93¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 16-SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" 20-SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" 2 ⁷⁄₈"
SSW21x11 21 129¼ 5½ 2 1" 12 SSW21-1KT 193
SW48x8-RF 48 93¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 24-SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" 28-SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" 2 ⁷⁄₈"
SSW24x11 24 129¼ 5½ 2 1" 14 SSW24-1KT 209
SSW15x12 15 141¼ 5½ 2 1" 6 SSW15-1KT 160 SW18x9-RF 18 105¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 9-SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" 13-SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" 2 ⁷⁄₈"
SSW18x12 18 141¼ 5½ 2 1" 9 SSW18-1KT 180
SW24x9-RF 24 105¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 12-SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" 16-SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" 2 ⁷⁄₈"
SSW21x12 21 141¼ 5½ 2 1" 12 SSW21-1KT 208
SSW24x12 24 141¼ 5½ 2 1" 14 SSW24-1KT 225 SW32x9-RF 32 105¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 16-SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" 20-SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" 2 ⁷⁄₈"
SW48x9-RF 48 105¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 24-SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" 28-SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" 2 ⁷⁄₈"
WOOD FIRST-FLOOR WALL CONNECTION KIT
SW24x10-RF 24 117¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 12-SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" 16-SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" 2 ⁷⁄₈"
Wall Width
Model No. Contents SW32x10-RF 32 117¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 16-SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" 20-SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" 2 ⁷⁄₈"
(in)
12 SSW12-1KT (1) Shear-Transfer Plate SW48x10-RF 48 117¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 24-SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" 28-SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" 2 ⁷⁄₈"
(with #14 self-drilling screws)
15 SSW15-1KT
(2) ³⁄₄" or 1"x18" Threaded Rods 1. Two heavy
18 SSW18-1KT F1554 Grade 36 hex nuts
21 SSW21-1KT (2) Coupler Nuts included
(2) Heavy Hex Nuts with each NAMING SCHEME
24 SSW24-1KT Installation Instructions wall.
SW24x8-RF
NAMING SCHEME
SSW15x8 w/ SSW15-1KT Wood Strong-Wall
Width
Raised Floor
(in.) Nominal Height (ft.)
Steel Nominal Wood-Floor
Strong-Wall Width Height Connection Kit
(in.) (ft.)

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 Strong-Wall®: Two-Story-Stacked Application
STEEL STRONG-WALL® WOOD STRONG-WALL®
See pages 77-78 for installation information. See pages 79-80 for
installation information.

Wood-Floor Installation
See page 17 for Wood-Floor Wood-Floor Installation
Connection Kit at wood first floor See page 17 for wall models
at wood first floor

STEEL STRONG-WALL® WOOD STRONG-WALL®

TWO-STORY STACKED – 1ST-STORY WALL MODELS TWO-STORY STACKED – 2ND-STORY WALL MODELS
Anchor Bolts Number of Holdown
W H T Connection Number of
Model No. Screws in Number of Anchor
(in) (in) (in) Qty. Dia. Top of Wall Kit Model W H T Fasteners
Fasteners in Bolts
No. (in) (in) (in) in Bottom
SSW15x8-STK 15 93¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 2 1" 6 SSW15-2KT Top of Wall
of Wall Qty. Dia.
SSW18x8-STK 18 93¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 2 1" 9 SSW18-2KT
SSW21x8-STK 21 93¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 2 1" 12 SSW21-2KT SW18x8-RF 18 93¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 9-SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" 13-SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" 2 ⁷⁄₈"
SSW24x8-STK 24 93¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 2 1" 14 SSW24-2KT SW24x8-RF 24 93¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 12-SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" 16-SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" 2 ⁷⁄₈"
SSW15x9-STK 15 105¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 2 1" 6 SSW15-2KT
SW32x8-RF 32 93¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 16-SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" 20-SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" 2 ⁷⁄₈"
SSW18x9-STK 18 105¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 2 1" 9 SSW18-2KT
SSW21x9-STK 21 105¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 2 1" 12 SSW21-2KT SW48x8-RF 48 93¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 24-SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" 28-SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" 2 ⁷⁄₈"
SSW24x9-STK 24 105¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 2 1" 14 SSW24-2KT SW18x9-RF 18 105¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 9-SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" 13-SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" 2 ⁷⁄₈"
SSW15x10-STK 15 117¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 2 1" 6 SSW15-2KT SW24x9-RF 24 105¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 12-SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" 16-SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" 2 ⁷⁄₈"
SSW18x10-STK 18 117¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 2 1" 9 SSW18-2KT SW32x9-RF 32 105¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 16-SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" 20-SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" 2 ⁷⁄₈"
SSW21x10-STK 21 117¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 2 1" 12 SSW21-2KT
SW48x9-RF 48 105¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 24-SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" 28-SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" 2 ⁷⁄₈"
SSW24x10-STK 24 117¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 2 1" 14 SSW24-2KT
SSW15x11-STK 15 129¹⁄₄ 5¹⁄₂ 2 1" 6 SSW15-2KT SW24x10-RF 24 117¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 12-SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" 16-SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" 2 ⁷⁄₈"
SSW18x11-STK 18 129¹⁄₄ 5¹⁄₂ 2 1" 9 SSW18-2KT SW32x10-RF 32 117¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 16-SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" 20-SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" 2 ⁷⁄₈"
SSW21x11-STK 21 129¹⁄₄ 5¹⁄₂ 2 1" 12 SSW21-2KT SW48x10-RF 48 117¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 24-SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" 28-SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" 2 ⁷⁄₈"
SSW24x11-STK 24 129¹⁄₄ 5¹⁄₂ 2 1" 14 SSW24-2KT
1. Model information applies to 1st- and 2nd-story
SSW15x12-STK 15 141¹⁄₄ 5¹⁄₂ 2 1" 6 SSW15-2KT walls when installed on a wood first floor. SW-TUD1KT
SSW18x12-STK 18 141¹⁄₄ 5¹⁄₂ 2 1" 9 SSW18-2KT 2. See page 16 for model information for bottom installed in holdowns
at second floor
SSW21x12-STK 21 141¹⁄₄ 5¹⁄₂ 2 1" 12 SSW21-2KT wall when installed directly on the foundation.
SSW24x12-STK 24 141¹⁄₄ 5¹⁄₂ 2 1" 14 SSW24-2KT
1. See page 16 for product data on top wall.
2. See page 17 for First-Floor Connection Kit when installed on a wood first story.
The SW-TUD1KT take-up device is
recommended for 2nd-story installations
to compensate for wood shrinkage and
TWO-STORY STACKED-WALL CONNECTION KIT settlement due to dead load. If not used
Wall Width an alternate method of addressing wood
Model No. Contents shrinkage should be provided.
(in)
15 SSW15-2KT (1) Shear-Transfer Plate 1. Two
heavy
18 SSW18-2KT (with#14 self-drilling screws)
(2) 1"x48" Threaded Rods F1554 Grade 36
hex nuts NAMING SCHEME
21 SSW21-2KT (6) Heavy Hex Nuts included
with each
24 SSW24-2KT Installation Instructions wall. 2nd-Story Wall: SW24x8-RF
NAMING SCHEME
Wood Strong-Wall Raised Floor
2nd-Story Wall: SSW18x8 w/ SSW18-2KT Width
(in.) Nominal Height (ft.)
Steel Strong-Wall Two-Story Connection Kit
Width (in.) Nominal Height (ft.)
1st-Story Wall: SW24x9-RF (where applies)
1st-Story Wall: SSW18x10-STK w/ SSW18-1KT (where applies)
Steel Strong-Wall Wood Strong-Wall Raised Floor
Wood-Floor Connection Kit Width (At wood first floor)
Width (in.) (Required for wood floor installation) (in.)
Nominal Height (ft.) Stacked Wall (For 1st-story walls only) Nominal Height (ft.)

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Steel Strong-Wall®: Balloon-Framing Application
STEEL STRONG-WALL®
See pages 77-78 for installation information.

Wood-Floor Installation
See page 17 for Wood-Floor
Connection Kit at wood first story

STEEL STRONG-WALL® BALLOON FRAMING –

BOTTOM-WALL MODELS
W H T Anchor Bolts
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"
SSW21x8-STK 21 93¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 2 1"
SSW21x10-STK 21 117¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 2 1"
SSW24x8-STK 24 93¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 2 1"
SSW24x10-STK 24 117¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₂ 2 1"
1. See page 16 for product data on top walls.
2. See page 17 for First-Floor Connection Kit when installed
on a wood first story.

STACKED-WALL SOLUTION FOR BALLOON FRAMING

BALLOON-FRAMING WALL CONNECTION KIT
Model No. Contents

(2) 1" x 25" Threaded Rods F1554 Grade 36 NAMING SCHEME

SSWBF-KT (4) Heavy Hex Nuts
Installation Instructions
Top Wall: SSW18x8 w/ SSWBF-KT
1. Two heavy hex nuts included with each wall.
Steel Strong-Wall Balloon-Framing Connection Kit
Width
(in.) Nominal Height (ft.)
WOOD-BLOCK-TO-TOP-PLATE CONNECTION
Bottom Wall:
Strong-Wall® Total Recommended
Width Connectors Connectors SSW18x10-STK w/ SSW18-1KT (where applies)
15" Wall 4 (2 Each Side)
18" Wall 4 (2 Each Side) Simpson Strong-Tie ® Steel Strong-Wall Wood-Floor Connection Kit
21" Wall 6 (3 Each Side) LTP4 or A35 (Required for wood floor installation)
Width (in.)
24" Wall 6 (3 Each Side)
Nominal Height (ft.) Stacked Wall
1. Alternate connectors with equivalent shear capacity may be (For bottom walls only)
specified by the Designer.
Suggested Example Specification: SSW18x8 with SSWBF-KT over SSW18x10-STK

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Wind
Wall Selection and Anchorage Classification:
GARAGE-FRONT APPLICATIONS (7' to 8' Tall)
Single-Story Application 1st Story of 2- or 3-Story Application
Equivalent Base Material Under Wall Base Material Under Wall
Wind

Wall-Bracing
Wall Model Concrete CMU Concrete CMU
Length
(ft)

SSW12x7 w/SSWP-KT A A B NS
SSW15x7 w/SSWP-KT A A B B
SSW18x7 w/SSWP-KT A A A A
SSW12x8 w/SSWP-KT A A B NS
SSW15x8 w/SSWP-KT A A B B
SSW18x8 w/SSWP-KT A A A B
SSW12x7 A B B NS
SSW15x7 A A B B
SSW18x7 A A A B
SSW12x8 B B C NS
2.5
SSW15x8 A A B B
SSW18x8 A A B B
SW16x7x4 A A B B
SW16x7x6 A A B B
SW22x7x4 A A A A
SW22x7x6 A A A A
SW16x8x4 A A B NS
SW16x8x6 A A B B
SW22x8x4 A A A A
SW22x8x6 A A A A
SSW12x7 w/SSWP-KT B B C NS
SSW15x7 w/SSWP-KT A B C NS
SSW18x7 w/SSWP-KT A A B B
SSW12x8 w/SSWP-KT B C D NS
SSW15x8 w/SSWP-KT B B C NS
SSW18x8 w/SSWP-KT A B B C
SSW12x7 B NS D NS
SSW15x7 B B C NS
SSW18x7 A A B C
SSW12x8 C NS NS NS
4
SSW15x8 B B D NS
SSW18x8 B B C C
SW16x7x4 A A B NS
SW16x7x6 A A B B
SW22x7x4 A A A A
SW22x7x6 A A A A
SW16x8x4 B B C NS
SW16x8x6 B B C C
SW22x8x4 A A B B
SW22x8x6 A A B B
SSW12x7 w/SSWP-KT C NS NS NS
SSW15x7 w/SSWP-KT B C D NS
SSW18x7 w/SSWP-KT B B C NS
SSW12x8 w/SSWP-KT C NS NS NS
SSW15x8 w/SSWP-KT C C D NS
SSW18x8 w/SSWP-KT B B D NS
SSW12x7 D NS NS NS
SSW15x7 C C D NS
SSW18x7 B B D NS
SSW21x7 B B C C
SSW12x8 D NS NS NS
6 SSW15x8 C NS NS NS
SSW18x8 B C D NS
SSW21x8 B B D D
SSW24x8 B B C C
SW16x7x4 B B D NS
SW16x7x6 B B D NS 1. See pages 46-69 for
SW22x7x4 A A B NS anchorage solutions.
SW22x7x6 A A B B 2. When using SSW_x7.4 wall
SW16x8x4 C C D NS model, solution for SSW_x8
wall model applies.
SW16x8x6 C C D NS
3. NS = No solution available.
SW22x8x4 A A B NS 4. See general notes for
SW22x8x6 A A B B additional information.

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Wind
Wall Selection and Anchorage Classification:
GARAGE-FRONT APPLICATIONS (9' to 11' Tall)
Single-Story Application 1st Story of 2- or 3-Story Application
Equivalent Base Material Under Wall Base Material Under Wall

Wind
Wall-Bracing
Wall Model Concrete CMU Concrete CMU
Length
(ft)

SSW12x9 B B NS NS
SSW15x9 A B B NS
SSW18x9 A A B B
SSW12x10 B C NS NS
2.5
SSW15x10 B B C NS
SSW18x10 A A B B
SSW15x11 B B C NS
SSW18x11 A A B C
SSW12x9 C NS NS NS
SSW15x9 B C D NS
SSW18x9 B B C NS
SSW12x10 D NS NS NS
SSW15x10 C C NS NS
SSW18x10 B B D NS
4
SSW21x10 B B C C
SSW24x10 A A B C
SSW15x11 C D NS NS
SSW18x11 B C D NS
SSW21x11 B B C D
SSW24x11 B B C C
SSW15x9 D NS NS NS
SSW18x9 C C D NS
SSW21x9 B B D D
SSW24x9 B B C D
SSW15x10 D NS NS NS
SSW18x10 C D E NS
6
SSW21x10 C C D NS
SSW24x10 B B D D
SSW15x11 D NS NS NS
SSW18x11 D D E NS
SSW21x11 C C D NS
SSW24x11 B C D D
1. See pages 46-69 for anchorage solutions.
2. For 11' wall heights, increase wall-bracing length as required by IRC R301.3.
3. NS = No solution available.
4. See general notes for additional information.

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Wind
Wall Selection and Anchorage Classification:
FIRST-STORY-ON-FOUNDATION APPLICATION
Single-Story Application 1st Story of 2- or 3-Story Application
Equivalent Base Material Under Wall Base Material Under Wall
Wind

Wall-Bracing
Wall Model Concrete CMU Concrete CMU
Length
(ft)

SSW12x8 B B C NS
SSW15x8 A A B B
SSW12x9 B B C NS
SSW15x9 A B B C
SSW12x10 B C D NS
SSW15x10 B B C C
SSW15x11 B B C NS
SSW18x11 A A B C
2.5
SSW15x12 B B C NS
SSW18x12 B B C C
SW18x8 A A B B
SW24x8 A A A A
SW18x9 A A B NS
SW24x9 A A A A
SW24x10 A A B B
SW24x12x6 A A B B
SSW12x8 C D E NS
SSW15x8 B B D NS
SSW12x9 C NS NS NS
SSW15x9 B C D NS
SSW18x9 B B C D
SSW12x10 D NS NS NS
SSW15x10 C C D NS
SSW18x10 B B D D
SSW15x11 C D NS NS
4
SSW18x11 B C D NS
SSW15x12 C D NS NS
SSW18x12 C C D NS
SW18x8 B B C NS
SW24x8 A A B NS
SW18x9 B B D NS
SW24x9 A A B NS
SW24x10 B B C NS
SW24x12x6 B B C C
SSW12x8 D NS NS NS
SSW15x8 C D E NS
SSW18x8 B C D NS
SSW12x9 E NS NS NS
SSW15x9 D D NS NS
SSW18x9 C C D NS
SSW21x9 B B D D
SSW15x10 D NS NS NS
SSW18x10 C D E NS
SSW21x10 C C D E
6 SSW15x11 D NS NS NS
SSW18x11 D D E NS
SSW15x12 E NS NS NS
SSW18x12 D D F NS
SSW21x12 C D E NS 1. See pages 46-69 for
SW18x8 C C D NS anchorage solutions.
2. For 11' and 12' wall heights,
SW24x8 B B C NS
increase wall-bracing
SW18x9 C NS E NS length as required by
SW24x9 B B D NS IRC R301.3.
3. NS = No solution available.
SW24x10 B B D NS
4. See general notes for
SW24x12x6 C C D NS additional information.

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Wind
Wall Selection and Anchorage Classification:
FIRST-STORY-ON-WOOD-FLOOR APPLICATION
Single-Story 1st Story of
Equivalent Application 2- or 3-Story Application

Wind
Wall-Bracing
Wall Model Wood Floor Wood Floor
Length
(ft)

SSW12x8 B NS
SSW15x8 B C
SSW12x9 B NS
SSW15x9 B C
SSW12x10 C NS
SSW15x10 B C
SSW15x11 B D
2.5 SSW18x11 B C
SSW15x12 B D
SSW18x12 B C
SW18x8-RF A B
SW24x8-RF A A
SW18x9-RF A B
SW24x9-RF A A
SW24x10-RF A B
SSW15x8 C D
SSW15x9 C D
SSW15x10 C E
SSW15x11 D NS
SSW18x11 C D
SSW15x12 D NS
4
SSW18x12 C D
SW18x8-RF B C
SW24x8-RF A B
SW18x9-RF B D
SW24x9-RF A B
SW24x10-RF B C
SSW15x8 D NS
SSW18x8 C D
SSW15x9 D NS
SSW18x9 C E
SSW15x10 D NS
SSW18x10 D NS
SSW21x10 C D
SSW15x11 E NS
SSW18x11 D NS 1. See pages 46-69 for anchorage solutions.
6 2. For 11' and 12' wall heights, increase
SSW21x11 C E
wall-bracing length as required by
SSW18x12 D NS IRC R301.3.
3. Maximum floor joist depth is 16" for SSW.
SSW21x12 D NS 4. SW-RF models require 1 1⁄2 " end distance
SSW24x12 C D from corner to accommodate end
post-bearing plate.
SW18x8-RF C NS 5. SSW models require a wood first-floor
SW24x8-RF B C connection kit depending on wall model
width as follows: SSW12-1KT, SSW15-1KT,
SW18x9-RF C NS SSW18-1KT, SSW21-1KT, or SSW24-1KT.
SW24x9-RF B NS 6. NS = No solution available.
7. See general notes for additional
SW24x10-RF B NS information.

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Wind
Wall Selection and Anchorage Classification:
TWO-STORY-STACKED-ON-FOUNDATION APPLICATION
Base Material Under 1st-Story Wall
Equivalent
Wall-Bracing 1st-Story Wall Model 2nd-Story Concrete CMU
Wind

Length (on foundation) Wall Model

(ft)

SSW15x8-STK SSW15x8 D NS
SSW15x8 D NS
SSW15x9-STK
SSW15x9 D NS
SSW15x8 D NS
SSW15x10-STK SSW15x9 D NS
SSW15x10 E NS
SSW15x11-STK SSW15x8 D NS
SSW18x8-STK SSW18x8 C C
SSW18x8 C D
SSW18x9-STK
SSW18x9 C D
SSW18x8 D D
SSW18x10-STK SSW18x9 D D
SSW18x10 D D
SSW18x8 D D
SSW18x11-STK SSW18x9 D D
SSW18x10 D E
SSW18x8 D D
SSW18x12-STK SSW18x9 D E
SSW18x10 D E
SSW21x8-STK SSW21x8 B C
SSW21x8 C C
SSW21x9-STK
SSW21x9 C C
SSW21x8 C C
SSW21x10-STK SSW21x9 C C
SSW21x10 C C
SSW21x8 C C
SSW21x11-STK SSW21x9 C D
2.5 SSW21x10 C D
SSW21x8 C D
SSW21x12-STK SSW21x9 C D
SSW21x10 D D
SSW24x8-STK SSW24x8 B B
SSW24x8 B B
SSW24x9-STK
SSW24x9 B C
SSW24x8 B C
SSW24x10-STK SSW24x9 C C
SSW24x10 C C
SSW24x8 C C
SSW24x11-STK SSW24x9 C C
SSW24x10 C C
SSW24x8 C C
SSW24x12-STK SSW24x9 C C
SSW24x10 C C
SW18x8 SW18x8-RF C NS
SW18x8-RF D NS
SW18x9
SW18x9-RF D NS
SW24x8 SW24x8-RF B B
SW24x8-RF B B
SW24x9
SW24x9-RF C C
SW24x8-RF C NS
SW24x10 SW24x9-RF C NS
SW24x10-RF C NS
SW24x8-RF C C
SW24x12x6 SW24x9-RF C C
SW24x10-RF C C
See footnotes on page 25.

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Wind
Wall Selection and Anchorage Classification:
TWO-STORY-STACKED-ON-FOUNDATION APPLICATION
Base Material Under 1st-Story Wall
Equivalent
Wall-Bracing 1st-Story Wall Model 2nd-Story Concrete CMU

Wind
Length (on foundation) Wall Model
(ft)

SSW18x8-STK SSW18x8 E NS
SSW18x8 E NS
SSW18x9-STK
SSW18x9 E NS
SSW18x8 E NS
SSW18x10-STK SSW18x9 E NS
SSW18x10 E NS
SSW18x8 E NS
SSW18x11-STK SSW18x9 F NS
SSW18x10 F NS
SSW18x8 F NS
SSW18x12-STK SSW18x9 F NS
SSW18x10 F NS
SSW21x8-STK SSW21x8 D D
SSW21x8 D E
SSW21x9-STK
SSW21x9 D E
SSW21x8 D E
SSW21x10-STK SSW21x9 D E
SSW21x10 E E
SSW21x8 E E
SSW21x11-STK SSW21x9 E F
SSW21x10 E NS
SSW21x8 E NS
4 SSW21x12-STK SSW21x9 E NS
SSW21x10 E NS
SSW24x8-STK SSW24x8 C D
SSW24x8 D D
SSW24x9-STK
SSW24x9 D D
SSW24x8 D D
SSW24x10-STK SSW24x9 D D
SSW24x10 D D
SSW24x8 D D
SSW24x11-STK SSW24x9 D E
SSW24x10 D E
SSW24x8 D E
SSW24x12-STK SSW24x9 D E
SSW24x10 D E
SW24x8 SW24x8-RF D NS
SW24x8-RF D NS
SW24x9
SW24x9-RF D NS
SW24x8-RF D NS
SW24x10 SW24x9-RF D NS
SW24x10-RF D NS
SW24x8-RF D NS
SW24x12x6 SW24x9-RF D NS
SW24x10-RF E NS
1. See pages 46-69 for anchorage solutions.
2. For 11' and 12' 1st-story wall heights, increase wall-bracing length as required by IRC R301.3.
3. Maximum second-floor joist depth for two-story stacked applications is 18" for SSW.
4. Maximum shim block height is 7⁄8 ". Contact Simpson Strong-Tie for solutions using taller shim blocks.
5. SW 1st-story wall models require full-height stud to be face nailed to SW post each side of wall with 10d common nails at 6" o.c. staggered.
6. SW wall models require 11⁄2 " end distance from corner to accommodate additional stud.
7. SSW models require a two-story stacked connection kit depending on wall model width as follows:
SSW15-2KT, SSW18-2KT, SSW21-2KT, or SSW24-2KT.
8. NS = No solution available.
9. See general notes for additional information.

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Wind
Wall Selection and Anchorage Classification:
TWO-STORY-STACKED-ON-FOUNDATION APPLICATION
Base Material Under 1st-Story Wall
Equivalent
Wall-Bracing 1st-Story Wall Model 2nd-Story Concrete CMU
Wind

Length (on foundation) Wall Model

(ft)

SSW18x8-STK SSW18x8 F NS
SSW18x8 G NS
SSW18x9-STK
SSW18x9 G NS
SSW18x8 G NS
SSW18x10-STK SSW18x9 G NS
SSW18x10 G NS
SSW18x8 G NS
SSW18x11-STK
SSW18x9 G NS
SSW21x8-STK SSW21x8 E NS
SSW21x8 F NS
SSW21x9-STK
SSW21x9 F NS
SSW21x8 F NS
SSW21x10-STK SSW21x9 F NS
SSW21x10 F NS
SSW21x8 F NS
SSW21x11-STK SSW21x9 F NS
6
SSW21x10 G NS
SSW21x8 G NS
SSW21x12-STK SSW21x9 G NS
SSW21x10 G NS
SSW24x8-STK SSW24x8 E E
SSW24x8 E F
SSW24x9-STK
SSW24x9 E F
SSW24x8 E F
SSW24x10-STK SSW24x9 E NS
SSW24x10 F NS
SSW24x8 E NS
SSW24x11-STK SSW24x9 F NS
SSW24x10 F NS
SSW24x8 F NS
SSW24x12-STK SSW24x9 F NS
SSW24x10 F NS
1. See pages 46-69 for anchorage solutions.
2. For 11' and 12' 1st-story wall heights, increase wall-bracing length as required by IRC R301.3.
3. Maximum second-floor joist depth for two-story stacked applications is 18" for SSW.
4. Maximum shim block height is 7⁄8 ". Contact Simpson Strong-Tie for solutions using taller shim blocks.
5. SSW models require a two-story stacked connection kit depending on wall model width as follows:
SSW18-2KT, SSW21-2KT, or SSW24-2KT.
6. NS = No solution available.
7. See general notes for additional information.

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Wind
Wall Selection and Anchorage Classification:
TWO-STORY-STACKED-ON-WOOD-FLOOR APPLICATION
Base Material
Equivalent Under 1st-Story Wall

Wind
Wall-Bracing 1st-Story Wall Model 2nd-Story
Wood Floor
Length (on wood floor) Wall Model
(ft)

SSW15x8-STK SSW15x8 D
SSW15x8 D
SSW15x9-STK
SSW15x9 E
SSW15x10-STK SSW15x8 E
SSW18x8-STK SSW18x8 D
SSW18x8 D
SSW18x9-STK
SSW18x9 D
SSW18x8 D
SSW18x10-STK SSW18x9 D
SSW18x10 D
SSW18x8 D
SSW18x11-STK SSW18x9 D
SSW18x10 D
SSW18x8 D
SSW18x12-STK SSW18x9 D
SSW18x10 D
SSW21x8-STK SSW21x8 C
SSW21x8 C
SSW21x9-STK
SSW21x9 C
SSW21x8 C
SSW21x10-STK SSW21x9 C
SSW21x10 C
SSW21x8 C
SSW21x11-STK SSW21x9 D
2.5 SSW21x10 D 1. See pages 46-69 for anchorage
solutions.
SSW21x8 D 2. For 11' and 12' 1st-story wall
SSW21x12-STK SSW21x9 D heights, increase wall-bracing
length as required by IRC R301.3.
SSW21x10 D
3. Maximum first-floor joist depth
SSW24x8-STK SSW24x8 B for wood-floor applications is
SSW24x8 C 16" for SSW.
SSW24x9-STK 4. Maximum second-floor joist
SSW24x9 C depth for two-story stacked
SSW24x8 C applications is 18" for SSW.
5. Maximum shim block height is 7⁄8 ".
SSW24x10-STK SSW24x9 C Contact Simpson Strong-Tie for
SSW24x10 C solutions using taller shim blocks.
6. SW-RF 1st-story wall models require
SSW24x8 C full-height stud to be face nailed to
SSW24x11-STK SSW24x9 C SW post each side of wall with 10d
SSW24x10 C common nails at 6" o.c. staggered.
7. SW-RF models require 1 1⁄2 " end
SSW24x8 C distance from corner to
SSW24x12-STK SSW24x9 C accommodate end-post bearing
plate and additional stud.
SSW24x10 C 8. SSW models require a wood
SW18x8-RF SW18x8-RF C first-floor connection kit
depending on wall model width
SW18x8-RF D as follows: SSW15-1KT,
SW18x9-RF
SW18x9-RF D SSW18-1KT, SSW21-1KT, or
SSW24-1KT.
SW24x8-RF SW24x8-RF B
9. SSW models require a two-story
SW24x8-RF B stacked connection kit depending
SW24x9-RF on wall model width as follows:
SW24x9-RF C
SSW15-2KT, SSW18-2KT,
SW24x8-RF C SSW21-2KT, or SSW24-2KT.
SW24x10-RF SW24x9-RF C 10. NS = No solution available.
11. See general notes for additional
SW24x10-RF C information.

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Wall Selection and Anchorage Classification:
TWO-STORY-STACKED-ON-WOOD-FLOOR APPLICATION
Base Material
Equivalent Under 1st-Story Wall
Wind

Wall-Bracing 1st-Story Wall Model 2nd-Story

Wood Floor
Length (on wood floor) Wall Model
(ft)

SSW21x8-STK SSW21x8 D
SSW21x8 D
SSW21x9-STK
SSW21x9 D
SSW21x8 E
SSW21x10-STK
SSW21x9 E
SSW21x11-STK SSW21x8 E
SSW24x8-STK SSW24x8 D
SSW24x8 D
SSW24x9-STK
SSW24x9 D
4 SSW24x8 D
SSW24x10-STK SSW24x9 D
SSW24x10 D
SSW24x8 D
SSW24x11-STK SSW24x9 D
SSW24x10 D
SSW24x8 D
SSW24x12-STK SSW24x9 D
SSW24x10 E
SW24x8-RF SW24x8-RF D
1. See pages 46-69 for anchorage solutions.
2. For 11' and 12' 1st-story wall heights, increase wall-bracing length as required by IRC R301.3.
3. Maximum first-floor joist depth for wood-floor applications is 16" for SSW.
4. Maximum second-floor joist depth for two-story stacked applications is 18" for SSW.
5. Maximum shim block height is 7⁄8 ". Contact Simpson Strong-Tie for solutions using taller shim blocks.
6. SW-RF 1st-story wall models require full-height stud to be face nailed to SW post each side of wall
with 10d common nails at 6" o.c. staggered.
7. SW-RF models require 1 1⁄2 " end distance from corner to accommodate end-post bearing plate and additional stud.
8. SSW models require a wood first-floor connection kit depending on wall model width as follows:
SSW15-1KT, SSW18-1KT, SSW21-1KT, or SSW24-1KT.
9. SSW models require a two-story stacked connection kit depending on wall model width as follows:
SSW15-2KT, SSW18-2KT, SSW21-2KT, or SSW24-2KT.
10. NS = No solution available.
11. See general notes for additional information.

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Wind
Wall Selection and Anchorage Classification:
BALLOON-FRAMING APPLICATION
Base Material Under Wall
Equivalent
Wall-Bracing Top Plate Bottom-Wall Top-Wall Stacked Concrete CMU Wood Floor

Wind
Length Height Model Model Height
(ft)

14'-81⁄4" – 15'-81⁄4" SSW15x7 14'-51⁄4" D D D

SSW15x8-STK
15'-91⁄2" – 16'-91⁄2" SSW15x8 15'-61⁄2" D NS D
16'-81⁄4" – 17'-81⁄4" SSW15x7 16'-51⁄4" D NS D
17'-91⁄2" – 18'-91⁄2" SSW15x8 17'-61⁄2" D NS E
SSW15x10-STK
18'-91⁄2" – 19'-91⁄2" SSW15x9 18'-61⁄2" D NS E
19'-91⁄2" – 20'-91⁄2" SSW15x10 19'-61⁄2" E NS E
14'-81⁄4" – 15'-81⁄4" SSW18x7 14'-51⁄4" C C C
SSW18x8-STK
15'-91⁄2" – 16'-91⁄2" SSW18x8 15'-61⁄2" C C C
16'-81⁄4" – 17'-81⁄4" SSW18x7 16'-51⁄4" C D D
17'-91⁄2" – 18'-91⁄2" SSW18x8 17'-61⁄2" C D D
SSW18x10-STK
18'-91⁄2" – 19'-91⁄2" SSW18x9 18'-61⁄2" D D D
19'-91⁄2" – 20'-91⁄2" SSW18x10 19'-61⁄2" D D D
2.5
14'-81⁄4" – 15'-81⁄4" SSW21x7 14'-51⁄4" B B C
SSW21x8-STK
15'-91⁄2" – 16'-91⁄2" SSW21x8 15'-61⁄2" B C C
16'-81⁄4" – 17'-81⁄4" SSW21x7 16'-51⁄4" C C C
17'-91⁄2" – 18'-91⁄2" SSW21x8 17'-61⁄2" C C C
SSW21x10-STK
18'-91⁄2" – 19'-91⁄2" SSW21x9 18'-61⁄2" C C C
19'-91⁄2" – 20'-91⁄2" SSW21x10 19'-61⁄2" C C C
14'-81⁄4" – 15'-81⁄4" SSW24x7 14'-51⁄4" B B B
SSW24x8-STK
15'-91⁄2" – 16'-91⁄2" SSW24x8 15'-61⁄2" B B B
16'-81⁄4" – 17'-81⁄4" SSW24x7 16'-51⁄4" B B B
17'-91⁄2" – 18'-91⁄2" SSW24x8 17'-61⁄2" B C C
SSW24x10-STK
18'-91⁄2" – 19'-91⁄2" SSW24x9 18'-61⁄2" B C C
19'-91⁄2" – 20'-91⁄2" SSW24x10 19'-61⁄2" C C C
14'-81⁄4" – 15'-81⁄4" SSW15x8-STK SSW15x7 14'-51⁄4" E NS NS
14'-81⁄4" – 15'-81⁄4" SSW18x7 14'-51⁄4" D NS E
SSW18x8-STK
15'-91⁄2" – 16'-91⁄2" SSW18x8 15'-61⁄2" E NS E
16'-81⁄4" – 17'-81⁄4" SSW18x7 16'-51⁄4" E NS NS
17'-91⁄2" – 18'-91⁄2" SSW18x8 17'-61⁄2" E NS NS
SSW18x10-STK
18'-91⁄2" – 19'-91⁄2" SSW18x9 18'-61⁄2" E NS NS
19'-91⁄2" – 20'-91⁄2" SSW18x10 19'-61⁄2" E NS NS
14'-81⁄4" – 15'-81⁄4" SSW21x7 14'-51⁄4" D D D
SSW21x8-STK
15'-91⁄2" – 16'-91⁄2" SSW21x8 15'-61⁄2" D D D
4 16'-81⁄4" – 17'-81⁄4" SSW21x7 16'-51⁄4" D E D
17'-91⁄2" – 18'-91⁄2" SSW21x8 17'-61⁄2" D E D
SSW21x10-STK
18'-91⁄2" – 19'-91⁄2" SSW21x9 18'-61⁄2" D E E
19'-91⁄2" – 20'-91⁄2" SSW21x10 19'-61⁄2" E E E
14'-81⁄4" – 15'-81⁄4" SSW24x7 14'-51⁄4" C C C
SSW24x8-STK
15'-91⁄2" – 16'-91⁄2" SSW24x8 15'-61⁄2" C D D
16'-81⁄4" – 17'-81⁄4" SSW24x7 16'-51⁄4" D D D
17'-91⁄2" – 18'-91⁄2" SSW24x8 17'-61⁄2" D D D
SSW24x10-STK
18'-91⁄2" – 19'-91⁄2" SSW24x9 18'-61⁄2" D D D
19'-91⁄2" – 20'-91⁄2" SSW24x10 19'-61⁄2" D D D
1. See pages 46-69 for anchorage solutions.
2. Required length of braced wall panels for balloon-frame applications should be based on the length required for the bottom story
assuming the balloon-framed wall counts as two stories.
3. Maximum floor-joist depth for wood-floor applications is 16" for SSW.
4. Maximum shim block height above top SSW shall be 12". Shim block height = (Plate Height) - (Stacked SSW Height) - (3" Top Plate Depth).
5. A minimum of two full-height 2x6 studs shall be placed on each side of balloon-framed wall and fastened together with 10d common nails at 16" o.c.
Design for out-of-plane wind requirements by others.
6. SSW balloon-framing wall models require 3" end distance from corner to accommodate additional full-height studs.
7. SSW models installed on wood floor require a wood first-floor connection kit depending on wall model width as follows:
SSW15-1KT, SSW18-1KT, SSW21-1KT, or SSW24-1KT.
8. Balloon-framing wall connection kit (SSWBF-KT) required for all installations.
9. NS = No solution available.
10. See general notes for additional information.

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Seismic
Wall Selection and Anchorage Classification:
GARAGE FRONT APPLICATIONS (7' to 8' Tall)
Single-Story Application 1st Story of 2- or 3-Story Application
Equivalent Base Material Under Wall Base Material Under Wall
Wall-Bracing
Wall Model Concrete CMU Concrete CMU
Length
(ft)

SSW12x7 w/SSWP-KT B B D NS
SSW15x7 w/SSWP-KT B B C NS
Seismic

SSW18x7 w/SSWP-KT A A B C
SSW12x8 w/SSWP-KT B C D NS
SSW15x8 w/SSWP-KT B B C NS
SSW18x8 w/SSWP-KT B B C C
SSW12x7 C NS D NS
SSW15x7 B B D NS
SSW18x7 B B C C
SSW12x8 C NS NS NS
4
SSW15x8 B C D NS
SSW18x8 B B C D
SW16x7x4 B B C NS
SW16x7x6 B B C C
SW22x7x4 A A B B
SW22x7x6 A A B B
SW16x8x4 B B C NS
SW16x8x6 B B C C
SW22x8x4 A A B B
SW22x8x6 A A B B
SSW12x7 w/SSWP-KT C NS NS NS
SSW15x7 w/SSWP-KT C C D NS
SSW18x7 w/SSWP-KT B B D NS
SSW12x8 w/SSWP-KT D NS NS NS
SSW15x8 w/SSWP-KT C D E NS
SSW18x8 w/SSWP-KT C C D NS
SSW12x7 D NS NS NS
SSW15x7 C D E NS
SSW18x7 B C D NS
SSW12x8 E NS NS NS
6
SSW15x8 D NS NS NS
SSW18x8 C C D NS
SW16x7x4 C C D3 NS
SW16x7x6 C C D NS
SW22x7x4 A A B NS
SW22x7x6 A A B B
SW16x8x4 C C NS NS
SW16x8x6 C C NS NS
SW22x8x4 B B C NS
SW22x8x6 B B C C
SSW12x7 w/SSWP-KT D NS NS NS
SSW15x7 w/SSWP-KT D NS E NS
SSW18x7 w/SSWP-KT C C E NS
SSW12x8 w/SSWP-KT E NS NS NS
SSW15x8 w/SSWP-KT D NS NS NS
SSW18x8 w/SSWP-KT C D E NS
SSW15x7 D NS NS NS
SSW18x7 C D E NS
SSW15x8 E NS NS NS
8
SSW18x8 D D F NS 1. See pages 46-69 for anchorage
SW16x7x4 C NS NS NS solutions.
SW16x7x6 C C NS NS 2. When using SSW_x7.4 wall
SW22x7x4 B B C3 NS model, solution for SSW_x8
wall model applies.
SW22x7x6 B B C C 3. Solid header required for
SW16x8x4 D3 NS NS NS this solution.
SW16x8x6 D NS NS NS 4. NS = No solution available.
5. See general notes for
SW22x8x4 B B D3 NS
additional information.
SW22x8x6 B B D NS

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Seismic
Wall Selection and Anchorage Classification:
GARAGE FRONT APPLICATIONS (9' to 11' Tall)
Single-Story Application 1st Story of 2- or 3-Story Application
Equivalent Base Material Under Wall Base Material Under Wall
Wall-Bracing
Wall Model Concrete CMU Concrete CMU
Length
(ft)

SSW12x9 D NS NS NS
SSW15x9 C C D NS

Seismic
SSW18x9 B B D NS
SSW12x10 D NS NS NS
4
SSW15x10 C D NS NS
SSW18x10 B C D NS
SSW15x11 C D NS NS
SSW18x11 C C D NS
SSW15x9 D NS NS NS
SSW18x9 C D E NS
SSW21x9 C C D E
SSW15x10 D NS NS NS
6 SSW18x10 D D E NS
SSW21x10 C C E E
SSW15x11 E NS NS NS
SSW18x11 D D F NS
SSW21x11 C D E NS
SSW15x9 E NS NS NS
SSW18x9 D E F NS
SSW21x9 D D E NS
SSW24x9 C C E E
SSW18x10 E NS G NS
8
SSW21x10 D D F NS
SSW24x10 C D E NS
SSW18x11 E NS NS NS
SSW21x11 D E F NS
SSW24x11 D D E NS
1. See pages 46-69 for anchorage solutions.
2. For 11' wall heights, increase wall-bracing length as required by IRC R301.3.
3. NS = No solution available.
4. See general notes for additional information.

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Wall Selection and Anchorage Classification:
FIRST-STORY-ON-FOUNDATION APPLICATION
Single-Story Application 1st Story of 2- or 3-Story Application
Equivalent Base Material Under Wall Base Material Under Wall
Wall-Bracing
Wall Model Concrete CMU Concrete CMU
Length
(ft)

SSW12x8 C D NS NS
SSW15x8 B C D NS
Seismic

SSW12x9 D NS NS NS
SSW15x9 C C D NS
SSW18x9 B B D D
SSW12x10 D NS NS NS
SSW15x10 C D E NS
SSW18x10 B C D D
SSW15x11 C D NS NS
4
SSW18x11 C C D NS
SSW15x12 D D NS NS
SSW18x12 C C E NS
SW18x8 B B D NS
SW24x8 A A B NS
SW18x9 B B D NS
SW24x9 B B C NS
SW24x10 B B C NS
SW24x12x6 B B D D
SSW12x8 E NS NS NS
SSW15x8 D D F NS
SSW18x8 C C D NS
SSW15x9 D E NS NS
SSW18x9 C D E NS
SSW21x9 C C D E
SSW15x10 D NS NS NS
SSW18x10 D D E NS
SSW21x10 C C E E
SSW15x11 E NS NS NS
6 SSW18x11 D D F NS
SSW21x11 C D E NS
SSW15x12 E NS NS NS
SSW18x12 D E F NS
SSW21x12 D D E NS
SW18x8 C C NS NS
SW24x8 B B D NS
SW18x9 D NS NS NS
SW24x9 B B D NS
SW24x10 C C D NS
SW24x12x6 C C NS NS
SSW15x8 E NS NS NS
SSW18x8 D D F NS
SSW21x8 C D E F
SSW15x9 E NS NS NS
SSW18x9 D E F NS
SSW21x9 D D E NS
SSW15x10 F NS NS NS
SSW18x10 E E G NS
SSW21x10 D D F NS
SSW24x10 C D E F
SSW18x11 E NS NS NS
8
SSW21x11 D E F NS
SSW24x11 D D E F
SSW18x12 E NS NS NS
SSW21x12 D E G NS
SSW24x12 D D F NS 1. See pages 46-69 for anchorage
SW18x8 D NS NS NS solutions.
SW24x8 C C NS NS 2. For 11' and 12' wall heights,
SW18x9 D NS NS NS increase wall-bracing length as
required by IRC R301.3.
SW24x9 C NS NS NS
3. NS = No solution available.
SW24x10 D NS NS NS 4. See general notes for
SW24x12x6 D D NS NS additional information.

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Seismic
Wall Selection and Anchorage Classification:
FIRST-STORY-ON-WOOD-FLOOR APPLICATION
Single-Story 1st Story of 2- or 3-Story
Equivalent Application Application
Wall-Bracing
Wall Model Wood Floor Wood Floor
Length
(ft)

SSW15x8 C D
SSW15x9 C E

Seismic
SSW15x10 D NS
SSW15x11 D NS
SSW18x11 C E
SSW15x12 D NS
4
SSW18x12 C E
SW18x8-RF B NS
SW24x8-RF A B
SW18x9-RF B NS
SW24x9-RF B C
SW24x10-RF B C
SSW15x8 D NS
SSW18x8 C E
SSW15x9 D NS
SSW18x9 D E
SSW15x10 E NS
SSW18x10 D NS
SSW21x10 C E
SSW18x11 D NS
6
SSW21x11 D E
SSW18x12 E NS
SSW21x12 D NS
SSW24x12 C E
SW18x8-RF C NS
SW24x8-RF B NS
SW24x9-RF B NS
SW24x10-RF C NS
SSW15x8 E NS
SSW18x8 D NS
SSW21x8 D E
SSW18x9 E NS
SSW21x9 D NS
SSW24x9 C E
SSW18x10 E NS
8 SSW21x10 D NS
SSW24x10 D E
SSW18x11 E NS
SSW21x11 D NS
SSW24x11 D NS
SSW21x12 E NS
SSW24x12 D NS
SW24x8-RF C NS
1. See pages 46-69 for anchorage solutions.
2. For 11' and 12' wall heights, increase wall-bracing length as required by IRC R301.3.
3. Maximum floor joist depth is 16" for SSW.
4. SW-RF models require 1 1⁄2 " end distance from corner to accommodate end-post bearing plate.
5. SSW models require a wood first-floor connection kit depending on wall model width as follows:
SSW15-1KT, SSW18-1KT, SSW21-1KT, or SSW24-1KT.
6. NS = No solution available.
7. See general notes for additional information.

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Seismic
Wall Selection and Anchorage Classification:
TWO-STORY-STACKED-ON-FOUNDATION APPLICATION
Base Material Under 1st-Story Wall
Equivalent
Wall-Bracing 1st-Story Wall Model 2nd-Story Concrete CMU
Length (on foundation) Wall Model
(ft)

SSW18x8-STK SSW18x8 E NS
SSW18x8 E NS
SSW18x9-STK
Seismic

SSW18x9 F NS
SSW18x8 F NS
SSW18x10-STK SSW18x9 F NS
SSW18x10 F NS
SSW18x8 F NS
SSW18x11-STK SSW18x9 F NS
SSW18x10 F NS
SSW18x8 F NS
SSW18x12-STK SSW18x9 F NS
SSW18x10 G NS
SSW21x8-STK SSW21x8 D E
SSW21x8 E E
SSW21x9-STK
SSW21x9 E E
SSW21x8 E F
SSW21x10-STK SSW21x9 E F
SSW21x10 E F
SSW21x8 E F
SSW21x11-STK SSW21x9 E F
SSW21x10 E NS
4
SSW21x8 E NS
SSW21x12-STK SSW21x9 E NS
SSW21x10 F NS
SSW24x8-STK SSW24x8 D D
SSW24x8 D D
SSW24x9-STK
SSW24x9 D E
SSW24x8 D E
SSW24x10-STK SSW24x9 D E
SSW24x10 D E
SSW24x8 D E
SSW24x11-STK SSW24x9 E E
SSW24x10 E E
SSW24x8 E E
SSW24x12-STK SSW24x9 E E
SSW24x10 E E
SW24x8 SW24x8-RF D NS
SW24x8-RF D NS
SW24x9
SW24x9-RF D NS
SW24x8-RF D NS
SW24x10 SW24x9-RF D NS
SW24x10-RF E NS
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Seismic
Wall Selection and Anchorage Classification:
TWO-STORY-STACKED-ON-FOUNDATION APPLICATION
Base Material Under 1st-Story Wall
Equivalent
Wall-Bracing 1st-Story Wall Model 2nd-Story Concrete CMU
Length (on foundation) Wall Model
(ft)

SSW18x8-STK SSW18x8 G NS
SSW18x9-STK SSW18x8 G NS

Seismic
SSW21x8-STK SSW21x8 F NS
SSW21x8 F NS
SSW21x9-STK
SSW21x9 F NS
SSW21x8 G NS
SSW21x10-STK SSW21x9 G NS
SSW21x10 G NS
SSW21x8 G NS
SSW21x11-STK SSW21x9 G NS
SSW21x10 G NS
SSW21x8 G NS
SSW21x12-STK SSW21x9 G NS
6
SSW21x10 G NS
SSW24x8-STK SSW24x8 E F
SSW24x8 E F
SSW24x9-STK
SSW24x9 F G
SSW24x8 F G
SSW24x10-STK SSW24x9 F NS
SSW24x10 F NS
SSW24x8 F NS
SSW24x11-STK SSW24x9 F NS
SSW24x10 F NS
SSW24x8 F NS
SSW24x12-STK SSW24x9 F NS
SSW24x10 G NS
SSW21x8-STK SSW21x8 G NS
SSW21x8 G NS
SSW21x9-STK
SSW21x9 H NS
SSW21x8 H NS
SSW21x10-STK SSW21x9 H NS
SSW21x10 H NS
SSW24x8-STK SSW24x8 F NS
SSW24x8 G NS
SSW24x9-STK
SSW24x9 G NS
8
SSW24x8 G NS
SSW24x10-STK SSW24x9 G NS
SSW24x10 G NS
SSW24x8 G NS
SSW24x11-STK SSW24x9 G NS
SSW24x10 G NS
SSW24x8 G NS
SSW24x12-STK SSW24x9 H NS
SSW24x10 H NS
1. See pages 46-69 for anchorage solutions.
2. For 11' and 12' 1st-story wall heights, increase wall-bracing length as required by IRC R301.3.
3. Maximum second-floor joist depth for two-story stacked applications is 18" for SSW.
4. Maximum shim block height is 7⁄8 ". Contact Simpson Strong-Tie for solutions using taller shim blocks.
5. SW 1st-story wall models require full-height stud to be face nailed to SW post each side of wall with 10d common nails at 6" o.c. staggered.
6. SW wall models require 11⁄2 " end distance from corner to accommodate additional stud.
7. SSW models require a two-story stacked connection kit depending on wall model width as follows:
SSW18-2KT, SSW21-2KT, or SSW24-2KT.
8. NS = No solution available.
9. See general notes for additional information.

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Wall Selection and Anchorage Classification:
TWO-STORY-STACKED-ON-WOOD-FLOOR APPLICATION
Base Material
Equivalent Under 1st-Story Wall
Wall-Bracing 1st-Story Wall Model 2nd-Story
Wood Floor
Length (on wood floor) Wall Model
(ft)

1. See pages 46-69 for anchorage

SSW21x8-STK SSW21x8 E solutions.
SSW21x8 E 2. For 11' and 12' 1st-story wall
Seismic

SSW21x9-STK heights, increase wall-bracing

SSW21x9 E
length as required by IRC R301.3.
SSW21x8 E 3. Maximum first-floor joist depth
SSW21x10-STK
SSW21x9 E for wood-floor applications is
SSW21x11-STK SSW21x8 E 16" for SSW.
4. Maximum second-floor joist depth
SSW24x8-STK SSW24x8 D for two-story stacked applications
SSW24x8 D is 18" for SSW.
SSW24x9-STK 5. Maximum shim block height is 7⁄8 ".
SSW24x9 D
4 Contact Simpson Strong-Tie for
SSW24x8 D solutions using taller shim blocks.
SSW24x10-STK SSW24x9 E 6. SSW models require a wood
first-floor connection kit depending
SSW24x10 E
on wall model width as follows:
SSW24x8 E SSW21-1KT, or SSW24-1KT.
SSW24x11-STK SSW24x9 E 7. SSW models require a two-story
stacked connection kit depending
SSW24x10 E on wall model width as follows:
SSW24x8 E SSW21-2KT, or SSW24-2KT.
SSW24x12-STK SSW24x9 E 8. NS = No solution available.
9. See general notes for additional
SSW24x10 E information.

Wall Selection and Anchorage Classification:

BALLOON-FRAMING APPLICATION
Base Material Under Wall
Equivalent
Wall-Bracing Top-Plate Bottom-Wall Top-Wall Stacked Concrete CMU Wood Floor
Length Height Model Model Height
(ft)

14'-81⁄4" – 15'-81⁄4" SSW18x7 14'-51⁄4" E NS E

SSW18x8-STK
15'-9 ⁄2" – 16'-9 ⁄2"
1 1
SSW18x8 15'-61⁄2" E NS E
16'-81⁄4" – 17'-81⁄4" SSW18x10-STK SSW18x7 16'-51⁄4" E NS NS
14'-81⁄4" – 15'-81⁄4" SSW21x7 14'-51⁄4" D E D
SSW21x8-STK
15'-9 ⁄2" – 16'-9 ⁄2"
1 1
SSW21x8 15'-6 ⁄2"
1
D E E
16'-81⁄4" – 17'-81⁄4" SSW21x7 16'-51⁄4" D E E
17'-91⁄2" – 18'-91⁄2" SSW21x8 17'-61⁄2" E E E
SSW21x10-STK
4 18'-91⁄2" – 19'-91⁄2" SSW21x9 18'-61⁄2" E F E
19'-9 ⁄2" – 20'-9 ⁄2"
1 1
SSW21x10 19'-6 ⁄2"
1
E F E
14'-81⁄4" – 15'-81⁄4" SSW24x7 14'-51⁄4" D D D
SSW24x8-STK
15'-91⁄2" – 16'-91⁄2" SSW24x8 15'-61⁄2" D D D
16'-81⁄4" – 17'-81⁄4" SSW24x7 16'-51⁄4" D D D
17'-9 ⁄2" – 18'-9 ⁄2"
1 1
SSW24x8 17'-6 ⁄2"
1
D D D
SSW24x10-STK
18'-91⁄2" – 19'-91⁄2" SSW24x9 18'-61⁄2" D E E
19'-91⁄2" – 20'-91⁄2" SSW24x10 19'-61⁄2" D E E
1. See pages 46-69 for anchorage solutions.
2. Required length of braced wall panels for balloon-frame applications should be based on the length required for the bottom story
assuming the balloon-framed wall counts as two stories.
3. Maximum floor-joist depth for wood-floor applications is 16" for SSW.
4. Maximum shim block height above top SSW shall be 12". Shim-block height = (Plate Height) - (Stacked SSW Height) - (3" Top Plate Depth).
5. A minimum of two full-height 2x6 studs shall be placed on each side of balloon-framed wall and fastened together with 10d common nails at 16" o.c.
Design for out-of-plane wind requirements by others.
6. SSW balloon-framing wall models require 3" end distance from corner to accommodate additional full-height studs.
7. SSW models installed on wood floor require a wood first-floor connection kit depending on wall model width as follows: SSW18-1KT, SSW21-1KT, or SSW24-1KT.
8. Balloon-framing wall connection kit (SSWBF-KT) required for all installations.
9. NS = No solution available.
10. See general notes for additional information.

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Wall Selection and Anchorage Classification:
GARAGE FRONT APPLICATIONS (7' to 8' Tall)
Single-Story Application 1st Story of 2-Story Application
Equivalent Base Material Under Wall Base Material Under Wall
Seismic
Wall-Bracing
Design Wall Model Concrete CMU Concrete CMU
Length
Category
(ft)

Seismic with Masonry Veneer

SSW12x7 w/SSWP-KT C NS NS NS
SSW15x7 w/SSWP-KT C C D NS
SSW18x7 w/SSWP-KT B B D NS
SSW12x8 w/SSWP-KT D NS NS NS
SSW15x8 w/SSWP-KT C D E NS
SSW18x8 w/SSWP-KT B C D NS
SSW12x7 D NS NS NS
SSW15x7 C D E NS
SSW18x7 B C D NS
SSW12x8 D NS NS NS
4
SSW15x8 D NS NS NS
SSW18x8 C C D NS
SW16x7x4 C C D3 NS
SW16x7x6 C C D NS
SW22x7x4 A A B NS
SW22x7x6 A A B B
SW16x8x4 C C NS NS
SW16x8x6 C C NS NS
SW22x8x4 B B C NS
SW22x8x6 B B C C
SSW12x7 w/SSWP-KT E NS NS NS
SSW15x7 w/SSWP-KT D NS NS NS
SSW18x7 w/SSWP-KT C D E NS
SSW12x8 w/SSWP-KT E NS NS NS
D0 SSW15x8 w/SSWP-KT D NS NS NS
SSW18x8 w/SSWP-KT D D F NS
SSW15x7 D NS NS NS
SSW18x7 D D E NS
SSW15x8 E NS NS NS
6
SSW18x8 D E F NS
SW16x7x4 D NS NS NS
SW16x7x6 D NS NS NS
SW22x7x4 B B C3 NS
SW22x7x6 B B C NS
SW16x8x4 D3 NS NS NS
SW16x8x6 D NS NS NS
SW22x8x4 B B NS NS
SW22x8x6 B B NS NS
SSW15x7 w/SSWP-KT E NS NS NS
SSW18x7 w/SSWP-KT D NS F NS
SSW15x8 w/SSWP-KT E NS NS NS
SSW18x8 w/SSWP-KT E NS G NS
SSW15x7 E NS NS NS
8 SSW18x7 E NS G NS
SSW18x8 E NS NS NS
SW22x7x4 C3 C3 NS NS
SW22x7x6 C C NS NS
SW22x8x4 C3 NS NS NS
SW22x8x6 C C NS NS
1. See pages 46-69 for anchorage solutions.
2. When using SSW_x7.4 wall model, solution for SSW_x8 wall model applies.
3. Solid header required for this solution.
4. NS = No solution available.
5. See general notes for additional information.

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Wall Selection and Anchorage Classification:
GARAGE FRONT APPLICATIONS (7' to 8' Tall)
Single-Story Application 1st Story of 2-Story Application
Equivalent Base Material Under Wall Base Material Under Wall
Seismic
Wall-Bracing
Design Wall Model Concrete CMU Concrete CMU
Length
Category
(ft)
Seismic with Masonry Veneer

SSW12x7 w/SSWP-KT D NS NS NS
SSW15x7 w/SSWP-KT C D E NS
SSW18x7 w/SSWP-KT B D D NS
SSW12x8 w/SSWP-KT D NS NS NS
SSW15x8 w/SSWP-KT C E NS NS
SSW18x8 w/SSWP-KT C D E NS
SSW12x7 D NS NS NS
SSW15x7 C D NS NS
SSW18x7 C C D NS
4 SSW15x8 D NS NS NS
SSW18x8 C D E NS
SW16x7x4 C C NS NS
SW16x7x6 C C NS NS
SW22x7x4 A A C NS
SW22x7x6 A A C C
SW16x8x4 C NS NS NS
SW16x8x6 C C NS NS
SW22x8x4 B B C3 NS
SW22x8x6 B B C C
SSW12x7 w/SSWP-KT E NS NS NS
SSW15x7 w/SSWP-KT D NS NS NS
D1 SSW18x7 w/SSWP-KT D E F NS
SSW15x8 w/SSWP-KT E NS NS NS
SSW18x8 w/SSWP-KT D F F NS
SSW15x7 E NS NS NS
SSW18x7 D D F NS
6 SSW15x8 E NS NS NS
SSW18x8 D NS G NS
SW16x7x4 D3 NS NS NS
SW16x7x6 D NS NS NS
SW22x7x4 B B NS NS
SW22x7x6 B B NS NS
SW22x8x4 C C NS NS
SW22x8x6 C C NS NS
SSW15x7 w/SSWP-KT E NS NS NS
SSW18x7 w/SSWP-KT D NS G NS
SSW18x8 w/SSWP-KT E NS NS NS
SSW18x7 E NS NS NS
8 SSW18x8 E NS NS NS
SW22x7x4 C3 NS NS NS
SW22x7x6 C C NS NS
3
SW22x8x4 C NS NS NS
SW22x8x6 C NS NS NS
1. See pages 46-69 for anchorage solutions.
2. When using SSW_x7.4 wall model, solution for SSW_x8 wall model applies.
3. Solid header required for this solution.
4. NS = No solution available.
5. See general notes for additional information.

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Wall Selection and Anchorage Classification:
GARAGE FRONT APPLICATIONS (7' to 8' Tall)
Single-Story Application 1st Story of 2-Story Application
Equivalent Base Material Under Wall Base Material Under Wall
Seismic
Wall-Bracing
Design Wall Model Concrete CMU Concrete CMU
Length
Category
(ft)

Seismic with Masonry Veneer

SSW12x7 w/SSWP-KT D NS NS NS
SSW15x7 w/SSWP-KT C D E NS
SSW18x7 w/SSWP-KT C C D NS
SSW12x8 w/SSWP-KT D NS NS NS
SSW15x8 w/SSWP-KT D NS NS NS
SSW18x8 w/SSWP-KT C D E NS
SSW12x7 E NS NS NS
SSW15x7 D NS NS NS
SSW18x7 C C E NS
4 SSW15x8 D NS NS NS
SSW18x8 C D E NS
SW16x7x4 C NS NS NS
SW16x7x6 C C NS NS
SW22x7x4 B B C3 NS
SW22x7x6 B B C C
SW16x8x4 D NS NS NS
SW16x8x6 D D NS NS
SW22x8x4 B B C3 NS
SW22x8x6 B B C C
D2 SSW15x7 w/SSWP-KT D NS NS NS
SSW18x7 w/SSWP-KT D D F NS
SSW15x8 w/SSWP-KT E NS NS NS
SSW18x8 w/SSWP-KT D NS G NS
SSW15x7 E NS NS NS
6 SSW18x7 D NS F NS
SSW18x8 E NS G NS
SW22x7x4 B B NS NS
SW22x7x6 B B NS NS
SW22x8x4 C C NS NS
SW22x8x6 C C NS NS
SSW15x7 w/SSWP-KT F NS NS NS
SSW18x7 w/SSWP-KT E NS G NS
SSW18x8 w/SSWP-KT E NS NS NS
SSW18x7 E NS NS NS
8 SSW18x8 F NS NS NS
SW22x7x4 C3 NS NS NS
SW22x7x6 C NS NS NS
SW22x8x4 D3 NS NS NS
SW22x8x6 D NS NS NS
1. See pages 46-69 for anchorage solutions.
2. When using SSW_x7.4 wall model, solution for SSW_x8 wall model applies.
3. Solid header required for this solution.
4. NS = No solution available.
5. See general notes for additional information.

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Wall Selection and Anchorage Classification:
GARAGE FRONT APPLICATIONS (9' to 11' Tall)
Single-Story Application 1st Story of 2-Story Application
Equivalent Base Material Under Wall Base Material Under Wall
Seismic
Wall-Bracing
Design Wall Model Concrete CMU Concrete CMU
Length
Category
(ft)
Seismic with Masonry Veneer

SSW15x9 D NS NS NS
SSW18x9 C D E NS
SSW21x9 C C D NS
SSW15x10 D NS NS NS
SSW18x10 D D E NS
4
SSW21x10 C C E NS
SSW15x11 E NS NS NS
SSW18x11 D D F NS
SSW21x11 C D E NS
SSW24x11 C C D E
SSW18x9 D NS G NS
SSW21x9 D D F NS
SSW24x9 C D E NS
SSW18x10 E NS NS NS
D0
6 SSW21x10 D E F NS
SSW24x10 D D E NS
SSW18x11 E NS NS NS
SSW21x11 D E G NS
SSW24x11 D D F NS
SSW18x9 F NS NS NS
SSW21x9 E F G NS
SSW24x9 D E F NS
SSW18x10 F NS NS NS
8 SSW21x10 E NS G NS
SSW24x10 E E G NS
SSW18x11 G NS NS NS
SSW21x11 F NS NS NS
SSW24x11 E F G NS
SSW15x9 D NS NS NS
SSW18x9 D D E NS
SSW21x9 C C E NS
SSW24x9 B C D E
SSW15x10 E NS NS NS
4 SSW18x10 D D F NS
SSW21x10 C D E NS
SSW24x10 C C D E
SSW18x11 D E F NS
SSW21x11 D D E NS
SSW24x11 C C E E
SSW18x9 E NS NS NS
SSW21x9 D E F NS
SSW24x9 D D F NS
D1
SSW18x10 E NS NS NS
6 SSW21x10 E E G NS
SSW24x10 D D F NS
SSW18x11 F NS NS NS
SSW21x11 E NS G NS
SSW24x11 D E F NS
SSW18x9 F NS NS NS
SSW21x9 E NS G NS
SSW24x9 E E G NS
SSW18x10 G NS NS NS
8
SSW21x10 F NS NS NS
SSW24x10 E F G NS
SSW21x11 F NS NS NS
SSW24x11 E F H NS
See foonotes on page 41.

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Wall Selection and Anchorage Classification:
GARAGE FRONT APPLICATIONS (9' to 11' Tall)
Single-Story Application 1st Story of 2-Story Application
Equivalent Base Material Under Wall Base Material Under Wall
Seismic
Wall-Bracing
Design Wall Model Concrete CMU Concrete CMU
Length
Category
(ft)

Seismic with Masonry Veneer

SSW15x9 E NS NS NS
SSW18x9 D D F NS
SSW21x9 C D E NS
SSW24x9 C C D E
SSW15x10 E NS NS NS
4 SSW18x10 D E F NS
SSW21x10 D D E NS
SSW24x10 C C E E
SSW18x11 D NS G NS
SSW21x11 D D F NS
SSW24x11 C D E NS
SSW18x9 E NS NS NS
SSW21x9 D E G NS
SSW24x9 D D F NS
D2
SSW18x10 F NS NS NS
6 SSW21x10 E NS G NS
SSW24x10 D E F NS
SSW18x11 F NS NS NS
SSW21x11 E NS NS NS
SSW24x11 E E G NS
SSW18x9 F NS NS NS
SSW21x9 F NS H NS
SSW24x9 E F G NS
SSW18x10 G NS NS NS
8
SSW21x10 F NS NS NS
SSW24x10 E F G NS
SSW21x11 F NS NS NS
SSW24x11 F NS H NS
1. See pages 46-69 for anchorage solutions.
2. For 11' wall heights, increase wall-bracing length as required by IRC R301.3.
3. NS = No solution available.
4. See general notes for additional information.

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Wall Selection and Anchorage Classification:
FIRST-STORY-ON-FOUNDATION APPLICATION
Single-Story Application 1st Story of 2-Story Application
Equivalent Base Material Under Wall Base Material Under Wall
Seismic
Wall-Bracing
Design Wall Model Concrete CMU Concrete CMU
Length
Category
(ft)
Seismic with Masonry Veneer

SSW15x8 D NS NS NS
SSW18x8 C D E NS
SSW21x8 C C D E
SSW15x9 E NS NS NS
SSW18x9 D D F NS
SSW21x9 C D E NS
SSW15x10 E NS NS NS
SSW18x10 D E F NS
SSW21x10 D D E NS
SSW15x11 E NS NS NS
SSW18x11 D E G NS
4
SSW21x11 D D F NS
SSW24x11 C D E F
SSW18x12 E NS NS NS
SSW21x12 D E F NS
SSW24x12 D D E F
SW18x8 D NS NS NS
SW24x8 C C NS NS
SW18x9 D NS NS NS
SW24x9 C C NS NS
SW24x10 C NS NS NS
SW24x12x6 D D NS NS
SSW15x8 F NS NS NS
SSW18x8 E NS G NS
SSW21x8 D E F NS
SSW24x8 D D E F
SSW18x9 E NS NS NS
D0 -D2
SSW21x9 D E G NS
SSW24x9 D D F NS
SSW18x10 F NS NS NS
SSW21x10 E F G NS
6 SSW24x10 D E F NS
SSW18x11 F NS NS NS
SSW21x11 E F G NS
SSW24x11 E E G NS
SSW18x12 F NS NS NS
SSW21x12 F NS NS NS
SSW24x12 E F G NS
SW24x8 D NS NS NS
SW24x9 D NS NS NS
SW24x10 D NS NS NS
SSW18x8 F NS NS NS
SSW21x8 E F G NS
SSW24x8 D E G NS
SSW18x9 F NS NS NS
SSW21x9 F NS H NS
SSW24x9 E F G NS
8 SSW18x10 G NS NS NS
SSW21x10 F NS NS NS
SSW24x10 E F G NS
SSW21x11 F NS NS NS
SSW24x11 F G H NS
SSW21x12 G NS NS NS
SSW24x12 F NS H NS
1. See pages 46-69 for anchorage solutions.
2. For 11' and 12' wall heights, increase wall-bracing length as required by IRC R301.3.
3. NS = No solution available.
4. See general notes for additional information.

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Wall Selection and Anchorage Classification:
FIRST-STORY-ON-WOOD-FLOOR APPLICATION
Single-Story 1st Story of
Equivalent Application 2-Story Application
Seismic
Wall-Bracing
Design Wall Model Wood Floor Wood Floor
Length
Category
(ft)

Seismic with Masonry Veneer

SSW15x8 E NS
SSW18x8 D NS
SSW21x8 C E
SSW15x9 E NS
SSW18x9 D NS
SSW21x9 D E
SSW18x10 E NS
SSW21x10 D NS
4 SSW24x10 C E
SSW18x11 E NS
SSW21x11 D NS
SSW24x11 D NS
SSW18x12 E NS
SSW21x12 D NS
D0 -D2 SSW24x12 D NS
SW24x8-RF C NS
SW24x9-RF C NS
SSW18x8 E NS
SSW21x8 D NS
SSW24x8 D NS
SSW21x9 E NS
6 SSW24x9 D NS
SSW21x10 E NS
SSW24x10 E NS
SSW24x11 E NS
SSW24x12 E NS
SSW21x8 E NS
8 SSW24x8 E NS
SSW24x9 E NS

1. See pages 46-69 for anchorage solutions.

2. For 11' and 12' wall heights, increase wall-bracing length as required by IRC R301.3.
3. Maximum floor-joist depth is 16" for SSW.
4. SW-RF models require 1 1⁄2 " end distance from corner to accommodate end-post bearing plate.
5. SSW models require a wood first-floor connection kit depending on wall model width as follows:
SSW15-1KT, SSW18-1KT, SSW21-1KT, or SSW24-1KT.
6. NS = No solution available.
7. See general notes for additional information.

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Wall Selection and Anchorage Classification:
TWO-STORY-STACKED-ON-FOUNDATION APPLICATION
Base Material
Equivalent Under 1st-Story Wall
Seismic 1st-Story
Wall-Bracing 2nd-Story
Design Wall Model Concrete
Length Wall Model
Category (on foundation)
(ft)
Seismic with Masonry Veneer

SSW21x8-STK SSW21x8 G
SSW21x8 G
SSW21x9-STK
SSW21x9 G
SSW21x8 G
SSW21x10-STK SSW21x9 G
SSW21x10 G
SSW21x8 G
SSW21x11-STK
SSW21x9 G
SSW24x8-STK SSW24x8 F
SSW24x8 F
4 SSW24x9-STK
SSW24x9 F
SSW24x8 G
D0 -D2 SSW24x10-STK SSW24x9 G
1. See pages 46-69 for anchorage
SSW24x10 G solutions.
SSW24x8 G 2. For 11' and 12' 1st-story wall
heights, increase wall-bracing
SSW24x11-STK SSW24x9 G length as required by IRC R301.3.
SSW24x10 G 3. Maximum second-floor joist depth
for two-story stacked applications
SSW24x8 G is 18" for SSW.
SSW24x12-STK SSW24x9 G 4. Maximum shim block height is 7⁄8 ".
Contact Simpson Strong-Tie for
SSW24x10 G
solutions using taller shim blocks.
SSW24x8-STK SSW24x8 G 5. SSW models require a two-story
SSW24x8 H stacked connection kit depending
SSW24x9-STK on wall model width as follows:
6 SSW24x9 H SSW21-2KT, or SSW24-2KT.
SSW24x8 H 6. NS = No solution available.
SSW24x10-STK 7. See general notes for additional
SSW24x9 H information.

Wall Selection and Anchorage Classification:

BALLOON-FRAMING APPLICATION
Base Material Under Wall
Equivalent
Seismic
Wall-Bracing Top Plate Bottom-Wall Top-Wall Stacked Concrete CMU
Design
Length Height Model Model Height
Category
(ft)

14'-81⁄4" – 15'-81⁄4" SSW21x8-STK SSW21x7 14'-51⁄4" F NS

14'-81⁄4" – 15'-81⁄4" SSW24x7 14'-51⁄4" F G
SSW24x8-STK
15'-9 ⁄2" – 16'-9 ⁄2"
1 1
SSW24x8 15'-6 ⁄2"
1
F G
D0 -D2 4 16'-81⁄4" – 17'-81⁄4" SSW24x7 16'-51⁄4" F NS
17'-91⁄2" – 18'-91⁄2" SSW24x8 17'-61⁄2" F NS
SSW24x10-STK
18'-91⁄2" – 19'-91⁄2" SSW24x9 18'-61⁄2" G NS
19'-91⁄2" – 20'-91⁄2" SSW24x10 19'-61⁄2" G NS

1. See pages 46-69 for anchorage solutions.

2. Required length of braced wall panels for balloon-frame applications should be based on the length required for the bottom story
assuming the balloon-framed wall counts as two stories.
3. Maximum shim block height above top SSW shall be 12". Shim block height = (Plate Height) - (Stacked SSW Height) - (3" Top Plate Depth).
4. A minimum of two full-height 2x6 studs shall be placed on each side of balloon-framed wall and fastened together with 10d common nails at 16" o.c.
Design for out-of-plane wind requirements by others.
5. SSW balloon-framing wall models require 3" end distance from corner to accommodate additional full height studs.
6. Balloon-framing wall connection kit (SSWBF-KT) required for all installations.
7. NS = No solution available.
8. See general notes for additional information.

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This section describes the anchorage classifications

specified in the wall-bracing replacement tables. There
are four foundation types that correspond to the color
coding on the side of the pages:

Slab on Grade – Pages 46-52

Brick Ledge – Pages 53-59

Concrete Stemwall
(Anchorage into Wall) – Pages 60-65

Concrete or CMU Stemwall

(Anchorage into Footing) – Pages 66-69

For each foundation type there are choices for

cast-in-place or post-installed adhesive anchors.
There are also details on the different anchor types
and associated anchor templates.
• Post-Installed Anchorage – Pages 70-71
• Cast-in-Place Anchorage- Pages 72-73
• Anchor Templates – Pages 74-75

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Slab on Grade – Garage Curb
STEEL STRONG-WALL®: 12" WIDE MODELS (3⁄4" DIAMETER ANCHOR)
Minimum Minimum Cast-in-Place Anchor Post-Installed Anchor (Adhesive) 2,3,4
Concrete Anchorage Footing Minimum Minimum Minimum Embedment Depth, de (in)
Strength, Classifica- Width, Anchor Bolt Footing Embedment Footing
f'c tion W / W1 Garage Front Installation
Type Length, L Depth, de Length, L
(psi) (in) (in) (in) (in) SET-XP™/SET AT
A 12 / 2 SSWAB3⁄4 9 6 24 12 12
B 12 / 2 SSWAB3⁄4 12 8 24 16 20
C 12 / 2 SSWAB3⁄4 21 14 —1 —1 —1
2500
D 18 / 2 SSWAB3⁄4 24 16 —1 —1 —1
E 24 / 10 SSWAB3⁄4 HS 12 8 NS NS NS
F 30 / 12 SSWAB ⁄4 HS
3
15 10 NS NS NS
A 12 / 2 SSWAB3⁄4 9 6 24 12 12
B 12 / 2 SSWAB3⁄4 9 6 24 16 16
C 12 / 2 SSWAB3⁄4 18 12 24 20 20
3000 1. See page 52 for additional post-installed
D 18 / 2 SSWAB3⁄4 21 14 —1 —1 —1
adhesive anchorage solutions.
E 24 / 8 SSWAB ⁄4 HS
3
12 8 NS NS NS 2. Post-installed anchor rods shall be
3
⁄4" diameter ASTM F1554 Grade 36 or
F 30 / 10 SSWAB3⁄4 HS 15 10 NS NS NS
Slab on Grade

ASTM A36 minimum threaded rods.

A 12 / 2 SSWAB3⁄4 9 6 24 12 12 3. Post-installed solutions must be installed
with Simpson Strong-Tie ® SET-XP™, SET
B 12 / 2 SSWAB3⁄4 9 6 24 16 16 or AT Acrylic-Tie ® anchoring adhesives.
C 12 / 2 SSWAB3⁄4 15 10 24 20 20 4. Simpson Strong-Tie SET-XP™ anchoring
3500 adhesive may be required in some building
D 18 / 2 SSWAB3⁄4 21 14 —1 —1 —1 jurisdictions.
E 24 / 8 SSWAB3⁄4 HS 12 8 NS NS NS 5. NS = No solution available.
6. See general note 11 for additional
F 24 / 10 SSWAB3⁄4 HS 12 8 NS NS NS anchorage and foundation information.

6" Min. Panel Width Wood SW mudsill anchors

not shown for clarity

W1 2"- 4"
W1 2" - 4"
10" Max. 10" Max.

Footing
Depth
de de Required
#4 rebar By Code
5" Min. recommended. 5" Min.
See General
Note 11
L
#4 rebar
recommended.
W
See General Note 11

Section View Elevation View

SSWAB Application SSWAB Application
(SWAB similar) (SWAB similar)
W
W1

SSWAB DETAILS L Footing

Width W
Required
1. See page 47 for perspective by Code
view and post-installed
anchor (adhesive) details.
L W1
Anchor Bolts

Plan View
Cast-in-Place/Adhesive Application

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Slab on Grade – Garage Curb
STEEL STRONG-WALL®: 15" AND WIDER MODELS (1" DIAMETER ANCHOR)
Minimum Minimum Cast-in-Place Anchor Post-Installed Anchor (Adhesive) 2,3,4
Concrete Anchorage Footing Minimum Minimum Minimum Embedment Depth, de (in)
Strength, Classifica- Width, Anchor Bolt Footing Embedment Footing
f'c tion W / W1 Garage Front Installation
Type Length, L Depth, de Length, L
(psi) (in) (in) (in) (in) SET-XP™/SET AT
A 12 / 2 SSWAB1 9 6 24 12 12
B 12 / 2 SSWAB1 12 8 24 16 16
C 12 / 2 SSWAB1 21 14 24 20 20
D 18 / 2 SSWAB1 24 16 —1 —1 —1
2500
E 24 / 10 SSWAB1 12 8 —1 —1 —1
F 30 / 12 SSWAB1 15 10 NS NS NS
G 36 / 14 SSWAB1HS 18 12 NS NS NS
H 42 / 18 SSWAB1HS 21 14 NS NS NS
A 12 / 2 SSWAB1 9 6 24 12 12
B 12 / 2 SSWAB1 9 6 24 16 16
C 12 / 2 SSWAB1 18 12 24 20 20
D 18 / 2 SSWAB1 21 14 —1 —1 —1
3000

Slab on Grade
E 24 / 8 SSWAB1 12 8 —1 —1 —1
F 30 / 10 SSWAB1 15 10 NS NS NS
G 36 / 14 SSWAB1HS 18 12 NS NS NS
1. See page 52 for additional post-installed
H 36 / 16 SSWAB1HS 21 14 NS NS NS adhesive anchorage solutions.
A 12 / 2 SSWAB1 9 6 24 12 12 2. Post-installed anchor rods shall be
1" diameter ASTM F1554 Grade 36 or
B 12 / 2 SSWAB1 9 6 24 16 16 ASTM A36 minimum threaded rods.
C 12 / 2 SSWAB1 15 10 24 20 20 3. Post-installed solutions must be installed
with Simpson Strong-Tie ® SET-XP™, SET
D 18 / 2 SSWAB1 21 14 —1 —1 —1 or AT Acrylic-Tie ® anchoring adhesives.
3500
E 24 / 8 SSWAB1 12 8 —1 —1 —1 4. Simpson Strong-Tie SET-XP™ anchoring
adhesive may be required in some building
F 24 / 10 SSWAB1 12 8 NS NS NS jurisdictions.
G 30 / 12 SSWAB1HS 18 12 NS NS NS 5. NS = No solution available.
6. See general note 11 for additional
H 36 / 16 SSWAB1HS 18 12 NS NS NS anchorage and foundation information.

3" for Steel Strong-Wall® SSW Panel Width Wood SW mudsill anchors
5" for Wood Strong-Wall SW not shown for clarity
6" Min. See table for 2"- 4"
rod diameter W1
10" Max.
2" - 4" de
W1
10" Footing
de Max. Depth
Required
By Code
4" Min.
#4 rebar
4" Min recommended.
See General L
#4 rebar
Note 11 recommended.
See General Note 11

W Elevation View
Section View Adhesive Application
Adhesive Application

POST-INSTALLED ANCHOR
(ADHESIVE) DETAILS

1. See page 46 for plan view

and SSWAB details.

Perspective View
(Slab not shown for clarity)

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Slab on Grade – Garage Curb
WOOD STRONG-WALL®: ALL MODELS (7⁄8" DIAMETER ANCHOR)
Minimum Minimum Cast-in-Place Anchor 5 Post-Installed Anchor (Adhesive) 2,3,4,5
Concrete Anchorage Footing Minimum Minimum Minimum Embedment Depth, de (in)
Strength, Classifica- Width, Anchor Bolt Footing Embedment Footing
f'c tion W / W1 Garage Front Installation
Type Length, L Depth, de Length, L
(psi) (in) (in) (in) (in) SET-XP™/SET AT
SWAB7⁄8 9 6
A 12 / 2 24 12 12
SSTB28 30 24
SWAB ⁄87
9 6
B 12 / 2 24 16 16
SSTB28 30 24
2500
SWAB7⁄8 18 12
C 12 / 2 24 20 20
SSTB28 30 24
D 18 / 2 SWAB7⁄8 24 16 —1 —1 —1
E 24 / 10 SWAB7⁄8 12 8 —1 —1 NS
SWAB7⁄8 9 6
A 12 / 2 24 12 12 1. See page 52 for additional post-installed
SSTB28 30 24 adhesive anchorage solutions.
SWAB ⁄87
9 6 2. Post-installed anchor rods shall be
B 12 / 2 24 16 16 7
⁄8 " diameter ASTM F1554 Grade 36 or
SSTB28 30 24
3000 ASTM A36 minimum threaded rods.
Slab on Grade

SWAB7⁄8 15 10 3. Post-installed solutions must be installed

C 12 / 2 24 20 20 with Simpson Strong-Tie ® SET-XP™, SET
SSTB28 30 24
or AT Acrylic-Tie ® anchoring adhesives.
D 18 / 2 SWAB7⁄8 21 14 —1 —1 —1 4. Simpson Strong-Tie SET-XP™ anchoring
E 24 / 8 SWAB7⁄8 12 8 —1 —1 NS adhesive may be required in some building
jurisdictions.
SWAB7⁄8 9 6 5. SW mudsill anchors shall be 5⁄8" diameter x
A 12 / 2 24 12 12
SSTB28 30 24 12" long minimum embedded 7". For post-
installed adhesive installation, use 5⁄8 "
SWAB ⁄87
9 6
B 12 / 2 24 16 16 diameter x 10" long all-thread rod minimum
SSTB28 30 24 (model RFB#5x10) embedded 5".
3500 6. For installation at center pier between
SWAB7⁄8 12 8
C 12 / 2 24 20 20 garage door openings, SWAB7⁄8 anchor
SSTB28 30 24 required.
D 18 / 2 SWAB7⁄8 18 12 —1 —1 —1 7. NS = No solution available.
8. See general note 11 for additional
E 24 / 8 SWAB7⁄8 12 8 —1 —1 NS anchorage and foundation information.

Panel Width Wood SW mudsill anchors

6" Min.
not shown for clarity

2" - 4" W1 2"- 4"

W1
10" Max. 10" Max.

de de Footing
Depth
Required
#4 rebar By Code
recommended.
3" Min. See General 3" Min.
Note 11
L
#4 rebar
W recommended.
See General Note 11
Section View
Elevation View
SSTB Application W SSTB Application
W1

SSTB DETAILS L Footing

Width W
Required
1. See page 46 for SWAB details. by Code
2. See page 47 for perspective
view and post-installed
anchor (adhesive) details. L W1
Anchor Bolts

Plan View
Cast-in-Place/Adhesive Application

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Slab on Grade – Slab Edge
STEEL STRONG-WALL®: 12" WIDE MODELS (3⁄4" DIAMETER ANCHOR)

Minimum Minimum Cast-in-Place Anchor Post-Installed Anchor (Adhesive) 2,3,4

Concrete Anchorage Footing Minimum Minimum Minimum Embedment Depth, de (in)
Strength, Classifica- Width, Anchor Bolt Footing Embedment Footing
f'c tion W / W1 Corner Installation Interior Installation
Type Length, L Depth, de Length, L
(psi) (in) (in) (in) (in) SET-XP™/SET AT SET-XP™/SET AT
A 12 / 2 SSWAB3⁄4 9 6 24 12 12 12 12
B 12 / 2 SSWAB3⁄4 12 8 24 16 20 12 12
C 12 / 2 SSWAB3⁄4 21 14 24 —1 —1 16 16
2500
D 18 / 2 SSWAB3⁄4 24 16 24 —1 —1 20 20
E 24 / 10 SSWAB ⁄4 HS
3
12 8 NS NS NS NS NS
F 30 / 12 SSWAB3⁄4 HS 15 10 NS NS NS NS NS
1. See page 52 for additional
A 12 / 2 SSWAB3⁄4 9 6 24 12 12 12 12 post-installed adhesive
B 12 / 2 SSWAB3⁄4 9 6 24 16 16 12 12 anchorage solutions.
2. Post-installed anchor rods shall
C 12 / 2 SSWAB3⁄4 18 12 24 20 20 12 16 be 3⁄4" diameter ASTM F1554
3000 Grade 36 or ASTM A36 minimum
D 18 / 2 SSWAB3⁄4 21 14 24 —1 —1 16 20
threaded rods.
E 24 / 8 SSWAB ⁄4 HS
3
12 8 NS NS NS NS NS 3. Post-installed solutions must be
installed with Simpson Strong-Tie ®
F 30 / 10 SSWAB3⁄4 HS 15 10 NS NS NS NS NS

Slab on Grade
SET-XP™, SET or AT Acrylic-Tie ®
A 12 / 2 SSWAB3⁄4 9 6 24 12 12 12 12 anchoring adhesives.
4. Simpson Strong-Tie SET-XP™
B 12 / 2 SSWAB3⁄4 9 6 24 16 16 12 12
anchoring adhesive may be
C 12 / 2 SSWAB3⁄4 15 10 24 20 20 12 12 required in some building
3500 jurisdictions.
D 18 / 2 SSWAB3⁄4 21 14 24 —1 —1 12 16 5. NS = No solution available.
E 24 / 8 SSWAB3⁄4 HS 12 8 NS NS NS NS NS 6. See general note 11 for
additional anchorage and
F 24 / 10 SSWAB3⁄4 HS 12 8 NS NS NS NS NS foundation information.

Panel Width Wood SW mudsill anchors

not shown for clarity

2" - 4" 2" - 4"

W1 W1
10" Max. 10" Max. Footing
Depth
Required
By Code
de de
#4 rebar
recommended.
5" Min. 5" Min.
See General
Note 11
L
#4 rebar
recommended.
W See General Note 11

Section View Elevation View – Corner Installation

SSWAB Application SSWAB Application
(SWAB similar) SSWAB DETAILS (SWAB similar)

1. See page 50 for perspective

views and post-installed
anchor (adhesive) details.
W
Anchor Bolts
W1

L
Footing Footing
Width W Width W
Required Required
by Code by Code

L W1 L L W1
Anchor Bolts

Plan View Plan View

Corner Installation Interior Installation
Cast-in-Place/Adhesive Application Cast-in-Place/Adhesive Application

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Slab on Grade – Slab Edge
STEEL STRONG-WALL®: 15" AND WIDER MODELS (1" DIAMETER ANCHOR)

Minimum Minimum Cast-in-Place Anchor Post-Installed Anchor (Adhesive) 2,3,4

Concrete Anchorage Footing Minimum Minimum Minimum Embedment Depth, de (in)
Strength, Classifica- Width, Anchor Bolt Footing Embedment Footing
f'c tion W / W1 Corner Installation Interior Installation
Type Length, L Depth, de Length, L
(psi) (in) (in) (in) (in) SET-XP™/SET AT SET-XP™/SET AT
A 12 / 2 SSWAB1 9 6 24 12 12 12 12
B 12 / 2 SSWAB1 12 8 24 16 16 12 12
C 12 / 2 SSWAB1 21 14 24 —1 —1 16 16
D 18 / 2 SSWAB1 24 16 24 —1 —1 20 20
2500
E 24 / 10 SSWAB1 12 8 —1 —1 —1 —1 —1
F 30 / 12 SSWAB1 15 10 NS NS NS NS NS
G 36 / 14 SSWAB1HS 18 12 NS NS NS NS NS
H 42 / 18 SSWAB1HS 21 14 NS NS NS NS NS
A 12 / 2 SSWAB1 9 6 24 12 12 12 12
B 12 / 2 SSWAB1 9 6 24 16 16 12 12 1. See page 52 for additional
C 12 / 2 SSWAB1 18 12 24 20 20 12 12 post-installed adhesive
anchorage solutions.
D 18 / 2 SSWAB1 21 14 24 —1 —1 16 16 2. Post-installed anchor rods
3000
E 24 / 8 SSWAB1 12 8 24 —1 —1 20 20 shall be 1" diameter ASTM
Slab on Grade

F 30 / 10 SSWAB1 15 10 NS NS NS NS NS F1554 Grade 36 or ASTM A36

minimum threaded rods.
G 36 / 14 SSWAB1HS 18 12 NS NS NS NS NS 3. Post-installed solutions must
H 36 / 16 SSWAB1HS 21 14 NS NS NS NS NS be installed with Simpson
A 12 / 2 SSWAB1 9 6 24 12 12 12 12 Strong-Tie ® SET-XP™, SET
or AT Acrylic-Tie ® anchoring
B 12 / 2 SSWAB1 9 6 24 12 12 12 12 adhesives.
C 12 / 2 SSWAB1 15 10 24 16 16 12 12 4. Simpson Strong-Tie SET-XP™
D 18 / 2 SSWAB1 21 14 24 20 —1 12 16 anchoring adhesive may be
3500 required in some building
E 24 / 8 SSWAB1 12 8 24 —1 —1 16 20 jurisdictions.
F 24 / 10 SSWAB1 12 8 24 NS NS 20 NS 5. NS = No solution available.
G 30 / 12 SSWAB1HS 18 12 NS NS NS NS NS 6. See general note 11 for
additional anchorage and
H 36 / 16 SSWAB1HS 18 12 NS NS NS NS NS foundation information.

3 " for Steel Strong-Wall® SSW

5" for Wood Strong-Wall SW See table for
Panel Width Wood SW mudsill anchors
rod diameter
not shown for clarity

2" - 4" 2" - 4"

W1
10"
Max. Footing
de de Depth
Required
By Code
#4 rebar
4" Min. recommended. 4" Min.
See General
Note 11
L L
#4 rebar
recommended.
W See General Note 11

Section View Elevation View – Interior Installation

Adhesive Application Adhesive Application

POST-INSTALLED ANCHOR
(ADHESIVE) DETAILS

1. See page 49 for plan views

and SSWAB details.

Perspective View – Corner Installation Perspective View – Interior Installation

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Slab on Grade – Slab Edge
WOOD STRONG-WALL®: ALL MODELS (7⁄8" DIAMETER ANCHOR)

Minimum Minimum Cast-in-Place Anchor 5 Post-Installed Anchor (Adhesive) 2,3,4,5

Concrete Anchorage Footing Minimum Minimum Minimum Embedment Depth, de (in)
Strength, Classifica- Width, Anchor
Footing Embedment Footing
f'c tion W / W1 Bolt Corner Installation Interior Installation
Length, L Depth, de Length, L
(psi) (in) Type
(in) (in) (in) SET-XP™/SET AT SET-XP™/SET AT
SWAB7⁄8 9 6
A 12 / 2 24 12 12 12 12
SSTB28 30 24
SWAB7⁄8 9 6
B 12 / 2 24 16 16 12 12
SSTB28 30 24
2500
SWAB7⁄8 18 12
C 12 / 2 24 20 —1 16 16 1. See page 52 for additional
SSTB28 30 24
post-installed adhesive anchorage
D 18 / 2 SWAB7⁄8 24 16 24 —1 —1 20 20 solutions.
E 24 / 10 SWAB7⁄8 12 8 —1 —1 NS —1 NS 2. Post-installed anchor rods shall
be 7⁄8 " diameter ASTM F1554
SWAB7⁄8 9 6
A 12 / 2 24 12 12 12 12 Grade 36 or ASTM A36 minimum
SSTB28 30 24 threaded rods.
SWAB7⁄8 9 6 3. Post-installed solutions must be
B 12 / 2 24 12 16 12 12 installed with Simpson Strong-Tie ®
SSTB28 30 24
3000 SET-XP™, SET or AT Acrylic-Tie ®
SWAB7⁄8 15 10 anchoring adhesives.
C 12 / 2 24 16 20 12 12

Slab on Grade
SSTB28 30 24 4. Simpson Strong-Tie SET-XP™
1 1 anchoring adhesive may be
D 18 / 2 SWAB7⁄8 21 14 24 — — 16 16 required in some building
E 24 / 8 SWAB7⁄8 12 8 24 —1 NS 20 NS jurisdictions.
SWAB7⁄8 9 6 5. SW mudsill anchors shall be
A 12 / 2 24 12 12 12 12 5
⁄8 " diameter x 12" long minimum
SSTB28 30 24 embedded 7". For post-installed
SWAB7⁄8 9 6 adhesive installation, use 5⁄8 "
B 12 / 2 24 12 12 12 12 diameter x 10" long all-thread rod
SSTB28 30 24
3500 minimum (model RFB#5x10)
SWAB7⁄8 12 8 embedded 5".
C 12 / 2 24 16 16 12 12
SSTB28 30 24 6. NS = No solution available.
D 18 / 2 SWAB7⁄8 18 12 24 20 20 12 16 7. See general note 11 for additional
anchorage and foundation
E 24 / 8 SWAB7⁄8 12 8 24 —1 NS 16 20 information.

Panel Width Wood SW mudsill anchors

not shown for clarity

2" - 4" 2" - 4"

W1 W1
10" Max. 10" Max. Footing
Depth
de de Required
By Code

#4 rebar
recommended.
3" Min. See General 3" Min.
Note 11
L
#4 rebar
recommended.
W See General Note 11

Section View Elevation View – Corner Installation

SSTB Application SSTB Application

W Anchor Bolts
W1

SSTB DETAILS
1. See page 49 for SWAB details.
L
2. See page 50 for perspective
Footing Footing views and post-installed
Width W Width W
Required Required anchor (adhesive) details.
by Code by Code

L W1 L L W1
Anchor Bolts

Plan View – Corner Installation Plan View – Interior Installation

Cast-in-Place/Adhesive Application Cast-in-Place/Adhesive Application

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Slab on Grade – Garage Curb and Slab Edge
ADDITIONAL POST-INSTALLED ADHESIVE ANCHORAGE SOLUTIONS (WHERE APPLICABLE)

Post-Installed Anchor (Adhesive)

Minimum Minimum Footing Width, W / W1 (in)
Concrete Anchorage Minimum Minimum
Strength, Classifica- Steel Steel Wood Footing Embedment
f'c tion Strong-Wall®: Strong-Wall®: Strong-Wall®: Length, L Depth, de
(psi) 12" Wide Models, 15" and Wider, All Models, (in) (in) 1. Anchor rods of the diameter indicated in
3
⁄4" Anchor Rod 1" Anchor Rod 7
⁄8 " Anchor Rod the table shall be ASTM F1554 Grade 36
or ASTM A36 minimum threaded rods.
C 18 / 6 18 / 6 18 / 6 9 16 2. Post-installed solutions must be installed
2500 D 22 / 8 22 / 8 22 / 8 15 20 with Simpson Strong-Tie ® SET-XP™, SET
or AT Acrylic-Tie ® anchoring adhesives.
E NS 26 / 12 28 / 12 15 20 3. Simpson Strong-Tie SET-XP™ anchoring
adhesive may be required in some building
C 18 / 6 18 / 6 18 / 6 9 16
jurisdictions.
3000 D 22 / 8 22 / 8 22 / 8 15 20 4. SW mudsill anchors shall be 5⁄8" diameter x
12" long minimum embedded 7". For post-
E NS 26 / 12 26 / 10 15 20 installed adhesive installation, use 5⁄8 "
C 18 / 6 18 / 6 18 / 6 9 16 diameter x 10" long all-thread rod minimum
(model RFB#5x10) embedded 5".
3500 D 22 / 8 22 / 8 22 / 8 15 20 5. NS = No solution available.
6. See general note 11 for additional
E NS 26 / 12 24 / 10 15 20 anchorage and foundation information.
Slab on Grade

W1
3" for Steel Strong-Wall® SSW
5" for Wood Strong-Wall SW
6" Min. See table for
rod diameter

W1 2" - 4"
Footing
10" Width W
de Max. Required
by Code

#4 rebar L W1
4" Min recommended. Anchor Rods
See General
Note 11 Plan View – Garage Front
Additional Adhesive Application
W

Section View W1
Additional Adhesive Application

Footing
3 " for Steel Strong-Wall® SSW Width W
5" for Wood Strong-Wall SW Required
See table for by Code
rod diameter

L W1
2" - 4" Anchor Rods
W1
10"
de Max. Plan View – Corner Installation
Additional Adhesive Application

#4 rebar
4" Min. recommended. Anchor Rods
See General
Note 11

Section View Footing

Width W
Additional Adhesive Application Required
by Code

L L W1

Plan View – Interior Installation

Additional Adhesive Application

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Brick Ledge – Garage Curb
STEEL STRONG-WALL®: 12" WIDE MODELS (3⁄4" DIAMETER ANCHOR)

Minimum Minimum Cast-in-Place Anchor Post-Installed Anchor (Adhesive) 2,3,4

Concrete Anchorage Footing Minimum Minimum Minimum Embedment Depth, de (in)
Strength, Classifica- Width, Anchor Bolt Footing Embedment Footing
f'c tion W / W1 Garage Front Installation
Type Length, L Depth, de Length, L
(psi) (in) (in) (in) (in) SET-XP™/SET AT
A 12 / 5.5 SSWAB3⁄4 9 6 24 12 12
B 12 / 5.5 SSWAB3⁄4 9 6 24 12 12
C 12 / 5.5 SSWAB3⁄4 15 10 24 16 16
2500
D 18 / 5.5 SSWAB3⁄4 15 10 24 20 —1
E 24 / 5.5 SSWAB3⁄4 HS 21 14 NS NS NS
F 30 / 5.5 SSWAB3⁄4 HS 27 18 NS NS NS
A 12 / 5.5 SSWAB3⁄4 9 6 24 12 12
B 12 / 5.5 SSWAB3⁄4 9 6 24 12 12
1. See page 59 for additional post-installed
C 12 / 5.5 SSWAB ⁄4 3
12 8 24 16 16 adhesive anchorage solutions.
3000 2. Post-installed anchor rods shall be
D 18 / 5.5 SSWAB3⁄4 12 8 24 20 20 3
⁄4" diameter ASTM F1554 Grade 36 or
E 24 / 5.5 SSWAB3⁄4 HS 21 14 NS NS NS ASTM A36 minimum threaded rods.
3. Post-installed solutions must be installed
F 24 / 5.5 SSWAB3⁄4 HS 27 18 NS NS NS
with Simpson Strong-Tie ® SET-XP™, SET
A 12 / 5.5 SSWAB3⁄4 9 6 24 12 12 or AT Acrylic-Tie ® anchoring adhesives.
4. Simpson Strong-Tie SET-XP™ anchoring
B 12 / 5.5 SSWAB3⁄4 9 6 24 12 12
adhesive may be required in some building
C 12 / 5.5 SSWAB3⁄4 9 6 24 16 16 jurisdictions.
3500 5. Solutions depend upon foundation and
D 18 / 5.5 SSWAB3⁄4 12 8 24 20 20 slab being a monolithic pour.
E 24 / 5.5 SSWAB3⁄4 HS 18 12 NS NS NS 6. NS = No solution available.
7. See general note 11 for additional
F 24 / 5.5 SSWAB3⁄4 HS 24 16 NS NS NS anchorage and foundation information.

Brick Ledge
W1 Panel Width Wood SW mudsill anchors
W1 6" Min. not shown for clarity

2" Max. 2"- 4"

2" Max. 2" - 4" 6" Max.
6" Max.
Footing
de Depth
de #4 rebar Required
recommended. By Code
See General
Note 11 5" Min.
5" Min.

L
#4 rebar
recommended.
W See General Note 11

Section View Elevation View

SSWAB Application SSWAB Application
(SWAB similar) (SWAB similar)
SSWAB DETAILS

1. See page 54 for post-installed

W anchor (adhesive) details.
W1

L
Footing W
Width
Required
W1 by Code

L
Anchor Bolts

Plan View
Cast-in-Place/Adhesive Application Perspective View

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STEEL STRONG-WALL®: 15" AND WIDER MODELS (1" DIAMETER ANCHOR)

Minimum Minimum Cast-in-Place Anchor Post-Installed Anchor (Adhesive) 2,3,4

Concrete Anchorage Footing Minimum Minimum Minimum Embedment Depth, de (in)
Strength, Classifica- Width, Anchor Bolt Footing Embedment Footing
f'c tion W / W1 Garage Front Installation
Type Length, L Depth, de Length, L
(psi) (in) (in) (in) (in) SET-XP™/SET AT
A 12 / 5.5 SSWAB1 9 6 24 12 12
B 12 / 5.5 SSWAB1 9 6 24 12 12
C 12 / 5.5 SSWAB1 15 10 24 16 16
D 18 / 5.5 SSWAB1 15 10 24 20 —1
2500
E 24 / 5.5 SSWAB1 21 14 —1 —1 —1
F 30 / 5.5 SSWAB1 27 18 NS NS NS
G 36 / 14 SSWAB1HS 18 12 NS NS NS
H 42 / 18 SSWAB1HS 21 14 NS NS NS
A 12 / 5.5 SSWAB1 9 6 24 12 12
B 12 / 5.5 SSWAB1 9 6 24 12 12
C 12 / 5.5 SSWAB1 12 8 24 16 16
D 18 / 5.5 SSWAB1 12 8 24 20 20
3000
E 24 / 5.5 SSWAB1 21 14 —1 —1 —1 1. See page 59 for additional post-installed
F 24 / 5.5 SSWAB1 27 18 NS NS NS adhesive anchorage solutions.
2. Post-installed anchor rods shall be
G 36 / 14 SSWAB1HS 18 12 NS NS NS 1" diameter ASTM F1554 Grade 36 or
H 36 / 16 SSWAB1HS 21 14 NS NS NS ASTM A36 minimum threaded rods.
A 12 / 5.5 SSWAB1 9 6 24 12 12 3. Post-installed solutions must be installed
with Simpson Strong-Tie ® SET-XP™, SET
B 12 / 5.5 SSWAB1 9 6 24 12 12 or AT Acrylic-Tie ® anchoring adhesives.
C 12 / 5.5 SSWAB1 9 6 24 16 16 4. Simpson Strong-Tie SET-XP™ anchoring
D 18 / 5.5 SSWAB1 12 8 24 20 20 adhesive may be required in some building
3500 jurisdictions.
E 24 / 5.5 SSWAB1 18 12 —1 —1 —1 5. Solutions depend upon foundation and
Brick Ledge

F 24 / 5.5 SSWAB1 24 16 NS NS NS slab being a monolithic pour.

G 30 / 12 SSWAB1HS 18 12 NS NS NS 6. NS = No solution available.
7. See general note 11 for additional
H 36 / 16 SSWAB1HS 18 12 NS NS NS anchorage and foundation information.

3" for Steel Strong-Wall® SSW

5" for Wood Strong-Wall SW W1 Panel Width Wood SW mudsill anchors
not shown for clarity
W1 6" Min.
2" Max. 2"- 4" 6" Max.
2" Max. 2" - 4"
6" Max. de
POST-INSTALLED Footing
de Depth
ANCHOR Required
#4 rebar
recommended. (ADHESIVE) By Code
See General DETAILS 4" Min.
Note 11
4" Min.
See table for 1. See page 53 L
#4 rebar
rod diameter for plan view, recommended.
perspective view See General Note 11
W and SSWAB
details. Elevation View – Adhesive Application
Section View – Adhesive Application

6" Min.

2" - 4"
W1
10" Max.
G AND H
de ANCHORAGE
#4 rebar CLASSIFICATION
5" Min. recommended. DETAILS
See General
Note 11

W
Perspective View
Section View – SSWAB Application
(G and H Anchorage Classification)
(G and H Anchorage Classification)
(Slab not shown for clarity)

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WOOD STRONG-WALL®: ALL MODELS (7⁄8" DIAMETER ANCHOR)

Minimum Minimum Cast-in-Place Anchor 5 Post-Installed Anchor (Adhesive) 2,3,4,5

Concrete Anchorage Footing Minimum Minimum Minimum Embedment Depth, de (in)
Strength, Classifica- Width, Anchor Bolt Footing Embedment Footing
f'c tion W / W1 Garage Front Installation
Type Length, L Depth, de Length, L
(psi) (in) (in) (in) (in) SET-XP™/SET AT
SWAB7⁄8 9 6
A 12 / 5.5 24 12 12
SSTB28 30 24
SWAB7⁄8 9 6
B 12 / 5.5 24 12 12
SSTB28 30 24
2500
SWAB7⁄8 15 10
C 12 / 5.5 24 16 16
SSTB28 30 24
D 18 / 5.5 SWAB7⁄8 15 10 24 20 —1
E 24 / 5.5 SWAB7⁄8 21 14 —1 —1 NS
SWAB ⁄8
7
9 6 1. See page 59 for additional post-installed
A 12 / 5.5 24 12 12
SSTB28 30 24 adhesive anchorage solutions.
2. Post-installed anchor rods shall be
SWAB7⁄8 9 6 7
⁄8 " diameter ASTM F1554 Grade 36 or
B 12 / 5.5 24 12 12
SSTB28 30 24 ASTM A36 minimum threaded rods.
3000 3. Post-installed solutions must be installed
SWAB7⁄8 12 8 with Simpson Strong-Tie ® SET-XP™, SET
C 12 / 5.5 24 16 16 or AT Acrylic-Tie ® anchoring adhesives.
SSTB28 30 24
4. Simpson Strong-Tie SET-XP™ anchoring
D 18 / 5.5 SWAB7⁄8 12 8 24 20 —1 adhesive may be required in some building
E 24 / 5.5 SWAB ⁄8
7
18 12 — 1
— 1
NS jurisdictions.
5. SW mudsill anchors shall be 5⁄8" diameter x
SWAB7⁄8 9 6 12" long minimum embedded 7". For post-
A 12 / 5.5 24 12 12 installed adhesive installation, use 5⁄8 "
SSTB28 30 24
diameter x 10" long all-thread rod minimum

Brick Ledge
SWAB7⁄8 9 6 (model RFB#5x10) embedded 5".
B 12 / 5.5 24 12 12 6. Solutions depend upon foundation and
SSTB28 30 24
3500 slab being a monolithic pour.
SWAB7⁄8 9 6 7. For installation at center pier between
C 12 / 5.5 24 16 16 garage door openings, SWAB7⁄8 anchor
SSTB28 30 24 required.
D 18 / 5.5 SWAB7⁄8 9 6 24 20 —1 8. NS = No solution available.
9. See general note 11 for additional
E 24 / 5.5 SWAB7⁄8 18 12 —1 —1 NS anchorage and foundation information.

W1 Panel Width Wood SW mudsill anchors

W1 6" Min. not shown for clarity

2" Max. 2"- 4"

2" Max. 6" Max.
2" - 4"
6" Max.
Footing
de Depth
de Required
#4 rebar
recommended. By Code
See General
Note 11
3" Min.
3" Min.
L
#4 rebar
recommended.
W See General Note 11
W
Section View W1 Elevation View
SSTB Application SSTB Application

L SSTB DETAILS
Footing W
Width
Required 1. See page 53 for perspective
W1 by Code view and SWAB details.
2. See page 54 for post-installed
L anchor (adhesive) details.
Anchor Bolts

Plan View
Cast-in-Place/Adhesive Application

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Brick Ledge – Slab Edge
STEEL STRONG-WALL®: 12" WIDE MODELS (3⁄4" DIAMETER ANCHOR)

Minimum Minimum Cast-in-Place Anchor Post-Installed Anchor (Adhesive) 2,3,4

Concrete Anchorage Footing Minimum Minimum Minimum Embedment Depth, de (in)
Strength, Classifica- Width, Anchor Bolt Footing Embedment Footing
f'c tion W / W1 Corner Installation Interior Installation
Type Length, L Depth, de Length, L
(psi) (in) (in) (in) (in) SET-XP™/SET AT SET-XP™/SET AT
A 12 / 5.5 SSWAB3⁄4 9 8 24 12 12 12 12
B 12 / 5.5 SSWAB3⁄4 9 8 24 12 12 12 12
C 12 / 5.5 SSWAB3⁄4 15 12 24 12 12 16 16
2500
D 18 / 5.5 SSWAB3⁄4 15 12 24 16 16 20 20
1. See page 59 for additional
E 24 / 5.5 SSWAB3⁄4 HS 21 16 NS NS NS NS NS post-installed adhesive anchorage
F 30 / 5.5 SSWAB3⁄4 HS 27 20 NS NS NS NS NS solutions.
2. Post-installed anchor rods shall
A 12 / 5.5 SSWAB3⁄4 9 8 24 12 12 12 12 be 3⁄4" diameter ASTM F1554
B 12 / 5.5 SSWAB3⁄4 9 8 24 12 12 12 12 Grade 36 or ASTM A36 minimum
threaded rods.
C 12 / 5.5 SSWAB3⁄4 12 10 24 12 12 12 16 3. Post-installed solutions must be
3000
D 18 / 5.5 SSWAB3⁄4 12 10 24 16 16 16 20 installed with Simpson Strong-Tie ®
SET-XP™, SET or AT Acrylic-Tie ®
E 24 / 5.5 SSWAB3⁄4 HS 21 16 NS NS NS NS NS anchoring adhesives.
F 24 / 5.5 SSWAB3⁄4 HS 27 20 NS NS NS NS NS 4. Simpson Strong-Tie SET-XP™
anchoring adhesive may be
A 12 / 5.5 SSWAB3⁄4 9 8 24 12 12 12 12
required in some building
B 12 / 5.5 SSWAB3⁄4 9 8 24 12 12 12 12 jurisdictions.
C 12 / 5.5 SSWAB3⁄4 9 8 24 12 12 12 12 5. Solutions depend upon foundation
3500 and slab being a monolithic pour.
D 18 / 5.5 SSWAB3⁄4 12 10 24 16 16 16 16 6. NS = No solution available.
E 24 / 5.5 SSWAB3⁄4 HS 18 14 NS NS NS NS NS 7. See general note 11 for additional
anchorage and foundation
F 24 / 5.5 SSWAB3⁄4 HS 24 18 NS NS NS NS NS information.

W1 Panel Width Wood SW mudsill anchors

Brick Ledge

W1 not shown for clarity

2" Max. 2"- 4"

2" Max. 2" - 4"
Footing
de Depth
de Required
#4 rebar By Code
recommended.
See General
Note 11 5" Min.
5" Min.

L
#4 rebar
W recommended.
W See General Note 11
W1
Section View Elevation View – Corner Installation
SSWAB Application SSWAB Application
(SWAB similar) (SWAB similar)
L
Footing W
Width
Required
W1 by Code

L
Anchor Bolts

Plan View – Corner Installation

Anchor Bolts
Cast-in-Place/Adhesive Application

SSWAB DETAILS
Footing W
Width 1. See page 57 for
Required
W1 by Code post-installed anchor
(adhesive) details.
L L

Plan View – Interior Installation Perspective View

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Brick Ledge – Slab Edge
STEEL STRONG-WALL®: 15" AND WIDER MODELS (1" DIAMETER ANCHOR)

Minimum Minimum Cast-in-Place Anchor Post-Installed Anchor (Adhesive) 2,3,4

Concrete Anchorage Footing Minimum Minimum Minimum Embedment Depth, de (in)
Strength, Classifica- Width, Anchor Bolt Footing Embedment Footing
f'c tion W / W1 Corner Installation Interior Installation
Type Length, L Depth, de Length, L
(psi) (in) (in) (in) (in) SET-XP™/SET AT SET-XP™/SET AT
A 12 / 5.5 SSWAB1 9 8 24 12 12 12 12
B 12 / 5.5 SSWAB1 9 8 24 12 12 12 12
C 12 / 5.5 SSWAB1 15 12 24 12 12 16 16
D 18 / 5.5 SSWAB1 15 12 24 12 16 16 16
2500
E 24 / 5.5 SSWAB1 21 16 24 16 20 20 —1
F 30 / 5.5 SSWAB1 27 20 NS NS NS NS NS
G 36 / 14 SSWAB1HS 18 14 NS NS NS NS NS
H 42 / 18 SSWAB1HS 21 16 NS NS NS NS NS
A 12 / 5.5 SSWAB1 9 8 24 12 12 12 12
1. See page 59 for additional
B 12 / 5.5 SSWAB1 9 8 24 12 12 12 12 post-installed adhesive anchorage
C 12 / 5.5 SSWAB1 12 10 24 12 12 12 12 solutions.
2. Post-installed anchor rods shall
D 18 / 5.5 SSWAB1 12 10 24 12 16 16 16
3000 be 1" diameter ASTM F1554
E 24 / 5.5 SSWAB1 21 16 24 16 20 16 20 Grade 36 or ASTM A36 minimum
F 24 / 5.5 SSWAB1 27 20 24 20 NS 20 NS threaded rods.
3. Post-installed solutions must be
G 36 / 14 SSWAB1HS 18 14 NS NS NS NS NS installed with Simpson Strong-Tie ®
H 36 / 16 SSWAB1HS 21 16 NS NS NS NS NS SET-XP™, SET or AT Acrylic-Tie ®
A 12 / 5.5 SSWAB1 9 8 24 12 12 12 12 anchoring adhesives.
4. Simpson Strong-Tie SET-XP™
B 12 / 5.5 SSWAB1 9 8 24 12 12 12 12 anchoring adhesive may be
C 12 / 5.5 SSWAB1 9 8 24 12 12 12 12 required in some building
D 18 / 5.5 SSWAB1 12 10 24 12 16 12 16 jurisdictions.
3500 5. Solutions depend upon foundation
E 24 / 5.5 SSWAB1 18 14 24 16 16 16 16

Brick Ledge
and slab being a monolithic pour.
F 24 / 5.5 SSWAB1 24 18 24 20 NS 16 20 6. NS = No solution available.
G 30 / 12 SSWAB1HS 18 14 NS NS NS NS NS 7. See general note 11 for additional
anchorage and foundation
H 36 / 16 SSWAB1HS 18 14 NS NS NS NS NS information.

Panel Width Wood SW mudsill anchors

3" for Steel Strong-Wall® SSW not shown for clarity
5" for Wood Strong-Wall SW
See table for 2" - 4"
W1 rod diameter
Footing
de Depth
Required
2" Max. 2" - 4" By Code

de
4" Min.
#4 rebar
recommended.
See General L L
Note 11 #4 rebar
4" Min. recommended.
See General Note 11 POST-INSTALLED ANCHOR
(ADHESIVE) DETAILS
Elevation View – Interior Installation
W Adhesive Application 1. See page 56 for additional
perspective view, plan views
Section View and SSWAB details.
Adhesive Application W1 2" - 4"
10" Max.

de
#4 rebar
recommended.
5" Min.
See General
Note 11

Section View – SSWAB Application

(G and H Anchorage Classification)

G AND H ANCHORAGE Perspective View – Corner Installation

Perspective View – Interior Installation CLASSIFICATION DETAILS (G and H Anchorage Classification)

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WOOD STRONG-WALL®: ALL MODELS (7⁄8" DIAMETER ANCHOR)

Minimum Minimum Cast-in-Place Anchor 5 Post-Installed Anchor (Adhesive) 2,3,4,5

Concrete Anchorage Footing Minimum Minimum Minimum Embedment Depth, de (in)
Strength, Classifica- Width, Anchor Bolt Footing Embedment Footing
f'c tion W / W1 Corner Installation Interior Installation
Type Length, L Depth, de Length, L
(psi) (in) (in) (in) (in) SET-XP™/SET AT SET-XP™/SET AT
SWAB7⁄8 9 8
A 12 / 5.5 24 12 12 12 12
SSTB28 30 24
SWAB7⁄8 9 8
B 12 / 5.5 24 12 12 12 12
SSTB28 30 24
2500
SWAB7⁄8 15 12
C 12 / 5.5 24 12 12 16 16
SSTB28 30 24
D 18 / 5.5 SWAB7⁄8 15 12 24 12 16 16 20
E 24 / 5.5 SWAB7⁄8 21 16 24 16 20 20 NS
SWAB7⁄8 9 8
A 12 / 5.5 24 12 12 12 12
SSTB28 30 24
SWAB7⁄8 9 8
B 12 / 5.5 24 12 12 12 12
SSTB28 30 24
3000
SWAB7⁄8 12 10
C 12 / 5.5 24 12 12 12 12
SSTB28 30 24
D 18 / 5.5 SWAB7⁄8 12 10 24 12 16 16 16
E 24 / 5.5 SWAB7⁄8 18 14 24 16 20 16 20
SWAB7⁄8 9 8
A 12 / 5.5 24 12 12 12 12
SSTB28 30 24
SWAB7⁄8 9 8
B 12 / 5.5 24 12 12 12 12
SSTB28 30 24
3500
SWAB7⁄8 9 8
Brick Ledge

C 12 / 5.5 24 12 12 12 12
SSTB28 30 24
D 18 / 5.5 SWAB7⁄8 9 8 24 12 16 12 12
E 24 / 5.5 SWAB7⁄8 18 14 24 16 20 16 16
1. See page 59 for additional post-installed adhesive anchorage solutions.
2. Post-installed anchor rods shall be 7⁄8 " diameter ASTM F1554 Grade 36 or
ASTM A36 minimum threaded rods. W1 Panel Width Wood SW mudsill anchors
not shown for clarity
3. Post-installed solutions must be installed with Simpson Strong-Tie ® SET-XP™,
SET or AT Acrylic-Tie ® anchoring adhesives. 2" Max.
4. Simpson Strong-Tie SET-XP™ anchoring adhesive may be required in some 2"- 4"
building jurisdictions. Footing
5. SW mudsill anchors shall be 5⁄8 " diameter x 12" long minimum embedded 7". Depth
For post-installed adhesive installation, use 5⁄8 " diameter x 10" long de Required
all-thread rod minimum (model RFB#5x10) embedded 5". By Code
6. Solutions depend upon
foundation and slab being
a monolithic pour. 3" Min.
7. NS = No solution available SSTB DETAILS
8. See general note 11 for L
additional anchorage and 1. See page 56 for perspective #4 rebar
foundation information. view and SWAB details. recommended.
See General Note 11
2. See page 57 for perspective
view and post-installed Elevation View – Corner Installation
anchor (adhesive) details. SSTB Application

W1 6" Min. W
W1 Anchor Bolts
2" Max. 2" - 4"

de #4 rebar L
recommended.
See General Footing W
Note 11 Width Footing W
Required Width
3" Min. W1 by Code Required
W1 by Code
L
W Anchor Bolts L L

Section View Plan View – Corner Installation Plan View – Interior Installation
SSTB Application Cast-in-Place/Adhesive Application Cast-in-Place/Adhesive Application

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ADDITIONAL POST-INSTALLED ADHESIVE ANCHORAGE SOLUTIONS (WHERE APPLICABLE)

Post-Installed Anchor (Adhesive)

Minimum Minimum Footing Width, W / W1 (in)
Concrete Anchorage Minimum Minimum
Strength, Classifica- Steel Steel Wood Footing Embedment
f'c tion Strong-Wall®: Strong-Wall®: Strong-Wall®: Length, L Depth, de
(psi) 12" Wide Models, 15" and Wider, All Models, (in) (in) 1. Anchor rods of the diameter indicated in
3
⁄4" Anchor Rod 1" Anchor Rod 7
⁄8 " Anchor Rod the table shall be ASTM F1554 Grade 36
or ASTM A36 minimum threaded rods.
C 18 / 6 18 / 6 18 / 6 9 16 2. Post-installed solutions must be installed
2500 D 22 / 8 22 / 8 22 / 8 15 20 with Simpson Strong-Tie ® SET-XP™, SET
or AT Acrylic-Tie ® anchoring adhesives.
E NS 26 / 12 28 / 12 15 20 3. Simpson Strong-Tie SET-XP™ anchoring
adhesive may be required in some building
C 18 / 6 18 / 6 18 / 6 9 16
jurisdictions.
3000 D 22 / 8 22 / 8 22 / 8 15 20 4. SW mudsill anchors shall be 5⁄8" diameter x
12" long minimum embedded 7". For post-
E NS 26 / 12 26 / 10 15 20 installed adhesive installation, use 5⁄8 "
C 18 / 6 18 / 6 18 / 6 9 16 diameter x 10" long all-thread rod minimum
(model RFB#5x10) embedded 5".
3500 D 22 / 8 22 / 8 22 / 8 15 20 5. NS = No solution available.
6. See general note 11 for additional
E NS 26 / 12 24 / 10 15 20 anchorage and foundation information.

W1
®
3" for Steel Strong-Wall SSW
5" for Wood Strong-Wall SW
6" Min. See table for
rod diameter

2" - 4" Footing

W1 Width W
10" Required

Brick Ledge
de Max. by Code
W1

Anchor Rods L
#4 rebar
4" Min recommended.
See General Plan View – Garage Front
Note 11
Additional Adhesive Application

W
W1
Section View
Additional Adhesive Application

Footing
Width W
®
3 " for Steel Strong-Wall SSW
Required
W1 by Code
5" for Wood Strong-Wall SW See table for
rod diameter
Anchor Rods L
2" - 4"
W1
10" Plan View – Corner Installation
de Max. Additional Adhesive Application

Anchor Rods
#4 rebar
4" Min. recommended.
See General
Note 11

W
Footing
Section View Width W
Required
Additional Adhesive Application W1 by Code

L L

Plan View – Interior Installation

Additional Adhesive Application

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Concrete Stemwall (Anchorage into Wall) – Garage Front
STEEL STRONG-WALL®: 12" WIDE MODELS (3⁄4" DIAMETER ANCHOR)

Minimum Cast-in-Place Anchor Post-Installed Anchor (Adhesive) 2,3,4

Concrete Minimum Minimum Minimum Embedment Depth, de (in)
Anchorage Stemwall
Strength, Anchor Bolt Stemwall Embedment Stemwall
Classification Width, W Garage Front Installation
f'c Type Length, L Depth, de Length, L
(psi) (in)
(in) (in) (in) SET-XP™/SET AT
A SSWAB3⁄4 8 18 12 24 12 12
2500 B SSWAB3⁄4 8 36 24 24 16 16
C SSWAB3⁄4 8 46 31 NS NS NS
A SSWAB ⁄43
8 15 10 24 12 12
3000 B SSWAB3⁄4 8 33 22 24 16 16
C SSWAB3⁄4 8 45 30 NS NS NS
A SSWAB3⁄4 8 9 6 24 12 12
3500 B SSWAB ⁄43
8 30 20 24 16 16
C SSWAB3⁄4 8 42 28 24 20 20
1. See pages 66-68 for additional stemwall foundation solutions with anchorage into footing.
2. Post-installed anchor rods shall be 3⁄4" diameter ASTM F1554 Grade 36 or ASTM A36 minimum threaded rods.
3. Post-installed solutions must be installed with Simpson Strong-Tie ® SET-XP™, SET or AT Acrylic-Tie ® anchoring adhesives.
4. Simpson Strong-Tie SET-XP™ anchoring adhesive may be required in some building jurisdictions.
5. Installation at center pier between garage door openings is not permitted.
Concrete Stemwall (Anchorage into Wall)

6. NS = No solution available.
7. See general note 11 for additional anchorage and foundation information.

W
Panel Width Wood SW mudsill anchors
not shown for clarity
2" - 4"
2" - 4"
12"
de max.
de

Footing
#4 rebar Depth
recommended. Required
See General By Code
Note 11

# 4 rebar recommended.
See General Note 11

Section View Elevation View

SSWAB Application SSWAB Application
(SWAB similar) (SWAB similar)

SSWAB DETAILS
W
1. See page 61 for perspective
view and post-installed
anchor (adhesive) details.
Anchor Bolts L

Plan View
Cast-in-Place/Adhesive Application

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STEEL STRONG-WALL®: 15" AND WIDER MODELS (1" DIAMETER ANCHOR)

Minimum Cast-in-Place Anchor Post-Installed Anchor (Adhesive) 2,3,4

Concrete Minimum Minimum Minimum Embedment Depth, de (in)
Anchorage Stemwall
Strength, Anchor Bolt Stemwall Embedment Stemwall
Classification Width, W Garage Front Installation
f'c Type Length, L Depth, de Length, L
(psi) (in)
(in) (in) (in) SET-XP™/SET AT
SSWAB1 8 18 12
A 24 12 12
SB1x30 8 36 24
SSWAB1 8 36 24
2500 B 24 16 16
SB1x30 8 36 24
SSWAB1 8 46 31
C 24 20 20
SB1x30 8 36 24
SSWAB1 8 15 10
A 24 12 12
SB1x30 8 36 24
SSWAB1 8 33 22
3000 B 24 16 16
SB1x30 8 36 24
SSWAB1 8 45 30
C 24 20 20
SB1x30 8 36 24
SSWAB1 8 9 6
A 24 12 12

Concrete Stemwall (Anchorage into Wall)

SB1x30 8 36 24
SSWAB1 8 27 18
3500 B 24 12 16
SB1x30 8 36 24
SSWAB1 8 42 28
C 24 20 20
SB1x30 8 36 24
1. See pages 66-68 for additional stemwall foundation solutions with anchorage into footing.
2. Post-installed anchor rods shall be 1" diameter ASTM F1554 Grade 36 or ASTM A36 minimum threaded rods.
3. Post-installed solutions must be installed with Simpson Strong-Tie ® SET-XP™, SET or AT Acrylic-Tie ® anchoring adhesives.
4. Simpson Strong-Tie SET-XP™ anchoring adhesive may be required in some building jurisdictions.
5. Installation at center pier between garage door openings is not permitted.
6. NS = No solution available.
7. See general note 11 for additional anchorage and foundation information.
Panel Width Wood SW mudsill anchors
not shown for clarity
3" for Steel Strong-Wall® SSW 2" - 4"
5" for Wood Strong-Wall SW 12"
W See table for de max.
rod diameter

2" - 4"

de

Footing
Depth
Required
By Code

# 4 rebar recommended.
#4 rebar See General Note 11
recommended.
See General Elevation View
Note 11 Adhesive Application

Section View
Adhesive Application
POST-INSTALLED ANCHOR
(ADHESIVE) DETAILS

1. See page 60 for plan view

and SSWAB details.

Perspective View

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WOOD STRONG-WALL®: ALL MODELS (7⁄8" DIAMETER ANCHOR)

Minimum Cast-in-Place Anchor 5 Post-Installed Anchor (Adhesive) 2,3,4,5

Concrete Minimum Minimum Minimum Embedment Depth, de (in)
Anchorage Stemwall
Strength, Anchor Bolt Stemwall Embedment Stemwall
Classification Width, W Garage Front Installation
f'c Type Length, L Depth, de Length, L
(psi) (in)
(in) (in) (in) SET-XP™/SET AT
SWAB7⁄8 8 12 8
A 24 12 12
SSTB28 8 36 24
SWAB7⁄8 8 33 22
2500 B 24 16 16
SSTB28 8 36 24
SWAB7⁄8 8 46 31
C 24 20 20
SSTB28 8 36 24
SWAB7⁄8 8 9 6
A 24 12 12
SSTB28 8 36 24
SWAB7⁄8 8 30 20
3000 B 24 12 12
SSTB28 8 36 24
SWAB7⁄8 8 42 28
C 24 20 20
SSTB28 8 36 24
SWAB7⁄8 8 9 6
A 24 12 12
Concrete Stemwall (Anchorage into Wall)

SSTB28 8 36 24
SWAB7⁄8 8 27 18
3500 B 24 12 12
SSTB28 8 36 24
SWAB7⁄8 8 39 26
C 24 20 20
SSTB28 8 36 24
1. See pages 66-68 for additional stemwall foundation solutions with anchorage into footing.
2. Post-installed anchor rods shall be 7⁄8 " diameter ASTM F1554 Grade 36 or ASTM A36 minimum threaded rods.
3. Post-installed solutions must be installed with Simpson Strong-Tie ® SET-XP™, SET or AT Acrylic-Tie ® anchoring adhesives.
4. Simpson Strong-Tie SET-XP™ anchoring adhesive may be required in some building jurisdictions.
5. SW mudsill anchors shall be 5⁄8 " diameter x 12" long minimum embedded 7". For post-installed adhesive installation,
use 5⁄8 " diameter x 10" long all-thread rod minimum (model RFB#5x10) embedded 5".
6. Installation at center pier between garage door openings is not permitted.
7. NS = No solution available.
8. See general note 11 for additional anchorage and foundation information. Panel Width Wood SW mudsill anchors
not shown for clarity

W 2" - 4"
12"
max.
2" - 4" de

de

Footing
Depth
Required
By Code

#4 rebar # 4 rebar recommended.

recommended. See General Note 11
See General W
Note 11 Elevation View – SSTB Application
(SB similar)

Section View L
SSTB Application
(SB similar) SSTB DETAILS
W
1. See page 60 for SWAB
details.
2. See page 61 for perspective
Anchor Bolts L view and post-installed
anchor (adhesive) details.
Plan View
Cast-in-Place/Adhesive Application

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Concrete Stemwall (Anchorage into Wall) – Perimeter
STEEL STRONG-WALL®: 12" WIDE MODELS (3⁄4" DIAMETER ANCHOR)

Minimum Cast-in-Place Anchor Post-Installed Anchor (Adhesive) 2,3,4

Concrete Anchorage Minimum Minimum Minimum Embedment Depth, de (in)
Strength, Classifica- Stemwall
Anchor Bolt Stemwall Embedment Stemwall
f'c tion Width, W Corner Installation Interior Installation
Type Length, L Depth, de Length, L
(psi) (in)
(in) (in) (in) SET-XP™/SET AT SET-XP™/SET AT
A SSWAB3⁄4 8 9 6 24 12 12 12 12
B SSWAB3⁄4 8 21 14 24 16 16 12 12
2500
C SSWAB3⁄4 8 36 24 24 20 20 16 16
D SSWAB3⁄4 10 46 31 24 NS NS 20 20
A SSWAB3⁄4 8 9 6 24 12 12 12 12
B SSWAB3⁄4 8 21 14 24 12 16 12 12
3000
C SSWAB3⁄4 8 33 22 24 20 20 12 16
D SSWAB3⁄4 10 42 28 24 NS NS 20 20
A SSWAB3⁄4 8 9 6 24 12 12 12 12
B SSWAB3⁄4 8 18 12 24 12 16 12 12
3500
C SSWAB3⁄4 8 30 20 24 20 20 12 16
D SSWAB3⁄4 10 36 25 24 NS NS 20 20
1. See pages 66-68 for addtional stemwall foundation solutions with anchorage into footing.

Concrete Stemwall (Anchorage into Wall)

2. Post-installed anchor rods shall be 3⁄4" diameter ASTM F1554 Grade 36 or ASTM A36 minimum threaded rods.
3. Post-installed solutions must be installed with Simpson Strong-Tie ® SET-XP™, SET or AT Acrylic-Tie ® anchoring adhesives.
4. Simpson Strong-Tie SET-XP™ anchoring adhesive may be required in some building jurisdictions.
5. NS = No solution available.
6. See general note 11 for additional anchorage and foundation information.

W
Panel Width Wood SW mudsill anchors
not shown for clarity
2" - 4"
2" - 4"

de de

Footing
#4 rebar Depth
recommended. Required
See General By Code
Note 11
# 4 rebar recommended.
See General Note 11

Section View Elevation View – Corner Installation

SSWAB Application SSWAB Application
(SWAB similar) (SWAB similar)
SSWAB DETAILS
W 1. See page 64 for perspective
views and post-installed
anchor (adhesive) details.

L Anchor Bolts

W W

Anchor Bolts L L L

Plan View – Corner Installation Plan View – Interior Installation

Cast-in-Place/Adhesive Application Cast-in-Place/Adhesive Application

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Concrete Stemwall (Anchorage into Wall) – Perimeter
STEEL STRONG-WALL®: 15" AND WIDER MODELS (1" DIAMETER ANCHOR)

Minimum Cast-in-Place Anchor Post-Installed Anchor (Adhesive) 2,3,4

Concrete Anchorage Minimum Minimum Minimum Embedment Depth, de (in)
Strength, Classifica- Stemwall
Anchor Bolt Stemwall Embedment Stemwall
f'c tion Width, W Corner Installation Interior Installation
Type Length, L Depth, de Length, L
(psi) (in)
(in) (in) (in) SET-XP™/SET AT SET-XP™/SET AT
SSWAB1 8 9 6
A 24 12 12 12 12
SB1x30 8 36 24
SSWAB1 8 21 14
B 24 12 16 12 12
SB1x30 8 36 24
2500
SSWAB1 8 36 24
C 24 20 20 12 16
SB1x30 8 36 24
SSWAB1 10 46 31
D 24 NS NS 20 20
SB1x30 8 36 24
SSWAB1 8 9 6
A 24 12 12 12 12
SB1x30 8 36 24
SSWAB1 8 21 14
B 24 12 12 12 12
SB1x30 8 36 24
3000
SSWAB1 8 33 22
C 24 16 20 12 16
SB1x30 8 36 24
Concrete Stemwall (Anchorage into Wall)

SSWAB1 10 42 28
D 24 NS NS 20 20
SB1x30 8 36 24
SSWAB1 8 9 6
A 24 12 12 12 12
SB1x30 8 36 24
SSWAB1 8 18 12
B 24 12 12 12 12
SB1x30 8 36 24
3500
SSWAB1 8 30 20
C 24 16 16 12 16
SB1x30 8 36 24
SSWAB1 10 36 25
D 24 NS NS 16 20
SB1x30 8 36 24
1. See pages 66-68 for additional stemwall foundation solutions with Panel Width Wood SW mudsill anchors
anchorage into footing. not shown for clarity
2. Post-installed anchor rods shall be 1" diameter ASTM F1554 Grade 36 or
ASTM A36 minimum threaded rods. 2" - 4"
3. Post-installed solutions must be installed with Simpson Strong-Tie ®
SET-XP™, SET or AT Acrylic-Tie ® anchoring adhesives. de
4. Simpson Strong-Tie SET-XP™ anchoring
adhesive may be required in some
building jurisdictions.
5. NS = No solution available. POST-INSTALLED ANCHOR
6. See general note 11 for additional (ADHESIVE) DETAILS
anchorage and foundation information. Footing
Depth
1. See page 63 for plan views Required
and SSWAB details. By Code

3" for Steel Strong-Wall® SSW L L

5" for Wood Strong-Wall SW # 4 rebar recommended.
W See table for See General Note 11
rod diameter
Elevation View – Interior Installation
2" - 4" Adhesive Application
de

#4 rebar
recommended.
See General
Note 11

Section View
Adhesive Application Perspective View – Corner Installation Perspective View – Interior Installation

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Concrete Stemwall (Anchorage into Wall) – Perimeter
WOOD STRONG-WALL®: ALL MODELS (7⁄8" DIAMETER ANCHOR)

Minimum Cast-in-Place Anchor 5 Post-Installed Anchor (Adhesive) 2,3,4,5

Concrete Anchorage Minimum Minimum Minimum Embedment Depth, de (in)
Strength, Classifica- Stemwall
Anchor Bolt Stemwall Embedment Stemwall
f'c tion Width, W Corner Installation Interior Installation
Type Length, L Depth, de Length, L
(psi) (in)
(in) (in) (in) SET-XP™/SET AT SET-XP™/SET AT
SWAB7⁄8 8 9 6
A 24 12 12 12 12
SSTB28 8 36 24
SWAB7⁄8 8 21 14
B 24 12 12 12 12
2500 SSTB28 8 36 24
SWAB7⁄8 8 36 24
C 24 16 20 12 16
SSTB28 8 36 24
D SWAB7⁄8 10 36 31 24 NS NS 20 20
SWAB7⁄8 8 9 6
A 24 12 12 12 12
SSTB28 8 36 24
SWAB7⁄8 8 18 12
B 24 12 12 12 12
3000 SSTB28 8 36 24
SWAB7⁄8 8 30 20
C 24 16 16 12 16
SSTB28 8 36 24

Concrete Stemwall (Anchorage into Wall)

D SWAB7⁄8 10 42 28 24 NS NS 20 20
SWAB7⁄8 8 9 6
A 24 12 12 12 12
SSTB28 8 36 24
SWAB7⁄8 8 15 10
B 24 12 12 12 12
3500 SSTB28 8 36 24
SWAB7⁄8 8 27 18
C 24 16 16 12 16
SSTB28 8 36 24
D SWAB7⁄8 10 36 24 24 NS NS 16 20
1. See pages 66-68 for additional stemwall foundation solutions with
Panel Width Wood SW mudsill anchors
anchorage into footing.
not shown for clarity
2. Post-installed anchor rods shall be 7⁄8 " diameter ASTM F1554 Grade 36 or
ASTM A36 minimum threaded rods.
3. Post-installed solutions must be installed with Simpson Strong-Tie ® 2" - 4"
SET-XP™, SET or AT Acrylic-Tie ® anchoring adhesives.
4. Simpson Strong-Tie SET-XP™ anchoring adhesive may be required in
some building jurisdictions. de
5. SW mudsill anchors shall be 5⁄8 " diameter x 12" long minimum embedded 7".
For post-installed adhesive installation, use 5⁄8 " diameter x 10" long
all-thread rod minimum (model RFB#5x10) embedded 5".
6. NS = No solution available.
7. See general note 11 for additional anchorage and foundation information.
Footing
Depth
Required
W By Code
W

2" - 4" # 4 rebar recommended.

See General Note 11

L Elevation View – Corner Installation

de SSTB Application
(SB similar)
W

Anchor Bolts
Anchor Bolts L
#4 rebar
recommended.
See General Plan View – Corner Installation
Note 11
Cast-in-Place/Adhesive Application W

SSTB DETAILS
Section View L L
SSTB Application 1. See page 63 for SWAB details.
(SB similar) 2. See page 64 for perspective views and Plan View – Interior Installation
post-installed anchor (adhesive) details. Cast-in-Place/Adhesive Application

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Concrete or CMU Stemwall (Anchorage into Footing)
STEEL STRONG-WALL®: 12" WIDE MODELS (3⁄4" DIAMETER ANCHOR)

Minimum Cast-in-Place Anchor 4 Post-Installed Anchor (Adhesive) 2,3,5,6

Concrete Anchorage Minimum Minimum Minimum Embedment Depth, de (in)
Strength, Classifica- Anchor Bolt Footing Footing Embedment
Footing
Footing
f'c tion Width, W Width, W All Installations
Type Length, L Depth, de Length, L
(psi) (in) (in)
(in) (in) (in) SET-XP™/SET AT
A SSWAB3⁄4 12 9 6 12 9 6 6
B SSWAB3⁄4 12 12 8 16 12 6 8
C SSWAB3⁄4 18 12 8 20 12 6 8 1. See page 69 for additional CMU
2500 garage-front requirements.
D SSWAB3⁄4 24 12 8 26 12 8 8
2. Post-installed anchor rods shall be
E SSWAB3⁄4 HS 24 18 12 NS NS NS NS 3
⁄4" diameter ASTM F1554 Grade 36 or
F SSWAB3⁄4 HS 30 18 12 NS NS NS NS ASTM A36 minimum threaded rods.
3. Post-installed solutions must be installed
A SSWAB3⁄4 12 9 6 12 9 6 6 with Simpson Strong-Tie ® SET-XP™, SET
B SSWAB3⁄4 12 12 8 16 12 6 8 or AT Acrylic-Tie ® anchoring adhesives.
4. When deeper embedment is required for
C SSWAB3⁄4 18 9 6 20 12 6 8 cast-in-place solutions, use PAB or
3000
D SSWAB3⁄4 24 9 6 26 12 8 8 PAB HS with SSWHSR.
5. When deeper embedment is required
E SSWAB3⁄4 HS 24 15 10 NS NS NS NS for adhesive solutions, use ATR with
F SSWAB3⁄4 HS 30 15 10 NS NS NS NS SSWHSR.
6. Simpson Strong-Tie SET-XP™ anchoring
A SSWAB3⁄4 12 9 6 12 9 6 6
adhesive may be required in some
B SSWAB3⁄4 12 12 8 16 12 6 8 building jurisdictions.
C SSWAB3⁄4 18 9 6 20 12 6 8 7. NS = No solution available.
3500 8. See general note 11 for additional
D SSWAB3⁄4 18 15 10 26 12 8 8 anchorage and foundation information.
E SSWAB3⁄4 HS 24 15 10 NS NS NS NS 9. CMU shall be grout-filled at Strong-Wall®
Concrete/CMU Stemwall (Anchorage into Footing)

location minimum, and fully grouted

F SSWAB3⁄4 HS 24 21 14 NS NS NS NS where required by code.

Concrete or Panel Wood SW mudsill anchors

8" Min. 8" Min. Width not shown for clarity
CMU
stemwall
Concrete or Concrete or
2" - 4" CMU stemwall 2" - 4" 2" - 4"
CMU stemwall

#4 rebar
eq eq #4 rebar recommended.
recommended. See General
de See General #4 rebar Note 11
Note 11 recommended.
eq eq See General
5" Note 11
Min. de
de Footing
W Depth
5" Required
Min. 5" By Code
Section View Min.
SSWAB Application W
(SWAB similar) Elevation View
Section View PAB and SSWHSR Extension Application
PAB and SSWHSR (SWAB and CNW 7⁄8 with ATR similar)
Extension Application
(SWAB and CNW 7⁄8 with ATR similar)
W

SSWAB GARAGE-FRONT
L AND PERIMETER DETAILS
Footing Width
Required W 1. See page 67 for post-
by Code
installed anchor (adhesive)
garage-front and perimeter
Anchor Bolts L details.
2. See page 68 for additional
Plan View – Garage Front SSWAB garage-front and
Cast-in-Place Application perimeter details.

Perspective View – Garage Front

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STEEL STRONG-WALL®: 15" AND WIDER MODELS (1" DIAMETER ANCHOR)

Minimum Cast-in-Place Anchor 4 Post-Installed Anchor (Adhesive) 2,3,5,6

Concrete Anchorage Minimum Minimum Minimum Embedment Depth, de (in)
Strength, Classifica- Anchor Bolt Footing Footing Embedment
Footing
Footing
f'c tion Width, W Width, W All Installations
Type Length, L Depth, de Length, L
(psi) (in) (in)
(in) (in) (in) SET-XP™/SET AT
A SSWAB1 12 9 6 12 9 6 6
B SSWAB1 12 12 8 16 12 6 8
C SSWAB1 18 12 8 20 12 6 8
D SSWAB1 24 12 8 24 15 8 10
2500
E SSWAB1 24 18 12 30 15 10 10
F SSWAB1 30 18 12 NS NS NS NS
G SSWAB1HS 36 21 14 NS NS NS NS
H SSWAB1HS 36 33 22 NS NS NS NS 1. See page 69 for additional CMU
garage-front requirements.
A SSWAB1 12 9 6 12 9 6 6
2. Post-installed anchor rods shall be
B SSWAB1 12 12 8 16 12 6 8 1" diameter ASTM F1554 Grade 36 or
C SSWAB1 18 9 6 20 12 6 8 ASTM A36 minimum threaded rods.
3. Post-installed solutions must be installed
D SSWAB1 24 9 6 24 15 8 10 with Simpson Strong-Tie ® SET-XP™, SET
3000
E SSWAB1 24 15 10 30 15 8 10 or AT Acrylic-Tie ® anchoring adhesives.
F SSWAB1 30 15 10 NS NS NS NS 4. When deeper embedment is required for
cast-in-place solutions, use PAB or
G SSWAB1HS 36 18 12 NS NS NS NS PAB HS with SSWHSR.
H SSWAB1HS 36 30 20 NS NS NS NS 5. When deeper embedment is required
A SSWAB1 12 9 6 12 9 6 6 for adhesive solutions, use ATR with
SSWHSR.
B SSWAB1 12 12 8 16 12 6 8 6. Simpson Strong-Tie SET-XP™ anchoring

Concrete/CMU Stemwall (Anchorage into Footing)

C SSWAB1 18 9 6 20 12 6 8 adhesive may be required in some
D SSWAB1 18 15 10 24 15 8 10 building jurisdictions.
3500 7. NS = No solution available.
E SSWAB1 24 15 10 30 15 8 10 8. See general note 11 for additional
F SSWAB1 24 21 14 NS NS NS NS anchorage and foundation information.
G SSWAB1HS 30 24 16 NS NS NS NS 9. CMU shall be grout-filled at Strong-Wall ®
location minimum, and fully grouted
H SSWAB1HS 36 24 16 NS NS NS NS where required by code.

3" for Steel Strong-Wall® SSW 8" Min.

5" for Wood Strong-Wall SW
Concrete or
CMU stemwall 2" - 4"
8" Min. See table for
rod diameter

2" - 4"

Concrete
or CMU
stemwall

#4 rebar
eq eq #4 rebar recommended.
recommended. eq eq See General
See General Note 11
de Note 11
de

4" Min.
4" Min.
W
W
Perspective View
Section View Corner Installation
Section View
Adhesive Application
Adhesive with SSWHSR
Extension Application
(Adhesive with CNW 7⁄8 and ATR similar)

Anchor Rods

Footing Width
POST-INSTALLED ANCHOR
Required W (ADHESIVE) GARAGE-FRONT
by Code
eq AND PERIMETER DETAILS

eq L 1. See pages 66 and 68 for SSWAB

garage-front and perimeter
Plan View – Garage Front details. Perspective View
Adhesive Application Interior Installation

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WOOD STRONG-WALL®: ALL MODELS (7⁄8" DIAMETER ANCHOR)

Minimum Cast-in-Place Anchor 4,7 Post-Installed Anchor (Adhesive) 2,3,5,6,7 1. See page 69 for additional CMU garage-
Concrete Anchorage front requirements.
Minimum Minimum Minimum Embedment Depth, de (in) 2. Post-installed anchor rods shall be
Strength, Classifica- Anchor Bolt Footing Footing Embedment
Footing
Footing
Width, W Width, W All Installations
7
⁄8 " diameter ASTM F1554 Grade 36 or
f'c tion Type Length, L Depth, de Length, L ASTM A36 minimum threaded rods.
(psi) (in) (in)
(in) (in) (in) SET-XP™/SET AT 3. Post-installed solutions must be installed
A SWAB7⁄8 12 9 6 12 9 6 6 with Simpson Strong-Tie ® SET-XP™, SET
or AT Acrylic-Tie ® anchoring adhesives.
B SWAB7⁄8 12 12 8 14 12 6 8 4. When deeper embedment is required
2500 C SWAB7⁄8 18 12 8 20 12 6 8 for cast-in-place solution, use SWAB7⁄8
with CNW7⁄8 and ATR.
D SWAB7⁄8 24 12 8 26 12 8 8 5. When deeper embedment is required for
E SWAB7⁄8 24 18 12 32 15 10 NS adhesive solutions, use ATR with CNW
and additional ATR as required.
A SWAB7⁄8 12 9 6 12 9 6 6 6. Simpson Strong-Tie SET-XP™ anchoring
B SWAB7⁄8 12 12 8 14 12 6 8 adhesive may be required in some
building jurisdictions.
3000 C SWAB7⁄8 18 9 6 20 12 6 8
7. SW mudsill anchors shall be 5⁄8" diameter x
D SWAB7⁄8 24 9 6 26 12 8 8 12" long minimum embedded 7". For post-
E SWAB7⁄8 24 15 10 30 12 8 NS installed adhesive installation, use 5⁄8 "
diameter x 10" long all-thread rod minimum
A SWAB7⁄8 12 9 6 12 9 6 6 (model RFB#5x10) embedded 5".
B SWAB7⁄8 12 9 6 14 12 6 8 8. NS = No solution available.
9. See general note 11 for additional
3500 C SWAB7⁄8 18 9 6 20 12 6 8 anchorage and foundation information.
D SWAB7⁄8 18 15 10 26 12 8 8 10. CMU shall be grout-filled at Strong-Wall ®
location minimum, and fully grouted
E SWAB7⁄8 24 15 10 30 12 8 NS where required by code.

8" Min. Wood SW mudsill anchors

Concrete/CMU Stemwall (Anchorage into Footing)

not shown for clarity

Concrete or Panel Width
2" - 4"
CMU stemwall
2" - 4"
Concrete or
CMU stemwall

eq eq #4 rebar
recommended.
de See General
Note 11

5" de Footing
Min. Depth
Required
5" By Code
W Min.

Section View
# 4 rebar recommended.
SSWAB Application See General Note 11
(SWAB similar)
W
Elevation View – Interior Installation
SSWAB Application
8" Min. (SWAB similar)

Concrete or
CMU stemwall 2" - 4"
L
Footing
Width
Required W
by Code

L
Anchor Bolts SWAB GARAGE-FRONT
AND PERIMETER DETAILS
#4 rebar Plan View
recommended.
eq eq See General Cast-in-Place Application 1. See page 66 for additional
Note 11 SWAB garage-front and
de Anchor Bolts perimeter details.
2. See page 67 for post-
5" installed anchor (adhesive)
Min. Footing garage-front and perimeter
Width
Required W details.
W
by Code
Section View L L
PAB and SSWHSR
Extension Application Plan View – Interior Installation
(SWAB and CNW 7⁄8 with ATR similar) Cast-in-Place/Adhesive Application

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CMU Stemwall (Anchorage into Footing) – Garage Front
ADDITIONAL CMU GARAGE-FRONT REQUIREMENTS

CMU Pier Width Maximum CMU

Wall Model Required, WP Pier Height, H
(in) (in)

SSW12 16 32
SSW15 16 48
SSW18 24 48
SSW21 24 48
SSW24 32 48
1. Table applies to CMU stemwall foundations when anchorage
SW16 24 48 terminates in footing.
SW18 24 48 2. One #4 horizontal rebar required in top CMU course for Seismic
Design Categories C and higher.
SW22 24 48 3. CMU stemwall must be grout filled for full pier width minimum,
and fully grouted where required by code.
SW24 32 48 4. Running bond required for garage front CMU stemwall installations.

8" Min.
3" for Steel Strong-Wall® SSW
2" - 4" 5" for Wood Strong-Wall SW Wp
# 4 rebar
See tables on when
8" Min. pages 66-68 required
for rod diameter
6" min.
2" - 4"
H H

Concrete/CMU Stemwall (Anchorage into Footing)

H
#4 rebar
recommended.
eq eq See General eq eq #4 rebar
Note 11 recommended.
de Footing
See General
de de Note 11 Depth
Required
5" By Code
5" Min.
Min. 4" Min.
# 4 rebar recommended.
W W See General Note 11

Section View Section View Elevation View

PAB and SSWHSR Adhesive Application SSWAB Application
Extension Application (SWAB similar)
(SWAB and CNW 7⁄8 with W
ATR similar)

Wp L
# 4 rebar
when Footing Width
required Required W
by Code
6" min.

Anchor Bolts L
#4 rebar
recommended.
H See General Plan View
Note 11 Cast-in-Place Application

Anchor Rods
de Footing
Depth
Required
4" By Code Footing Width
Min. Required W
CMU GARAGE-FRONT by Code
eq
Elevation View DETAILS
Adhesive with SSWHSR Extension Application eq
1. See pages 66 to 68 for L
(Adhesive with CNW 7⁄8 and ATR similar)
anchorage requirements
and additional details. Plan View
Adhesive Application

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Simpson Strong-Tie Anchor Systems® offers multiple adhesive

and mechanical anchor options for post-installed anchorage in
hardened concrete. The products below are referenced in the
anchorage solutions section.

SET-XP™ Anchoring Adhesive EMN22i

SET-XP is a 1:1 two component, high-solids epoxy-based anchoring SET-XP™
adhesive formulated for optimum performance in both cracked and
uncracked concrete. SET-XP adhesive has been rigorously tested in
accordance with ICC-ES AC308 and 2006 IBC requirements and has
proven to offer increased reliability in the most adverse conditions,
including performance in cracked concrete under static and seismic
loading. SET-XP adhesive is teal in color in order to be identified as a EDT22B
high performance adhesive for adverse conditions. Resin and hardener
are dispensed and mixed simultaneously through the mixing nozzle.
When SET-XP adhesive is used with the IXP™ anchor, all-thread rod,
or rebar, the system can be used in tension and seismic zones where
there is a risk of cracks occurring that pass through the anchor
location. It is also suitable for uncracked-concrete conditions.
CODES: ICC-ES ESR-2508, City of L.A. RR25744, Florida FL 11506.5;
NSF/ANSI Standard 61 (216 in2/1000 gal)
EMN22i
SET Anchoring Adhesive SET22
SET epoxy is a two-component, low odor, 1:1 ratio, high-solids epoxy-
based adhesive for use as a high-strength, non-shrink anchor grouting
material. Resin and hardener are dispensed and mixed simultaneously
through the mixing nozzle. SET meets or exceeds the ASTM C-881 8.5 oz. and 56 oz.
cartridges and
specification for Type I, II, IV and V, Grade 3, Class B and C. EDT22B
dispensing systems
CODES: ICC-ES ESR-1772 (CMU and URM); City of L.A. RR25279 also available.
(CMU); Florida FL 11506.4; Caltrans approved; multiple DOT listings;
NSF/ANSI Standard 61 (216 in2/1000 gal), except SET1.7KTA.
SET-PAC-EZ™ epoxy adhesive covered by ICC-ES, City of L.A. and
NSF/ANSI listings only.

ACRYLIC-TIE® Anchoring Adhesive

Acrylic-Tie (AT) is a two component, 10:1 ratio acrylic-based adhesive
for use as a high-strength, anchor grouting material. Formulated for AMN813
use in all types of weather, AT is designed to dispense easily and cure
at temperatures down to 0°F. Resin and initiator are dispensed and AT13 (AT08 similar)
mixed simultaneously through the mixing nozzle. AT meets the physical
requirements of ASTM C881, Type I and IV, Grade 3, Classes A, B and C,
except Acrylic-Tie is a non-epoxy product formulated for fast cure time.
CODES: ICC-ES ER-5791* (CMU and URM); City of L.A. RR25459*
(CMU and URM); NSF/ANSI Standard 61 (11 in2/5000 gal); Multiple
5 oz. 10 oz. and 30
DOT listings. *Applies to all Acrylic-Tie products except AT10.
oz. cartridges and
dispensing systems ADT813B
For complete information on these, and other Simpson Strong-Tie also available
Anchor Systems products, see www.simpsonanchors.com or the
current Simpson Strong-Tie Anchor Systems Anchoring and Fastening
Systems for Concrete and Masonry catalog.

ADHESIVE CURE SCHEDULE

Base Material
0° F 25° F 40° F 60° F 80° F 90° F
Temperature

AT 24 hrs 8 hrs 4 hrs 1 hr 30 min 20 min

1. For SET, the base material temperature must be
SET —1 —1 72 hrs1 34 hrs 21 hrs 16 hrs 40° F or above at the time of installation.
2. For SET-XP™, the base material temperature must be
SET-XP™ —2 —2 —2 48 hrs 24 hrs 24 hrs 50° F or above at the time of installation.

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THREADED ROD FOR ADHESIVE ANCHOR INSTALLATIONS

MATERIAL: ASTM F1554 Grade 36 or ASTM A36

FINISH: None, available in HDG (per ASTM A153)
ATR
Available
Diameter For Use with
Model Length
(in) Strong-Wall® Shearwall Models
(in)

ATR3⁄4 x XX 3
⁄4 SSW12
18, 24, 1. Specify length when ordering
ATR ⁄8 x XX
7 7
⁄8 36, 48, SW all models (example: ATR1x24).
& 72 2. Specify HDG for hot-dip galvanized
ATR1 x XX 1 SSW15 and wider (example: ATR1x24 HDG).

WOOD STRONG-WALL® – 5⁄8" DIAMETER MUDSILL ANCHOR FOR ADHESIVE INSTALLATIONS

10"
MODEL: RFB#5x10
MATERIAL: ASTM A307 Grade C
FINISH: Zinc plated, available in HDG (per ASTM A153)
RFB#5x10

CNW/HSCNW COUPLER NUTS

Simpson Strong-Tie® coupler nuts are a tested and load rated method to join
threaded rod and anchor bolts. “Witness” holes in the nut provide a means
to verify when rods are properly installed. The positive stop feature helps
ensure even threading into each end of the nut. CNW’s meet and exceed the
capacity of corresponding ASTM A36 bolts and threaded rod. HSCNW’s meet
and exceed the capacity of corresponding ASTM A449 bolts and threaded rod.
Contact Simpson Strong-Tie for other coupler nut sizes. R

FINISH: Zinc Plated

INSTALLATION: CNW
• Tighten the two rods until each all-thread rod is visible Allows fast visual check
in the witness hole. for correct all thread
rod installation
• For non-hot-dip galvanized all-thread rod only.
• ⁵⁄₈" and ⁷⁄₈" diameter couplers available with oversized
threads for installation to hot-dip galvanized bolts
(order CNW ⁵⁄₈ - ⁵⁄₈ OST and CNW ⁷⁄₈ - ⁷⁄₈ OST).

Rod H
Model
Diameter Min.
No.
(in) (in)

CNW³⁄₄ 0.750 2¹⁄₄

CNW⁷⁄₈ 0.875 2¹⁄₂
CNW1 1.000 2³⁄₄
HSCNW³⁄₄ 0.750 2¹⁄₄
HSCNW
High-Strength
HSCNW1 1.000 2³⁄₄ Coupler Nut

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STEEL STRONG-WALL® –
SSWAB ANCHOR BOLTS
SSWAB anchor bolts in
³⁄₄" and 1" diameters offer
flexibility to meet specific
project demands. Inspection
STEEL STRONG-WALL® – SSWHSR EXTENSION KIT
SSWHSR allows for anchorage in tall stemwall Top of
concrete
3" applications where full embedment of an SSWAB
Top of into the footing is required. The head is stamped
Concrete for identification like an SSWAB. Kit includes
Heavy Hex Nut ASTM A449 high-strength rod with heavy hex

Length
fixed in place SSWHSR
is easy; the head is stamped on all SSWAB nut fixed in place and high strength coupler nut.
with a “No Equal” symbol anchor bolts Do not use in place of SSWAB.
for identification, bolt le le
length, bolt diameter, and
optional “HS” for High HX on Cut to length
3" as necessary
Strength if specified. Heavy Extension HX
Hex Nut Kit
MATERIAL: ASTM F1554 Plate
Grade 36; High Strength Washer Top of
concrete
(HS) ASTM A449 Heavy
Hex Nut High-strength
FINISH: None. May be Patent Pending
Heavy Hex Nut coupler nut
fixed in place

Length
ordered hot-dip galvanized;
contact Simpson Strong-Tie.
le Total le = 3"
³⁄₄" or 1"
An additional nut for template installation is provided with high-strength SSWHSR le + SSWAB le + 3"
each SSWAB. It may also be used for SSW installation. rod

Steel SSWAB
Total High-
Strong-Wall Dia. le strength
(PAB
Model No. Length similar)
Width (in) (in) coupler
(in) nut le
(in)
SSWAB³⁄₄x24 ³⁄₄ 24 19 SSWHSR_KT
SSWAB³⁄₄x24HS ³⁄₄ 24 19 Patent Pending
12"
SSWAB³⁄₄x30 ³⁄₄ 30 25
Model
SSWAB³⁄₄x30HS ³⁄₄ 30 25 Steel Total
Dia. le
SSWAB³⁄₄x36HS ³⁄₄ 36 31 Strong-Wall Model No. Length
(in) (in)
Width (in) (in)
SSWAB1x24 1 24 19
SSWAB1x24HS 1 24 19 12" SSWHSR³⁄₄x2KT ³⁄₄ 24 21
15", 18", 21",
SSWAB1x30 1 30 25 Model SSWHSR³⁄₄x3KT ³⁄₄ 36 33 SSWHSR and
24" Models SSWAB Assembly
SSWAB1x30HS 1 30 25 15", 18", 21", SSWHSR1x2KT 1 24 21
(SSWHSR and PAB
SSWAB1x36HS 1 36 31 24" Models SSWHSR1x3KT 1 36 33 Assembly similar)

STEEL STRONG-WALL® – SB ANCHOR BOLT FOR STEMWALL ANCHORAGE Embedment Line

(Top of concrete)
The geometry of the SB bolt is the latest
development in high-capacity anchors. The
smooth transition angle of the bolt positions 24"
the head of the anchor into an optimum
position in the concrete stem wall without 6" 30 Typical SB
creating excessive horizontal forces. Installation
Special Features: Footing W
• Identification on the bolt head Embedment
Line (Top of
showing embedment angle Concrete)
and model
30"
• Stamped embedment line
• Rolled thread for higher
tensile capacity 24" Corner Non-Corner Corner
Installation Installation Installation
MATERIAL: ASTM F1554 Grade 36 (Install with arrow (Bolt may be (Install with arrow
FINISH: None. May be ordered hot-dip 15" on top of the bolt installed @ 45° to on top of the bolt
oriented as shown) 135° as shown) oriented as shown)
galvanized; contact Simpson Strong-Tie.
INSTALLATION:
• Install the SB per Plan View detail
24

shown on this page. Anchor Bolt

24

4³⁄₈" 24 (Typ.)
• Top nuts and washers for holdown
attachment are not supplied with SB1x30
Outer Edge of Concrete (Typ.)
the SB; install standard nuts, couplers
and/or washers as required. Plan View of SB Placement in Concrete

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WOOD STRONG-WALL® – SWAB ANCHOR BOLTS WOOD AND STEEL STRONG-WALL® –
PAB PRE-ASSEMBLED ANCHOR BOLT
SWAB⁷⁄₈ anchor bolts were developed to provide 7L
anchorage solutions for Wood Strong-Wall® shearwalls The PAB anchor bolt is a versatile new cast-in-place
5" anchor bolt ideal for high-tension-load applications.
in accordance with the provisions of ACI 318-05. This
code listed anchor bolt is easy to inspect; the head is It can be used as an alternate to the SSWAB in
stemwall applications with SSWHSR_KT for
stamped with a “No Equal” symbol for identification, Top of Concrete
anchor installation into the footing. It features a
bolt length and bolt diameter. Available in four lengths, plate washer at the embedded end sandwiched
the SWAB⁷⁄₈ provides a range of embedment options between two fixed heavy hex nuts and a head
for seismic or wind solutions. stamp for easy identification after the pour.
L ⁷⁄₈" Diameter
MATERIAL: ASTM F1554 Grade 36 Anchor Rod • Available in diameters for both Wood
FINISH: None. le
and Steel Strong-Wall® shearwalls and in
lengths from 6" to 36" (in 6" increments)
Model L le • Intermediate lengths available contact
No. (in) (in) Simpson Strong-Tie
• Available in standard and high-strength steel
SWAB⁷⁄₈x18 18 11¹⁄₂ Heavy Hex Nut
• Head stamp contains the No Equal sign,
SWAB⁷⁄₈x24 24 17¹⁄₂ Plate Washer diameter designation and an “HS” on
1¹⁄₂" Heavy Hex Nut high-strength rods
SWAB⁷⁄₈x30 30 23¹⁄₂
MATERIAL: Standard Steel – Fu = 58 ksi
SWAB⁷⁄₈x36 36 29¹⁄₂
SWAB⁷⁄₈ Anchor Bolt High-Strength Steel (up to 1" dia.) – Fu = 120 ksi
FINISH: None.

WOOD STRONG-WALL® – SSTB ANCHOR BOLT 8 L

HS
The SSTB is designed for maximum performance Identification
The diameter Length
as an anchor bolt for Wood Strong-Wall® shearwalls. on the bolt code on the
head showing
Extensive SSTB testing has been done to determine embedment
head is the
same as that “High Strength”
the design load capacity at a common application, angle and used for rebar: designation
model. 6 = ³⁄₄", 7 = ⁷⁄₈", (blank on
the garage stem wall. 8 = 1", etc. standard-steel
models)
Embedment line
SPECIAL FEATURES: (top of concrete)
• Rolled threads for higher tensile capacity. 29⁷⁄₈"
• Offset angle reduces side-bursting, L
Total le =
provides more concrete cover. SSWHSR le + PAB L - l1
• Stamped embedment line aids installation. 24⁷⁄₈"
• Configuration results in minimum
rebar interference.
MATERIAL: ASTM F1554 Grade 36 SSTB28 Heavy Hex nut
U.S. Patent 5,317,850 Plate washer
FINISH: None. May be ordered hot-dip galvanized;
l1
contact Simpson Strong-Tie. Heavy Hex nut

INSTALLATION:
• Install the SSTB per plan view detail shown on this page. PAB
• Unless otherwise noted, do NOT install where: (a) a horizontal cold joint PAB Anchor Bolt – Standard Steel
exists within the embedment depth between the slab and foundation wall
Plate Root
or footing beneath, unless provisions are made to transfer the load, or Dia.
Washer Size 1
l
Model
Use Length
the slab is designed to resist the load imposed by the anchor; or (b) slabs (in.) (in.) With Range
(in.) No.
are poured over concrete block foundation walls. 3
⁄4 3
⁄8 x 2 x 2 13⁄8 PAB6-XX SSW12
• Nuts and washers are not supplied with the SSTB; install standard nuts,
SW 6" to 36"
couplers and/or washers as required. On HDG SSTB anchors, chase the 7
⁄8 ⁄8 x 2 ⁄4 x 2 ⁄4 1 ⁄2 PAB7-XX all models
3 1 1 1
(in 6"
threads to use standard nuts or couplers or use overtapped products in
SSW15 increments)
accordance with ASTM A563 (Simpson NUT ⁷⁄₈-OST or CNW ⁷⁄₈- ⁷⁄₈ OST). 1 3⁄8 x 21⁄2 x 21⁄2 15⁄8 PAB8-XX and wider
How to specify and order:
Corner Non-Corner Corner When calling out PAB anchor bolts, substitute the desired
Installation Installation Installation length for the “XX” in the Root Model Number.
For a 1"x20" anchor bolt, the model number would be
(Install with arrow (Bolt may be (Install with arrow PAB8-20 (or PAB8H-20 for high strength).
on top of the bolt installed @ 45° to on top of the bolt
oriented as shown) 135° as shown) oriented as shown)
PAB Anchor Bolt – High-Strength Steel
Plate Root
Dia. l Use Length
Washer Size 1 Model
(in.) (in.) With Range
(in.) No.
Anchor Bolt
(Typ.) Plan View 3
⁄4 ⁄8 x 2 x 2
3
13⁄8 PAB6H-XX SSW12 6" to 36"
of SSTB SSW15 (in 6"
1 ⁄8 x 21⁄2 x 21⁄2 15⁄8
3
PAB8H-XX and wider increments)
Placement
Outer Edge of Concrete (Typ.)
in Concrete 1. Plate washers are designed to develop the capacity of the bolt.

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STEEL STRONG-WALL® ANCHOR BOLT TEMPLATES
Steel Steel Strong-Wall Template Model
Width
Strong-Wall
(in) Reversible Panel Form Brick Ledge
Model
SSW12 12 SSWT12 SSWTPF12 SSWTBL12
*SSWT templates are reversible.
SSW15 15 SSWT15 SSWTPF15 SSWTBL15 Use the same template for
SSW18 18 SSWT18 SSWTPF18 SSWTBL18 interior or exterior applications.
Template and nut configuration
SSW21 21 SSWT21 SSWTPF21 SSWTBL21 patent pending.
SSW24 24 SSWT24 SSWTPF24 SSWTBL24

1. The height of the garage curb above the garage slab is critical for
rough header opening at garage return walls. An additional nut for
2. See Garage Header Rough Opening Height table on page 14. template installation is
3. Templates are recommended and are required in some jurisdictions. provided with each SSWAB.
4. Foundation design by Designer. It may also be used for
5. Templates are the same for 4" or 6" thick walls. SSW installation.
6. Templates are reusable.
7. Balloon-frame panels require 3" of concrete on either side.
Allow 3" of concrete on either side of the template for balloon-frame installations.

3" min. each side for

balloon-frame panels (typ.)

Top of SSWTPF
concrete
(Panel form)
SSWT Exterior Installation*
(May be used for steel form systems)

Anchor Bolt Height

SSWTBL SSWT Interior*

(Brick ledge) Installation
2x4 pre-attached
stud for models
up to 10 feet tall
STEEL STRONG-WALL® ANCHOR BOLT LAYOUT

Distance Distance Distance

From End of Wall From Center From Exterior Face A B
Wall
to Center of to Center of of Wall to Center
Model
SSWAB’s SSWAB’s of All SSWAB’s C
(A) (B) (C) 3¹⁄₂"
SSW12 2⁹⁄₁₆" 6⁷⁄₈" 2"
SSW15 2⁷⁄₈" 9¹⁄₄" 1⁷⁄₈"
SSW18 2⁷⁄₈" 12¹⁄₄" 1⁷⁄₈"
SSW21 2⁷⁄₈" 15¹⁄₄" 1⁷⁄₈" 2x6 pre-attached
SSW24 2⁷⁄₈" 18¹⁄₄" 1⁷⁄₈"
stud for models
taller than 10 feet

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WOOD STRONG-WALL® CONCRETE TEMPLATES
⁵⁄₈" AB for 3x sill ⁵⁄₈" AB for 3x sill
Strong-Wall® Template Model No. 1¹⁄₂"
Strong-Wall Width for -RF
Model (in) Exterior Interior Panel Steel walls 5"
CMU 5"
Form Form

SW16 16 SWT16 SWTI16 SWTPF16 SWTSF16 SWTCMU16

Template SWAB⁷⁄₈ or
SW18 18 SWT18 SWTI18 SWTPF18 SWTSF18 SWTCMU18 must be
SWAB⁷⁄₈ or SSTB28 or SSTB34
SSTB28 or SSTB34 set in for
SW22 22 SWT22 SWTI22 SWTPF22 SWTSF22 SWTCMU22 -RF walls.
See
SW24 24 SWT24 SWTI24 SWTPF24 SWTSF24 SWTCMU24 footnote 3.
SWT Exterior Template SWT Exterior Template
1. The height of the garage curb above the garage slab is critical for
(For 2x form boards) (For 2x form boards,
rough header opening on portal walls.
2. See Garage Header Rough Opening Height table on page 15. raised-floor installation)
3. Raised-Floor Wood Strong-Wall® shearwalls require 1¹⁄₂" of concrete
on either side. Allow 1¹⁄₂" of concrete on either side of the template if
the design is for a wood 1st-floor or 2nd-floor application. 1¹⁄₂"
4. For RF Raised-Floor walls, use the corresponding Standard Wood for -RF
Strong-Wall shearwall template as required. walls
5. Templates are recommended and are required in some jurisdictions.
6. Templates are the same for 4" or 6" thick walls.
7. Templates are reusable.

⁵⁄₈" AB
for
5" 3x sill

SWAB⁷⁄₈ or
SSTB28 or SSTB34
SWTCMU
(for CMU) Top of concrete
SWTI Interior Template
(For 2x4 above concrete)
SSTB28
or SWAB⁷⁄₈
1¹⁄₂" for
-RF walls
⁵⁄₈" AB
for 3x sill

5"
SSTB28
or SWAB⁷⁄₈

SWTSF Template
(For steel form systems) Typical Top of concrete
⁵⁄₈" AB
SWTCMU for 3x sill
Installation ⁵⁄₈" AB
for 3x sill SWAB⁷⁄₈ or
SSTB28 or SSTB34

SWTPF Template
(For plywood panel forms)

WOOD STRONG-WALL® PANEL ANCHOR-BOLT LAYOUT

Distance From Distance Distance From Distance From Distance
End of Wall From Center Exterior Face of End of Wall to From Center to
Wall
to Center of to Center of Sheathing to Center of Center of
Model A B
SSTB’s SSTB’s Center of All Bolts 3 Mudsill Anchors Mudsill Anchors
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
SW16 3⁷⁄₈" 8¹⁄₄" 2¹⁄₄"1 6³⁄₄" 2¹⁄₂"
C
SW18 3⁷⁄₈" 10¹⁄₄" 2" 7" 4"
SW22 3⁷⁄₈" 14¹⁄₄" 2¹⁄₄"1 9" 4"
D E
SW24 3⁷⁄₈" 16¹⁄₄" 2" 8⁵⁄₈" 6³⁄₄"
1. SW16 and SW22 sheathing extends ¹⁄₂" past the face of adjacent framing.
2. Templates are recommended and are required in some jurisdictions.
3. Dimension is the same for 4" or 6" thick wall models.

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 Wood and Steel Strong-Wall®: Installation Information
Refer to installation information attached to walls included with connection kits or at www.strongtie.com.

GARAGE FRONTS TOP CONNECTIONS – STEEL STRONG-WALL®

Double top plate

Field framed wall per code MINIMUM CONNECTIONS
header to continue to the WITH STEEL STRONG-WALL® Attach to top plates
(if necessary) corner if top plates not used or header with SDS ¹⁄₄"x3¹⁄₂"
(NON PORTAL) screws (provided)

Shim as
necessary
Full-height stud for tight fit
or garage side Header per 1000 lb.
Designer (⁷⁄₈" max.)
wall required for strap min.
out-of-plane (LSTA24 H2.5A MIN.
support of Steel shown)
Strong-Wall®
WOOD or STEEL
STRONG-WALL® PORTAL

8' min., 16'-4" max.

POST
2-2x4 MIN.
H2.5A*
1000 lb. holdown min. MIN.
(STHD shown)
HEADER CONNECTION

*Zmax connectors (for example, H2.5AZ) should be used when in contact with some
Simpson
preservative-treated woods. See www.strongtie.com for the most current information. Strong-Tie®
SSWPS straps
(10) 10dx2¹⁄₂
minimum nails
Align notches with
bottom of header

Header
Double top plate
(if necessary) Max. ⁷⁄₈" shim
as required
Full-height stud Header per Steel
or garage side Designer 4-#14x1 Strong-Wall®
wall required for (provided with panel
out-of-plane SSWP-KT)
support of Steel
Strong-Wall®
WOOD or STEEL
STRONG-WALL®

8' min., 16'-4" max. EXTERIOR VIEW OF GARAGE PORTAL FRAME

(When specified with SSWP-KT)

Header by Designer. 16d common nailing.

2-ply 2x12 min. with 56O" See side views for spacing
sheathing between plys or
2-ply 16M"x11(6 " min. LVL Install SDS 56M"x356O"
(2-ply LVL shown) screws. See side views
for number and spacing
(screws by installer)
MINIMUM CONNECTIONS
WITH STEEL STRONG-WALL® Note:
Multi-ply headers may be 156O"
(NON PORTAL) used with Steel Strong-Wall®
Full-height stud
or garage side LSTA24 min. centered on panel for wind designs or
SDS 56M"x356O" screws
wall required for LSTA24 min. centered on header splice installed in seismic design categories
provided with wall
out-of-plane header splice installed on opposite side of header A-C (IBC & IRC) only
support of Steel on opposite side of header Double top plate (not required if top plates used) Steel Strong-Wall® panel
Strong-Wall® (not required if top plates used) (if necessary)

Install SDS 56M"x356O"

1 screws horizontally
1" min. typ. 3 through LVL or 2x lumber
header plies. 4 screws
2" 2" total for SSW12, 6 screws
1000 lb. strap min. Header per
Designer POST total for SSW15, SSW18,
(LSTA24 shown)
2-2x4 SSW21 and SSW24
MIN. 4
WOOD or STEEL WOOD or STEEL SDS 56M"x356O" screws
2 provided with wall
STRONG-WALL® STRONG-WALL®
PORTAL PORTAL Fasten plies together
156O" 3 with 16d common nails
8' min., 16'-4" max. 8' min., 16'-4" max. at 16" o.c. along each
edge of beam
2
1000 lb. holdown min. 1 56:O" sheathing between
Steel 4 2x header plies shall
(STHD shown)
Strong-Wall® match header depth
panel and extend full width of
(SSW18 shown) Steel Strong-Wall® panel,
minimum
Side View
*Zmax connectors (for example, H2.5AZ) should be used when in contact with some
preservative-treated woods. See www.strongtie.com for the most current information. SSW WITH MULTI-PLY HEADER

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TOP CONNECTIONS
Simpson Strong-Tie®
CS16 for block heights
Attach to top plates or greater than 8"
header with SDS ¹⁄₄"x3¹⁄₂" screws
(provided) Shear connectors
each side of block
LTP4 or A35
Solid
4x or 6x
shim block

Shim as Attach top

necessary of wall to
for tight fit block with Block Height CS16 Nailing (0.148 x 1.5" Nails)
(⁷⁄₈" max.) SDS ¹⁄₄"x3¹⁄₂"
screws (H) Into Block Into SSW Nailer Stud
(provided)
H< _ 8" N/A N/A
8" < H <_ 10" 8-10dx1¹⁄₂ 8-10dx1¹⁄₂
10" < H <
_ 12" 10-10dx1¹⁄₂ 10-10dx1¹⁄₂

WOOD BLOCK TO TOP PLATE CONNECTION

BALLOON FRAMING Strong-Wall® Total Recommended
TOP-PLATE CONNECTION TOP-OF-WALL CONNECTION Width Connectors Connectors
15" Wall 4 (2 Each Side)
18" Wall 4 (2 Each Side) Simpson
Strong-Tie ®
21" Wall 6 (3 Each Side) LTP4 or A35
BOTTOM CONNECTIONS 24" Wall 6 (3 Each Side)
1. Alternate connectors with equivalent shear capacity may be
specified by the Designer.
Additional 1¹⁄₈" diameter holes
allowed in wood stud at
each obround hole

Place Steel Strong-Wall ® panel
over the anchor bolts and secure
with heavy hex nuts (provided).
Snug tight fit required, do not
use an impact wrench.
• 1¹⁄₄" wrench/socket required
for ³⁄₄" nut
• 1⁵⁄₈" wrench/socket required
for 1" nut
BASE-PLATE CONNECTION Simpson
Strong-Tie® A34
each side
SSW Shear-Transfer Plate
installs with 10d nails
into the rim joist and
#14 self-drilling screws
into the Strong-Wall®
(Sold separately with
SSW__-1KT)
DO NOT
cut wall or enlarge
existing holes
Place Steel Strong-Wall ®
panel over the anchor bolts
and secure with heavy hex
nuts (provided). Snug tight
fit required, do not use
an impact wrench.
• 1¹⁄₄" wrench/socket
required for ³⁄₄" nut
• 1⁵⁄₈" wrench/socket
required for 1" nut
Simpson
Strong-Tie® A34
Drill/notch subfloor each side
to allow nut to sit flush
with underside of wall
(notching of rim joist Solid blocking
may also be required) under center and
each end of wall
CNW Nuts and
Threaded Rods
(Included with
SSW_-1KT)

Rim joist

Shear transfer
Simpson Strong-Tie®
LTP4 (3 min.)

SSWAB
EXTERIOR VIEW OF
SHEAR-TRANSFER PLATE WOOD FIRST FLOOR

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BOTTOM CONNECTIONS

Full height studs with

blocking below for
balloon framing

Double
Full height nuts
studs are
required for Additional
balloon-framed studs not
wall installation shown for
(by Designer). clarity
Two 2x6
minimum All nuts
each side require
with 10d nails a snug
at 16" o.c. tight fit
Single
nut

ALTERNATE 1ST-FLOOR INSTALLATION BALLOON FRAMING STACKED-WALL

Installation for 1st-floor wood-floor system. CONNECTION DETAIL
Specify taller wall model to allow
for floor framing.

SHEAR-TRANSFER PLATE FASTENERS

Strong-Wall Fastener Quantity
Width #14 Screws 10d Nails
15" Wall 4 10
18" Wall 6 12
21" Wall 6 16
Drill/notch subloor 24" Wall 7 18
to allow nut to sit flush Install
with underside of wall connecting
(notching of rim joist rods before
placing 2nd
may also be required) floor wall SSW Shear-Transfer Plate
installs with 10d nails into the
rim joist and #14 self-drilling screws
into the Strong-Wall® panel
(Sold separately with SSW__-2KT)

Solid blocking
Attach to under center and
top plates each end of wall
with SDS
¹⁄₄"x3¹⁄₂" Simpson Strong-Tie®
screws A34 each side
(provided)
All nuts require Rim joist
a snug tight fit
Simpson Strong-Tie®
LTP4 (3 min.)

Double nuts

TWO-STORY STACKED-WALL EXTERIOR VIEW OF

CONNECTION DETAIL SHEAR-TRANSFER PLATE

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Wood Strong-Wall®: Installation Information
TOP CONNECTIONS

Attach to top plate

with pre-installed
SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" screws Sheathing flush
against header

CAUTION:
Shim as Drilling or cutting
required Shim may be holes in Wood
(⁷⁄₈" max.) required behind Strong-Wall® is not
MST strap
allowed except as
shown on the
SWMST Strap Allowable Hole
STRONG-WALL
®

(provided) (10 ga) Chart attached to SHEARWALL

with 10d nails each wall. ICC-ES ESR-1267

or 16d sinkers, 3/06AC

SW-LEXTICBOR

install only to
framing side of
portal wall

Use 6 " plywood/OSB

shim under strap when
header is 356 " GLB
HEADER CONNECTION
Header 4" 4"

MULTI-PLY HEADERS FOR GARAGE PORTAL WALLS

1. Garage portal walls may be used with double 2x12 minimum
or double 1³⁄₄" x 11⁷⁄₈" minimum LVL headers unless noted Field nail 10 gauge
otherwise. strap to post and
header with (10)
2. Headers shall be face nailed to each other with minimum
10d common nails
16d nails at 32" on center staggered along the top and bottom. or (10) 16d sinker
3. Double 2x12 require ¹⁄₂" ply or OSB shim to make the header 56O" shim is
provided with nails at top and
assembly flush with Wood Strong-Wall® panel. The shim wall, but is bottom of each strap
shall match the header depth and Wood Strong-Wall panel not required
width minimum. It may be placed on either face of header or
between plies directly over the Wood Strong-Wall panel.
Note:
Position header SDS 56M"x6" screws
flush against
Strong-Wall ®
sheathing
Attach to top plate
with pre-installed SHIM DETAIL FOR 31⁄8" GLB
SDS ¹⁄₄"x6" screws

Shim as
required
(⁷⁄₈" max.)

TOP-OF-WALL CONNECTION

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 Wood Strong-Wall®: Installation Information
BOTTOM-OF-WALL CONNECTIONS

(2) BP3.5 Bearing Plates

6 "x356O"x656O"
(provided)
156O"
Connect the • 1⁵⁄₁₆" wrench/
pre-attached socket required
holdown to for ⁷⁄₈" nut
the anchor bolt • ¹⁵⁄₁₆" wrench/ 356O"
using hardware socket required
provided for ⁵⁄₈" nut

Pre-installed
Attach bearing Note: SDS 56M"x6" screws
plates to mudsill Allow 1¹⁄₂"
Face of
with SDS ¹⁄₄"x2¹⁄₂" of concrete on
Strong-Wall®
Floor joist
screws (provided). each side for (design by others)
panel
Install nut on two-story stacked
anchor bolt
(not provided)
156M"-156O" rim joist

Simpson Strong-Tie®
LTP4 framing anchor
(3 min.)
Blocking, same size
and material as rim joist,
Sill plate and anchorage stitch nailed to rim joist
(design by others) with 3 rows of 10dx256O"
long at 3 o.c. horizontal
BOTTOM-OF-WALL INSTALLATION Concrete stemwall
ON CONCRETE FOUNDATION (design by others)

BOTTOM-OF-WALL INSTALLTION
ON WOOD FLOOR

(2) BP3.5 Bearing Plates

6 "x356O"x656O"
(provided)
156O" Pre-installed Simpson Strong-Tie®
HDQ8 holdown with optional
SW-TUD1KT

Connect the 2nd-floor RF Strong-Wall® panel

pre-attached
holdown to the All-thread rod
anchor bolt
• 1⁵⁄₁₆" wrench/ using hardware Coupler nut
socket required provided
for ⁷⁄₈" nut Witness holes
visible for insp.

Cutout subfloor to Floor sheathing

accept (2) 6 "x356O"x656O"
bearing plates Rim joist and
blocking per wood
(3) 2x4 squash floor installation
blocks (min.) or 456O"
solid blocking min.
Double top plates
Field drill shim and
double top plates for (6 " shim
all-thread rod
1" Dia. Predrilled hole Strong-Wall®
top plates
Additional 2x4 stud
nailed to Strong-Wall® SDS 56M"x6" screws
BOTTOM-OF-WALL INSTALLATION post each side with 10d
ON WOOD FLOOR common nails at 6" o.c. All-thread rod to 2nd floor
staggered 1st-floor Strong-Wall® panel (not provided)

TWO-STORY STACKED INSTALLATION

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Steel Strong-Wall®: Allowable Out-of-Plane & Jamb Stud Loads

ALLOWABLE OUT-OF-PLANE LOADS (PSF)

FOR SINGLE-STORY WALLS ON CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS
Model Axial Load Nominal Height of Panel (feet)
Width (lbs) 8 9 10 11 12 13
1000 200 140 105 N/A N/A N/A
12" wide 4000 150 105 70 N/A N/A N/A
7500 90 55 25 N/A N/A N/A
1000 165 130 100 80 70 N/A
15" wide 4000 130 95 70 50 40 N/A
7500 95 65 45 30 15 N/A
18" wide 7500 310 215 160 120 90 70
21" wide 7500 260 185 135 100 70 50
24" wide 7500 275 195 135 105 80 65
1. Loads shown are at ASD level in pounds per square foot (psf) of wall with no further increase in load allowed.
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. Values are applicable to either the ASD Basic or Alternate Basic load combinations.
5. Allowable out-of-plane loads for the 12- and 15-inch walls may be linearly interpolated between the axial loads shown.
6. Table loads apply only to single-story walls on concrete foundations.
7. N/A = Not applicable.

ALLOWABLE TENSION (UPLIFT) LOADS FOR STEEL STRONG-WALL® WOOD JAMB STUD
Tension (Uplift) Capacity per Jamb Stud (lbs)
Model
Nominal Height of Panel (feet)
Width
7 7.4 8 9 10 11 12 13
12" wide 1535 1535 1845 2150 2500 N/A N/A N/A
15" wide 1845 2150 2460 2500 2500 3070 3685 N/A
18" wide 1845 1845 2150 2500 2500 3380 3685 3980
21" wide 1845 1845 2150 2500 2500 3070 3685 3980
24" wide 1845 1845 2150 2500 2500 3070 3685 3980
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).
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.
3. N/A = Not applicable.

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 Wood Strong-Wall®: Allowable Vertical and Out-of-Plane Loads
C2 C3
These allowable vertical loads are intended to aid the user in correctly implementing C1

the Wood Strong-Wall® shearwall into the load path of the structure. Load combinations
that tend to cause compression can be limited by perpendicular to grain interface issues,
by buckling of the vertical members or by the bending and shear capacity of the
combined top plates. Loads that result in net uplift in the boundary posts are limited
by the value T1 shown in the table.
C1 = Max. compressive force applied over end post.
C2 = Max. compressive force applied over interior post.
C3 = Max. compressive force applied to top plates between studs.
C4 = Max. compressive force in end post due to load from above (C1) and overturning.
C5 = Max. compressive force in interior post. C5
T1 = Max. allowable tension force in holdown due to net uplift.

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

SW24x12x6 9920 N/A 2820 3525 16800 N/A N/A 12200

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.
2. N/A = Not applicable.

ALLOWABLE OUT-OF-PLANE LOADS FOR ALLOWABLE OUT-OF-PLANE LOADS FOR

STANDARD AND RAISED-FLOOR STRONG-WALL® PANELS1,2,3,4 GARAGE PORTAL STRONG-WALL® PANELS1,2,3,4
Allowable Load (plf) Allowable Load (psf) Allowable Load
Model No. (lbs. per lineal foot) (lbs. per square foot) Model No.
End Post (plf) Sheathing (psf)
End Post Interior Stud End Post Interior Stud
SW16x7x4 155 217
SW18x8 64 — 45 —
SW24x8 64 — 38 — SW22x7x4 155 103
SW32x8 64 31 48 23 SW16x8x4 101 217
SW48x8 64 31 48 23 SW22x8x4 101 103
SW18x9 44 — 31 — SW16x7x6 470 217
SW24x9 44 — 26 — SW22x7x6 470 103
SW32x9 44 21 33 16 SW16x8x6 306 217
SW48x9 44 21 33 16
SW22x8x6 306 103
SW24x10 31 — 19 —
SW32x10 31 15 23 11 1. Allowable post loads are governed by deflection at L/240.
2. Allowable sheathing loads are governed by material strength properties,
SW48x10 31 15 23 11 where duration of load, CD , is equal to 1.6.
SW24x12x6 68 — 41 — 3. For deflection limit of L/180, the tabulated loads must be multiplied
SW32x12x6 68 36 51 27 by ( 240 ) = 1.33.
180
SW48x12x6 68 36 51 27 4. Combined axial and bending loads on the Strong-Wall® panels’ end
1. Allowable loads are governed by deflection at L/240. posts must be determined by the following formula:
2. For deflection limit of L/180, the tabulated loads must be multiplied by ( 240 ) = 1.33. Pactual / Pallow + Wactual / Wallow <_ 1.0
180 where Pactual = Actual axial ASD design load (lbs.).
3. Combined axial and bending loads on the Strong-Wall® panels’ studs
and end posts must be determined by the following formula: Pallow = 21100 lbs. for the 4-inch-thick panels.
Pactual / Pallow + Wactual / Wallow <_ 1.0 Pallow = 35200 lbs. for the 6-inch-thick panels.
where: Pactual = Actual axial ASD design load (lbs.). Wactual = Actual ASD out-of-plane load (plf).
Wallow = Allowable load (plf) from table.
Pallow = 14100 lbs. (end post) or 4620 lbs. (stud) for the 8-, 9- and 10-foot tall panels.
Pallow = 16800 lbs. (end post) or 5520 lbs. (stud) for the 12-foot tall panels.
Wactual = Actual ASD out-of-plane load (plf).
Wallow = Allowable load (plf) from table.
4. Allowable post loads in psf are based on the panel tributary width plus 8 inches.

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Wall Bracing Replacement Jobsite Categories for IBC
For IBC Section 2308 designs use the table below to determine your jobsite category for use in this document.
Basic Wind Speed
Veneer Condition Seismic Design Category Jobsite Category
(3 Second Gust)

With or Without Masonry Veneer A Wind

B Wind
Without Masonry Veneer
C, D, E Seismic

89-100 MPH or B Section 2308.11.2, Exception 1 or 2 Wind

85-110 MPH Non-HPR
with Wind Exposure C Section 2308.11.2, Exception 2 Seismic
IBC Category B2
Seismic with
With Masonry Veneer B, C Section 2308.11.2, Exception 3
Masonry Veneer
Seismic with
D3
Masonry Veneer
E Not Permitted

With or Without Masonry Veneer F Not Permitted

> 100 MPH or

> 110 MPH in Non-HPR with With or Without Masonry Veneer All Not Permitted
Wind Exposure Category B

1. “HPR” = Hurricane-prone region, which is defined in the IBC as the U.S. Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico coasts where the basic wind speed is
greater than 90 mph and Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands, and American Samoa.
2. The noted basic wind speed (3 second gust) is also applicable to hurricane-prone regions for designs based on the 2000, 2003, or 2006 IBC.
3. The IBC permits masonry veneer in SDC D only when the provisions of Section 2308.12.2 are satisfied.
4. “Not Permitted” indicates an engineered design is required.

Local and/or regional building codes may have adopted specific amendments to the building code.
For compliance with these amendments it is necessary to contact the local and/or regional building authority.

Notes

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