Straps & Ties TS Twist Straps Twist straps provide a tension connection between two wood members. An equal number of right and left hand units are supplied in each carton. MATERIAL: 16 gauge. FINISH: Galvanized. See Corrosion Information, pages 13-15. INSTALLATION: • Use all specified fasteners. See General Notes. • TS should be installed in pairs to reduce eccentricity. CODES: See page 12 for Code Reference Key Chart. TS Model No. L Fasteners (Total) Allowable Loads (160) TS9 9 8-16d 530 TS12 11 ⁄8 10-16d 665 TS18 17 3⁄4 14-16d 930 TS22 21 5⁄8 18-16d 1215 5 Code Ref. 170 1.Install half of the fasteners on each end of the strap to achieve full loads. 2.Loads have been increased 60% for wind or earthquake loading with no further increase allowed; reduce where other loads govern. 3.16d sinkers (0.148" dia. x 3 1⁄4") may be substituted for the specified 16d commons at 0.84 of the table loads. 4.Loads are for a single TS. 5.NAILS: 16d = 0.162" dia. x 3 1⁄2" long, See pages 22-23 for other nail sizes and information. Typical TS Installation A seismic tie for horizontal ties across intervening members. FINISH: Galvanized INSTALLATION: • Use all specified fasteners. See General Notes. • May not be suitable for floor diaphragms which protrude above beams. • SA36 can be field-bent for other intermediate beam widths. CODES: See page 12 for Code Reference Key Chart. Model No. Strap Section Fasteners (Total) L Nails SA36 12 ga x 2 1⁄16 36 22-16d Allowable Horizontal Loads Bolts Qty. Dia. 4 ⁄2 1 Nails (160) Bolts (160) 1900 1900 1. Allowable loads have been increased 60% for wind or earthquake loading with no further increase allowed; reduce where other loads govern. 2. Allowable loads assume a restrained member of 3 1⁄2" min. thickness with bolts in single shear. 3. Bolt and nail values may not be combined. 4.NAILS: 16d = 0.162" dia. x 3 1⁄2" long, See pages 22-23 for other nail sizes and information. 190 18° Max Code Ref. I15, L7 Strap 9" Saddle Hanger Typical SA Installation with Saddle Hanger C-C-2015 © 2015 SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC. PRINTED 12/14 Straps & Ties SA Strap Connectors