Holdowns & Tension TiesPA/HPA Purlin AnchorsHoldowns & Tension TiesPA/HPA purlin anchors offer solutions for wood to concrete and concrete blockconnections which satisfy code requirements. The PA’s dual embedment line allowsinstallation in concrete or concrete block.MATERIAL: PA—12 gauge; HPA—10 gaugeFINISH: Ga<strong>lv</strong>anized. PA’s available HDG or ZMAX ® coatingINSTALLATION: • Minimum concrete strength is 2000 psi.• Use all specified fasteners; some models have extra fastener holes.See General Notes.• Purlin Anchor must hook around rebar.• <strong>Wood</strong> splitting may occur when anchor is nailed to wood less than3¹⁄₂" wide. For widths less than 3¹⁄₂", see PAHD Holdowns for alternatenailing configurations, or PAI.EDGE DISTANCE—Minimum concrete edge distance is 5".Minimum concrete block left-to-right edge distance is 20".CONCRETE BLOCK WALL—The masonry embedment line on the PA allows for4" of grout embedment in a standard 8" concrete masonry unit.The minimum wall specifications are:A One #4 vertical rebar, 32" long, 16" each side of anchor;B Two courses of grout filled block above and below the anchor(no cold joints allowed);C A horizontal bond beam with two #4 rebars, 40" long,a maximum of two courses above or below the anchor.All cells grouted with 2000 psi ³⁄₈" aggregate grout. Grout shall be vibratedper the Code. Rebar quantities, sizes and lengths are minimum requirementsand may be increased per any additional wall design requirements.OPTIONS: See LTT and HTT Tension Ties for alternate retrofit solutions.CODES: See page 12 for Code Reference Key Chart.ASCE7-05 12.11.2.2.5 states:... Diaphragm to wall anchorage using embedded strapsshall have the straps attached to or hooked around thereinforcing steel, or otherwise terminated to effectivelytransfer forces to the reinforcing steel.2"2"8¹⁄₄" HPA35 Embedment6" HPA28 EmbedmentHPA356" Masonry Embedment4" Concrete EmbedmentPALength1³⁄₄"1³⁄₄"2¹⁄₁₆"2¹⁄₁₆"These products are available with additional corrosion protection. Additional products onthis page may also be available with this option, check with Simpson Strong-Tie for details.Fasteners Allowable Tension LoadsModelL(160)No.Masonry ConcreteMasonry ConcreteMaximum CapacityPA18 18¹⁄₂ 12-16d 12-16d 2815 2845PA23 23³⁄₄ 14-16d 18-16d 2815 3685CodeRef.PA28 29 14-16d 18-16d 2815 3685PA35 35 14-16d 18-16d 2815 3685HPA28 32¹⁄₂ — 24-16d — 4845HPA35 38¹⁄₂ — 27-16d — 54201³⁄₄ LVL and 3x LedgerIL8 6 ,F24#4 RebarMin.PA18 18¹⁄₂ 10-16d 12-16d 2370 2845PA23 23³⁄₄ 14-16d 18-16d 2815 3685PA28 29 14-16d 18-16d 2815 3685PA35 35 14-16d 18-16d 2815 3685HPA28 32¹⁄₂ — 24-16d — 4845HPA35 38¹⁄₂ — 27-16d — 54204x LedgerPA18 18¹⁄₂ 8-16d 11-16d 1895 2605PA23 23³⁄₄ 14-16d 17-16d 2815 3685PA28 29 14-16d 18-16d 2815 3685PA35 35 14-16d 18-16d 2815 3685HPA28 32¹⁄₂ — 27-16d — 4845HPA35 38¹⁄₂ — 27-16d — 54201. Allowable loads are for a horizontal installation into the side of a concrete ormasonry wall.2. Minimum penetration for 16d commons is 1¹⁵⁄₁₆".3. 16d sinkers (0.148" dia. x 3¹⁄₄" long) or 10d commons may be substituted for thespecified 16d commons at 0.85 of the table loads.4. Allowable loads have been increased for earthquake or wind load durations withno further increase allowed; reduce where other load durations govern.5. Strap may be bent one full cycle. (Bent horizontal 90° then bent vertical.)6. Testing to new ICC-ES acceptance criteria to be completed in <strong>2009</strong>.Reference www.strongtie.com for latest loads and information.7. NAILS: 16d = 0.162" dia. x 3¹⁄₂" long.See page 16-17 for other nail sizes and information.IL8 6 ,F24IL8 6 ,F24PA/HPA Purlin toConcrete WallFor I-Joistapplicationssee page 110.Pressure-treatedbarrier may berequiredPA/HPA Purlinto Concrete Block Wall(Refer to installation notes above)#4 Rebar min.Hanger notshown for clarity4" for PA6" for HPA288¹⁄₄" for HPA353¹⁄₂" min.C-<strong>2009</strong> © 2008 SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC. PRINTED 12/0846
Caps & BasesAB/ABA/ABE/ABU Adjustable and Standoff Post BasesAdditional standoff bases are on page 180.The AB is an adjustable post base which offers moistureprotection and finished hardware appearance.These post bases feature 1" standoff height above concretefloors, code-required when supporting permanent structures thatare exposed to the weather or water splash, or in basements.They reduce the potential for decay at post and column ends.MATERIAL: AB—12 gauge plates; 16 gauge base cover;all others—see tableFINISH: Ga<strong>lv</strong>anized. Some products available in ZMAX ® coating;see Corrosion Information, page 10-11.INSTALLATION: • Use all specified fasteners. See General Notes.• Post bases do not provide adequate resistance to preventmembers from rotating about the base and therefore arenot recommended for non top-supported installations(such as fences or unbraced carports).• AB supplied as shown; position the post, secure the easyaccessnut over the supplied washer, place the standoff base,then bend up the fourth side and nail all sides.• AB, ABA, ABE and ABU—for pre-pour installed anchors.For epoxy or mechanical anchors, select and installaccording to anchor manufacturer’s recommendations;anchor diameter shown in table.• Products require washers between the nut and the base.Washers are supplied with all products except ABA’swhich require a standard cut washer.• Refer to technical bulletin T-ANCHORSPEC for postinstalledanchorage solutions (see page 191 for details).CODES: See page 12 for Code Reference Key Chart.WasherSuppliedABU44(other sizes similar)WasherSuppliedABE44ABE46,46R,66 and 66Rsupplied with washer.ABU88WasherSuppliedWasherRequired –Not SuppliedABABA44(other sizessimilar)U.S. Patent5,333,435Caps & BasesThese products are available with additional corrosion protection.Additional products on this page may also be available with thisoption, check with Simpson Strong-Tie for details.ModelDimensionsAllowableAnchorFasteners DownloadNo. W L H Dia.(100)AB44 3⁹⁄₁₆ 3⁹⁄₁₆ 2¹⁄₄ ¹⁄₂ 8-10d 4065AB44R 4 4¹⁄₁₆ 2⁹⁄₁₆ ¹⁄₂ 8-10d 4065AB46 3⁹⁄₁₆ 5³⁄₈ 3 ¹⁄₂ 8-10d 4165AB46R 4 6 2¹³⁄₁₆ ¹⁄₂ 8-10d 4165AB66 5¹⁄₂ 5⁹⁄₁₆ 3 ¹⁄₂ 8-10d 5335AB66R 6 6 2¹³⁄₁₆ ¹⁄₂ 8-10d 53351. Loads may not be increased for short-term loading.CodeRef.I3,L18,F1Typical AB InstallationAnchor Boltper Designer,or consulttechnical bulletinT-ANCHORSPECTypical ABE46R Installationfor Rough Lumber(ABE similar)C-<strong>2009</strong> © 2008 SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC. PRINTED 12/08Material Dimensions Fasteners Allowable Loads (DF/SP)NominalPost Uplift (160)ModelCodePost Base StrapAnch.No.MachineDownW L H HB Ref.Size (Ga) (Ga)Dia. Nails Bolts Nails Bolts (100)Qty. Dia.ABA44 4x4 16 16 3⁹⁄₁₆ 3¹⁄₈ 3¹⁄₁₆ — ¹⁄₂ 6-10d — — 555 — 6000 I3, F1ABE44 4x4 16 16 3⁹⁄₁₆ 3¹⁄₂ 2³⁄₄ — ¹⁄₂ 6-10d — — 520 — 6665 I3, L18, F1ABU44 4x4 16 12 3⁹⁄₁₆ 3 5¹⁄₂ 1³⁄₄ ⁵⁄₈ 12-16d 2 ¹⁄₂ 2200 2160 6665 I3, L18, F1ABA44R RGH 4x4 16 16 4¹⁄₁₆ 3¹⁄₈ 2¹³⁄₁₆ — ¹⁄₂ 6-10d — — 555 — 8000 I3, F1ABE44R RGH 4x4 16 16 4 3¹⁄₂ 2⁹⁄₁₆ — ¹⁄₂ 6-10d — — 400 — 6665 170ABE46 4x6 12 16 3⁹⁄₁₆ 5⁷⁄₁₆ 4¹⁄₁₆ — ⁵⁄₈ 8-16d — — 810 — 7335 I3, F1ABA46 4x6 14 14 3⁹⁄₁₆ 5³⁄₁₆ 3¹⁄₈ — ⁵⁄₈ 8-16d — — 700 — 9435 I3, F1ABU46 4x6 12 12 3⁹⁄₁₆ 5 7 2⁵⁄₈ ⁵⁄₈ 12-16d 2 ¹⁄₂ 2300 2300 10335 I3, L18, F1ABE46R RGH 4x6 12 16 4¹⁄₁₆ 5⁷⁄₁₆ 3⁹⁄₁₆ — ⁵⁄₈ 8-16d — — 810 — 7335 170ABA46R RGH 4x6 14 14 4¹⁄₁₆ 5³⁄₁₆ 2⁷⁄₈ — ⁵⁄₈ 8-16d — — 700 — 12000ABA66 6x6 14 14 5¹⁄₂ 5¹⁄₄ 3¹⁄₈ — ⁵⁄₈ 8-16d — — 720 — 10665I3, F1ABE66 6x6 12 14 5¹⁄₂ 5⁷⁄₁₆ 3¹⁄₈ — ⁵⁄₈ 8-16d — — 900 — 12000 I3, F1ABU66 6x6 12 10 5¹⁄₂ 5 6¹⁄₁₆ 1³⁄₄ ⁵⁄₈ 12-16d 2 ¹⁄₂ 2300 2300 12000 I3, L18, F1ABA66R RGH 6x6 14 14 6 5³⁄₁₆ 2⁷⁄₈ — ⁵⁄₈ 8-16d — — 720 — 12665 I3, F1ABE66R RGH 6x6 12 14 6¹⁄₁₆ 5⁷⁄₁₆ 2⁷⁄₈ — ⁵⁄₈ 8-16d — — 900 — 12000 170ABU88 4 8x8 14 12 7¹⁄₂ 7 7 — 2-⁵⁄₈ 18-16d — — 2320 — 24335 I3, F1ABU88R 4 RGH 8x8 14 12 8 7 7 — 2-⁵⁄₈ 18-16d — — 2320 — 24335 1701. Uplift loads have been increased for wind or earthquake load durations withno further increase allowed; reduce where other load durations govern.2. Downloads may not be increased for short-term loading.3. Specifier to design concrete for shear capacity.4. ABU products may be installed with either bolts OR nails (not both)to achieve table loads. ABU88 and ABU88R may be installed with8-SDS ¹⁄₄"x3" wood screws (sold separately) for the same table load.5. For AB bases, higher download can be achieved by solidly packing grout under 1" standoff platebefore installation. Base download on column, grout, or concrete according to the code.6. HB dimension is the distance from the bottom of the post up to the first bolt hole.7. Structural composite lumber columns have sides that show either the wide face or the edges ofthe lumber strands/veneers. For SCL columns, the fasteners for these products should alwaysbe installed in the wide face.8. NAILS: 16d = 0.162" dia. x 3¹⁄₂" long, 10d = 0.148" dia. x 3" long.See page 16-17 for other nail sizes and information.47