Simpson Strong-Tie Wood Construction Connectors

Simpson Strong-Tie ® Wood Construction Connectors

L/LS/GA Reinforcing and Skewable Angles L — Staggered nail pattern reduces the possibility for splitting. LS — Field-adjustable 0° to 135° angles. GA — Gusset angles' embossed bend section provides added strength. Material: L — 16 gauge; GA and LS — 18 gauge Finish: Galvanized. Some products available in stainless steel or ZMAX ® coating. See Corrosion Information, pp. 12–15. Installation:

L

• Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes • LS — Field skewable; bend one time only

GA1

LS

L90

• Joist must be constrained against rotation (for example, with solid blocking) when using a single LS per connection • Nail the L angle’s wider leg into the joist to ensure table loads and allow correct nailing Codes: See p. 11 for Code Reference Key Chart

Adjustable from 0° to 135°. Bend one time only.

Shipped at 45°

LS Top View

Uplift

See installation notes

F 1

SIMPSON

Strong-Tie ® LS30

ER-102

F 1

915

915

F 2

915

SIMPSON

Strong-Tie ®

915

GA2

F 1

915

915

Typical L50 Installation

Typical LS70 Installation

Typical LS30 Installation

Typical GA Installation

For stainless-steel fasteners, see p. 21.

These products are available with additional corrosion protection. For more information, see p. 14.

Many of these products are approved for installation with Strong-Drive ® SD Connector screws. See pp. 348–352 for more information.

DF/SP Allowable Loads

SPF/HF Allowable Loads

Model No.

Fasteners (in.)

L (in.)

Load Direction

Code Ref.

Wind/ Seismic (160)

Wind/ Seismic (160)

Floor (100)

Snow (115)

Roof (125)

Floor (100)

Snow (115)

Roof (125)

F 1 , F 2

235 340 340 355 515 515 245 245 365 365 485 610 320 355 475 475 590 590 710 710

270 375 395 405 590 590 250 275 415 415 550 690 320 395 540 540 645 675 805 805

290 375 430 435 640 640 250 295 445 445 595 740 320 395 560 580 645 725 870 870

350 375 435 550 695 820 250 370 525 555 740 925 320 395 560 730 645 915 890

200 225 225 305 335 335 210 210 315 315 415 525 275 305 410 410 510 510 610 610

230 260 260 350 385 385 215 235 355 355 475 595 275 340 465 465 555 580 690 690

250 280 280 375 420 420 215 255 385 385 510 635 275 340 480 500 555 625 750 750

300 IBC, FL, LA

(4) 0.148 x 1 1/2 (4) #9 x 1 1/2 " SD (4) #9 x 1 1/2 " SD (6) 0.148 x 1 1/2 (6) #9 x 1 1/2 " SD (6) #9 x 1 1/2 " SD

2 3/4

F 1 F 2

325 360

GA1

IBC, LA

Straps and Ties

F 1 , F 2

475 IBC, FL, LA

3 1/4

F 1 F 2 F 1 F 2 F 1 F 2 F 1 F 1 F 1 F 1 F 1 F 1 F 1 F 1

540 540 215 320 450 475 635 795 275 340 480 630 555 785 765 895

GA2

IBC, LA

L30

(4) 0.148 x 1 1/2

3

L50

(6) 0.148 x 1 1/2

5

7 9

F 1 , F 2 F 1 , F 2

L70 L90

(8) 0.148 x 1 1/2 (10) 0.148 x 1 1/2 (6) 0.148 x 1 1/2 (6) 0.148 x 3 (8) 0.148 x 1 1/2 (8) 0.148 x 3 (10) 0.148 x 1 1/2 (10) 0.148 x 3 (12) 0.148 x 1 1/2 (12) 0.148 x 3

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IBC, FL, LA

LS30

3 3/8

LS50

4 7/8

LS70

6 3/8

LS90

7 7/8

1,040

1. GA angles may be installed with 0.148" x 3" nails. 2. GA1 uplift is 425 lb. for DF and 300 lb. for SPF when installed with Strong-Tie ® SD Connector screws. 3. GA2 uplift is 370 lb. for DF and 260 lb. for SPF when installed with Strong-Tie ® SD Connector screws. 4. Fasteners: Nail dimensions are listed diameter by length. SD screws are Simpson Strong-Tie ® Strong-Drive SD Connector screws. See pp. 21–22 for fastener information.

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