Holdown for attaching wood framing members to concrete foundatio

Details Holdown for attaching wood framing members to concrete foundatio Holdown for attaching wood framing members to concrete foundatio

1978-12-13

1980-03-11

Leppink, James A.

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Assembled in situ-type anchor or tie

Sheet or wire tie

E04B 138

Patent

active

041921186

ABSTRACT:
A metal element for holding the wood wall frame members to the concrete building foundation to resist uplift and overturning forces due to earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes and other forces destructive to wood frame buildings.
The holdown consists of a back member formed with openings for receiving fastening members for attachment to a vertical wood frame member, side members attached to the back member extending substantially the entire length of the holdown, a seat member including an opening for receipt of an attachment member for attachment to a concrete foundation, and a pair of foot members extending below the seat member for resting upon a sill member.

REFERENCES:
patent: D224083 (1972-07-01), Gilb
patent: 3889441 (1975-06-01), Fortine
patent: 4067168 (1978-01-01), Thurner

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