Holdown connector with concave seat

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1997-06-13

2000-09-05

Friedman, Carl D.

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Assembled in situ-type anchor or tie

Sheet or wire tie

52289, 52295, 4032321, 403262, E04B 138

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061124958

ABSTRACT:
A connector having a concave seat member for connecting a first building structural member to a second building structural member in conjunction with fasteners and an anchor member to resist forces on buildings imposed by earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes and other similar cataclysms.
A connector constructed in accordance with the present invention consists of a concave seat member, formed with an opening for receiving an anchor member therethrough to attach the connector to a second building structural member such as a foundation, a first side member connected to the concave seat member, a second side member connected to the concave seat member, and a back member connected to the first and second side members. The back member attaches with fasteners to a first building structural member such as a stud in a framed shear wall. The back member can consist of two back plates each integrally connected to a side member.

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