One-piece, in-line sheet metal holdown strap connector

Details One-piece, in-line sheet metal holdown strap connector One-piece, in-line sheet metal holdown strap connector

1994-08-29

1997-01-21

Friedman, Carl D.

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Three-way corner construction

Floor supports walls

52105, 52295, 52699, 52712, E02D 2702, E04B 138

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055950310

ABSTRACT:
A holdown strap connection including a sheet metal holdown strap connector for joining a generally vertical frame member such as a post or stud to a concrete foundation made from one piece of sheet metal that installs easily to otherwise identical left and right corner vertical frame members with the same load values for resistance to uplift forces. The one-piece, in-line sheet metal holdown strap connector includes a foot section embedded in the concrete, a transition section connected to the foot section and an elongated strap section integrally connected to the transition section that extends in registration with the side face of a vertical frame member and attaches thereto.

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