Design Notes

Capacity of connection is dependent on the screw capacity, anchor capacity, or manufacturer’s literature.
Connection may also use embed instead of post-installed anchors in concrete.
Refer to other details in this table for gravity load transfer along length of panel to concrete connection.
In high-seismic zones, horizontal screws will result in a more ductile connection.
Proprietary options exist. Potential suppliers include Simpson Strong-Tie, Rothoblaas, and MiTek.

Class: Class 2
Load: Load High
Cost: Cost $$
Const.: Constructability Moderate
Fire: Fire Rating III

Panel Holdown

Panel bearing on concrete is connected to concrete with holdown. Panel is connected to holdown with partially-threaded screws. Holdown is connected to concrete with post-installed anchors.

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Panel Holdown

Design Notes

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