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SPECIFIERS GUIDE
Choose Trus Joist wall framing for straight, flush walls that:
are critical for tile applications.
allow easy countertop and cabinet installation in kitchens and bathrooms.
give visual appeal to tall walls in great rooms and entryways.
have the strength and stiffness to accommodate window walls.
Many of todays homes have design requirementssuch as walls over 10 feet tallthat
exceed the code provisions for conventional construction. Trus Joist TimberStrand
laminated strand lumber (LSL) and Parallam parallel strand lumber (PSL) can help you meet
the requirements of these challenging designs. Weyerhaeuser also offers product and design
support that includes technical information, design software, and design advice from our
team of skilled engineers and sales representatives.
This guide features the following Trus Joist wall framing products:
1.3E TimberStrand LSL
DEFLECTION REQUIREMENTS
How stiff does a wall need to be?
While model building codes provide required deflection limits based on the type of finish s upported
by the wall framing, acceptable deflection limits are usually established by the design professional,
finish-material provider, and/or building code authority. Typical deflection requirements are shown
in table below.
Maximum
Deflection
L/360(5)
L/240
L/120
L/180
L/175
3
2
4
5
8
9
10
Wind Limitations
Basic wind speed:
< 100 mph in hurricane-prone regions;
< 110 mph elsewhere per IRC Section R301.2.1.1
12
11
13
Maximum roof span, including overhangs, limited to 40'. Maximum tabulated rafter span
(horizontal projection) and ceiling joist span of 26'.
Roof pitch: 3:12 minimum, 12:12 maximum
Maximum uniform floor loads: 40 psf live load, 20 psf dead load
Maximum of 3 stories
10
11
With TJI joist floor s ystems, load-bearing walls must stack directly over bearing walls or
beams below. With rectangular joists, walls may be offset a distance equal to the joist depth.
12
13
Maximum story height: 10' stud height plus 16" floor framing = 11'-4"
Laterally
unsupported stud
height(1)
10'
10'
Bearing Walls
Maximum spacing when
supporting one floor,
roof, and ceiling
16"
24"
16"
Maximum spacing
when supporting
one floor only
24"
24"
(1) Listed heights are distances between points of lateral support placed perpendicular to the plane of the wall.
When used in conventional construction applications, both 2x4 and 2x6 TimberStrand LSL
studs may be drilled or notched in accordance with IRC Section R602.6.
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Nonbearing Walls
Laterally
Maximum
unsupported stud
spacing
height(1)
14'
24"
20'
24"
DEFINITIONS
Buckling LengthDistance along the length of a member between braced points.
This length is used to calculate the buckling stability of the member.
Member design and lateral support requirements for bending are based on
National Design Specification (NDS).
Stud and column tables assume structural sheathing on one side of the wall, or a
combination of gypsum wallboard and non-structural sheathing or siding applied
to each side of the wall, or equivalent.
If stud spacing is 19.2" or 24" on-center, trusses or rafters must be installed
within 3" of the stud locations. This does not apply if studs are spaced at
16" on-center or less.
The Components & Cladding (C&C) pressures shown in the Wall Design Wind
Pressure table below are used only for strength calculations.
Deflection limits are based on Main Wind Force Resisting System pressures, which
were estimated by multiplying the C&C pressure by 0.70 (2009 IRC, Table R301.7;
2009 IBC, Table 1604.3).
270 wL4
28.8 wL2
+
Ebd3
Ebd
Beams and columns must remain straight to within 5L24608 (in.) of true alignment.
L is the unrestrained length of the member in feet.
= deflection
w
L
b
d
E
=
=
=
=
=
WIND TABLES
Wall Design Wind Pressure (PSF)(1)(2)
Exposure
Category (3)
B
Effective
Wind Area(4)
(ft 2)
10
50
100
10
50
100
10
50
100
150
45.1
40.8
38.9
62.7
56.6
54.0
73.9
66.8
63.7
110
14.6
13.2
12.5
20.3
18.3
17.5
23.9
21.6
20.6
115
15.9
14.4
13.7
22.1
20.0
19.1
26.1
23.6
22.5
(1) Tabulated pressures are based on the Analytical Procedure defined in ASCE 7. Values assume a Components and Cladding (C&C) member in
the interior zone of an enclosed structure, with the following factors:
Risk/occupancy category II
Topographical factor of 1.0
Mean roof height of 33'
(2) When designing in accordance with 2012 IRC/IBC, the load combinations include a 0.6 factor for wind. Tabulated wind pressures in the 2012
IRC/IBC portion of this table are reduced by 0.6 for direct use with the 2009 IRC-based load tables in this guide.
(3) Exposure categories are generally defined as follows (see ASCE 7):
B = Urban and suburban areas, wooded areas
C = Open terrain with scattered obstructions generally less than 30' in height
D = Flat, unobstructed areas
(4) Effective Wind Area is the span times the tributary width or L2/3, whichever is greater. For values of effective wind areas not listed,
interpolation between 10 ft2 and 100 ft2 is allowed.
Check local codes for any special wind pressures.
180
39.0
35.2
33.6
54.3
49.0
46.8
64.0
57.8
55.2
Stud/Column
Effective Wind Area (ft 2)
100
85
65
48
33
of 100 ft2.
The contents of this guide, including design examples, are based on the 2009 or older IRC.
When designing in accordance with the 2012 IRC/IBC, use the load tables in this guide in conjunction with the
2012 IRC/IBC wind pressures above, which have been reduced by 0.6.
170
34.8
31.4
30.0
48.4
43.7
41.7
57.1
51.6
49.2
DESIGN EXAMPLE
Exposure Category B
5' tributary
width
Given
Top header
tributary area
When designing with C&C pressures, the effective wind area (L2 /3) helps determine the wall design wind
pressure. A smaller effective wind area results in a higher wind pressure. The effective wind area should not be
confused with the tributary area, which is used to determine the amount of load applied to an individual member.
For the studs and columns, refer to the Effective Wind Area table on page 4. A 20' stud or column will have
an effective wind area of 100 ft2.
Bottom header
20'
tributary area
For each header, consult the drawing at right and use the maximum value of the rough opening (L) times the
tributary width or L2 /3, whichever is greater.
For the top header in our example wall, use the maximum of either (6' x 5' = 30 ft2) or (62/3 = 12 ft2).
For the bottom header in our example wall, use the maximum of either (6' x 10' = 60 ft2) or (62/3 = 12 ft2).
The effective wind areas calculate to 30 ft2 for the top header and 60 ft2 for the bottom header, so interpolation
would be required to find exact pressures. For simplicity, we will use an effective wind area of 10 ft2 for each
header. This allows us to skip the interpolation exercise, and provides a more conservative wind pressure.
6' rough
opening
(L)
2. Determine design wind pressure: Consult the Wall Design Wind Pressure table on page 4, using the example
walls criteria of Exposure B, a 110 mph basic wind speed, and an effective wind area as calculated above:
For studs/columns with an effective area of 100 ft2, the wall design lateral wind pressure is 20.9 psf.
For headers with an effective area of 10 ft2, the wall design wind pressure is 24.3 psf.
10' tributary
width
1.
Determine effective wind areas (ft 2):
16" on-center
3. Determine appropriate deflection criteria: Consult the Code Minimum Deflection Criteria on page 2. Our
example wall contains both windows (minimum L/175) and a flexible finish with interior gypsum board (minimum
L /180). Because the L /180 deflection is more restrictive, the wall should be designed using the L/180 deflection
values in this guide.
Refer to stud, column, and header tables on pages 610 to design the components for this example wall.
1. 2x6 TimberStrand LSL studs, spaced 16" on-center, with double top plates and single bottom plate
2
58" Type X gypsum wallboard, 4' wide, applied horizontally. Horizontal joints are unblocked. Horizontal
2.
application of wallboard represents the direction of least fire resistance as opposed to vertical application.
3. 2" #6 Type S drywall screws, spaced along stud at 7" on-center and covered with joint compound
4. Wallboard joints covered with paper tape and joint compound
TimberStrand
435 psi
Fc x 0.30, where Fc is the compression design value parallel-to-grain for the TimberStrand LSL, adjusted by
all applicable adjustment factors (in accordance with the NDS), including the column stability factor Cp
Fc x 0.30, where Fc is caclulated in accordance with the NDS, assuming a slenderness ratio Le/d of 21
Top View (plates not shown)
This assembly has been tested to ASTM E119/NFPA 251 and CAN/ULC-S101 Standards.
1
2
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Load and
Deflection
Vertical (lbs)
Defl. Ratio
Vertical (lbs)
Defl. Ratio
Vertical (lbs)
Defl. Ratio
Vertical (lbs)
Defl. Ratio
Vertical (lbs)
Defl. Ratio
Vertical (lbs)
Defl. Ratio
Vertical (lbs)
Defl. Ratio
Vertical (lbs)
Defl. Ratio
Vertical (lbs)
Defl. Ratio
Vertical (lbs)
Defl. Ratio
Vertical (lbs)
Defl. Ratio
Vertical (lbs)
Defl. Ratio
Vertical (lbs)
Defl. Ratio
Vertical (lbs)
Defl. Ratio
Vertical (lbs)
Defl. Ratio
Vertical (lbs)
Defl. Ratio
Vertical (lbs)
Defl. Ratio
Vertical (lbs)
Defl. Ratio
Vertical (lbs)
Defl. Ratio
Vertical (lbs)
Defl. Ratio
Vertical (lbs)
Defl. Ratio
Vertical (lbs)
Defl. Ratio
Vertical (lbs)
Defl. Ratio
15
2,745
L/677
2,175
L/478
1,730
L/349
1,380
L/263
1,100
L/203
870
L/160
690
L/128
1" x 3"
Lateral Load (plf)
20
26 (1)
2,590 2,405
L/508 L/391
2,010
1,820
L/358 L/276
1,560 1,360
L/262 L/202
1,205 1,005
L/197 L/152
925
L/152
30
2,280
L/339
1,690
L/239
1,230
L/175
870
L/132
15
20
4,385 4,385
L/2,553 L/1,915
4,385 4,385
L/1,812 L/1,359
4,385 4,385
L/1,330 L/998
4,385 4,385
L/1,005 L/754
4,385 4,375
L/777 L/583
3,980 3,725
L/613 L/460
3,435
3,165
L/492 L/369
2,965 2,690
L/401 L/301
2,560 2,285
L/331 L/248
2,210
1,930
L/276 L/207
1,910
1,630
L/233 L/175
1,650 1,365
L/198 L/149
1,420
1,135
L/170 L/128
1,220
L/147
1,040
L/128
1" x 5"
Lateral Load (plf)
26 (1)
30
4,385 4,385
L/1,473 L/1,277
4,385 4,385
L/1,045 L/906
4,385 4,385
L/767 L/665
4,385 4,385
L/580 L/502
4,085 3,890
L/448 L/389
3,420 3,220
L/354 L/307
2,855 2,650
L/284 L/246
2,370
2,160
L/231 L/201
1,960
1,745
L/191 L/166
1,605 1,385
L/159 L/138
1,295
L/135
40
4,385
L/958
4,385
L/679
4,385
L/499
4,230
L/377
3,415
L/291
2,725
L/230
2,135
L/185
1,635
L/150
1,205
L/124
50
4,385
L/766
4,385
L/543
4,385
L/399
3,775
L/301
2,940
L/233
2,230
L/184
1,620
L/148
1,095
L/120
15
5,775
L/6,518
5,775
L/4,656
5,775
L/3,437
5,775
L/2,606
5,775
L/2,022
5,775
L/1,599
5,775
L/1,286
5,775
L/1,049
5,775
L/867
5,775
L/725
5,775
L/612
5,295
L/521
4,765
L/447
4,295
L/387
3,875
L/337
3,495
L/295
3,160
L/260
2,855
L/230
2,580
L/205
2,330
L/183
2,105
L/164
1,900
L/148
1,715
L/134
(1) Load based on a wind pressure of 19.4 psf and studs spaced at 16" on-center.
Stud Example
General Notes
For the Design Example on page 5, design 20' studs for lateral wind pressure of
20.9 psf and a maximum vertical load of 250 plf:
Load and
Deflection
Vertical (lbs)
Defl. Ratio
Vertical (lbs)
Defl. Ratio
Vertical (lbs)
Defl. Ratio
Vertical (lbs)
Defl. Ratio
Vertical (lbs)
Defl. Ratio
Vertical (lbs)
Defl. Ratio
Vertical (lbs)
Defl. Ratio
Vertical (lbs)
Defl. Ratio
Vertical (lbs)
Defl. Ratio
Vertical (lbs)
Defl. Ratio
Vertical (lbs)
Defl. Ratio
Vertical (lbs)
Defl. Ratio
Vertical (lbs)
Defl. Ratio
Vertical (lbs)
Defl. Ratio
Vertical (lbs)
Defl. Ratio
Vertical (lbs)
Defl. Ratio
Vertical (lbs)
Defl. Ratio
Vertical (lbs)
Defl. Ratio
Vertical (lbs)
Defl. Ratio
Vertical (lbs)
Defl. Ratio
Vertical (lbs)
Defl. Ratio
Vertical (lbs)
Defl. Ratio
Vertical (lbs)
Defl. Ratio
15
4,965
L/3,552
4,965
L/2,520
4,965
L/1,851
4,965
L/1,398
4,965
L/1,081
4,965
L/853
4,965
L/685
4,670
L/558
4,095
L/461
3,600
L/385
3,170
L/324
2,800
L/276
2,470
L/237
2,185
L/205
1,935
L/178
1,715
L/156
1,515
L/137
1,340
L/122
20
4,965
L/2,664
4,965
L/1,890
4,965
L/1,388
4,965
L/1,048
4,965
L/811
4,965
L/640
4,965
L/514
4,410
L/418
3,830
L/345
3,335
L/288
2,905
L/243
2,530
L/207
2,205
L/178
1,920
L/154
1,670
L/134
13/4" x 5"
Lateral Load (plf)
26 (1)
30
4,965 4,965
L/2,049 L/1,776
4,965 4,965
L/1,454 L/1,260
4,965 4,965
L/1,068 L/925
4,965 4,965
L/806 L/699
4,965 4,965
L/624 L/541
4,965 4,965
L/492 L/427
4,795
4,600
L/395 L/342
4,110
3,915
L/322 L/279
3,530
3,330
L/266 L/230
3,025
2,825
L/222 L/192
2,595
2,395
L/187 L/162
2,220
2,020
L/159 L/138
1,895
L/137
40
50
15
20
4,965 4,965 6,550 6,550
L/1,332 L/1,066 L/7,857 L/5,893
4,965 4,965 6,550 6,550
L/945 L/756 L/5,613 L/4,210
4,965 4,965 6,550 6,550
L/694 L/555 L/4,143 L/3,107
4,965 4,965 6,550 6,550
L/524
L/419 L/3,142 L/2,356
4,965 4,965 6,550 6,550
L/405 L/324 L/2,437 L/1,828
4,950 4,500 6,550 6,550
L/320 L/256 L/1,928 L/1,446
4,130
3,670
6,550 6,550
L/257 L/205 L/1,550 L/1,163
3,435 2,965 6,550 6,550
L/209 L/167 L/1,265 L/949
2,845 2,365 6,550 6,550
L/173 L/138 L/1,045 L/784
2,335
6,550 6,550
L/144
L/874 L/655
1,900
6,550 6,550
L/122
L/737 L/553
6,550 6,260
L/628 L/471
5,965
5,620
L/539 L/405
5,400 5,045
L/467 L/350
4,895 4,540
L/406 L/305
4,440 4,080
L/356 L/267
4,035
3,675
L/313 L/235
3,665
3,305
L/278 L/208
3,335
2,975
L/247 L/185
3,035
2,675
L/221 L/165
2,765
2,405
L/198 L/148
2,520
2,160
L/178 L/134
2,295
1,935
L/161 L/121
13/4" x 7"
Lateral Load (plf)
26 (1)
30
6,550 6,550
L/4,533 L/3,929
6,550 6,550
L/3,238 L/2,807
6,550 6,550
L/2,390 L/2,072
6,550 6,550
L/1,813 L/1,571
6,550 6,550
L/1,406 L/1,219
6,550 6,550
L/1,112 L/964
6,550 6,550
L/894 L/775
6,550 6,550
L/730 L/632
6,550 6,550
L/603 L/523
6,550 6,550
L/504 L/437
6,550 6,335
L/425 L/369
5,860 5,600
L/362 L/314
5,215
4,950
L/311 L/270
4,640
4,375
L/269 L/233
4,125
3,860
L/234 L/203
3,670
3,400
L/205 L/178
3,260 2,990
L/181 L/157
2,890
2,620
L/160 L/139
2,560 2,285
L/142 L/123
2,260
L/127
(1) Load based on a wind pressure of 19.4 psf and studs spaced at 16" on-center.
40
50
6,550 6,550
L/2,946 L/2,357
6,550 6,550
L/2,105 L/1,684
6,550 6,550
L/1,554 L/1,243
6,550 6,550
L/1,178 L/943
6,550 6,550
L/914 L/731
6,550 6,550
L/723 L/578
6,550 6,550
L/581 L/465
6,550 6,550
L/474
L/379
6,550 6,550
L/392 L/314
6,550 5,950
L/328 L/262
5,710
5,095
L/277 L/221
4,965 4,340
L/236 L/188
4,305
3,675
L/202 L/162
3,725
3,080
L/175 L/140
3,205 2,550
L/152 L/122
2,740
L/133
Stud
tributary
area
20'
Design stud connections:
Convert 28 plf into a reaction (uniform load x length/2): 28 (20'/2) = 280 lbs.
Use the Lateral Connections tables on page 13 to select a nail or angle clip
connection that meets or exceeds 280 lbs. For this example a nailed connection
can be calculated as 280/104 = 2.69, so three 16d (0.131" x 314") nails (nailed
through the plate into the end grain) would work. For an angle clip connection, one
Simpson Strong-Tie A34 angle clip at the top and bottom plate is sufficient.
L/360
L/240
L/180
Wall
Ht.
Max.
Defl.
30'
28'
26'
24'
22'
20'
18'
16'
14'
12'
10'
8'
30'
28'
26'
24'
22'
20'
18'
16'
14'
12'
10'
8'
30'
28'
26'
24'
22'
20'
18'
16'
14'
12'
10'
8'
1.00"
0.93"
0.87"
0.80"
0.73"
0.67"
0.60"
0.53"
0.47"
0.40"
0.33" 29/2,345
0.27" 56/2,360
1.50"
1.40"
1.30"
1.20"
1.10"
1.00"
0.90"
0.80"
0.70"
0.60" 25/1,985
0.50" 43/2,055
0.40" 84/2,005
2.00"
1.87"
1.73"
1.60"
1.47"
1.33"
1.20"
1.07"
0.93" 21/1,630
0.80" 33/1,745
0.67" 58/1,740
0.53" 112/1,620
25/5,075
31/4,840 40/6,415 27/4,350
53/6,300 70/8,300 47/5,205
103/8,180 136/10,785 91/5,205
25/5,160
40/6,540
70/7,810
136/7,810
25/3,720
26/3,750
29/3,430 38/4,530 25/3,100 38/4,630
46/4,265 61/5,605 40/3,860 61/5,755
80/5,355 105/7,075 70/4,870 105/7,310
155/6,760 204/8,920 136/5,205 205/7,810
23/5,510
34/6,850
54/8,695
94/10,415
182/10,415
22/5,110
27/3,620 32/5,985
41/3,640 47/6,890
64/3,625 75/7,300
110/3,515 129/7,450
212/3,285 248/7,215
33/11,675
44/13,235
58/15,165
80/17,295
113/18,765
169/19,800
267/20,590
300/20,640
300/20,640
27/6,030
38/6,410
57/6,630
90/6,720
154/6,655
295/6,390
27/6,375
38/7,580
57/7,810
91/7,810
156/7,810
300/7,810
22/4,210
29/4,855
40/5,610
58/6,480
86/7,545
136/7,810
234/7,805
300/7,810
26/5,535
33/6,360
44/7,315
61/8,440
87/9,825
129/11,525
205/11,715
300/11,715
300/11,715
34/7,425
45/8,420
59/9,730
81/11,270
116/13,100
173/15,315
273/15,620
300/15,620
300/15,620
50/10,570
66/11,890
87/13,510
120/15,215
170/16,975
254/18,370
300/20,590
300/20,640
300/20,640
23/3,305
30/3,725
39/4,270
54/4,830
77/5,470
115/6,095
182/6,035
300/5,750
300/7,810
34/5,035
45/5,640
59/6,445
81/7,335
116/8,300
173/9,335
273/10,210
300/11,715
300/11,715
46/6,670
60/7,515
79/8,575
109/9,725
155/11,050
230/12,485
300/15,620
300/15,620
300/15,620
67/9,535
88/10,620
117/11,885
160/13,220
227/14,435
300/16,640
300/20,590
300/20,640
300/20,640
21/2,970
29/3,065
34/5,030 41/3,125
51/6,160 61/3,105
81/7,685 97/2,985
141/9,710 166/2,750
273/10,410 300/2,465
24/3,855
34/4,370
48/5,060
71/5,660
113/5,775
194/5,545
300/6,215
22/4,220
29/4,870
40/5,355
57/5,615
85/5,750
135/5,705
231/5,460
300/6,340
21/2,485
28/2,585
38/2,660
55/2,620
82/2,515
129/2,300
221/1,835
300/2,465
24/2,985
33/3,295
45/3,720
64/4,155
95/4,435
151/4,200
258/3,455
300/6,215
22/3,385
29/3,805
39/4,305
54/4,655
76/4,840
114/4,825
180/4,630
300/4,260
300/6,340
23/8,165
30/9,385
39/10,955
54/12,830
77/15,220
115/15,620
182/15,620
300/15,620
300/15,620
22/7,070
29/8,235
40/9,655
58/11,400
86/11,715
136/11,715
234/11,715
300/11,715
(1) For 3-ply and 4-ply built-up columns, multiply table values by 1.5 and 2.0, respectively. See page 11 for connection requirements.
Green numbers refer to lateral (wind) load (PLF). Black numbers refer to vertical load (lbs).
General Notes
Beam Orientation
Plank Orientation
Member
depth
Member
depth
Member
width
Member width
Some columns are listed in both beam and plank orientation. The first dimension is for
member width, and the second dimension is for member depth (wall thickness).
L/360
L/240
L/180
Wall
Ht.
Max.
Defl.
30'
28'
26'
24'
22'
20'
18'
16'
14'
12'
10'
8'
30'
28'
26'
24'
22'
20'
18'
16'
14'
12'
10'
8'
30'
28'
26'
24'
22'
20'
18'
16'
14'
12'
10'
8'
1.00"
0.93"
0.87"
0.80"
0.73"
0.67"
0.60"
0.53"
0.47"
0.40"
0.33"
0.27"
1.50"
1.40"
1.30"
1.20"
1.10"
1.00"
0.90"
0.80"
0.70"
0.60"
0.50"
0.40"
2.00"
1.87"
1.73"
1.60"
1.47"
1.33"
1.20"
1.07"
0.93"
0.80"
0.67"
0.53"
2.0E
914" x 7"
312" x 914" 514" x 914"
(Plank)
41/16,925 35/12,095 53/18,180
50/18,725 43/12,560 65/18,875
63/20,655 54/12,965 82/19,485
80/22,795 69/13,240 104/20,010
103/24,515 90/13,385 135/20,460
138/25,645 119/13,505 179/20,640
188/26,585 162/13,605 244/20,640
267/27,350 230/13,685 282/20,640
300/27,520 300/13,750 300/20,640
300/27,520 300/13,760 300/20,640
300/27,520 300/13,760 300/20,640
300/27,520 300/13,760 300/20,640
61/15,230 53/10,640 80/16,210
75/16,705
65/11,280
98/17,215
94/18,290 82/11,775 123/18,040
120/19,960 104/12,100 156/18,750
155/21,690 135/12,105 202/19,225
207/23,155 179/11,960 226/20,640
251/25,880 244/11,620 251/20,640
282/27,350 282/12,865 282/20,640
300/27,520 300/13,750 300/20,640
300/27,520 300/13,760 300/20,640
300/27,520 300/13,760 300/20,640
300/27,520 300/13,760 300/20,640
82/13,555
71/9,110
107/13,975
101/14,720
87/9,535
131/14,670
126/15,970 109/9,810 164/15,150
160/17,230 139/9,835 188/16,730
205/18,540 180/9,600 205/19,060
226/22,080 226/9,755 226/20,640
251/25,880 251/11,355 251/20,640
282/27,350 282/12,865 282/20,640
300/27,520 300/13,750 300/20,640
300/27,520 300/13,760 300/20,640
300/27,520 300/13,760 300/20,640
300/27,520 300/13,760 300/20,640
(1) For 3-ply and 4-ply built-up columns, multiply table values by 1.5 and 2.0, respectively. See page 11 for connection requirements.
Green numbers refer to lateral (wind) load (PLF). Black numbers refer to vertical load (lbs).
Column Example
For the Design Example wall on page 5, design 20' columns for lateral wind p ressure
of 20.9 psf and vertical loading of 5,000 lbs:
Note: Vertical load is the load applied to the top of the column, excluding the header
reaction. The header reaction is assumed to transfer directly to the t rimmers.
Column
tributary
area
Select an appropriate column:
Scan the L/180 section of the Column Load Tables to find a 20' column that
meets or exceeds the 77 plf lateral load and the 5,000 lbs vertical load. For this
example, a 7" x 514" 1.8E ParallamPSL column (at 79/8,575), used in plank
orientation, will work for a 2x6 wall. Alternatively, a double 134" x 714" 1.55E
TimberStrandLSL column (at 89/6,230) would work for a 2x8 wall.
20'
6' rough
opening
Design the column to wall plate connections:
Convert 77 plf into a reaction (uniform load x length/2): 77 (20'/2) = 770 lbs. Use
the Lateral Connections tables on page 13 to select a connection that meets
or exceeds 770 lbs. For this example 770/515 = 1.50; so according to the Angle
Clips table, two Simpson Strong-Tie A34 connectors would be requiredone on
each side of the column, at both the top and bottom plates.
L/360
L/240
L/180
12'
10'
9'
8'
7'
6'
5'
4'
3'
12'
10'
9'
8'
7'
6'
5'
4'
3'
12'
10'
9'
8'
7'
6'
5'
4'
3'
Max.
Defl.
0.41"
0.34"
0.31"
0.28"
0.24"
0.21"
0.18"
0.14"
0.11"
0.61"
0.51"
0.46"
0.41"
0.36"
0.31"
0.26"
0.21"
0.16"
0.82"
0.68"
0.62"
0.55"
0.48"
0.42"
0.35"
0.28"
0.22"
1.3E
1.55E
85 8"
312" x 512"
312" x 714"
312" x
30/30
50/70
65/110
95/175
140/295
215/525
355/690
500/1,125
500/2,020
45/30
75/70
100/110
140/175
210/295
320/380
430/580
500/1,125
500/2,020
60/30
100/70
135/110
190/175
275/225
360/320
430/580
500/1,125
500/2,020
40/80
65/165
90/250
125/395
180/650
280/895
430/1,230
500/1,995
500/2,740
60/80
100/165
135/250
185/395
275/540
360/750
430/1,230
500/1,995
500/2,740
75/80
130/165
175/250
250/340
310/470
360/750
430/1,230
500/1,995
500/2,740
45/135
80/275
105/415
150/645
215/940
335/1,230
430/1,690
500/2,090
500/2,735
70/135
115/275
160/415
220/620
310/770
360/1,175
430/1,690
500/2,090
500/2,735
90/135
155/275
210/415
275/510
310/770
360/1,175
430/1,690
500/2,090
500/2,735
75/335
130/535
175/695
245/925
310/1,220
360/1,415
430/1,685
500/2,085
500/2,735
115/295
190/460
245/605
275/885
310/1,220
360/1,415
430/1,685
500/2,085
500/2,735
150/255
220/430
245/605
275/885
310/1,220
360/1,415
430/1,685
500/2,085
500/2,735
Bold italic values require two trimmers (3" bearing) at ends. Single trimmers may work for lightly loaded bold italic sections; see table below.
Green numbers refer to lateral (wind) load (PLF). Black numbers refer to vertical load (PLF).
General Notes
Maximum Allowable
Vertical Load (PLF)
with One Trimmer
Rough
Opening
12'
10'
9'
8'
7'
6'
5'
4'
3'
Bearing Requirements
Wall Thickness
312"
512"
355
536
428
646
476
718
536
808
613
924
716
1,077
858
1,290
1,069
1,607
1,415
2,126
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HEADER EXAMPLE
Header Example
The Design Example on page 5 assumes that both headers will be the same size,
and considers worst-case loading. Design the headers for lateral wind pressure of
24.3 psf based on the lower headers 6' rough opening and 10' tributary width, and a
vertical load based on the upper headers maximum 250 plf.
Calculate the lateral load in plf:
The calculated wind pressure in the example is 24.3 psf, so 24.3 x 10' tributary
width = 243 plf.
Select the appropriate header:
Scan the L/180 section of the Header Load Table to find a header that meets
your requirements (243 plf lateral and 250 plf vertical). For this example, a
6' header of 514" x 514" 1.8E Parallam PSL (at 500/955) will work for a 2x6 wall.
Alternatively, a 714"x312" 1.3E TimberStrand LSL header (at 500/290), used
in plank orientation, will work for a 2x8 wall. Since the table n umbers for these
selections are not bold, only one trimmer stud is required for bearing. Headers that
do not match the wall thickness must be directly attached to a plate that matches
the wall thickness to provide lateral bracing. See detail L13 on page 12.
Header
20'
tributary
area
10' tributary
width
6' rough
opening
Design header to column connections:
Convert 243 plf into a reaction (uniform load x length/2): 243 (6'/2) = 729lbs.
Use the Lateral Connections tables on page 13 to select a connection that
meets or exceeds 729 lbs. For this example 729/515 = 1.42; so according to
the Angle Clips connections table on page 13, two Simpson StrongTie A34
connectors are sufficientone on top and bottom at each end of both headers.
MULTIPLE-MEMBER CONNECTIONS
4-Ply Fastening Recommendations
For 2x4, 13 4" x 512", 2x6, 13 4" x 714", and 2x8: Minimum of two rows of
16d (0.131" x 314") pneumatic nails at 10" on-center, staggered.
For 2x4: Nail each ply to the other with a minimum of two rows of 16d(0.131" x 314")
pneumatic nails at 5" on-center. When connecting each ply, offset nail rows by 2"
from the ply below.
For 13 4" x 512", 2x6, 13 4" x 714", and 2x8:
Nail each ply to the other with a minimum of three rows of 16d(0.131" x 314")
pneumatic nails at 5" on-center. When connecting each ply, offset nail rows by
2" from the ply below.
For 2x4: Minimum of two rows of 16d (0.131" x 314") pneumatic nails at
8" oncenter, staggered.
or,
For 13 4" x 512", 2x6, 13 4" x 714", and 2x8: Minimum of three rows of
16d (0.131" x 314") pneumatic nails at 5" on-center, staggered.
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TimberStrand LSL or
Parallam PSL column
Blocking at ceiling as
required by code
TimberStrand LSL stud
TimberStrand LSL
trimmer stud
Blocking at
8' on-center maximum
L13
TimberStrand LSL or
Parallam PSL header
TimberStrand
LSL
built-up column
Sill plate
WALL DETAILS
Header to Column
Plate
Column
Trimmer stud(s)
Sole plate
Framing angles to
support lateral load
Framing
angles
Sill
plate
Column
Trimmer stud(s) to
support vertical load
Plate width must equal the wall thickness to
provide lateral bracing. (Plate not required if
header width equals the wall thickness.)
Framing angles
Rim
board
Header
L13
Blocking
panel as
required
P5
12
Trimmer stud(s)
P6
WALL DETAILS
Wind Brace
Details shown are applicable for 90 mph basic wind speeds and the e xposure categories and maximum wall heights shown in the table below.
For other conditions, contact your Weyerhaeuser representative.
Blocking
between
outlookers
as required
WB2
Parallel chord
trusses (by others)
Connect outlooker to truss with
two 16d (0.131" x 31/4") nails for 2x4,
three 16d (0.131" x 31/4") nails for
2x6 or 2x8
Connect truss to
double top plate
with one angle
clip (545 lbs min.
for Load 2*) at
24" o.c.
Connect
outlooker to
double top
plate with
angle clip
(565 lbs min.
for Load 1*) at
24" o.c.
25 to
45
Engineered
wall system
WB3
Exposure
D
B, C
B, C
WB2
WB3
FRAMING CONNECTORS
Lateral ConnectionsNails
Nail Size
8d (0.113" x 212")
10d (0.128" x 3")
12d (0.128" x 314")
16d (0.135" x 312")
16d (0.131" x 314")
End Grain
77 lbs
99 lbs
99 lbs
110 lbs
104 lbs
Toe Nail
96 lbs
123 lbs
123 lbs
137 lbs
129 lbs
Load 2
Type
Load 1
A21
A34
A35
A23
A23 or A3
General Notes
Wide face
of strands
AC5
A3
AC7
AC9
Wide face
of strands
DO NOT install
bolts or screws into the
narrow face of strands
Length of
Load 1:
Load 2:
Connector Allowable Load Allowable Load
(L)
(lbs)
(lbs)
Simpson Strong-Tie
Four 10d (0.148" x 11 2")
138"
175
365
Eight 8d (0.131" x 11 2")
21 2"
515
455
Twelve 8d (0.131" x 11 2")
41 2"
695
670
Eight 10d (0.148" x 11 2")
234"
565
715
USP Structural Connectors
Six 10d (0.148" x 11 2")
47 8"
540
540
Eight 10d (0.148" x 11 2")
234"
590
600
Eight 10d (0.148" x 11 2")
615 16"
725
725
Ten 10d (0.148" x 11 2")
87 8"
905
905
Nails
AC5
AC7
AC9
A21
A34
A35
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ALLOWABLE HOLES
1.55E TimberStrand LSL Headers and Beams
General Notes
2 x diameter of the
largest hole (minimum)
1 3
depth
8"
Header or
Beam Depth
9"9"
11"117 8"
14"16"
8"
Parallam PSL
hole zone
General Notes
2 x diameter of the
largest hole (minimum)
1 3
depth
d
Parallam PSL
allowed hole zone
middle 13 span
d
Maximum Round
Hole Size
3"
35 8 "
45 8"
Header or
Beam Depth
4 38 "
5"
7"20"
Maximum Round
Hole Size
1"
1"
2"
58"
minimum
edge distance
Maximum diameter:
138" for 312" thick walls
2316" for 512"1178" thick walls
L 3
Maximum notch:
78" for 312" thick walls
138" for 512"1178" thick walls
L 3
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DESIGN PROPERTIES
Allowable Design Stresses (100% Load Duration)
Grade MOE
(x10 6)
(psi)
E min(1)
(psi)
1.3
1.5
1.55
660,750
762,400
787,815
1.8
2.0
914,880
1,016,535
Axial
Fcll
(psi)
Ft (2)
(psi)
Fb(3)
(psi)
1,835
2,105
2,170
1,075
1,500
1,070(8)
1,700(6)
2,250(6)
2,325(6)
2,500
2,900(10)
1,755
2,025
2,500(9)
2,900(9)
Joist/Beam
Fv
Fb
Fc(4)
(psi)
(psi)
(psi)
TimberStrand LSL
425
710
1,900
505
860
2,525
310(8)
900
2,615
Parallam PSL
230
545
2,400(9)
290
625
2,650(9)
Plank
Fv
(psi)
150
150
150
190
210
425
475
Moment (ft-lbs)
Shear (lbs)
Moment of Inertia (in. 4)
Weight (plf)
Moment (ft-lbs)
Shear (lbs)
Moment of Inertia (in. 4)
Weight (plf)
1.3E
Beam Orientation
512"
714"
8 5 8"
2,685
4,550
6,335
5,455
7,190
8,555
49
111
187
5.6
7.4
8.8
0.50
N.A.
0.50
0.42
0.50
Design Property
Moment (ft-lbs)
Shear (lbs)
Moment of Inertia (in. 4)
Weight (plf)
Beam Orientation
Beam Orientation
1.55E
512"
714"
1,835
3,110
1,990
2,620
24
56
3
4.0
Column Orientation
1.55E
Beam Orientation
714"
912"
6,225
10,420
5,245
6,870
111
250
7.9
10.4
Plank Orientation
512"
714"
1,780
2,345
1,925
2,540
20
26
5.6
7.4
512"
3,675
3,980
49
6
Plank Orientation
514"
7"
2,460
3,275
2,330
3,105
19
25
5.7
7.7
2.0E
Beam Orientation
914"
12,415
6,260
231
10.1
117 8"
15,955
8,590
488
13.0
1.8E
Beam Orientation
312"
514"
7"
1,640
3,670
6,320
1,550
2,820
3,755
13
42
100
3.8
5.7
7.7
Beam Orientation
514"
7"
5,285
9,485
3,490
5,635
63
150
8.6
11.5
2.0E
Plank Orientation
7"
7,050
4,655
84
11.5
Beam Orientation
914"
18,625
9,390
346
15.2
Plank Orientation
914"
10,285
6,800
112
15.2
1.8E
Beam Orientation
7"
12,140
6,205
200
15.3
0.092
[ ]
0.42(7)
0.42
0.42
Withdrawal
[12 ]
Lateral
(6) For 12" depth. For depths <3", use the 3" factor; for other depths, multiply by d .
(7) Do not use 2009 IBC Table 2306.3 with nail spacings less than 6" on-center. (Studs at
boundary locations, where two panels abut, are allowed two rows at 6" on-center.)
(8) Value accounts for large hole capabilities. See Allowable Holes on page 14.
12 0.111
(9) For 12" depth. For depths <3", use the 3" factor; for other depths, multiply by d .
(10) For column and stud applications, use Fcll of 500 psi. Alternatively, refer to ESR-1387,
Table1, footnote 15.
(11) For 1" thick members, use Fc of 670 psi in plank orientation.
(1) Reference modulus of elasticity for beam and column stability calculations per NDS.
(2) Ft has been adjusted to reflect the volume effects for most standard applications.
(3) When structural members qualify as repetitive members in accordance with the applicable
building code, a 4% increase is permitted for Fb in addition to the increases permitted in
Footnotes 6 and 9.
(4) Fc may not be increased for duration of load.
(5) Design shear wall applications per 2009 IBC Table 2306.3. When using StrandGuard
TimberStrand LSL sill plate, see the Trus Joist Treated Sill Plates, Columns, and Studs
Technical Brief, TJ-8100.
Design Property
Shear Walls(5)
2.0E
Plank Orientation
914"
17,710
9,065
264
20.2
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