PDPA
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PDP Series Fasteners - Tension and Shear Loads in Steel
- The entire pointed portion of the fastener must penetrate through the steel to obtain the tabulated values, unless otherwise indicated in footnote 4, 5, 6 or 7.
- The allowable tension and shear values are for the fastener only. Members connected to the steel must be investigated separately in accordance with accepted design criteria.
- Steel strength must comply with the minimum requirements of ASTM A 36 (Fy = 36 ksi, Fu = 58 ksi) or ASTM
A 572 , Grade 50 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi), or ASTM A992 (Fy = 50 ksi, Fu = 65 ksi). - Based upon minimum penetration depth of 0.46" (11.7 mm).
- Based upon minimum penetration depth of 0.58" (14.7 mm).
- Based upon minimum penetration depth of 0.36" (9.1 mm).
- The fastener must be driven to where the point of the fastener penetrates through the steel.
