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DSC Drag Strut Connector

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The DSC Drag Strut Connector transfers diaphram shear forces to the shear walls. The new DSC2 is a smaller, lighter version that installs with fewer screws.

Material: DSC2 - 7 gauge, DSC4 - 3 gauge

Finish: DSC2 - Galvanized, DSC4 - Simpson gray paint

Installation:


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Typical DSC4R-SDS3 Installation
(DSC2 similar)		 DSC4R/L-SDS3
(DSC2 similar)
(Right hand DSC shown;
specify right or left hand when ordering)
U.S. Patent 6,655,096

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  1. Allowable loads have been increased 33% for earthquake and wind loading with no further increase allowed; reduce where other loads govern.
  2. SDS screws minimum penetration is 2 3/4", minimum end distance is 2 1/2" and minimum edge distance is 5/8" for full load values.
  3. Lag screws will not achieve table loads.
  4. Strong-Drive® screws are permitted to be installed through metal truss plates as approved by the Truss Designer, provided the requirements of ANSI/TPI 1-2002 Section 8.10 are met (pre-drilling required through the plate using a maximum of 5/32" bit.

top Code Reports (PDFs):
Legacy Reports
  IAPMO ES ER ICC-ES ESR CITY OF LOS ANGELES STATE OF FLORIDA ICC-ES NER ICC-ES ER ICC-ES ES
DSC No code listing. Please contact us for test data.
DSC2L-SDS3      FL10246      
DSC2R-SDS3      FL10246      
DSC4 No code listing. Please contact us for test data.
DSC4-SDS3 No code listing. Please contact us for test data.
DSC4L-SDS3Submitted for listing: Please contact us for status and test data.
DSC4R-SDS3Submitted for listing: Please contact us for status and test data.

   
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C-2008 (Wood Construction Connectors), page 128
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