MTSM/HTSM Twist Straps

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The MTSM and HTSM offer high strength truss to masonry connections.

Material: MTSM - 16 gauge; HTSM - 14 gauge

Finish: Galvanized. Some products available in stainless steel and ZMAX®; see Corrosion-Resistance.

Installation:

Use all specified fasteners. See General Notes.
Attach to either side of grouted concrete block with a minimum one #5 rebar horizontal.

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Loads have been increased 33% and 60% for earthquake or wind loading; no further increase allowed; reduced where other loads govern.
Twist straps do not have to be wrapped over the truss to achieve the allowable load.
Minimum edge distance for Titens® is 1 1/2".
See Simpson Anchor Systems for full Titen® Screw details.
Table allowable loads were determined using test ultimate/3 or fastener calculation values.
Products shall be installed such that the Titen® screws are not exposed to the weather.
Minimum f'_m = 1500 psi and f'_c = 2500 psi.
NAILS: 10d = 0.148" dia. x 3" long, 10dx1 1/2 = 0.148" dia. x 1 1/2" long. See other nail sizes and information.

					Legacy Reports
	IAPMO ES	ICC-ES ESR	CITY OF LOS ANGELES	STATE OF FLORIDA	ICC-ES NER	ICC-ES ER	ICC-ES ES
HTSM	See specific model numbers for code listings.
HTSM16				FL1423 / FL9601
HTSM20				FL1423 / FL9601
MTSM	See specific model numbers for code listings.
MTSM16				FL1423 / FL9601		ER-5672
MTSM20				FL1423 / FL9601		ER-5672