SSWAB anchor bolts in 3/4" and 1" diameters offer flexibility to meet specific project demands. Inspection is easy; the head is stamped with a "No Equal" symbol for identification, bolt length, bolt diameter, and optional "HS" for High Strength if specified
ASTM A36; High Strength (HS) ASTM A449
An additional nut for template installation is provided with each SSWAB. May also be used for SSW installation.
Patent Pending
SSWHSR allows for anchorage in tall stem wall applications
where full embedment of an SSWAB into the footing is required.
The head is stamped for identification like an SSWAB. Kit includes
ASTM A-44 9 high strength rod with heavy hex nut fixed in place
and high strength coupler nut. Do not use in place of SSWAB.
SSWHSR_KT
Patent Pending
SSWHSR and SSWAB Assembly
- Anchorage solutions based on high strength SSWAB anchor bolts.
- The Engineer of Record may specify alternate embedment, footing size or bolt grade.
- Footing dimensions and rebar requirements are for anchorage only.
Anchorage Solutions for 1997 UBC Loads1,2,3,5
- 2500 psi concrete assumes no special inspection and a multiplier of 2 on the concrete per Section 1923.3.2.
- 3000 and 4500 psi concrete assume special inspection.
- Assumes phi = 0.65 (reinforcement not provided per Section 1923.3.2).
- Seismic applies to designs using R = 5.5. For designs using R = 4.4, use the wind values.
- Shaded values denote where SSWAB30HS anchor bolt may be used in place of SSWAB36HS.
Anchorage Solutions for 2000 IBC Loads1,4
Anchorage Solutions for 2003 and 2006 IBC Loads1,4
- Assumes cracked concrete with no supplementary reinforcement per ACI 318.
- Wind includes Seismic Design Category A and B.
- Seismic denotes Seismic Design Category C through F. Detached 1 and 2 family dwellings in SDC C may use wind solutions.
- Shaded values denote where SSWAB30HS anchor bolt may be used in place of SSWAB36HS.
Foundation
design (size and reinforcement) by others.
Section at Slab on Grade
Section at 10" Curb
Slab on Grade / 10" Curb Footing Plan at Corner
Anchorage Solutions for 1997 UBC Loads1,2,3,5
- 2500 psi concrete assumes no special inspection and a multiplier of 2 on the concrete per Section 1923.3.2.
- 3000 and 4500 psi concrete assume special inspection.
- Assumes phi = 0.65 (reinforcement not provided per Section 1923.3.2).
- Seismic applies to designs using R = 5.5. For designs using R = 4.4, use the wind values.
- Shaded values denote where SSWAB30HS anchor bolt may be used in place of SSWAB36HS.
Anchorage Solutions for 2000 IBC Loads1,4
Anchorage Solutions for 2003 and 2006 IBC Loads1,4
- Assumes cracked concrete with no supplementary reinforcement per ACI 318.
- Wind includes Seismic Design Category A and B.
- Seismic denotes Seismic Design Category C through F. Detached 1 and 2 family dwellings in SDC C may use wind solutions.
- Shaded values denote where SSWAB30HS anchor bolt may be used in place of SSWAB36HS.
Foundation
design (size and reinforcement) by others.
Section at Slab on Grade
Section at 10" Curb
Slab on Grade / 10" Curb Footing Plan Away From Corner
Anchorage Solutions for 1997 UBC Loads1,2,3
- 2500 psi concrete assumes no special inspection and a multiplier of 2 on the concrete per Section 1923.3.2.
- 3000 and 4500 psi concrete assume special inspection.
- Assumes phi = 0.65 (reinforcement not provided per Section 1923.3.2).
- Seismic applies to designs using R = 5.5. For designs using R = 4.4, use the wind values.
Anchorage Solutions for 2000 IBC Loads1
Anchorage Solutions for 2003 and 2006 IBC Loads1
- Assumes cracked concrete with no supplementary reinforcement per ACI 318.
- Wind includes Seismic Design Category A and B.
- Seismic denotes Seismic Design Category C through F. Detached 1 and 2 family dwellings in SDC C may use wind solutions.
Foundation
design (size and reinforcement) by others.
Section at Interior Wall
Interior Wall Footing Plan
Anchorage Solutions for 1997 UBC Loads1,2
- 2500 psi concrete assumes no special inspection and a multiplier of 2 on the concrete per Section 1923.3.2.
- 3000 and 4500 psi concrete assume special inspection.
- Seismic applies to designs using R = 5.5. For designs using R = 4.4, use the wind values.
Anchorage Solutions for 2000 IBC Loads1
Anchorage Solutions for 2003 and 2006 IBC Loads1
- Assumes cracked concrete with no supplementary reinforcement per ACI 318.
- Wind includes Seismic Design Category A and B.
- Seismic denotes Seismic Design Category C through F. Detached 1 and 2 family dwellings in SDC C may use wind solutions.
Foundation
design (size and reinforcement) by others.
Section at Stemwall
SSWAB and SSWHSR
Extension Application
Section at Stemwall
Stemwall Footing Plan Away From Corner
Stemwall Footing Plan at Corner
Use tables for slab on grade/10" curb installations at corner.
Away From Corner Anchorage Solutions for 1997 UBC Loads1,2,3,5
- 2500 psi concrete assumes no special inspection and a multiplier of 2 on the concrete per Section 1923.3.2.
- 3000 and 4500 psi concrete assume special inspection.
- Assumes phi = 0.65 (reinforcement not provided per Section 1923.3.2).
- Seismic applies to designs using R = 5.5. For designs using R = 4.4, use the wind values.
- Shaded values denote where SSWAB30HS anchor bolt may be used in place of SSWAB36HS.
Away From Corner Anchorage Solutions for 2000 IBC Loads1,4
Away From Corner Anchorage Solutions for 2003 and 2006 IBC Loads1,4
- Assumes cracked concrete with no supplementary reinforcement per ACI 318.
- Wind includes Seismic Design Category A and B.
- Seismic denotes Seismic Design Category C through F. Detached 1 and 2 family dwellings in SDC C may use wind solutions.
- Shaded values denote where SSWAB30HS anchor bolt may be used in place of SSWAB36HS.
Foundation
design (size and reinforcement) by others.
Section at Brick Ledge
Brick Ledge Footing Plan Away From Corner

Steel Strong-Wall Anchor Bolt Template Installation Videos
SSWT Concrete Template Exterior Installation Video
SSWT Concrete Template Interior Installation Video
SSWTPF Panel Form Concrete Template Installation Video
SSWTBL Brick Ledge Concrete Template Installation Video
Steel Strong-Wall Anchor Bolt Templates
- The height of the garage curb above the garage slab is critical for rough header opening at garage return walls.
- See Garage Header Rough Opening Height table.
- Templates are recommended and are required in some jurisdictions.
- Foundation design by others.
- Templates are the same for 4" or 6" thick walls.
SSWTPF (Panel Form)
SSWTBL (Brick Ledge)
SSWT Exterior Installation*
(May be used for Steel Form Systems)
SSWT Interior* Installation
* SSWT templates are reversible. Use the same template for interior or exterior applications. Template and nut configuration patent pending.
Anchor Bolt Height
Anchor Bolt Height
- The height of the garage curb above the garage slab is critical for rough header opening at garage return walls.
- Shims are not provided with Steel Strong-Wall.
- Furring down garage header may be necessary for correct rough opening height.
Garage Wall Option 1
NOTE: Steel Strong-Wall nominal 7 ft. height walls are 80", 2" taller than Wood Strong-Wall® Shearwalls.
Garage Wall Option 2
FOR GARAGE WALL OPTION 2
Engineer of Record shall design for:
1. Shear transfer.
2. Out-of-plane loading effect
3. Increased overturning and drift due to additional height.