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CMST Coiled Medium Strap Tie

CMST

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Lateral Connectors, Ties and Straps

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The CMST is a continuous utility strap designed to resist tension and uplift loads. This coiled strap can be cut to length on the jobsite and used in a double 2x stud or post application. The CMST is ideal for many applications including resisting uplift in a floor-to-floor application and also resisting tension in a horizontal application.

Key Features

  • Used for roof uplift and shearwall overturning resistance
  • A cost-effective alternative to precut straps

Material

  • See table

Finish

  • Galvanized (G90)

Installation

  • Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes.
  • Refer to the applicable code for minimum edge and end distances.
  • The table shows the maximum allowable loads and the screws required to obtain them. See footnotes. Fewer screws may be used; reduce the allowable load by the code lateral load for each fastener subtracted from each end.

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Load Tables

  1. Use half of the fasteners in each member being connected to achieve the listed loads.
  2. For CMST straps: End Length (inches) = 1/2 total fasteners x 7/8" + 1" when all holes filled. Double length if only round holes filled.
  3. For CMSTC16 straps: End Length (inches) = 1/2 total fasteners x 3/4" + 1" when all holes filled. Double length if only round holes filled.
  4. Total Cut Length = End Length + Clear Span + End Length.
  5. Calculate the connector value for a reduced number of screws as follows: Allowable Load =

    Example: CMSTC16 on 54 mil with 24 screws:

  6. Loads are based on lesser of steel strap capacity and AISI S100 fastener calculation.
  7. See Fastening Systems for more information on Simpson Strong-Tie fasteners.

Code Reports & Compliance

Drawings

PDF DWG DXF RFA IFC SAT

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