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RC Ripper Clip

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The ripper clip is designed to connect ripped 2x framing to the top of another wood joist.

Material

  • 20 gauge

Finish

  • Galvanized

Installation

  • Use all specified fasteners; refer to General Notes
  • Attach RC to ripper, then attach ripper/RC assembly to roof joist

Related Literature

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C-C-2019
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Conectores para la construcción en madera 2017–2018
C-C-2017SP
Información completa de productos, de la aplicación, de las tablas de cargas y de la instalación, para más de 3,000 conectores de madera a madera, madera a concreto y concreto a mampostería.
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Load Tables

RC Ripper Clip Load Table
  1. Allowable loads are for DFL ripper members.
  2. Uplift loads have been increased for earthquake or wind loading with no further increase allowed. Reduce where other loads govern.
  3. Designer to consider stability/blocking requirements for system, if necessary.
  4. Spacing of RC per Designer.
  5. Fasteners: Nail dimensions in the table are listed diameter by length. For additional information, see Fastener Types and Sizes Specified for Simpson Strong-Tie Connectors.
Typical RC Installation
Typical RC Installation

Code Reports

Part IAPMO UES ER ICC-ES ESR City of Los Angeles State of Florida
RC1.56No evaluation report listing.
RC1.81No evaluation report listing.
RC2.1No evaluation report listing.

Drawings

Part Orthographic Perspective
RC1.56
RC1.56 Front View
DWG DXF
RC1.56 Right View
DWG DXF
RC1.56 Top View
DWG DXF
None
RC1.81
RC1.81 Front View
DWG DXF
RC1.81 Right View
DWG DXF
RC1.81 Top View
DWG DXF
RC1.81 Installed Perspective View
DWG DXF
RC2.1
RC2.1 Front View
DWG DXF
RC2.1 Right View
DWG DXF
RC2.1 Top View
DWG DXF
None

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