BC/BCS Post Caps
The BCS allows for the connection of (2) 2x's to a 4x post or (3) 2x's to a 6x post. Double-shear nailing between beam and post gives added strength. The BC series offers dual purpose post cap/base for light cap or base connections.
Material
- 18 gauge
Finish
- Galvanized. Some products available in ZMAX® coating. See Corrosion Information.
Installation
- Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes
- Do not install bolts into pilot holes
- BCS — Install dome nails on beam; drive nails at an angle through the beam into the post below to achieve the table loads
- BC — Install with 16d commons or 16d x 2 1/2" joist hanger nails
- Post bases do not provide adequate resistance to prevent members from rotating about the base and therefore are not recommended for non-top-supported installations (such as fences or unbraced carports)
- To tie multiple 2x members together, the Designer must determine the fasteners required to join members to act as one unit without splitting the wood
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Load Tables
These products are available with additional corrosion protection. Additional products on this page may also be available with this option, check with Simpson Strong-Tie for details.
These models are approved for installation with the Strong-Drive® SD Connector screw. See the load values below.
- Allowable loads have been increased for wind or earthquake with no further increase allowed; reduce where other loads govern.
- Structural composite lumber columns have sides that show either the wide face or the edges of the lumber strands/veneers. Values in the tables reflect installation into the wide face. See technical bulletin T-C-SCLCLM for values on the narrow face (edge).
- Base allowable loads assumes nails have full penetration into supporting member. Loads do not apply to end grain post installations.
- NAILS: 16d = 0.162" dia. x 3 1/2" long, 10d = 0.148" dia. x 3" long. See other nail sizes and information.
| Model No. | Fasteners | Allowable Loads (160) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| To Beam | To Post | Uplift | Lateral | ||
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| BCS2-2/4SS | 8-SS10d | 6-SS10d | 575 | 850 | |
| 8-SSA10d | 6-SSA10d | 780 | 1025 | ||
| BCS2-3/6SS | 12-SS16d | 6-SS16d | 525 | 1055 | |
| 12-SSA16d | 6-SSA16d | 800 | 1495 | ||
| ModelNo. | Nominal Post Size | Fasteners | Allowable Loads | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beam Flange | Post Flange | Uplift | Lateral F1 | ||
| CAPS | |||||
| These products are available with additional corrosion protection. Additional products on this page may also be available with this option, check with Simpson Strong-Tie for details.
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| BCS2-2/4 | 4x | 8-SD9212 | 6-SD9212 | 840 | 1115 |
| ModelNo. | Nominal Post Size | Fasteners | Allowable Loads | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post Flange | Base Bottom | Uplift | Lateral F1 | Lateral F2 | Download | ||||
| BASES | |||||||||
| These products are available with additional corrosion protection. Additional products on this page may also be available with this option, check with Simpson Strong-Tie for details.
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| BC40 | 4x | 6-SD10112 | 4-SD10112 | 805 | 770 | - | - | ||
| BC60 | 6x | 6-SD10112 | 4-SD10112 | 680 | 920 | - | - | ||
Code Reports
| Part | IAPMO UES ER | ICC-ES ESR | City of Los Angeles | State of Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BC | See specific model numbers for code listings. | |||
| BC4 | ESR-2604 ESR-2523 ESR-3096 | RR25714 RR25910 | FL10860 | |
| BC40 | ESR-3096 | RR25910 | ||
| BC40R | No code listing: Please contact us for test data. | |||
| BC40SS | No code listing. Please contact us for test data. | |||
| BC40Z | ESR-3096 | RR25910 | ||
| BC46 | ESR-2604 ESR-2523 | RR25714 | FL10860 | |
| BC460 | No code listing: Please contact us for test data. | |||
| BC4R | ESR-2604 ESR-2523 | RR25714 | FL10860 | |
| BC4SS | No code listing: Please contact us for test data. | |||
| BC4Z | ESR-2604 ESR-2523 ESR-3096 | RR25714 RR25910 | FL10860 | |
| BC6 | ESR-2604 ESR-2523 | RR25714 | FL10860 | |
| BC60 | ESR-3096 | RR25910 | ||
| BC60R | No code listing: Please contact us for test data. | |||
| BC60Z | No code listing. Please contact us for test data. | |||
| BC6R | ESR-2604 ESR-2523 | RR25714 | FL10860 | |
| BC6Z | ESR-2604 ESR-2523 | RR25714 | FL10860 | |
| BC8 | ESR-2604 ESR-2523 | RR25714 | FL10860 | |
| BC80 | No code listing: Please contact us for test data. | |||
| BC80R | No code listing: Please contact us for test data. | |||
| BCS | See specific model numbers for code listings. | |||
| BCS2-2/4 | ESR-2604 ESR-2523 ESR-3096 | RR25714 RR25910 | FL10860 | |
| BCS2-2/4SS | No code listing: Please contact us for test data. | |||
| BCS2-2/4Z | ESR-2604 ESR-2523 ESR-3096 | RR25714 RR25910 | FL10860 | |
| BCS2-3/6 | ESR-2604 ESR-2523 | RR25714 | FL10860 | |
| BCS2-3/6SS | No code listing: Please contact us for test data. | |||
| BCS2-3/6Z | ESR-2604 ESR-2523 | RR25714 | FL10860 | |
ESR-2523 is an Index of many of Simpson Strong-Tie Stamped and Welded Cold-formed Steel Products for Wood or Cold-formed Steel Construction |
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Drawings
| Part | Orthographic | Perspective |
|---|---|---|
| BC4 | None | |
| BC40 | None | |
| BC40R | None | None |
| BC46 | None | |
| BC460 | None | None |
| BC4R | None | None |
| BC6 | None | |
| BC60 | None | |
| BC60R | None | None |
| BC6R | None | None |
| BC8 | None | |
| BC80 | None | None |
| BC80R | None | None |
| BCS2-2/4 | ||
| BCS2-3/6 |
