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.
- Use hot-dip galvanized (HDG) nails with ZMAX and HDG connector products. Use Type 316 stainless-steel nails with our stainless-steel connector products.
- 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 16dx2 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.
- Some products may be installed with the Strong-Drive® SD Connector screw. See model table.
- View step-by-step installation instructions in the Installer's Pocket Guide (S-C-INSTALL).
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Load Tables
Load Values with Carbon Steel Nails
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 60% for wind or earthquake loading 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 | |||||
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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 | |||||||||
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| BC | None | None |
| 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 |
| BCS | None | |
| BCS2-2/4 | ||
| BCS2-3/6 |
