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<h1>Site-Built Portal Frame System Design Options and Tools</h1>
<h4>Portal Frame System Dimensions</h4>
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  <li>LVL is 2.0E (min.); solid sawn lumber is #2 or better.</li>
  <li>
    Anchor bolts are not included in the portal frame system kit. Refer to pages
    5&ndash;7 for additional information on anchorage.
  </li>
  <li>Refer to foundation details for minimum concrete dimensions.</li>
  <li>Solid sawn columns require a wood shim at the holdown assemblies.</li>
</ol>

<h5>To specify a portal frame system, include the following:</h5>
<ul>
  <li>Single or double hardware kit</li>
  <li>Column size and material</li>
  <li>Beam size and material</li>
  <li>Anchor diameter, adhesive type and embedment depths</li>
  <li>
    Specific reference to any shim blocking or pony wall assembly details, if
    applicable
  </li>
  <li>
    Include the Simpson Strong-Tie installation detail sheet with your plans and
    reference the sheet number
  </li>
</ul>

<h5>Example:</h5>
<ul>
  <li>
    Simpson Strong-Tie PFS-HKS single wall portal with (2) 2x10 SPF columns with
    1/2" OSB shim, (2) 1¾" x 11 7/8" LVL beams with 1/4" shim
  </li>
  <li>
    Simpson Strong-Tie SET-3G&trade; epoxy, 5/8"-diameter all-thread rod, 12"
    embedment
  </li>
</ul>
<p>See Simpson Strong-Tie PFS installation details on sheet SX.XX</p>

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<h4>Portal Frame System Bracing Equivalents for Wind</h4>
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<ul>
  <li>
    The Strong-Wall site-built portal frame system (PFS) is applicable for use
    up to a height of 10' max. The height is permitted to be increased to 12'
    with a 2' max. pony wall. Allowable wall-bracing length must be multiplied
    by a 0.80 factor.
  </li>
  <li>
    Applicable for use in Wind and SDC A, B and C for detached one- and
    two-family dwellings.
  </li>
  <li>Use limited to single-story and the first of two-story applications.</li>
  <li>
    Concurrent vertical load denotes the total maximum concentric vertical load
    permitted on the panel acting in combination with the lateral wind loading.
  </li>
  <li>
    The Designer is responsible for the beam design. The reaction at beam/column
    interface shall not exceed the tabulated maximum allowable beam end reaction
    for each material type.
  </li>
  <li>
    Minimum header depths for LVL and solid sawn are 11 7/8" and 11 1/4"
    respectively.
  </li>
  <li>
    Solid sawn columns may be used in combination with LVL header material.
    Wall-bracing length is limited to that of the solid sawn material. Shims
    illustrated in LVL &mdash; Solid Sawn detail below must be used for proper
    framing alignment.
  </li>
  <li>
    For 10" nominal DF/SP and SPF/HF systems constructed with shim at holdown
    only, vertical load is limited to 2,500 lb.
  </li>
</ul>

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  <div class="image__caption">Pony Wall Assembly Requirements</div>
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