1. URM Building Retrofit Applications: Parapet Bracing

AT-3G is a hybrid, acrylic-based adhesive for anchoring threaded rod and rebar into cracked and uncracked concrete. Ideal for cold weather and wet concrete applications.

SET-3G epoxy anchoring adhesive is formulated to provide superior performance at elevated temperature. SET-3G is an ideal product for installing anchors in cracked and uncracked concrete.

ET-3G is a two-component, high-solids, epoxy-based system ideal for general anchoring of threaded rod and rebar into concrete (cracked and uncracked) and masonry (cracked and uncracked).

Screen tubes are used in hollow base material applications to contain adhesive around the anchor and prevent it from running into voids.

Holdowns are often used to resist out of plane forces, tying the wall to the roof or floor assembly. The HTT5-3/4 holdown uses a 3/4" diameter anchor bolt, which is typically required when anchoring into URM.

In retrofit applications, joist hangers might be used to support added blocking or might be installed horizontally to help resist out of plane anchorage forces in addition to their typical download and uplift load applications.

Retrofit and bearing plates are often used in out of plane wall to roof or wall to floor anchorage conditions and utilize a larger bearing surface on the side of an unreinforced masonry wall.

Straps may be used to resist out of plane wall to roof or wall to floor anchorage forces or drag forces when installed on the top or bottom of roof or floor framing. One out of plane force-resisting solution uses the MSTD Marriage Strap, an overlapping in-line splice between an HTT tension tie and a CMSTC16 coiled strap.

Angles transfer shear forces for wood to wood framing connections. The A35 with 1/2" long screws might be used to transfer shear forces from 1/2" minimum thickness sheathing to wood framing connections.

Hand-drive or collated screws may be used to enhance wood diaphragm strength. Strong-Drive structural wood screws may be used for connector or steel to wood connections.

Hand-Drive or collated nails may be used to enhance wood diaphragm shear strength or for wood to wood or steel to wood connections.