MSTAM Medium Strap Tie for Masonry
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Product Details
The MSTAM is designed to resist tension loads in wood-to-masonry uplift applications. This medium strap tie is for use with either concrete or grout-filled concrete masonry units (GFCMU). The MSTAM utilizes a staggered nail pattern to help minimize wood splitting.
Key Features
- Load-rated, precut strap designed for quick installation and optimal performance
- Designed to resist wind and seismic forces
- Attaches wood framing to concrete or grout-filled concrete masonry units including floor-to-floor clear span application
Material
- MSTAM36 — 16 ga.; MSTAM24 — 18 ga.
Finish
- Galvanized
Installation
- Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes
- Attaches to concrete or GFCMU and wood framing
- Minimum end and edge distance for Titen Turbo™ screws is 1 1/2"
Related Literature
Product Information Table
| Model No. | Ga. | W (in.) | L (in.) | Coating/Material | Packaging Qty. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSTAM24 | 18 | 1 1/4 | 24 | Zinc Galvanized, G90 | 1 |
| MSTAM24Z | 18 | 1 1/4 | 24 | ZMAX® | 1 |
| MSTAM36 | 16 | 1 1/4 | 36 | Zinc Galvanized, G90 | 1 |
| MSTAM36Z | 16 | 1 1/4 | 36 | ZMAX® | 1 |
Load Tables
These products are available with additional corrosion protection.
Masonry and Concrete Applications
| Model No. | Ga. | Dim. (in.) | Fasteners (in.) | Allowable Tension Load DF/SP/SPF/HF (160) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W | L | Nails | GFCMU Titen Turbo™ | Concrete Titen Turbo™ | GFCMU | Concrete | ||
| MSTAM24 | 18 | 1 1/4 | 24 | (9) 0.148 x 3 | (5) 1/4 x 2 1/4 | (5) 1/4 x 1 3/4 | 1,425 | 1,450 |
| MSTAM36 | 16 | 1 1/4 | 36 | (13) 0.148 x 3 | (8) 1/4 x 2 1/4 | (8) 1/4 x 1 3/4 | 1,870 | 1,870 |
See footnotes below.
Floor-to-Floor Clear Span Table
| Model No. | End Length (in.) | Clear Span (in.) | Fasteners (Total) (in.) | Allowable Tension/ Uplift Loads | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nails | GFCMU Titen Turbo™ | Concrete Titen Turbo™ | DF/SP | SPF/HF | |||
| (160) | (160) | ||||||
| MSTAM36 | 8 3/4 | 16 or 18 | (7) 0.148 x 3 | (4) 1/4 x 2 1/4 | (4) 1/4 x 1 3/4 | 1,140 | 1,140 |
- Loads have been increased for wind or earthquake loading, with no further increase allowed. Reduce where other loads govern.
- Minimum edge distance for Titen Turbo screw is 1 1/2".
- Concrete shall have a minimum compressive strength of f'c = 2,500 psi.
- Grout-filled CMU (GFCMU) shall have a minimum compressive strength of f'm = 1,500 psi.
- Products shall be installed such that Titen Turbo screws are not exposed to the exterior environment.
- See Titen Turbo screw information.
- Fasteners: Nail dimensions in the table are diameter by length. Titen Turbo screws are Simpson Strong-Tie® concrete and masonry screws (hex-head model required). For additional information, see Fastener Types and Sizes Specified for Simpson Strong-Tie Connectors.
Code Reports & Compliance
Drawings
| DWG | DXF | RFA | IFC | SAT | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
