MSTCM Medium Strap Tie for Masonry
Straight Straps for Plated Truss
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Product Details
The MSTCM is designed to resist tension loads in wood-to-masonry uplift applications that use either concrete or grout-filled concrete masonry units (GFCMU). This medium strap tie utilizes a staggered nail pattern to help minimize wood splitting. The high-capacity MSTCM also features countersunk nail slots for a lower nailing profile.
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
- 16 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. |
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MSTCM40 | 16 | 3 | 40 1/4 | Zinc Galvanized, G90 | 1 |
MSTCM60 | 16 | 3 | 59 1/2 | Zinc Galvanized, G90 | 1 |
Load Tables
Masonry and Concrete Applications
Model No. | Ga. | Dim. (in.) | Fasteners (in.) | Allowable Tension Load DF/SP/SPF/HF (160) | ||||
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W | L | Nails | GFCMU Titen Turbo™ | Concrete Titen Turbo™ | GFCMU | Concrete | ||
MSTCM40 | 16 | 3 | 40 1/4 | (26) 0.148 x 3 1/4 | (14) 1/4 x 2 1/4 | (14) 1/4 x 1 3/4 | 4,220 | 4,220 |
MSTCM60 | 16 | 3 | 59 1/2 | (26) 0.148 x 3 1/4 | (14) 1/4 x 2 1/4 | (14) 1/4 x 1 3/4 | 4,220 | 4,220 |
See footnotes below.
Floor-to-Floor Clear Span Table
Model No. | End Length (in.) | Clear Span (in.) | Fasteners (Total) (in.) | Allowable Tension/ Uplift Loads | |||
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Nails | GFCMU Titen Turbo™ | Concrete Titen Turbo™ | DF/SP | SPF/HF | |||
(160) | (160) | ||||||
MSTCM40 | 11 1/8 | 16 or 18 | (14) 0.148 x 3 1/4 | (10) 1/4 x 2 1/4 | (10) 1/4 x 1 3/4 | 2,500 | 2,325 |
MSTCM60 | 17 1/8 | 22 1/4 | (26) 0.148 x 3 1/4 | (14) 1/4 x 2 1/4 | (14) 1/4 x 1 3/4 | 4,220 | 4,220 |
MSTCM60 | 17 1/8 | 26 1/4 | (20) 0.148 x 3 1/4 | (14) 1/4 x 2 1/4 | (14) 1/4 x 1 3/4 | 3,840 | 3,320 |
- 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 | |||
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