Tech Note - LVL-08-CA - Multi-ply Connections for Versa-Stud® / Versa-Lam® Columns
Ply Thickness (in) |
# of plies |
Fastener type |
Fastener diameter (in) |
Fastener length (in) |
Min. End Distance (in) |
Min. Edge Distance (in) |
1.5 |
2 |
Common Nail 3” (10d) |
0.148 |
3 |
4.0
(6.0 for SDW) |
2.0 |
SDS 1/4 x 3 |
0.250 |
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SDW 22330 |
0.250 |
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3 |
Common Nail 4 ½” (30d) |
0.207 |
4.5 |
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SDS 1/4 x 4 ½ |
0.250 |
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4 |
Common Nail 6” (60d) |
0.263 |
6 |
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SDS 1/4 x 6 |
0.250 |
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SDW 22600 |
.0.250 |
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½" dia. Bolts |
0.500 |
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1.75 |
2 |
Common Nail 3 ½” (16d) |
0.162 |
3 ½ |
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SDS 1/4 x 3 ½ |
0.250 |
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SDW 22338 |
0.250 |
3 ⅜ |
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3 ⅜" TrussLOK |
0.228 |
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3 |
Common Nail 5” (40d) |
0.225 |
5 |
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SDW 22500 |
0.250 |
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5" TrussLOK |
0.228 |
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4 |
SDS 1/4 x 6 (on both sides) |
0.250 |
6 |
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SDW 22634 |
0.250 |
6 ¾ |
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6 ¾" TrussLOK |
0.228 |
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1/2" dia. Bolts |
0.500 |
7 |
Rows of fasteners per column depth |
|
Stud/column depth |
Rows of fasteners (staggered) |
3.5" |
1 |
5.5" |
2 - nails or bolts only |
7.25" |
2 |
9.25" |
3 - nails or bolts; 2 - SDW, SDS or TrussLOK Screws |
9.5" |
3 - nails or bolts; 2 - SDW, SDS or TrussLOK Screws |
11.25" |
3 - nails or bolts; 2 - SDW, SDS or TrussLOK Screws |
11.875" |
3 |
14" |
4 |
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