|
|
|
|
|
The following fields in the Framing section of the Wall Input view pertain to hold-downs
Thickness and Width
In wall input view, the stud thickness (b dimension) and width ( d dimension) is input, either by selecting from a list of nominal sections from the database or by typing your own actual value in. The input control behaves in a similar manner to the Width and Depth input in Sizer.
Note that the thickness (b) and width (d) terminology for studs is consistent with product literature, and should not be confused with the width (b) and depth (d) terminology for all members in Sizer.
It is assumed to apply to all studs in the wall, including those at openings and wall ends (which can be built-up from more than one stud.)
Number of End Studs
Typically wall ends are at least doubled and at times more plies are added to provide tensile or compressive strength or connection strength for the hold-downs. The input of the number of end studs at both left and right end allows the program to select the hold-down capacity and displacement from the list of records associated with the hold-down in the hold-down database.
The program does not as yet design the built-up studs themselves.
This input has is also in the Hold-downs data group in the Opening Input view for the wall studs at the hold-down locations at each side of an opening.