Fastener Designer: Solutions Report

Report Generated: September 12, 2019

Input

Input Standard Lag Screw Strong-Drive® SDS HEAVY-DUTY

Screw
Design Method Load and Resistance Factor Design Load and Resistance Factor Design
(LRFD) (LRFD)
Code NDS 2012/2015 NDS 2012/2015
Main Member Thickness, tm (in) 4 4
Side Member Thickness, ts (in) 0.625 0.625
Dowel Length, l (in) 4.0 2.5
Main Member Bearing Angle, θm 90 90
(deg)
Side Member Bearing Angle, θs 90 90
(deg)
Main Member Specific Gravity, Gm 0.43 0.43
(deg)
Side Member Specific Gravity, Gs 0.5 0.5
(deg)
Actual Diameter, D (in) 0.500 0.242
Time Effect Factor, λ 1 1
Temperature Factor, Ct 1 1
Wet Service, CM 1 1
End Grain Factor, Ceg 1 1

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Calculation

Calculation Standard Lag Screw Strong-Drive® SDS HEAVY-DUTY Screw

Dowel Root Diameter, Dr (in) 0.371 0.185
Main Member Dowel Bearing Length, lm (in) 3.219 1.633
Side Member Dowel Bearing Length, ls (in) 0.625 0.625
Main Member Dowel Bearing Strength, Fem (psi) 2537 3513
Side Member Dowel Bearing Strength, Fes (psi) 4650 4650
Dowel Bending Yield Strength, Fyb (psi) 45000 164000
0.55 0.76

5.15 2.61

1.02 0.70

0.85 1.12

3.03 2.49

Penetration Check

Penetration Check Detail Standard Lag Screw Strong-Drive® SDS HEAVY-DUTY Screw
Penetration, p (in) 3.22 1.63
Minimum Penetration Requirement, Pmin (in) 4D = 2.00 6D = 1.45
Minimum Penetration Requirement Met Yes Yes

End/Edge Distance and Spacing

End Distance, Edge Distance, and Spacing
Standard Lag Screw
End distance, edge distance, and
fastener spacing to meet NDS
requirements
Strong-Drive® SDS HEAVY-DUTY
Screw
See figure below the fastener image
for end distance, edge distance, and
spacing requirements

Calculated Reference Design Value

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Yield Mode Yield Limit Equation Standard Lag Screw Strong-Drive® SDS HEAVY-DUTY Screw
Yield Limit, Z Reduction Term, RD Yield Limit, Z Reduction Term, RD
Mode Im Z = 606 lb RD = 5.0 Z = 452 lb RD = 2.4

Mode Is Z = 216 lb RD = 5.0 Z = 229 lb RD = 2.4

Mode II Z = 244 lb RD = 4.5 Z = 159 lb RD = 2.4

Mode IIIm Z = 308 lb RD = 4.0 Z = 202 lb RD = 2.4

Mode IIIs Z = 175 lb RD = 4.0 Z = 156 lb RD = 2.4

Mode IV Z = 241 lb RD = 4.0 Z = 215 lb RD = 2.4

Minimum Yield Value Z = 175 lb Z = 156 lb

Adjusted Yield Value Z = 378 lb Z = 337 lb

Notes for Standard Lag Screws

1. The minimum yield value is calculated based on NDS and is only applicable for lag screws with adequate end distance,
edge distance, and spacing per NDS.
2. Adjusted yield value includes the adjustment factors selected above.

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Solution

Substitute (2) 1/4" × 2 1/2" Strong-Drive® SDS HEAVY-DUTY CONNECTOR Screws SDS25212 for (1)
Standard Lag Screw

Strong-Drive® SDS HEAVY-DUTY CONNECTOR Screw

Heavy-Duty Simpson Strong-Tie Connectors

A 1/4" diameter high-strength structural wood screw ideal for various connector installations as well as wood-to-wood
applications.

Features:

Type-17 point enables easy driving with no pre-drilling and minimal splitting.
Available with a double-barrier coating and Type 316 stainless steel.
3/8" hex head with integrated washer.
Designed for installation in Simpson Strong-Tie® structural connectors as well as wood-to-wood applications.
Head is stamped with the Simpson Strong-Tie "≠" sign and fastener length for easy identification after installation.

Notes:

1. Loads are based on installation into side grain of the wood with the screw axis perpendicular to the face of the
member.
2. Adjusted yield value includes the adjustment factors selected above.
3. The tested yield value is based on testing conducted in accordance with AC233. It is the average ultimate test value
divided by 5. If no testing was done for the selected thickness then the minimum yield value is calculated based on

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National Design Specification for Wood Construction.

4. View our literature for more information on ledger connections
5. For all other general information refer to the Fastening Systems Catalog.

Install Tips: A low-speed 1/2" drill with a 3/8" hex driver is the recommended tool for installation.

Codes/Standards: ICC-ES ESR-2236; City of L.A. RR25711

U.S. Patents: 6,109,850; 5,897,280; and 7,101,133

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