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TRUS JOIST ® 

TJ ® 

-SHEAR PANEL 

Featuring TJ ® -Shear Panels for 

Residential Applications 

Engineered for Performance 

Designed for Life Safety 

Built for Residential Wood 

Structures 

Perfect for Narrow Wall 

Sections 

Includes Product Warranty

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

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Life Safety Design 4–5 

Standard TJ ® -Shear Panels 6–7 


Design Load Table 

Raised Floor Kit 8–9 

Raised Floor Kit Installation 

Design Load Tables 

Portals 10–11 

Portal Installation 

Design Load Table 

Portal Header Information 

Vertical Load Design Info. 12 

Garage Portal Configuration 13 

Sizing Tables Based on Wind 14–15 

7' Tall Garage Portals 

8' Tall Garage Portals 

Installation Details 16–19 

TJ ® -SHEAR PANEL 

WHY CHOOSE 

TJ ® 

-SHEAR PANEL? 

Shear Panels save lives and minimize home damage. 

We know from forensics and the historic performance of 

wood frame homes during earthquakes and hurricanes 

that wood shear panels save lives and minimize 

home damage. The TJ ® -Shear panel has captured this 

performance in a pre-built panel with narrow widths 

(high aspect ratio) that allows you greater architectural 

freedom. 

The TJ ® -Shear panel installs quickly and simply. 

Plus, it incorporates all of the unique advantages of 

TimberStrand ® LSL—helping to minimize bowing, 

shrinking, and twisting—making it the product of choice 

for specifiers and engineers. 

To learn more about the properties that contribute to life 

safety, see the TJ ® -Shear panel Balanced Design 

information on page 4. Most TJ ® -Shear panels are also 

ICC ES code-accepted. 

iLevel Trus Joist TJ ® -Shear Panel Specifier’s Guide TJ-8600 June 2006

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TJ ® -Shear Panel Code Evaluation: ICC-ES ESR-1281 

iLevel Trus Joist TJ ® -Shear Panel Specifier’s Guide TJ-8600 June 2006 

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ARCHITECTURAL FREEDOM 

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LIFE SAFETY DESIGN 

TJ ® -Shear Panel Balanced Design 

The outstanding performance of TJ ® -Shear panels comes from a balanced design 

approach. As with any traditional wood shear wall, four critical performance measures 

must each be maximized while not compromising the performance of the others. 

These four performance measures are: 

The allowable load is the amount of force a shear 

wall can withstand during a lateral event, such 

as an earthquake or hurricane. This measure is 

determined using information from a “backbone 

curve” that includes load-carrying capacity and displacement 

limitations. Allowable loads are based on empirical 

tests and follow industry and ICC-accepted methods 

(AC 130). 

Damping is the ability of the shear 

wall to remove lateral load or energy 

in a controlled, predictable manner. 

Panels with damping characteristics 

act like the shock absorbers in your 

car—absorbing energy during movement. TJ ® -Shear 

panels dampen energy similar to site-built shear walls, ensuring 

consistent, controlled performance during seismic events. 

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Load (lbs) 

Ductility 

Ductility = 

Displacement (in.) 

∆ fail 

∆ yield 


Ductility is the measure of a member’s ability 

to resist loads even while experiencing large 

movements that are outside the elastic range of 

the shear panel, like those caused by earthquakes. 

This attribute increases life safety by helping the structure to 

remain standing during large displacements. 

The TJ ® -Shear panel has excellent ductility in a 

reduced wall width while performing similarly to 

standard-size, site-built shear walls. 

Stiffness is a measure of the 

deflection of a member under 

allowable loads—the stiffer a wall 

or panel is, the less it will deflect 

under load. Ideally, a wall is stiff enough to 

resist lateral loads and avoid excessive damage 

to finishes, windows, and other building elements, and yet should 

be flexible enough to avoid collecting too much energy and failing 

prematurely. The stiffness of TJ ® -Shear panels is similar to sitebuilt 

shear walls which balances stiffness in the structure.


LIFE SAFETY DESIGN 

R Factor 

The response modification factor—the “R” factor—describes the ability of a structural 

element to perform compatibly with the surrounding structure. The R factor has three 

main components: ductility, damping, and redundancy. These properties allow for 

earthquake design loads to be reduced to a manageable level. 

Typically, it is not economical to design residential structures 

to resist maximum earthquake forces without damage. When 

design seismic forces are beyond the elastic range of the 

resisting elements in a structure, these elements should be 

designed to significantly deform (ductility) and effectively 

dissipate energy (damping) without collapse. Based on 

historical performance, the redundancy of structural elements 

in residential construction enhances the structure’s ability to 

withstand seismic forces. 

It is important for TJ ® -Shear panels to have the same R 

factor as conventionally built, wood, shear 

walls. Having the same R factor 

allows designers to mix and match 

site-built and prefabricated shear 

panels in a structure. This 

provides the greatest 

flexibility and cost 

savings while keeping life 

safety in mind. Multiple 

shear panels provide 

greater redundancy too. 

All this allows the designer to 

develop only one set of design loads for an 

entire structure. 

More About “Balance” 

All TJ ® -Shear panel design properties are closely 

related. If one property is changed, the change affects 

all other properties. For example, raising the allowable 

load is likely to decrease drift capacity (the amount of 

deflection at failure) and ductility, reduce redundancy, 

and diminish seismic compatibility with the structure. 

TJ ®-Shear panels are engineered with carefully 

designed connections and proprietary engineered- 

Exceeding the Elastic Range 

When high seismic forces cause a structure to 

deform beyond its elastic range into its inelastic 

range, serious failure can result. Northridge 

earthquake, 1994. 

wood components to produce the best property 

balance for resisting seismic loads in residential 

structures. With all of the advantages of traditional, 

site-built shear walls, plus a higher aspect ratio, TJ ® - 

Shear panels allow more openings per wall and give you 

greater design flexibility than any other product on the 

market. 

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STANDARD TJ ® -SHEAR PANEL 


Concentric design of the panel and hold-down provides consistent performance 

that meets or exceeds traditional wood-framed shear walls. 

R Factor, Cd, and Ωo are consistent with typical wood-frame construction, which 

simplifies the design process. 

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3½" 

16" to 28" 

Panel Naming System 

TJ 16x7 

Angled lags for easy installation 

Lag screw holes are pre-drilled at an angle for 

easy power tool access from below 

Resists bowing, twisting, 

and shrinking 

TimberStrand ® LSL rails and 

Performance Plus ® web resist bowing, 

twisting, and shrinking to make framing 

walls around the panel easy 

Pre-notched rail 

Pre-notched rail allows wire access 

through the lower half of the panel 

Nominal height (ft) 

Width (in.) 

Trus Joist 

ICC-ES ESR-1281; complies with ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria for Prefabricated 

Wood Shear Panels (AC 130). 

May be used as an alternate braced-wall panel in accordance with UBC Section 

2320.11.3 and IBC Section 2308.9.3.1. 

For the City of Los Angeles, see TJ ® -Shear Panel for the City of Los Angeles, 

#R50-06, published by Weyerhaeuser. 

Convenient access for wiring 

Pre-drilled electrical access holes and 

concentric design allow for convenient 

wiring with shallow electrical boxes 

Simple connection 

Simple connection to the concrete 

foundation requires only two Trus Joist 

washers and standard nuts (included 

with panel). Slotted hold-downs allow 

maximum adjustability. 

For installation details, see pages 16–19. 


32" or 48" 

Field modification degrades 

performance. Do not drill additional 

holes or enlarge existing holes.

General Assumptions for TJ ® -Shear Panels 

TJ ® -Shear panels are code-evaluated per ICC ES ESR-1281 and meet the 

acceptance criteria for prefabricated wood shear panels (ICC-ES AC 130). They 

may be used as an alternate braced-wall panel in accordance with UBC section 

2320.11.4 and IBC section 2308.9.3.1. 

TJ ® -Shear panels have design values consistent with typical wood-framed 

construction. Use the following ICC-ES-accepted values when designing with 

the prevailing code in your area: 

1997 UBC: R-value = 5.5; Ωo = 2.8 

2003 IBC: R-value = 6.5; Ωo = 3; Cd = 4 

Install products according to this guide. Modifications to this product and 

associated systems or changes in the installation methods should only be made 

by a qualified registered professional. Altered installation procedures and the 

performance of modified products are the sole responsibility of the designer. 

Refer to ICC ES ESR-1281 for further information. 

Allowable Design Loads (1) —Standard Panel on Concrete Foundation 

Model Width Height 

Ultimate 

In-Plane 

Shear Load 

(lbs) 

Hold-Down 

Anchor Uplift 

at Allowable 

Shear (4)(5)(6) 

(lbs) 


PANEL DESIGN LOAD TABLE 

The building shall be designed in accordance with the appropriate building code 

and meet local, state, and federal requirements. Verify design requirements with 

the local building department. Concrete design remains the responsibility of the 

designer or specifier. 

TJ ® -Shear panels are part of the overall lateral-force-resisting system of the 

structure. Design of the building’s lateral-force-resisting system—including a 

complete load path necessary to transfer lateral-forces from the structure to the 

ground—is the responsibility of the designer or specifier. 

Use only code-minimum connections to attach sheathing or siding. If the 

connector will penetrate more than 1½" into the rail, place connectors as follows: 

– No more than 1½" from panel edge. 

– Only within the center ½" of the inside rail on a 32" or 48" panel. 

Values for 1997 UBC (2) Values for 2000, 2003 IBC (3) 

Allowable 

In-Plane 

Shear Load (6) 

(lbs) 

Drift at 

Allowable 

Shear Load 

(in.) 

Initial Panel 

Stiffness 

(lbs/in.) 

Hold-Down 

Anchor Uplift 

at Allowable 

Shear (4)(5)(6) 

(lbs) 

Allowable 

In-Plane 


(lbs) 

Drift at 

Allowable 

Shear Load 

(in.) 

Initial Panel 

Stiffness 

(lbs/in.) 

TJ16x7 16" 78" 4,093 6,800 1,220 0.34 3,635 6,600 1,185 0.32 3,655 

TJ22x7 22" 78" 6,127 8,445 2,165 0.35 6,170 8,230 2,110 0.34 6,200 

TJ16x8 16" 93¼" 3,847 7,000 1,050 0.43 2,465 6,830 1,025 0.41 2,470 

TJ18x8 18" 93¼" 4,461 7,460 1,280 0.40 3,205 7,230 1,240 0.39 3,205 

TJ20x8 20" 93¼" 5,153 8,550 1,650 0.39 4,210 8,290 1,600 0.38 4,230 

TJ22x8 22" 93¼" 5,976 8,770 1,880 0.39 4,825 8,540 1,830 0.38 4,850 

TJ24x8 24" 93¼" 5,777 8,395 1,980 0.38 5,190 8,200 1,935 0.37 5,210 

TJ28x8 28" 93¼" 6,999 9,800 2,730 0.38 7,205 9,550 2,660 0.37 7,250 

TJ32x8 32" 93¼" 8,603 9,950 3,200 0.37 8,575 9,730 3,130 0.36 8,625 

TJ48x8 48" 93¼" 12,526 11,130 5,490 0.35 15,890 10,960 5,390 0.34 16,050 

TJ16x9 16" 105¼" 3,476 5,870 780 0.47 1,650 5,640 750 0.45 1,655 

TJ18x9 18" 105¼" 4,998 7,730 1,175 0.48 2,445 7,500 1,140 0.46 2,455 

TJ20x9 20" 105¼" 4,422 7,660 1,310 0.46 2,850 7,430 1,270 0.45 2,855 

TJ24x9 24" 105¼" 5,278 8,755 1,830 0.45 4,075 8,490 1,775 0.43 4,080 

TJ28x9 28" 105¼" 6,483 9,680 2,390 0.44 5,405 9,440 2,330 0.43 5,430 

TJ32x9 32" 105¼" 7,678 9,805 2,795 0.44 6,405 9,560 2,725 0.42 6,440 

TJ48x9 48" 105¼" 11,404 10,525 4,600 0.38 12,075 10,525 4,600 0.38 12,170 

TJ18x10 18" 117¼" 3,357 6,890 940 0.51 1,860 6,670 910 0.49 1,865 

TJ20x10 20" 117¼" 4,334 8,210 1,260 0.50 2,510 8,020 1,230 0.49 2,515 

TJ24x10 24" 117¼" 5,119 9,330 1,750 0.49 3,565 9,070 1,700 0.47 3,585 

TJ28x10 28" 117¼" 5,951 9,790 2,170 0.49 4,440 9,520 2,110 0.47 4,455 

TJ32x10 32" 117¼" 7,357 10,220 2,615 0.48 5,490 10,005 2,560 0.46 5,530 

TJ48x10 48" 117¼" 9,803 10,960 4,300 0.43 9,920 10,970 4,300 0.43 9,995 

TJ24x12 24" 141¼" 4,115 8,160 1,270 0.60 2,105 7,900 1,230 0.58 2,115 

TJ28x12 28" 141¼" 5,018 9,240 1,700 0.60 2,830 8,970 1,650 0.58 2,845 

TJ32x12 32" 141¼" 5,791 9,660 2,050 0.58 3,555 9,420 2,000 0.56 3,575 

TJ48x12 48" 141¼" 8,084 10,450 3,400 0.56 6,070 10,200 3,320 0.54 6,110 

(1) No increases for duration-of-load are permitted. 

(2) R = 5.5. 

(3) R = 6.0 (2000 IBC) or 6.5 (2003 IBC), Cd of 4.0, IE of 1.0. 

(4) Hold-down anchors are 7 ⁄8" diameter ASTM A307 (minimum) rolled thread as designed 

by the engineer of record. 

(5) Hold-Down Anchor Uplift at Allowable Shear is based on an assumed moment-arm 

equal to the panel width minus 2". 

(6) Allowable In-Plane Shear Load must be considered in the hold-down anchor design. 

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RAISED FLOOR KIT INSTALLATION 

Raised 

Floor Kit 

General Notes 

DO NOT modify the Raised Floor Kit. For floor assemblies of non-standard heights 

(floor panels thicker than ¾", sill plates thicker than 1½", or floor joists different than 

standard TJI ® joist depths), adjust the total assembly height with shims at the top of 

the TJ ® -Shear Panel. Contact your Technical Representative for details. 

Place the Raised Floor Kit directly on the concrete. DO NOT place on top 

of the sill plate. 

The Raised Floor Kit may interrupt rim board continuity; design connections 

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as needed. 

RFK DIMENSIONS 

General Notes 

All kits use 3 ½" wide, 1.5E TimberStrand ® LSL 

blocks with pre-manufactured steel plates. 

For floor systems 9½" to 11 7 ⁄8" deep, 

– RFK height = joist height + 2¼" 

(assuming a 1½" sill plate and a ¾" floor panel) 

– RFK width = shear panel width + 3" 

For floor systems over 11 7 ⁄8" and up to 16" deep, 

contact your iLevel representative for dimensions 

and availability. 

Raised Floor Kit (RFK) Installation 

Thread coupler nuts and all-thread 

rods onto anchor bolts 

Lower block onto all-thread rods 

and swing bottom of block and 

spacer plates into place 

Install TJ ® -Shear Panel on block 

1 ⁄8" x 3 7 ⁄16" shear transfer plate 

(pre-attached) 

3½" 1.5E TimberStrand ® LSL 

block (shipped with kit) 

1 ⁄8" x 3 7 ⁄16" shear transfer 

plate (pre-attached) 

7 ⁄8" diameter all-thread rod (shipped with kit) 

7 ⁄8" x 2 7 ⁄16" ported coupler nut (shipped with kit) 

1 ⁄8" x 3 7 ⁄16" x 6" spacer plate (shipped with kit) 

7 ⁄8" cast-in-place anchor bolt 

Concrete foundation 

RFK 

height 

TimberStrand ® LSL 

rim board 

Concrete foundation 

(concrete design is the 

responsibility of the designer 

or specifier) 

1½" 

RFK width 

See General Assumptions on page 7. 

Shear 

transfer 

plate 


Interior View 

TJI ® hanger 

Ledger 

Floor panel, notched for RFK 

shear transfer plate 

Sill plate 

Sill plate anchor 

bolt (per code) 

TJI ® joist 

Attach floor joists to the RFK block using TJI ® joist hangers. Alternatively, 

joists may rest on the remaining sill plate if adequate bearing is available. 

Notch floor panels around RFK block and TJ ® -Shear Panel. Support the 

floor panel with a ledger attached directly to the block or TJ ® -Shear Panel 

(depending on elevation requirements) to accommodate vertical loads and 

lateral load transfer. Contact your Technical Representative for details. 

Make sure that the bottom of the TJ ® -Shear Panel is in direct contact with 

the top shear transfer plate of the Raised Floor Kit. Compressible materials 

in this area will affect the performance of the assembly. 

3½" 

2 3 ⁄8" 

3½" 

Kit Naming System 

TJ ® -Shear Panel RFK 9½ x 18 

Panel Width (in.) 

Floor Joist Depth (in.) 

Trus Joist Raised Floor Kit

Allowable Design Loads (1) —Standard Panel on Raised Floor Kit 

(For floor systems 11 7 ⁄8" deep or less) 

Model (4) Width Height 

Allowable Design Loads (1) —Standard Panel on Raised Floor Kit 

(For floor systems over 11 7 ⁄8" deep) 

Model Width Height 

Ultimate 

In-Plane 

Shear 

Load (lbs) 

Ultimate 

In-Plane 

Shear Load 

(lbs) 

Hold-Down 

Anchor Uplift 

at Allowable 

Shear (5)(6)(7) 

(lbs) 

Hold-Down 

Anchor Uplift 

at Allowable 

Shear (5)(6)(7) 

(lbs) 

RAISED FLOOR KIT DESIGN LOAD TABLES 


Allowable 

In-Plane 


(lbs) 

Drift at 

Allowable 

Shear Load 

(in.) 

Initial Panel 

Stiffness 

(lbs/in.) 

Hold-Down 

Anchor Uplift 

at Allowable 

Shear (5)(6)(7) 

(lbs) 


Allowable 

In-Plane 


(lbs) 

Drift at 

Allowable 

Shear Load 

(in.) 

Initial Panel 

Stiffness 

(lbs/in.) 

TJ16x8 16" 93¼" 3,845 6,440 850 0.40 2,130 6,250 825 0.39 2,130 

TJ18x8 18" 93¼" 4,460 7,010 1,055 0.40 2,650 6,810 1,025 0.39 2,655 

TJ20x8 20" 93¼" 5,155 7,450 1,260 0.40 3,175 7,240 1,225 0.38 3,190 

TJ22x8 22" 93¼" 5,975 7,800 1,465 0.40 3,700 7,590 1,425 0.38 3,720 

TJ24x8 24" 93¼" 5,775 8,090 1,670 0.40 4,230 7,870 1,625 0.38 4,255 

TJ28x8 28" 93¼" 7,000 8,530 2,080 0.39 5,305 8,310 2,025 0.38 5,330 

TJ32x8 32" 93¼" 8,605 8,860 2,490 0.39 6,385 8,630 2,425 0.38 6,430 

TJ48x8 48" 93¼" 12,525 9,620 4,135 0.38 10,880 9,360 4,025 0.37 10,940 

TJ16x9 16" 105¼" 3,475 6,330 750 0.46 1,650 6,120 725 0.44 1,650 

TJ18x9 18" 105¼" 5,000 6,980 945 0.45 2,085 6,800 920 0.44 2,100 

TJ20x9 20" 105¼" 4,420 7,500 1,140 0.45 2,530 7,300 1,110 0.44 2,545 

TJ24x9 24" 105¼" 5,280 8,270 1,535 0.45 3,435 8,030 1,490 0.43 3,450 

TJ28x9 28" 105¼" 6,485 8,810 1,930 0.44 4,355 8,560 1,875 0.43 4,380 

TJ32x9 32" 105¼" 7,680 9,180 2,320 0.44 5,285 8,950 2,260 0.42 5,330 

TJ48x9 48" 105¼" 11,405 10,060 3,890 0.42 9,195 9,800 3,790 0.41 9,290 

TJ18x10 18" 117¼" 3,355 6,840 840 0.51 1,655 6,590 810 0.49 1,655 

TJ20x10 20" 117¼" 4,335 7,460 1,030 0.51 2,040 7,210 995 0.49 2,045 

TJ24x10 24" 117¼" 5,120 8,310 1,400 0.50 2,800 8,070 1,360 0.48 2,825 

TJ28x10 28" 117¼" 5,950 8,920 1,775 0.49 3,595 8,700 1,730 0.48 3,635 

TJ32x10 32" 117¼" 7,355 9,370 2,150 0.49 4,395 9,130 2,095 0.47 4,455 

TJ48x10 48" 117¼" 9,805 10,380 3,645 0.47 7,820 10,140 3,560 0.45 7,945 


(2) R = 5.5 (UBC). 

(3) R = 6.0 (2000 IBC) or 6.5 (2003 IBC), Cd of 4.0, IE of 1.0. 

(4) Panel values apply to Raised Floor Kit floor-joist depths of 9½" and 11 7 ⁄8" 

(5) Hold-down anchors are 7 ⁄8" diameter ASTM A307 (minimum) rolled thread as designed 

by the engineer of record. 

(6) Hold-Down Anchor Uplift at Allowable Shear equals the uplift generated from the shear 


Allowable 

In-Plane 


(lbs) 

Drift at 

Allowable 

Shear Load 

(in.) 

Initial Panel 

Stiffness 

(lbs/in.) 

Hold-Down 

Anchor Uplift 

at Allowable 

Shear (5)(6)(7) 

(lbs) 

Allowable 

In-Plane 


(lbs) 

Drift at 

Allowable 

Shear Load 

(in.) 

Initial Panel 

Stiffness 

(lbs/in.) 

TJ16x8 16" 93¼" 3,845 7,270 960 0.41 2,360 7,010 925 0.39 2,380 

TJ18x8 18" 93¼" 4,460 7,870 1,185 0.40 2,940 7,600 1,145 0.39 2,975 

TJ20x8 20" 93¼" 5,155 8,300 1,405 0.40 3,520 8,070 1,365 0.38 3,585 

TJ22x8 22" 93¼" 5,975 8,680 1,630 0.40 4,125 8,440 1,585 0.38 4,205 

TJ24x8 24" 93¼" 5,775 8,960 1,850 0.39 4,745 8,720 1,800 0.37 4,825 

TJ28x8 28" 93¼" 7,000 9,410 2,295 0.38 6,010 9,190 2,240 0.37 6,135 

TJ32x8 32" 93¼" 8,605 9,750 2,740 0.37 7,325 9,520 2,675 0.36 7,495 

TJ48x8 48" 93¼" 12,525 10,510 4,520 0.34 13,295 10,290 4,425 0.33 13,615 

TJ16x9 16" 105¼" 3,475 6,410 760 0.45 1,675 6,160 730 0.48 1,525 

TJ18x9 18" 105¼" 5,000 7,320 990 0.45 2,195 7,060 955 0.48 2,005 

TJ20x9 20" 105¼" 4,420 8,020 1,220 0.45 2,715 7,790 1,185 0.47 2,505 

TJ24x9 24" 105¼" 5,280 9,050 1,680 0.44 3,790 8,810 1,635 0.47 3,495 

TJ28x9 28" 105¼" 6,485 9,770 2,140 0.44 4,895 9,520 2,085 0.46 4,505 

TJ32x9 32" 105¼" 7,680 10,290 2,600 0.43 6,030 10,040 2,535 0.46 5,535 

TJ48x9 48" 105¼" 11,405 11,500 4,445 0.41 10,895 11,240 4,345 0.44 9,945 

TJ18x10 18" 117¼" 3,355 6,470 795 0.50 1,590 6,270 770 0.57 1,360 

TJ20x10 20" 117¼" 4,335 7,500 1,035 0.50 2,080 7,240 1,000 0.57 1,765 

TJ24x10 24" 117¼" 5,120 8,960 1,510 0.50 3,050 8,720 1,470 0.56 2,610 

TJ28x10 28" 117¼" 5,950 9,980 1,985 0.49 4,035 9,720 1,935 0.56 3,450 

TJ32x10 32" 117¼" 7,355 10,740 2,465 0.49 5,040 10,460 2,400 0.56 4,300 

TJ48x10 48" 117¼" 9,805 12,440 4,370 0.48 9,180 12,130 4,260 0.55 7,760 

panel plus the uplift generated from the raised floor kit, and is based on the following 

assumptions: 

Panel: moment arm = panel width minus 2" 

Raised Floor Kit: tallest applicable kit, see page 8 

moment arm = block width minus 3½" 

Uplift numbers do not include any consideration of shear from the first floor 

diaphragms; this check is the responsibility of the designer or specifier. 


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PORTAL INSTALLATION 

Header. See 

Portal Frame 

Header Design 

on page 11. 

Pre-drilled 

electrical access 

holes 

10 

3½" 

Hold-down 

Panel Naming System 

TJ 16x7 

Nominal height (ft) 

Width (in.) 

Trus Joist 

Double Portal (D) 

Beam clear span, 

18'-6" maximum 

Pre-notched 

electrical access 

Concrete design is 

the responsibility 

of the designer or 

specifier 

Field modification 

degrades performance. 

Do not drill additional holes 

or enlarge existing holes. 

Portal straps ¼" from edges 

on both sides of the panel (4 

straps total per panel) 

Top block pre-drilled for 

USP WS6 lag screws (or 

equivalent) 

TimberStrand ® LSL rail 

Performance Plus ® web 

TimberStrand ® LSL 

base block 

Header. See Portal Frame 

Header Design on page 11. 

Portal straps ¼" from edges on 

both sides of the column 

(2 straps total) 

1.5E TimberStrand ® LSL 

portal column 


3½" 

Single Portal (S) 

Electrical access holes are pre-drilled 

for your convenience. No additional 

access holes are allowed. 

4 3 ⁄8" 

General Notes 

Panels can be used with 

4" or 6" nominal walls. Center panel 

under header. See installation details 

SP1 and SP2 on page 16. 

Portal Panels are not for use in 

raised-floor applications. 

For shimming requirements, see 

detail SP7 on page 17. 

See General Assumptions on page 7. 

Beam clear span, 

18'-6" maximum 

3½" 

Pre-notched 

electrical access

Allowable Design Loads (1) —Garage Portal System 

Portal 

Configuration 

Width Height 

Ultimate 

In-Plane 

Shear Load 

(lbs) 

Portal Frame Header Design 

Header depth must be minimum of 9¼" and a maximum of 18". 

Header design should consider vertical and lateral load combinations. Design header as a simple span with no end fixity. 

When lateral loads are present, add the induced forces shown in the table below. 

The TJ ® -Shear panel portal may use a header stiffness, Kbeam, of 90 lbs/in. to 4,000 lbs/in. 

Kbeam is defined as: Kbeam = Ebd 

where 

E = beam modulus of elasticity (psi) 

b = beam width (in.) 

d = beam depth (in.) 

L = beam clear span (in.) (18'-6" maximum) 

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12L3 Hold-Down 

Anchor Uplift 

at Allowable 

Shear (4)(5)(6) 

(lbs) 


(2) R = 5.5. 

(3) R = 6.0 or 6.5, Cd of 4.0, IE of 1.0 

(4) Hold-down anchors are 7 ⁄8" diameter ASTM A307 (minimum) rolled thread as designed by the engineer of record. 

(5) Hold-Down Anchor Uplift at Allowable Shear is based on an assumed moment arm equal to the panel width minus 2", and considers portal frame behavior. 


(7) Values shown are for the complete portal frame assembly. 

Maximum Induced Forces (1)(2) in the Header of Portal 

Frame Systems 

Model Bending Moment (3) (ft-lbs) 

Shear 

(lbs) 

Axial Load 

(lbs) 

TJ16x7 or TJ22x7 2,110 960 2,630 

TJ16x8 or TJ22x8 2,900 960 2,065 

(1) Beam forces induced when the maximum allowable in-plane shear load for portal panels is applied. 

(2) The maximum forces shown may be reduced linearly if the applied lateral shear load is less than the allowable inplane 

shear load. 

(3) For double portal systems, the moment decreases linearly from maximum at beam end to zero at mid-span. For single 

portal systems, the moment decreases linearly from maximum at the TJ ®-Shear panel end to zero at the column end. 

This induced moment must be included when designing the portal header. 


PORTAL DESIGN LOAD TABLE 


Allowable 

In-Plane 


(lbs) 

Drift at 

Allowable 

Shear Load 

(in.) 

Initial 

Panel 

Stiffness 

(lbs/in.) 

Hold-Down 

Anchor Uplift 

at Allowable 

Shear (4)(5)(6) 

(lbs) 

Allowable 

In-Plane 


(lbs) 

Drift at 

Allowable 

Shear Load 

(in.) 

Initial Panel 

Stiffness 

(lbs/in.) 

D TJ16x7 (7) 16" 78" 8,780 7,650 2,830 0.36 7,860 7,465 2,765 0.35 7,900 

D TJ22x7 (7) 22" 78" 11,760 9,680 4,855 0.37 13,300 9,415 4,725 0.35 13,375 

D TJ16x8 (7) 16" 93¼" 8,140 7,650 2,455 0.41 5,980 7,480 2,400 0.40 6,015 

D TJ22x8 (7) 22" 93¼" 12,295 8,820 4,015 0.40 9,990 8,790 4,000 0.40 10,025 

S TJ16x7 (7) 16" 78" 4,525 7,650 1,340 0.34 3,885 7,445 1,300 0.33 3,920 

S TJ22x7 (7) 22" 78" 6,100 9,680 2,395 0.37 6,525 9,395 2,325 0.35 6,565 

S TJ16x8 (7) 16" 93¼" 4,125 7,650 1,235 0.46 2,695 7,480 1,210 0.45 2,705 

S TJ22x8 (7) 22" 93¼" 6,230 8,820 2,065 0.43 4,785 8,820 2,065 0.43 4,805 

PORTAL HEADER INFORMATION 

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VERTICAL LOAD DESIGN INFORMATION 

Vertical Load Design 

TJ ® -Shear panels are designed to carry vertical loads in addition to in-plane shear loads. For vertical loads applied to the rails, use the Allowable Vertical Loads per Rail 

table. For vertical loads applied between the rails, use the Top Block Section Properties table. 

Allowable Vertical Loads per Rail (lbs) (1) 

Allowable Out-of-Plane Lateral Loads per Rail (PLF) 

Applied 

Vertical 

Load 

per 

Rail (1) 

(lbs) 

12 

Model 

With Design Shear (2) 

133% Load Duration 

Exterior 

Rail (2) 

Interior 

Rail (2) 

Single Portal 

Column 

TJ ® -Shear Panel 

Exterior 

Rail (3) 

Axial Load Only 

100% Load Duration 

Interior 

Rail (3) 

Single Portal 

Column 

TJ16x7 8,000 (4) – 7,830 (5) 8,000 (4) – 8,330 (5) 

TJ22x7 8,000 (4) – 7,830 (5) 8,000 (4) – 8,330 (5) 

TJ16x8 8,000 (4) – 7,830 (5) 8,000 (4) – 8,330 (5) 

TJ18x8 7,410 – – 8,000 – – 

TJ20x8 7,990 – – 8,000 – – 

TJ22x8 7,430 (4) – 7,830 (5) 8,000 (4) – 8,330 (5) 

TJ24x8 8,000 – – 8,000 – – 

TJ28x8 7,340 – – 8,000 – – 

TJ32x8 7,260 8,000 – 8,000 8,000 – 

TJ48x8 6,620 8,000 – 8,000 8,000 – 

TJ16x9 6,970 – – 8,000 – – 

TJ18x9 6,150 – – 8,000 – – 

TJ20x9 6,180 – – 8,000 – – 

TJ24x9 5,680 – – 8,000 – – 

TJ28x9 5,250 – – 8,000 – – 

TJ32x9 5,190 8,000 – 8,000 8,000 – 

TJ48x9 4,840 8,000 – 8,000 8,000 – 

TJ18x10 4,830 – – 7,350 – – 

TJ20x10 4,280 – – 7,350 – – 

TJ24x10 3,790 – – 7,350 – – 

TJ28x10 3,590 – – 7,350 – – 

TJ32x10 3,390 7,325 – 7,350 7,215 – 

TJ48x10 3,055 7,325 – 7,350 7,215 – 

TJ24x12 2,100 – – 5,030 – – 

TJ28x12 1,650 – – 5,030 – – 

TJ32x12 1,480 5,000 – 5,030 4,950 – 

TJ48x12 1,150 5,000 5,030 4,950 

(1) Maximum allowable axial loads with no out-of-plane lateral loads applied. For combined 

loading, see the table below. Vertical loads are based on shear-panel capacity; adjustments 

may be necessary for concrete-bearing design based on Fc' of 2,500 psi and the panel’s proximity 

to the edge. Refer to ACI 318-02, Section 10.17 for guidance. 

(2) Maximum axial compression that can be applied directly over a rail in combination with the 

full design shear. 

1.5E TimberStrand ® LSL 

Portal Column 

133% Load 160% Load 

Duration Duration 

133% Load 

Duration 

160% Load 

Duration 

Height Height Height Height 

78" 93¼" 105¼" 117¼" 141¼" 78" 93¼" 105¼" 117¼" 141¼" 78" 93¼" 78" 93¼" 

0 70 (2) 55 (3) 75 55 30 80 (2) 65 (3) 75 55 30 65 55 80 65 

2,000 115 (2) 95 (3) 75 55 30 125 (2) 105 (3) 75 55 30 110 90 120 100 

4,000 160 (2) 110 75 55 30 170 (2) 110 75 55 30 150 100 165 100 

6,000 205 110 75 35 0 205 110 75 50 0 180 100 180 100 

8,000 195 70 15 0 0 205 105 35 0 0 175 65 180 90 

(1) Value may be increased by a load duration factor. 

(2) 205 plf, if panel is not part of a portal frame system. 

(3) 110 plf, if panel is not part of a portal frame system. 

General Notes 

Applied vertical load per rail in the table is the load that acts in combination with the out-of-plane lateral loads. 

Verify that the maximum allowable vertical load per rail has not been exceeded. See table above. 

Table is based on: 

– TJ ® -Shear panels used in a standard application or on a Raised Floor Kit and installed according to the details 

in this guide. 

– Wall deflection of L/240. 

– Maximum header depth of 18" Portal system application. 


Top Block Section Properties 

(100% Load Duration) 

A 

B 

A 

B 

A 

Exterior rail 

allowable vertical 

load 

Interior rail 

allowable 

vertical load 

A 

Top block 

allowable 

design stresses 

at notched 

sections 

Applied 

vertical load 

(lbs) 

Side View 

Exterior rail 

allowable 

vertical load 

B 

Top block 

allowable 

design stresses 

between rails 

Shear (lbs) 1,865 2,565 

Moment (in.-lbs) 10,290 14,150 

(3) Maximum axial compression that can be applied directly over a rail when no lateral loads 

are present. Allowable load may be increased by a load-duration factor, up to a maximum of 

8,000 lbs. per rail. 

(4) Axial compression for portal-system panel rails may not exceed 8,000 lbs. per panel. 

(5) Column values are for 3½" x 3½" 1.5E TimberStrand ® LSL. Axial compression may be 

increased by a load-duration factor, up to a maximum of 10,500 lbs. 

Out-ofplane 

lateral 

loads 

(PLF)

Panel Configurations at Garage 

(For use with sizing tables on pages 10 and 11) 

Opening 

Height 

One Single One Single 

One Double One Double 

Two Singles One Single and One Double 

Ensuring continuous lateral load paths is the responsibility of the 

designer. To transfer shear load across header joints, the use of 

horizontal steel straps on the front and back of the header joint, 

or use a double top plate with sufficient lap-splice length and 

nailing to resist load is recommended. 

Shear Capacities for TJ ® -Shear Panel Used in Garage Portals 

(For use with sizing tables on pages 14 and 15) 

7' 

8' 

Portal Configuration Description 

Shear Capacity 

(lbs) 

S TJ16x7 Single panel TJ16x7 1,300 


D TJ16x7 Double panel TJ16x7 2,765 

S TJ16x7 & S TJ22x7 TJ16x7 & TJ22x7 in Double panel or as 2 Singles 3,625 

S TJ16x7 & D TJ16x7 Single panel TJ16x7 + Double panel TJ16x7 4,065 








S TJ16x8 & S TJ22x8 TJ16x8 & TJ22x8 in Double panel or as 2 Singles 3,275 







GARAGE PORTAL CONFIGURATION 

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SIZING TABLES BASED ON WIND 

Garage Portal Panel Selection 

These tables are limited to garage fronts in one- and two-story residential dwellings. The panel solutions have been optimized for use as TJ ® -Shear Panel Portal Frames. 

For panel configurations and shear capacities of portal configurations, see page 9. 

TJ ® -Shear Panels for 7'-High Garage Door Openings 

1 

2 

3 

4 

14 


Condition 

TJ ® -Shear panels 

L 

Wall 

Length, 

L 

Basic Garage Floor Plan 

36' 

Three Second Gust Wind Speed (MPH) 

85 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 

Minimum TJ ® -Shear Panel Portal Configuration 

18' S 16x7 S 16x7 S 16x7 S 16x7 S 22x7 S 22x7 S 22x7 S 22x7 

20' S 16x7 S 16x7 S 16x7 S 22x7 S 22x7 S 22x7 S 22x7 D 16x7 

22' S 16x7 S 16x7 S 16x7 S 22x7 S 22x7 S 22x7 D 16x7 S16x7 & S22x7 


26' S 16x7 S 16x7 S 22x7 S 22x7 S 22x7 D 16x7 S16x7 & S22x7 S16x7 & S22x7 


30' S 16x7 S 22x7 S 22x7 S 22x7 D 16x7 S16x7 & S22x7 S16x7 & S22x7 S16x7 & D16x7 


34' S 22x7 S 22x7 S 22x7 S 22x7 D 16x7 S16x7 & S22x7 S16x7 & D16x7 D 22x7 

36' S 22x7 S 22x7 S 22x7 D 16x7 S16x7 & S22x7 S16x7 & S22x7 S16x7 & D16x7 D 22x7 

40' S 22x7 S 22x7 S 22x7 D 16x7 S16x7 & S22x7 S16x7 & D16x7 D 22x7 S22x7 & D16x7 

18' S 22x7 S 22x7 D 16x7 S16x7 & S22x7 S16x7 & S22x7 S16x7 & D16x7 D 22x7 S16x7 & D22x7 

20' S 22x7 S 22x7 D 16x7 S16x7 & S22x7 S16x7 & D16x7 D 22x7 S22x7 & D16x7 S16x7 & D22x7 

22' S 22x7 S 22x7 S16x7 & S22x7 S16x7 & S22x7 D 22x7 S22x7 & D16x7 S16x7 & D22x7 S22x7 & D22x7 

24' S 22x7 D 16x7 S16x7 & S22x7 S16x7 & D16x7 D 22x7 S16x7 & D22x7 S22x7 & D22x7 S22x7 & D22x7 

26' D 16x7 D 16x7 S16x7 & S22x7 D 22x7 S22x7 & D16x7 S16x7 & D22x7 S22x7 & D22x7 

28' D 16x7 S16x7 & S22x7 S16x7 & D16x7 D 22x7 S16x7 & D22x7 S22x7 & D22x7 

30' S16x7 & S22x7 S16x7 & S22x7 S16x7 & D16x7 D 22x7 S16x7 & D22x7 S22x7 & D22x7 

32' S16x7 & S22x7 S16x7 & S22x7 D 22x7 S22x7 & D16x7 S16x7 & D22x7 S22x7 & D22x7 

34' S16x7 & S22x7 S16x7 & S22x7 D 22x7 S16x7 & D22x7 S22x7 & D22x7 

36' S16x7 & S22x7 S16x7 & D16x7 D 22x7 S16x7 & D22x7 S22x7 & D22x7 

40' S16x7 & D16x7 D22x7 S16x7 & D22x7 S22x7 & D22x7 




24' S 16x7 S 16x7 S 16x7 S 22x7 S 22x7 S 22x7 D 16x7 D 16x7 


28' S 16x7 S 16x7 S 22x7 S 22x7 S 22x7 D 16x7 D 16x7 S16x7 & S22x7 






18' S 22x7 S 22x7 S 22x7 S 22x7 D 16x7 S16x7 & S22x7 S16x7 & S22x7 D 22x7 


22' S 22x7 S 22x7 S 22x7 D 16x7 S16x7 & S22x7 S16x7 & D16x7 D 22x7 S22x7 & D16x7 

24' S 22x7 S 22x7 D 16x7 S16x7 & S22x7 S16x7 & S22x7 D 22x7 S22x7 & D16x7 S16x7 & D22x7 


28' S 22x7 D 16x7 S16x7 & S22x7 S16x7 & S22x7 D 22x7 S22x7 & D16x7 S16x7 & D22x7 S22x7 & D22x7 

30' S 22x7 D 16x7 S16x7 & S22x7 S16x7 & D16x7 D 22x7 S16x7 & D22x7 S22x7 & D22x7 S22x7 & D22x7 

32' D 16x7 D 16x7 S16x7 & S22x7 S16x7 & D16x7 S22x7 & D16x7 S16x7 & D22x7 S22x7 & D22x7 

34' D 16x7 S16x7 & S22x7 S16x7 & S22x7 D 22x7 S22x7 & D16x7 S16x7 & D22x7 S22x7 & D22x7 


40' S16x7 & S22x7 S16x7 & S22x7 D 22x7 S22x7 & D16x7 S16x7 & D22x7 S22x7 & D22x7 

Braced garage wall 

Roof ridge line (may run 

in either direction) 

Garage front 

See General Notes on page 11. 

Legend 

Single 

Width (in.) 

Nominal 

height (ft) 


Both panels 

are required 

Width (in.) 

Double 

Nominal 

height (ft)

TJ ® -Shear Panels for 8'-High Garage Door Openings 

1 

2 

3 

4 


Condition 

General Notes 

Wall 

Length, 

L 

Applicable for one and two story buildings with gable and hipped roofs only. 

For hipped roofs, use profiles (1) and (2). 

Tables are based on: 

– ASCE 7-02, Method 2 Analysis Procedure Section 6.5 

– Loads per ASCE 7-02 & 2003 IBC, assuming exposure B 

– Topographic effect Kzt = 1 

– Partially enclosed building 

– ANSI/AF&PA Wood Frame Construction Manual Section 3 

– Exposure B 

– Building aspect ratio (L/W) shall not be less than 1:4 nor greater than 4:1 

– Mean roof height shall not exceed 33' 

– Roof slope of 6:12 or less. The attic area shall be considered an additional 

story when the roof slope is greater than 6:12. See Fig 3.1a of WFCM. 

– Wall height of 7' or 8' 

– Maximum building width of 36' 

– Adequate lateral bracing for the rear wall of the garage 


SIZING TABLES BASED ON WIND 

Three Second Gust Wind Speed (MPH) 

85 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 

Minimum TJ ® -Shear Panel Portal Configuration 







30' S 22x8 S 22x8 S 22x8 S 22x8 S16x8 & S22x8 S16x8 & S22x8 S16x8 & D16x8 D 22x8 

32' S 22x8 S 22x8 S 22x8 D 16x8 S16x8 & S22x8 S16x8 & S22x8 S16x8 & D16x8 S22x8 & D16x8 

34' S 22x8 S 22x8 S 22x8 D 16x8 S16x8 & S22x8 S16x8 & S22x8 D 22x8 S22x8 & D16x8 

36' S 22x8 S 22x8 S 22x8 S16x8 & S22x8 S16x8 & S22x8 S16x8 & D16x8 D 22x8 S16x8 & D22x8 




22' S 22x8 D 16x8 S16x8 & S22x8 S16x8 & D16x8 S22x8 & D16x8 S16x8 & D22x8 S22x8 & D22x8 

24' D 16x8 S16x8 & S22x8 S16x8 & S22x8 D 22x8 S16x8 & D22x8 S22x8 & D22x8 

26' S16x8 & S22x8 S16x8 & S22x8 S16x8 & D16x8 S22x8 & D16x8 S16x8 & D22x8 S22x8 & D22x8 



32' S16x8 & S22x8 S16x8 & D16x8 S22x8 & D16x8 S16x8 & D22x8 S22x8 & D22x8 

34' S16x8 & S22x8 S16x8 & D16x8 S22x8 & D16x8 S22x8 & D22x8 

36' S16x8 & D16x8 D 22x8 S16x8 & D22x8 S22x8 & D22x8 

40' D 22x8 S22x8 & D16x8 S16x8 & D22x8 









34' S 22x8 S 22x8 S 22x8 S 22x8 S16x8 & S22x8 S16x8 & S22x8 S16x8 & D16x8 D 22x8 

36' S 22x8 S 22x8 S 22x8 D 16x8 S16x8 & S22x8 S16x8 & S22x8 S16x8 & D16x8 S22x8 & D16x8 

40' S 22x8 S 22x8 S 22x8 S16x8 & S22x8 S16x8 & S22x8 S16x8 & D16x8 D 22x8 S16x8 & D22x8 

18' S 22x8 S 22x8 S 22x8 D 16x8 S16x8 & S22x8 S16x8 & S22x8 D 22x8 S22x8 & D16x8 

20' S 22x8 S 22x8 S 22x8 S16x8 & S22x8 S16x8 & S22x8 S16x8 & D16x8 S22x8 & D16x8 S16x8 & D22x8 


24' S 22x8 S 22x8 S16x8 & S22x8 S16x8 & S22x8 S16x8 & D16x8 S22x8 & D16x8 S16x8 & D22x8 S22x8 & D22x8 


28' D 16x8 D 16x8 S16x8 & S22x8 S16x8 & D16x8 S22x8 & D16x8 S16x8 & D22x8 S22x8 & D22x8 

30' D 16x8 S16x8 & S22x8 S16x8 & S22x8 D 22x8 S22x8 & D16x8 S16x8 & D22x8 S22x8 & D22x8 


34' S16x8 & S22x8 S16x8 & S22x8 S16x8 & D16x8 S22x8 & D16x8 S16x8 & D22x8 S22x8 & D22x8 


40' S16x8 & S22x8 S16x8 & D16x8 S22x8 & D16x8 S16x8 & D22x8 S22x8 & D22x8 

Garage portal header must be designed for induced moments. 

Attach TJ ® -Shear panels to the foundation per ESR-1281 or the specifier/ 

designer. 

Contact your iLevel Representative or specifier/designer for conditions not 

shown here. 

For panel configurations and shear capacities of portal configurations, see page 13. 

15

INSTALLATION DETAILS 

16 

SP1 

SP2 

Portal straps 

on both sides 

of panel. Place 

straps ¼" 

from edges. 

Portal straps 

on both sides 

of panel. Place 

straps ¼" 

from edges. 

OSB shim if 

necessary, 

7 ⁄8" maximum 

thickness 

Portal Frame—3½" Header Width 

Portal Frame with 5¼" or 5½" Header 

Header as specified, 

3½" x 9¼" minimum 

OSB shim if necessary, 

7 ⁄8" maximum thickness 

Portal strap: Attach with 

sixteen 10d x 1½" nails: 

8 into header and 

8 into TJ ® -Shear panel 

TJ ® -Shear panel options: 

TJ16x7 

TJ16x8 

TJ22x7 

TJ22x8 


Header as specified. 

Center over TJ ® -Shear 

panel width. 

Portal strap (shipped 

with panel): 

Attach with sixteen 

10d x 1½" nails: 


8 into furring and 

TJ ® -Shear panel 

Minimum 2½" x 10" furring of 7 ⁄8" thick 

OSB, with face grain vertical



Portal Frame Column Standard Panel Assembly 

Header as specified. 

For 5¼" or 5½" header, 

use furring as required. 

See detail SP2, page 16. 

Portal strap (shipped with 

column): 

Attach with sixteen 

10d x 1½" long nails: 


8 into TJ ® -Shear panel 

TimberStrand ® LSL portal 

column or solid sawn column 

per the designer or specifier 

(trim as required) 

SP3 SP4 

SP5 

Hold-down 

Bolt spacer 

USP MP4F framing anchors 

installed horizontally both 

sides (4 total). 

Use 10d (1½") nails. 

Fill all holes. 

USP WS 4½" lag screw 

(included) or equivalent. 

Fill all holes. 

SP7 


Top plates or 

headers as specified 

OSB shim if necessary, 

7 ⁄8" maximum thickness 

¼" x 6" lag screws 

or equivalent (included) 

Panel Connection Portal Frame Column Connection 


Nut 

Hardened washer 

7 ⁄8" diameter anchor bolt 

Ensure concrete is level and 

smooth beneath panel. Grind and 

fill as necessary. If shims are 

required to plumb panel, use a 

3½" x 4" ( 1 ⁄8" thick, maximum) 

sheet metal shim. 

Concrete design is the responsibility of 

the designer or specifier 

Portal straps ¼" from edges of 

both sides of panel 

(1) Four straps total 

(2) 10d (3") nails if furring is used 

Header 

Centerline of shim and shim strap 

3½" x 3½" TimberStrand ® LSL shim, face grain 

wall-side out. Trim to length and to required 

thickness (1½" minimum). 

TJ ® -Shear panel shim strap both sides (1) , center 

strap vertically on shim. Use 10d (1½") nails (2 ). 

Fill all holes. Discard portal straps shipped 

with panel. 

TJ16x7, TJ16x8, 

TJ22x7, or TJ22x8 

SP6 

Portal Frame Shim 

TimberStrand ® LSL portal column. 

Alternate: Solid sawn column per designer 

or specifier. Maximum uplift of 680 lbs at 

8' portals, and 500 lbs at 7' portals. 

Nut 

Hardened washer 

Hold-down 

General Notes 

7 ⁄8" diameter anchor bolt 

Alternate: 

Solid sawn column 

per designer or specifier. 

Maximum uplift of 

680 lbs at 8' portals, and 

500 lbs at 7' portals. 

Proper installation of the shim in accordance with 

this installation detail results in 85% 

of the allowable in-plane shear capacity published 

in Table 1 of ICC-ES ESR-1281. Other applicable 

allowable loads remain unchanged. 

No material substitutions are allowed. 

The use of a portal shim alters the panel 

performance. Contact the designer or specifier 

before installing shim. 

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18 

Per plan 

14" (min.) 

3" clearance (min.) 

11 7 ⁄8" max. 

unless longer 

bolt used 

6" (min.) 

1 3⁄4" (min.) 

2 1⁄8" 

Final grade 

6" (min.) 

14" (min.) 


11 7 ⁄8" max. 

unless longer 

bolt used 

Calculated depth 

14" (min.) 


2" (min.) 

10" (min.) 

3⁄4" 

clearance 

Final grade 

3" clearance 

(min.) 

2" (min.) 

Final grade 

3" clearance 

(min.) 

Top of curb 

Top of slab 

10" (min.) 

Anchorage at Garage Curb 

Embed template 

flush with top of 

concrete 

6" 

(typ.) 

7 ⁄8" dia. X 28" long anchor 

bolt, grade ASTM A307 or 

F1554-36 KSI 

#4 longitudinal bar 

16" min. (16" panel) 

22" min. (22" panel) 

A 

A 

Standard Panel at Corner 

10" (min.) 

16"– 48" panel 

B 

B 

Top of curb 

Top of slab 

Template 

Calculated depth 

14" (min.) 


6" 

(typ.) 


7 ⁄8" dia. x 28" long anchor bolt, 

grade ASTM A307 or F1554-36 KSI 



2 1⁄8" 

Top of slab 

7 ⁄8" dia. x 28" long anchor bolt, 

grade ASTM A307 or F1554-36 KSI 



Section A–A Section B–B 

1 3 ⁄4" (min.) 

2 1 ⁄8" 

Final grade 

9" (min.) 

Foundation system by others. 

For additional information see 

ES ESR-1281; see Section 4-1-3 for 

braced wall panel applications 

Foundation system by others. 

For additional information see 

ES ESR-1281; see Section 4-1-3 for 

braced wall panel applications 

13" (min.) 

Embed template flush 

with top of concrete 

Top of slab 

7⁄8" dia. x 28" long anchor 

bolt, grade ASTM A307 or 

F1554-36 KSI 

#4 longitudinal bar

TJ-BoltCollar ® anchor bolt holder 

securely holds bolt in place during 

concrete pours and keeps the bolt 

threads clean for panel installation 

Use anchor bolt spacer to ensure 

proper on-center spacing 

28" bolt for simple specification—code 

accepted by ACI 302 methodology. Bolts can 

be a headed bolt or all-thread rod (grade A 

307.) The engineer of record can specify a 

shorter length of all-thread rod depending on 

the application and loads. 

Anchor Bolt Installation—Edge Form 

Jam-nut sets bolt 

height to 2 1 ⁄8" 

Nail the TJ-BoltCollar ® 

assembly to the edge 

form 

Anchor Bolt Installation—Combination 

Inverted TJ-BoltCollar ® 

anchor bolt holder 

Push up 

here to 

release 

Nail the TJ-BoltCollar ® 

assembly to the 2x4 



TJ-BoltCollar ® anchor bolt 

holders are universal and 

reusable in multiple 

applications 

Span the 2x4 across the edge form 

Anchor bolt spacer 

reinforces the foundation 

for short end distance 

applications, and is code 

accepted for use with any 

size TJ ® -Shear panel 

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June 2006 

Reorder TJ-8600 

If this guide is more 

than one year old 

contact your dealer 

or iLevel rep. 

JM 

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P.O. Box 8449 

Boise, ID 83707-2449 

208.364.3600 

WALL SOLUTIONS 

WE CAN HELP YOU BUILD SMARTER. 

At iLevel, our goal is to help you build solid and durable homes by providing high-quality residential building 

products and unparalleled technical and field support. 

Floors and Roofs: Start with the best framing components in the industry: our Silent Floor ® joists; Trus Joist ® rim 

board; and TimberStrand ® LSL, Microllam ® LVL, and Parallam ® PSL headers and beams. Pull them all together with 

our durable Structurwood ® roof sheathing and self-gapping Structurwood Edge ® or Structurwood Edge Gold ® floor 

panels. For homeowners who are building their custom dream home, you can upgrade to our premium FrameWorks ® 

Floor System. 

Walls: Get the best value out of your framing package — use TimberStrand ® LSL studs for tall walls, kitchens, 

and bathrooms, and our traditional, solid-sawn lumber everywhere else. Cut down installation time by using 

TimberStrand ® LSL headers for doors and windows, TimberStrand ® LSL 45-degree columns for precision corners, 

and our Structurwood ® wall sheathing with its handy two-way nail lines. 

Software Solutions: If you are a design professional or lumber dealer, iLevel offers a full array of software packages 

to help you specify individual framing members, create cut lists, manage inventories—even help you design 

whole-house framing solutions. Contact your iLevel representative to find out how to get the software you need. 

Technical Support: Need technical help? iLevel has one of the largest networks of engineers and sales 

representatives in the business. Call us for help, and a skilled member from our team of experts will contact you 

within one business day to evaluate and help solve your structural frame problems—GUARANTEED. 

®, Microllam ®, Parallam ®, Silent Floor ®, TimberStrand ®, and Trus Joist ® are registered trademarks and 

iLevel is a trademark of Weyerhaeuser Company, Federal Way, WA. © 2006 by Weyerhaeuser Company. All rights reserved. 

Printed in the USA on Weyerhaeuser Cougar ® Opaque, 80#.

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