Installation Notes - USP Connectors

Foundation Anchors – FA3 series
Concrete & Masonry
For installation into concrete slabs. The FA3 features a split flange for nailing
to both mudsill and stud for greater framing versatility.
Materials: 16 gauge
Finish: G90 galvanizing
Options: FA3 is available in Triple Zinc.
To order, add TZ to end of stock number,
as in FA3-TZ.
Codes: Load values are derived from data submitted to
various North American building code
evaluators.
Installation:
• Use all specified fasteners. See Product Notes, page 10.
• Use a minimum of two anchors per mudsill. An anchor should always be
within 12˝ of the end of each mudsill section.
• Do not rely on these anchors to secure concrete sections together between
cold joints.
• Insert into wet concrete (minimum strength of 2,000 psi). Place mudsill after
concrete cures. Secure flanges to sill (and stud, if applicable), bending flanges
as needed to achieve a tight fit. Fasten as directed in chart.
1 1 /2˝
4 5 /8˝
F2
5 3 /4˝
FA3
F1
Embossed lines
provide guide for
matching to edge
of form board
1˝
Uplift
Typical FA3 installation
in concrete
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FA3 Form board
installation
Alternate FA3
installation
Typical FA3 installation
to mudsill and stud
Plate
Size
2 x4
or
2 x 6
2 x4
or
2 x 6
Dimensions (in)
Fastener Schedule 1,9 DF-L Factored Resistance 2,3,5,6,7
S-P-F Factored Resistance 2,3,5,6,7
Sill Plate
Stud Min Wind and SDC A & B SDC C-F Wind and SDC A & B SDC C-F
Stemwall
Side Top Uplift F1 F2 Uplift F1 F2 Uplift F1 F2 Uplift F1 F2
USP Ref. Steel
Thickness
Stock No No. Ga. W L I E D Qty Qty Type Qty Type (in.) Unit 115% 115% 115% 115% 115% 115% 115% 115% 115% 115% 115% 115%
Uncracked Concrete 8
FA3
Lbs 1045 645 760 1045 645 760 900 555 655 900 555 655 1010 62
2 4 10d x 1-1/2 -- -- -- -- 6
Mudsill Only MAS
kN 4.65 2.87 3.38 4.65 2.87 3.38 4.00 2.47 2.91 4.00 2.47 2.91
16 1-1/2 4-5/8 4 1
FA3
Lbs 780 635 480 780 635 480 670 545 415 670 545 415 755 61
2 2 10d x 1-1/2 2 10d x 1-1/2 6
Mudsill & Stud
kN 3.47 2.82 2.14 3.47 2.82 2.14 2.98 2.42 1.85 2.98 2.42 1.85
Cracked Concrete 8
FA3
Lbs 1020 565 760 875 485 670 875 485 655 755 415 575 985 54
2 4 10d x 1-1/2 -- -- -- -- 6
Mudsill Only MAS
kN 4.54 2.51 3.38 3.89 2.16 2.98 3.89 2.16 2.91 3.36 1.85 2.56
16 1-1/2 4-5/8 4 1
FA3
Lbs 780 565 480 780 485 480 670 485 415 670 415 415 755 54
2 2 10d x 1-1/2 2 10d x 1-1/2 6
Mudsill & Stud
kN 3.47 2.51 2.14 3.47 2.16 2.14 2.98 2.16 1.85 2.98 1.85 1.85
1) Predrilled holes are not required.
2) Factored resistances have been increased 15% for short-term loads such as wind and earthquake; no further increased is allowed.
3) FA3 capacities are based on using a single-ply 2x sill plate.
4) Minimum distance of 1.5 x I E ( 6 inches) is required to obtain the listed capacity.
5) Minimum anchor spacing for full capacity is 2 x l E . For spacing less than that reduce capacity proportionally.
6) Factored resistances are based on lumber with a specific gravity of 0.49 and a moisture content of 19% or less.
7) Uplift deformation based on wood connection strength.
8) Minimum concrete strength f'c = 2500 psi
9) Minimum nail embedment shall be 8 nail diameters (typ).
10) NAILS:
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