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iLEVEL SHEAR BRACE

WHAT IS AN iLEVEL SHEAR BRACE?

The iLevel Shear Brace (iSB) is a specially designed, prefabricated, engineered-wood panel that helps homes resist lateral forces such as those created by earthquakes and high winds. The International Residential Code (IRC) and International Building Code (IBC) require wall bracing for lateral loads in all residential structures. The iLevel Shear Brace can help you meet these requirements efficiently and confidently with the following features:

Can be used in prescriptive specification or engineered design Narrow panel widths have high allowable loads Tall wall and multistory applications Field adjustablecan be trimmed and drilled 12" braces up to 9' tall and all 18" braces can be substituted, 1-for-1, for any field-built, prescriptive brace panel

Available iLevel Shear Braces


Brace (1) iSB 12x7 iSB 12x7.5 iSB 12x8 iSB 12x9 iSB 12x10 iSB 12x11 iSB 12x12 iSB 12xCustom iSB 18x7 iSB 18x7.5 iSB 18x8 iSB 18x9 iSB 18x10 iSB 18x11 iSB 18x12 iSB 18xCustom iSB 18xCustomSTK iSB 24x8 iSB 24x9 iSB 24x10 iSB 24x11 iSB 24x12 iSB 24xCustom iSB 24xCustomSTK Width 12" 12" 12" 12" 12" 12" 12" 12" 18" 18" 18" 18" 18" 18" 18" 18" 18" 24" 24" 24" 24" 24" 24" 24" Height (2) 78" 851/2" 931/4" 1051/4" 1171/4" 1291/4" 1411/4" 78"1411/4"(3) 78" 851/2" 931/4" 1051/4" 1171/4" 1291/4" 1411/4" 78"1411/4"(3) 931/4"1411/4"(4) 931/4" 1051/4" 1171/4" 1291/4" 1411/4" 931/4"1411/4"(3) 931/4"1411/4"(4) Minimum Trimmed Height 741/2" 82" 89" 78" 78" 78" 78" 78" 741/2" 82" 89" 78" 78" 78" 78" 78" N.A.(4) 89" 89" 89" 89" 89" 89" N.A.(4) Weight Portal Kit (Included (lbs) with Brace) 90 Yes 95 Yes 105 Yes 115 125 140 150 Varies 130 Yes 140 Yes 150 Yes 170 185 205 220 Varies Varies 200 225 250 270 295 Varies Varies Brace Type Portal Portal Portal Standard(2) Standard(2) Standard(2) Standard(2) Standard(2) Portal Portal Portal Standard(2) Standard(2) Standard(2) Standard(2) Standard(2) Stacked(5) Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard Stacked(5)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
iLevel Shear Brace Descriptions 23 Kit Descriptions 4 Engineered Design General Assumptions 5 Allowable Design Loads Standard Brace 6 Allowable Design Loads Braces on Raised Floor Kits 7 Portal Frame Assembly 8 Portal Design Information 8 Allowable Design Loads Portal Frame 9 Allowable Design Loads Stacked Shear Braces 10 Overturning Forces 11 Installation Details, Trim Zones, and Allowable Holes 12 Raised Floor Details 13 Portal Installation Details 14 Multistory Kit Installation Details 15 Anchorage Embedment Depth 16 Alternate Anchorage for 12" Shear Braces 16 Anchor Bolt Installation 17 Anchorage Details 1819 Prescriptive Specification Wall Bracing 20 How to Prescriptively Specify Braced Panels 20 Prescriptive Bracing Requirements 21 Prescriptive Brace Example 21 Portals 22 Portal Header Sizing Table 22 Prescriptive Anchorage 23 Alternate Anchorage for 12" Shear Braces 23

(1) 12" Brace may only be used in first story applications. 18" and 24" braces may be used in first and second story applications. (2) 12" and 18" braces may be used as a portal brace if trimmed to a height of 78"931/4". (3) Custom heights are available in 18" increments. (4) Order to the nearest 18" of the required height. First-story braces in stacked applications may NOT be trimmed. If used in non-stacked applications, braces may be trimmed; 78" minimum height required for 12" and 18" braces, and 89" minimum height required for 24" braces. (5) A stackable (STK) brace is required as the bottom brace in a stacked-brace application.

Available Kits (see page 4 for parts list)

Brace Naming System


iSB 18x8-STK Stackable Nominal height (ft) Width (in.) iLevel Shear Brace

Anchor kits: Required for all braces except braces in second story applications. Raised floor kits (RFK): Required when installing brace on a raised floor using detail SB8. Not required for SB9. See page 13 for details. Portal kits: Required for brace-to-header connections. Multistory kits (MSK): Required for stacked-brace applications.

Code Evaluation: See ICC ES ESR-2652


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iLEVEL SHEAR BRACE DESCRIPTIONS

Standard Shear Brace

Tall Wall Shear Brace

Portal Shear Brace

Stackable Shear Brace

Standard Shear Brace iSB Standard brace

iLevel Shear Braces are trimmable in most applications. See page 12 for details.

Convenient access for wiring Field drillable and trimmable Simple connection

Easy header connections

MSK for stacked applications, includes upper holdowns

Resists bowing, twisting, and shrinking

Lower brace must be STK-designated, stackable brace

iSB Standard Brace


iSB Portal Brace


iSB Stackable Brace


Narrow wall spaces Top brace in two-story applications Balloon framing

Narrow wall spaces Garages Large windows and doors

Narrow wall spaces Bottom brace in two-story applications Multi-story installation kit available (order seperately)

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KIT DESCRIPTIONS
Anchor Kits
Required for all braces except braces in second-story applications. Kit includes two jam nuts, two double nut and washer assemblies, two bolt holders, and one anchor bolt spacer (specify width). Order threaded rod separately.
Anchor Bolt Spacer Length (1) 121 8" 18" 24" Bolt Holder Diameter 78" 78" 1" Nut Thread Size 9 UNC 9 UNC 8 UNC Washer Type 2" Square/Round 2" Square/Round 2" Round

Anchor Kit Naming System


Anchor Kit 18 Brace width (in.) Kit name

(1) Flat anchor bolt spacers are available in 1218" and 18" lengths for CMU and Epoxy Anchor applications.

Raised Floor Kits (RFK)


Required when installing brace on a raised floor using detail SB8. Kit includes two threaded rods (length precut to match floor system depth), two steel shims, two ported couplers, one TimberStrand LSL block with metal plates top and bottom, and one USP MP4F framing anchor. See page 13 for installation details. For use with 12" and 18" braces only.
First Floor Joist Depth 9 1/2"16" Overall Width Brace width + 3" Available for Available for Available for 12" iSB 18" iSB 24" iSB Yes Yes No Kit name

RFK Naming System


Raised Floor Kit 18x91/2 Floor joist depth (in.) Brace width (in.)

Portal Kits
Required for brace-to-beam connections. Kit includes four iLevel straps and comes standard with portal braces. Order the kit seperately if using standard braces in a portal application.

Multistory Kits (MSK)


Required for stacked-brace applications. Kit includes two threaded rods (length pre-cut to match floor system depth), two holdowns with welded-on nuts, two bearing plates, two nuts, nail-gun nails, one T-plate, and three USP MP4F framing anchors. See page 15 for installation details. For use with 18" and 24" braces only.
Second Floor Joist Depth 91 2"16" Available for 12" iSB No Available for 18" iSB Yes Available for 24" iSB Yes

MSK Naming System


MultiStory Kit 18x91/2 Floor joist depth (in.) Brace width (in.) Kit name

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ENGINEERED DESIGN GENERAL ASSUMPTIONS


Design Assumptions for iLevel Shear Braces

iLevel Shear Braces meet the Acceptance Criteria for Prefabricated Wood Shear Panels (ICC-ES AC 130). iLevel Shear Brace design values are consistent with typical wood-framed construction. Use the following values when designing:
Building Code 1997 UBC 2000 IBC 2003 and 2006 IBC R 5.5 6 6.5 2.8 3 3 Cd N.A. 4 4

All table values throughout this bulletin are based on concrete with f'c of 2,500 psi. Install products according to this specifier's guide. Changes in installation methods or modification to the product and associated systems (other than those indicated in this guide) should only be made by a design professional of record. Altered installation procedures and the performance of modified products are the sole responsibility of the design professional of record. 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 official. Concrete foundation design remains the responsibility of the design professional of record. iLevel Shear Braces are part of the overall lateral-force-resisting system of the structure. The design of this system, including a complete load path necessary to transfer lateral forces from the structure to the ground, is the responsibility of the design professional of record.

AC130 cyclic testing in the lab.

78" anchor bolt holder and 1516" wrench for 12" and 18" iSBs

1" anchor bolt holder and 11/2" wrench for 24" iSBs

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ALLOWABLE DESIGN LOADSSTANDARD BRACE


Allowable Design Loads(1)Standard Brace on Concrete Foundation
Seismic Design Brace (2) Width Height Total Vertical Load (lbs) 4,500 4,500 4,500 4,500 4,500 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 Allowable Shear (lbs) 905 790 605 545 485 2,215 1,905 1,725 1,530 1,340 4,435 3,905 3,325 3,010 2,695 Holdown Drift at Uplift Allowable at Allowable Allowable Shear Shear Shear (3) (lbs) (in.) (lbs) 0.38 0.43 0.49 0.54 0.59 0.37 0.43 0.48 0.53 0.59 0.37 0.42 0.47 0.52 0.57 8,440 8,315 7,095 7,045 6,850 12,910 12,530 12,640 12,360 11,830 18,800 18,680 17,720 17,685 17,305 995 890 665 600 535 2,435 2,090 1,895 1,685 1,475 4,880 4,295 3,660 3,315 2,965 Wind Design Holdown Drift at Uplift Allowable at Allowable Shear Shear (3) (in.) (lbs) 0.52 0.59 0.54 0.60 0.65 0.44 0.51 0.57 0.64 0.70 0.42 0.47 0.53 0.59 0.64 9,280 9,370 7,795 7,755 7,555 14,200 13,750 13,905 13,600 13,015 20,685 20,550 19,505 19,475 19,035 Vertical Loads (lbs) Allowable Shear Loads (lbs)

iSB 12x8 iSB 12x9 iSB 12x10 iSB 12x11 iSB 12x12 iSB 18x8 iSB 18x9 iSB 18x10 iSB 18x11 iSB 18x12 iSB 24x8 iSB 24x9 iSB 24x10 iSB 24x11 iSB 24x12

12" 12" 12" 12" 12" 18" 18" 18" 18" 18" 24" 24" 24" 24" 24"

931/4" 1051/4" 1171/4" 1291/4" 1411/4" 931/4" 1051/4" 1171/4" 1291/4" 1411/4" 931/4" 1051/4" 1171/4" 1291/4" 1411/4"

(1) Interpolation of design values is allowed for custom height braces. For braces less than 931/4" tall, use the values for a 931/4" tall brace. (2) 12" wide braces, 1051/4" tall and less, and all 18" wide braces are allowed in prescriptive applications. (3) Holdown Uplift at Allowable Shear is based on an assumed moment-arm equal to the brace width minus 2".

Front View

General Notes

Allowable Design Loads table is based on: 160% load duration. No further increases for duration of load are permitted. iSB height of 89" to 1411/4". ASTM A449 or ASTM A193-B7 threaded rod for anchorage; 1" diameter for 24" wide braces, 78" for all others. See page 16 for other options.

Vertical Loads (lbs)

Allowable Out-of-Plane Lateral Loads (PSF)


Attached to Double Top Plate (1) Attached to Header (1)(2)(3) Brace Width 12" 18" 24" 12" 18" 24" 8' 305 300 300 230 155 115 Standard Brace Height 9' 10' 11' 210 150 110 210 150 110 210 150 110 205 150 110 135 125 110 105 95 85 12' 85 85 85 85 85 75 Out-of-Plane Lateral Loads (psf)

(1) Based on 160% load duration. No further increases for duration of load are permitted. (2) Table values based on using iLevel Portal Kit to resist header overturning. (3) Load reduction factors: 16" deep headers = 0.88 18" deep headers = 0.78

General Notes

Allowable Out-of-Plane Lateral Loads table is based on: Braces used in a standard application with or without a Raised Floor Kit and installed according to the details in this guide. Wall deflection of L/240. Header depth of 14". Out-of-plane lateral loads consider the total vertical load.

Side View

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ALLOWABLE DESIGN LOADSBRACES ON RAISED FLOOR KITS (RFK)


Allowable Design Loads(1)Standard Brace on Raised Floor Kit
Seismic Design Brace (2) Width Height Total Vertical Load (lbs) 4,500 4,500 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 Allowable Shear (lbs) 815 690 2,025 1,670 1,475 1,170 890 Holdown Drift at Uplift Allowable at Allowable Allowable Shear Shear Shear (3) (lbs) (in.) (lbs) 0.47 0.52 0.45 0.51 0.57 0.62 0.68 7,600 7,265 11,800 10,985 10,810 9,480 7,930 895 760 2,225 1,840 1,620 1,290 985 Wind Design Holdown Drift at Uplift Allowable at Allowable Shear Shear (3) (in.) (lbs) 0.61 0.66 0.56 0.63 0.70 0.76 0.83 8,360 7,990 12,985 12,085 11,890 10,425 8,725 Vertical Loads (lbs) Allowable Shear Loads (lbs)

iSB 12x8 iSB 12x9 iSB 18x8 iSB 18x9 iSB 18x10 iSB 18x11 iSB 18x12

12" 12" 18" 18" 18" 18" 18"

931 4" 1051 4" 931 4" 1051 4" 1171 4" 1291 4" 1411 4"

(1) Interpolation of design values is allowed for custom height braces. For braces less than 931/4" tall, use the values for a 931/4" tall brace. (2) 12" wide braces, 1051/4" tall and less, and all 18" wide braces are allowed in prescriptive applications. (3) Holdown Uplift at Allowable Shear equals the uplift generated from the shear brace plus the uplift generated from the raised floor kit. Uplift numbers do not include any consideration of shear from the floor diaphragms; this check is the responsibility of the design professional of record. Holdown uplift at allowable shear is based on the following assumptions: Brace: moment arm = brace width minus 2". Raised Floor Kit: moment arm = RFK width minus 31/2".

General Notes

Allowable Design Loads table is based on: 160% load duration. No further increases for duration of load are permitted. iSB height of 89" to 1411/4" (not including RFK). ASTM A449 or ASTM A193-B7 threaded rod for anchorage; 1" diameter for 24" wide braces, 78" for all others. See page 16 for other options. All kits use 31/2" wide TimberStrand LSL blocks with pre-installed steel plates. For floor systems 91/2" to 16" deep: RFK height = joist height + 21/4" (assuming a 11/2" sill plate and " floor sheathing) RFK width = shear brace width + 3" As an alternative to using the RFK, attach braces directly to concrete (as in detail SB9 on page 13). Use the Allowable Design LoadsStandard Brace on Concrete Foundation table on page 6 with this detail. RFKs are for use only in single-story, non-portal applications.

Front View

Vertical Loads (lbs)

Allowable Out-of-Plane Lateral Loads(1) (PSF)


Attached to Double Top Plate Brace Width 12" 18" 8' 305 300 Standard Brace Height 9' 10' 11' 210 150 110 210 150 110 12' 85 85 Out-of-Plane Lateral Loads (psf)

(1) Based on 160% load duration. No further increases for duration of load are permitted.

General Notes

Allowable Out-of-Plane Lateral Loads table is based on: Braces used in a raised floor application installed according to the details in this guide. Wall deflection of L/240. Out-of-plane lateral loads consider the total vertical load.
Side View

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PORTAL FRAME ASSEMBLY


Single Portal
Use one strap on each side with a minimum uplift capacity of 500 lbs per strap

Pre-cut hole for light fixture

Portal straps 1/2" from edges on both sides of the brace (4 straps total per brace) an, r sp lea '-6" m c 18 Bea 8' to Column base with a minimum uplift capacity of 1,000 lbs

Double Portal
Portal straps 1/2" from edges on both sides of the brace (4 straps total per brace)

Pre-cut wiring chase

Concrete design is the responsibility of the design professional of record

Portal straps 1/2" from edges on both sides of the brace (4 straps total per brace) Pre-cut hole for light fixture

an, r sp lea '-6" m c 18 Bea 8' to

Pre-cut wiring chase

Concrete design is the responsibility of the design professional of record

PORTAL DESIGN INFORMATION


Using Shear Braces in Portal Frame Assemblies
The portal shear braces listed in the Allowable Design LoadsPortal on Concrete Foundation table on page 9 require the brace-to-header connection detail shown throughout this guide. Increased shear capacity due to the portal acting as a system has been accounted for in the Allowable Shear values. When designing portals using braces taller than 931/4" or wider than 18", use the Allowable Shear values from the Allowable Design LoadsStandard Brace on Concrete Foundation table on page 6. To achieve the Attached to Header values shown in the Allowable Out-of-Plane Lateral Loads tables on pages 6 and 9, braces must be attached to the header using the supplied screws and Portal Kit straps. Any alternative connections designed by a professional of record should consider shear, header overturning, and lateral out-of-plane capacities.

Portal Header Design

Header width must be 318" minimum and 512" maximum. Header depth must be 91/4" minimum and 18" maximum.

Induced Forces
A portal frame under lateral loads causes the portal header to experience internal stresses in addition to those created by the primary loads (like gravity and wind). These additional stresses are called induced forces and must be considered when designing portal headers. For headers with typical residential uniform loads, the induced moment and shear forces from a portal frame system do not control the design. This is due to the 160% duration of load (DOL) factor used in design and the location of the induced stresses. See ICC ES ESR-2652 for more information.

For Portal Installation Details, see page 14. For drilling and trimming information, see pages 12 and 14.

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ALLOWABLE DESIGN LOADSPORTAL FRAME


Allowable Design Loads(1)Portal on Concrete Foundation
Portal Brace (2) Assembly Width Total Vertical Height Load per Allowable Shear Brace (lbs) (lbs) 78" 851/2" 931/4" 78" 851/2" 931/4" 78" 851/2" 931/4" 78" 851/2" 931/4" 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 2,730 2,520 2,310 5,600 5,380 5,150 1,300 1,200 1,100 2,800 2,625 2,450 Seismic Design Holdown Drift at Uplift Allowable at Allowable Allowable Shear Shear Shear (3) (lbs) (in.) (lbs) 0.29 0.32 0.35 0.30 0.34 0.37 0.27 0.31 0.35 0.31 0.33 0.36 8,520 8,620 8,620 12,285 12,925 13,510 8,115 8,220 8,210 12,285 12,625 12,855 3,000 2,770 2,540 6,160 5,910 5,665 1,430 1,320 1,210 3,080 2,885 2,695 Wind Design Holdown Drift at Uplift Allowable at Allowable Shear Shear (3) (in.) (lbs) 0.31 0.35 0.39 0.33 0.37 0.40 0.33 0.38 0.42 0.36 0.40 0.43 9,370 9,480 9,480 13,515 14,220 14,860 8,925 9,040 9,030 13,515 13,890 14,140 Allowable Shear Loads (lbs) Vertical Loads (lbs)

iSB 12x7 iSB 12x7.5 iSB 12x8 iSB 18x7 iSB 18x7.5 iSB 18x8 iSB 12x7 iSB 12x7.5 iSB 12x8 iSB 18x7 iSB 18x7.5 iSB 18x8

12" 12" 12" 18" 18" 18" 12" 12" 12" 18" 18" 18"

(1) Interpolation of design values is allowed for custom height braces. For braces less than 78" tall, use the values for a 78" tall brace. (2) 12" wide braces, 1051/4" tall and less, and all 18" wide braces are allowed in prescriptive applications. (3) Holdown Uplift at Allowable Shear is based on an assumed moment-arm equal to the brace width minus 2".

General Notes

Single

Double

Allowable Design Loads table is based on: 160% load duration. No further increases for duration of load are permitted. iSB height of 741/2" to 931/4". ASTM A449 or ASTM A193-B7 threaded rod for anchorage; 1" diameter for 24" wide braces, 78" for all others. See page 16 for other options. Portal header clear spans of 8' (minimum) to 18'-6" (maximum). Allowable Shear and Drift at Allowable Shear are for the entire portal assembly. Portal frame assemblies are not for use on RFKs. For shimming and furring requirements, see details on page 14. Portal braces may be used in 2x4 or 2x6 wall framing.

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Vertical Loads (lbs)

Allowable Out-of-Plane Lateral Loads(1)(2)(3) (PSF)


Attached to Header Brace Width 12" 18" Portal Brace Height 7' 7.5' 8' 275 255 230 185 170 155 Out-of-Plane Lateral Loads (psf)

(1) Based on 160% load duration. No further increases for duration of load are permitted. (2) Table values based on using iLevel Portal Kit to resist header overturning. (3) Load reduction factors: 16" deep headers = 0.88 18" deep headers = 0.78

General Notes

Allowable Out-of-Plane Lateral Loads table is based on: Braces used in a portal application installed according to the details in this guide. Wall deflection of L/240. Header depth of 14" in a portal system application. Out-of-plane lateral loads consider the total vertical load.
Side View

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ALLOWABLE DESIGN LOADSSTACKED SHEAR BRACES


Allowable Design Loads(1) for Standard Brace in 2nd Floor, Stacked Application
Brace Width Height Total Vertical Load (lbs) 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 Seismic Design Allowable Shear (2) (lbs) 1,235 1,120 1,000 1,855 1,770 1,690 Drift at Allowable Shear (in.) 0.43 0.48 0.54 0.33 0.35 0.39 Wind Design Allowable Shear (2) (lbs) 1,420 1,285 1,150 1,855 1,770 1,690 Drift at Allowable Shear (in.) 0.47 0.53 0.59 0.33 0.35 0.39 V2

iSB 18x8 iSB 18x9 iSB 18x10 iSB 24x8 iSB 24x9 iSB 24x10

18" 18" 18" 24" 24" 24"

931 4" 1051 4" 1171 4" 931 4" 1051 4" 1171 4"

(1) Based on 160% load duration. No further increases for duration of load are permitted. (2) Interpolation of design values is allowed for custom height braces. Minimum brace height of 931/4" required.

Allowable Design Loads(1) for STK Brace in 1st Floor, Stacked Application
STK Brace Width Height Total Vertical Load(2) (lbs) 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 Seismic Design Wind Design Allowable Shear (3) (lbs) 2,215 1,905 1,725 1,530 1,340 4,435 3,905 3,325 3,010 2,695 Allowable Shear (lbs) 2,435 2,090 1,895 1,685 1,475 4,880 4,295 3,660 3,315 2,965

h3

iSB 18x8-STK iSB 18x9-STK iSB 18x10-STK iSB 18x11-STK iSB 18x12-STK iSB 24x8-STK iSB 24x9-STK iSB 24x10-STK iSB 24x11-STK iSB 24x12-STK

18" 18" 18" 18" 18" 24" 24" 24" 24" 24"

931 4" 1051 4" 1171 4" 1291 4" 1411 4" 931 4" 1051 4" 1171 4" 1291 4" 1411 4"

V1 h2

h1

(1) Based on 160% load duration. No further increases for duration of load are permitted. (2) Maximum axial load = second floor axial load (2,000 lbs) + first floor axial load (4,000 lbs) = 6,000 lbs. (3) Interpolation of design values is allowed for custom height braces. Minimum brace height of 931/4" required. First floor braces in stacked applications may NOT be trimmed.

Vbase

Allowable Reactions at Footing for Stacked Brace Applications


Brace Width 18" 24" Design Category Wind Seismic Wind Seismic Maximum Total Uplift (lbs) 23,040 19,790 23,040 21,450 Maximum Base Overturning Moment (in.-lbs) 368,640 316,640 506,880 471,900

Shear capacities shown are for individual braces only. To resist forces at both upper and lower floors in a two-story application, check the shear at each floor against the maximum capacity for EACH brace. Check the overturning moment (OM) against the maximum capacity for the system. See page 11 for an example. OM = (V2h2) + (V1h1)

General Notes

Drift Equation for Lower Braces


2 = h1 (3V1h3 + 2Vbase h1) K

The maximum reactions for footings shown on this page are based on A449 threaded rod and the information on page 16. Other footing details may change the allowable design loads and therefore require analysis by a design professional. Stacked shear braces may not be used with a raised floor kit. Instead, use an iLevel Shear Brace on the first floor that will extend the height of the wall and floor system. See detail SB9 on page 13. Maximum joist depth between stacked braces is 16". STK-designated braces are required on the first floor of stacked-brace applications. The second floor brace must match the width of the first floor brace. See page 15 for installation details.

. . . . . . . . . deflection at the top of the lower brace (in.) h1 . . . . . . . . . lower brace height (in.) h3 . . . . . . . . . upper brace height (in.) V1 . . . . . . . . . applied shear load on lower brace (lbs) V2 . . . . . . . . . applied shear load on upper brace (lbs) Vbase . . . . . . . . V1 + V2 (lbs) K . . . . . . . . . 15.5 x 109 for 18" wide braces 36.7 x 109 for 24" wide braces

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OVERTURNING FORCES
Designing for Overturning Forces
When specifying stacked shear brace applications, it is important to consider overturning forces. Analysis should be performed by following these steps: 1. Analyze the structure to determine the shear forces at each floor. Figure 1 illustrates the forces developed in a stacked shear brace. 2. Select an iLevel Shear Brace for each floor, and verify that the shear capacity of the brace meets or exceeds what is required. See below for more information. 3. Calculate the systems overturning moment and shear. 4. Compare the required forces to the iLevel Shear Brace capacity.

Vertical Load V2 V2 = 600 lbs

h2

iSB 18x8 Shear Brace

Calculating the Overturning Resistance of a Stacked Shear Brace


The maximum overturning resistance provided by an iLevel Shear Brace depends on the footing capacity, the anchor bolt capacity, and the brace capacity. For all iLevel Shear Braces, the footing capacity controls. Concrete-footing uplift capacities are based on the footing width, the anchor bolt embedment depth, and the loading condition. See pages 10 and 16. Vbase . . . . . . . . shear at footing V1 . . . . . . . . . shear at the top of the first floor brace V2 . . . . . . . . . shear at the top of the second floor brace h1 . . . . . . . . . height to top of the first floor brace h2 . . . . . . . . . height to top of the second floor brace w . . . . . . . . . width of brace OM . . . . . . . . . base overturning moment U . . . . . . . . . uplift (tension in brace anchorage) C . . . . . . . . . compression (compression in brace anchorage)

V1

V1 = 1,200 lbs

h1

iSB 18x9 STK Shear Brace

Vbase = OM U C

Vbase = 1,800 lbs U

Figure 1 Elevation of stacked braces, and the structural forces developed during lateral events.

16,003

Design Example
V2 = 600 lbs

Given

Uncracked concrete SDC B; Wind Speed = 100 mph (wind controls) First story wall height = 9'; shear brace choice = iSB 18x9 STK Second story wall height = 8'; shear brace choice = iSB 18x8 Upper brace shear, V2 = 600 lbs Lower brace shear, V1 = 1,200 lbs Shear at footing, Vbase = 1,800 lbs Floor joist depth = 14", and the total floor depth = 14" + " + 2 (11/2") = 17"

3 Calculate the required overturning moment (OM) using the shear at each story and the story heights: OM = (V2h2) + (V1h1) OM = (600 x 216.25) + (1,200 x 105.25) = 256,050 in.-lb. 4 Compare the allowed maximum base overturning moment (from step 1) to the required overturning moment. If the capacity is exceeded, consider adding an additional brace to the first story. 368,640 in.-lb > 256,050 in.-lb required. OK. The stacked iSB 18x9-STK and iSB 18x8 are adequate to resist the overturning and shear forces in this example. Verify the footing requirements for the stacked shear braces. From page 16, a 28" footing that has a C3 of 14" and an of 10" is required.

h2

iSB 18x8 Shear Brace

h2 = 216.25"

V1 = 1,200 lbs

iSB 18x9 STK Shear Brace

h1 = 105.25"

Solution 1 From the Allowable Reactions at Footing for Stacked Brace Applications table on page 10, the maximum base overturning moment (OMmax) is: 368,640 in.-lb. 2 Compare the shear at each brace to the maximum allowable shear for each brace shown in the tables on page 10. Second floor brace: Allowable shear for an iSB 18x8 = 1,420 lbs > 600 lbs required. OK. First floor brace: Allowable shear for an iSB 18x9 STK = 2,090 lbs > 1,800 lbs (1,200 + 600 lbs) required. OK.

Vbase = 1,800 lbs U C

OM = 256,050 in.-lb

16,003 lbs

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INSTALLATION DETAILS, TRIM zONES, AND ALLOWABLE HOLES


Standard iLevel Shear Brace Installation
Two top plates or as specified Optional OSB shim, 78" maximum For trim zones, see below OPTION A 6" lag screws, provided: 6 with 12" brace (3 front, 3 back) 8 with 18" brace (4 front, 4 back) 12 with 24" brace (6 front, 6 back) Start screws 31/2" (1/2") from bottom of double top plate or header 31/2" (1/2") Optional OSB shim, 78" max.

Allowable Small Holes


No holes allowed in top 8"

EDGE DRILL ZONE Middle 13 of brace thickness

FACE DRILL ZONE Maintain 11/2" min. edge distance from chase and outside edge, typical

Verify brace is plumb

Do not install screws in electrical chase from either side

Countersink (1/4" deep x 1" dia.) and install at an angle that prevents screws from exiting sides of top plates or header. Offset screws 1/2" front to back to avoid interference. An installation template is available from your iLevel representative.

HOLES Maximum three holes in face and three in edge " diameter holes, maximum 6" o.c. minimum

No holes allowed in lower 40" of brace

Hardened nut Washer Anchor bolt spacer

Install nut finger-tight plus 1/8 turn, min. Holdown Threaded rod Ensure concrete is level and smooth beneath brace. Grind and fill as necessary. Foundation system design is the responsibility of the design professional of record SB2

Allowable Large Holes for Standard and STK iSBs


(in addition to allowed small holes above)
No holes allowed in top 8"

OPTION B 6" lag screws, provided, installed from the top: 6 with 12" brace 8 with 18" brace 12 with 24" brace

Optional OSB shim, 78" maximum

FACE DRILL ZONE Center of brace face as shown HOLES 458" diameter holes, maximum Maximum two 458" holes or one 41/4" x 12" hole No minimum on-center spacing required

Optional OSB shim, 78" maximum

For trim zones, see below

Minimum 12" above existing hole

SB1

Do not install screws in electrical chase

Trim zones

Trim height from the top of the brace only. Do not trim the sides or bottom. DO NOT trim the bottom brace in a stacked brace application. 31/2" maximum allowable trim for portal braces. 12" and 18" standard braces taller than 931/4" may be trimmed down to a minimum height of 741/2". 24" braces may be trimmed down to a minimum height of 89".
SB11

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RAISED FLOOR DETAILS


RFK Installation RFK Interior View

Thread the ported coupler nuts


and threaded rods onto anchor bolts Notch floor sheathing around brace RFK block 11/4" TimberStrand LSL or iLevel 11/8" rim board

Lower block onto threaded rods


and swing bottom of block and spacer plates into place block

Install iLevel Shear Brace on

TJI joist Sill plate Sill plate anchor bolt (per code)

Top shear-transfer plate (pre-attached) Attach USP MP4F framing anchor with 0.148" x 11/2" nails. Fill all nail holes. 31/2" TimberStrand LSL RFK block (face grooved side to exterior of building) Bottom shear-transfer plate (pre-attached)
78"

Joist hanger Ledger Foundation system design is the responsibility of the design professional of record SB8 Not applicable for 24" shear braces

diameter threaded rod

Raised Floor Kit

In-line Shear Brace


78"

ported coupler nut

Steel shim

iLevel Shear Brace sized to include the floor system height and installed directly on the foundation 11/4" TimberStrand LSL or iLevel 11/8" rim board

11/2" Foundation system design is the responsibility of the design professional of record 11/2" minimum clearance required on each side of the anchor bolt spacer to accommodate the RFK TJI joist

Sill plate Joist hanger Sill plate anchor bolt (per code)

Ledger

SB7 Not applicable for 24" shear braces

SB9

Foundation system design is the responsibility of the design professional of record

General Notes

DO NOT modify the Raised Floor Kit. For floor assemblies of non-standard heights (such as floor sheathing thicker than ", sill plates thicker than 11/2", or floor joists different than standard TJI joist depths), adjust the total assembly height with steel shims or by trimming at the top of the iLevel Shear Brace. Place the Raised Floor Kit directly on the concrete. DO NOT place on top of the sill plate. Attach floor joists to the RFK block using approved joist hangers. Alternatively, joists may rest on the remaining sill plate if adequate bearing is available.

Notch floor sheathing around RFK block and iLevel Shear Brace. Support the floor sheathing with a ledger attached directly to the block or iLevel Shear Brace (depending on elevation requirements) to accommodate vertical loads and lateral load transfer. Use connections equivalent to the floor sheathing nailing schedule. The iLevel Shear Brace must sit directly on the RFK top shear-transfer plate. Using compressible materials such as sheathing or wood shims in this area will affect the performance of the assembly.

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PORTAL INSTALLATION DETAILS


Portal Frame Shear Brace
31/2" wide x 91/4"18" deep header as specified. See SB5 for other header widths and allowable furring. Optional OSB shim, 78" maximum Portal straps (provided): Maintain 1/2" minimum edge distance. Attach with sixteen 0.148" x 238" minimum nails, 8 into header and 8 into Shear Brace 6" lag screws, provided: 6 with 12" brace (3 front, 3 back) 8 with 18" brace (4 front, 4 back) 12 with 24" brace (6 front, 6 back)

Portal Frame Column

Header as specified. For 51/4" or 51/2" header, use furring as required. See detail SB5 below. Use a strap on each side with a minimum uplift capacity of 500 lbs per strap

Do not install screws in electrical chase from either side

Verify brace is plumb 31/2" (1/2")

Start screws 31/2" (1/2") from bottom of double top plate or header Optional OSB shim, 78" max. Countersink (1/4" deep x 1" dia.) and install at an angle that prevents screws from exiting sides of top plates or header. Offset screws 1/2" front to back to avoid interference. An installation template is available from your iLevel representative.

TimberStrand LSL portal column or solid sawn column (3" x 31/2" minimum) per the design professional of record (trim as required)

Hardened nut Washer

Install nut finger-tight plus 1/8 turn, min. Holdown

Threaded rod Ensure concrete is level and smooth beneath brace. Grind and fill as necessary. Anchor bolt spacer Foundation system design is the responsibility of the design professional of record

Column base with a minimum uplift capacity of 1,000 lbs Foundation system design is the responsibility of the design professional of record SB4

SB3

Portal Trim zone

Trim height from the top of the brace only. Do not trim the sides or bottom. 31/2" maximum allowable trim for portal braces.

Portal Frame Shear Brace with 514" or 512" Wide Header


(Similar for 318" header)
91/4"18" deep header as specified. Center over brace width.

Minimum 21/2" x 10" furring of 78" thick OSB. Attach furring to brace with ten 0.131" x 21/2" nails. With 318" wide headers, attach furring to header. Portal straps (provided): Maintain 1/2" minimum edge distance. Attach with sixteen 0.148" x 238" min. nails, 8 into header and 8 into Shear Brace Connect header to brace with 634" lag screws (provided): 6 with 12" brace (3 front, 3 back) 8 with 18" brace (4 front, 4 back) 12 with 24" brace (6 front, 6 back)

SB5

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MULTISTORY KIT INSTALLATION DETAILS


Stackable Brace Assembly

Place brace over threaded rod. Install Install nut, then 3" x 3" washer so that
the top of washer is flush with the top of flooring round washer and nut finger-tight plus 8 turn, minimum.

Hand tighten rod until 1"2"


remains above the sheathing

Install 2 layers of full-depth-and-

Cut 31/2" x 31/2" notches in flooring. Notching rim board on the inside may be required to accommodate rods.

width, solid blocking under entire width of brace. See Rimboard Detail below. Nail with 0.148" x 3" nails. Use: Three nails per ply on narrow section Three rows of four nails each in center section

78" diameter threaded rod (1" dia. with 24"

brace). Drill holes through double top plate for rods. Make holes 8" larger than threaded rod.

14"

or 2

0"

Place holdowns on the lower shear brace.


Verify that bolt-hole centers are 14" apart for 18" braces or 20" apart for 24" braces. Nail using the provided nails.

Lower brace must be an STK-designated, stackable brace

Welded nut pre-installed on multistory holdowns SB 10

Not applicable for 12" shear braces

DO NOT trim lower shear brace in a stacked brace application. Maximum allowable shim is 78" thick and must be installed between the holdown brackets and the double top plate.

Outside View of Connection


Install T-plate with 0.148"
x 11/2" nails. Fill all nail holes. 118" max. floor sheathing thickness

Rimboard Detail
Notching rim may be required for threaded rod, depending on rim thickness Notching rim may be required for nut, depending on floor thickness

Locate splice as required

Use three USP MP4F

framing anchors. Fill all holes with 0.148" x 11/2" nails.

Threaded rod

Threaded rod diameter Use rim as + 18" blocking Blocking under entire width of brace

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ANCHORAGE EMBEDMENT DEPTHS


General Notes for Anchorage

No increases for duration of load are permitted. Appropriate for use in areas governed by IBC or IRC. No special inspection per IBC 1704.1 or 1705.3.1 is required. is measured from the top of the washer to the top of the footing.

Anchorage embedment is based on ACI 318 Appendix D. Concrete assumptions: Minimum f' of 2,500 psi; = 0.85 (condition A). c For additional information, see ICC ES ESR-2652 and iLevel Shear Brace Technical Bulletin (Reorder #TB-912).

Concrete Embedment Depths and Footing Dimensions for Threaded Rod(1)(2)(3)


Embedment Depth Minimum Footing Dimensions Seismic Wind C1 C2 C3 (SCD C-E) 7 8" iSB 12x_ 16" 6" 7" 6" 10" 10" 7 8" 16" 10" N.A. 6" 10" 10" iSB 18x_ Standard or 7 8" 22" 7" 8" 9" 13" 10" Portal Braces 1" 25" 9" N.A. 11" 14" 12" Uncracked iSB 24x_ Concrete 1" 28" 9" 10" 12" 16" 14" 7 8" iSB 18x_ STK 28" 10" 10" 12" 16" 14" Two-story or 1" 25" 10" N.A. 11" 14" 12" Stacked Braces iSB 24x_ STK 1" 30" 9" 11" 13" 17" 13"8" 21 7 8" iSB 12x_ 22" 7" 8" 9" 13" 12" Standard or 7 8" 28" 9" 9" 12" 16" 12" iSB 18x_ Portal Braces Concrete Cracked iSB 24x_ 1" 32" 10" A 11" Stem wall 14" 18" wall height 16" length Concrete 7 8" iSB 18x_ STK 36" 10" 13" 1218" min.16" 20" 18" Two-story or Stacked Braces iSB 24x_ STK 1" 35" 10" 12" 16" 19" Total threaded 16" rod assembly (1) Anchor bolts are ASTM A449 or ASTM A193 B7 threaded rod and are applicable for all braces and applications within this guide.C length 2 Application Brace Anchor Bolt Diameter Minimum Footing Width
218" Concrete wall height Total threaded rod assembly length Stem wall per code

134" (min.)

Stem wall per code

134" (min.)

(2) ASTM A307 threaded rod may be substituted in all 12" wide brace applications. (3) ASTM A307 threaded rod may be substituted for braces where the holdown uplift at allowable design shear is less than shown C1 in the following table:

Anchor Bolt Diameter 7 8" 1"

Wind 15,200 lbs 19,900 lbs

Seismic (SCD C-E) 11,400 lbs 14,900 lbs

C3

Anchor bolt spacer A A

C3

Footing Stem wall length 1218" min.


C2 C1

C3 is measured from the end of the template.

C1 C2 Footing width per code

Foundation systems are the responsibility of the design professional of record.

C3

Anchor bolt spacer A

C3

Footing

C1 C2 Footing width per code

ALTERNATE ANCHORAGE FOR 12" SHEAR BRACES


Alternate Anchorage
Anchor STB28 SSTB28 SSTB34 Manufacturer USP Simpson Simpson

Section AA
134" (min.) 218" #4 rebar Stem wall per code

For 12" iLevel Shear Braces


Embedment Depth, 257 8" 257 8" 317 8" Anchor Bolt Spacer Required Yes Yes Yes

Stem wall 8" x 18" min.

#4 rebar 134" (min.)

General Notes

Check with manufacturer for capacities and installation instructions. Exception: Leave 218" of anchor bolt above the anchor bolt spacer. Not for use with masonry walls. Minimum concrete f' of 2,500 psi. c Place jam nut on anchor bolt 218" from the top of the bolt.

Anchor bolt spacer

Footing design B by others B Top View of ConcreteStem wall 8" x 18" min.

5" min.

218"

#4 rebar Stem wall per code Footing width per code

Wall and Footing

Section View of Concrete #4 rebar Wall and Footing

Section BB

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ANCHOR BOLT INSTALLATION


Anchor Bolt Installation

On the bottom end of each rod create a double nut and washer assembly by installing a washer between two hex nuts, leaving two threads showing at the bottom. On the top end of each rod, install a jam nut roughly 21/4" from the top. Set the anchor bolt spacer on the jam nuts. Slide the iLevel anchor bolt holder over the threads, flush with the end of the threaded rod, and snap it shut (invert the anchor bolt holder depending on concrete form layout). Hand-tighten the jam nut to the underside of the anchor bolt spacer. Nail the iLevel anchor bolt assembly to the form edge using three nails (alignment depends on header thickness). To better secure the assembly during concrete placement, tie the threaded rods to footing reinforcement.

214"

Grooves Vertical faces Grooves

114"

Threaded Rod Assembly

Anchor Bolt Holder

Attachment for 4x_ Header

Attachment to Center iSB Under 6x_ Header


Groove

Vertical face To install shear brace flush to the outside face of wall, align bolt holders vertical faces with inside face of formwork To install shear brace centered under 512" header or beam, align bolt holders grooves with inside face of formwork

134"

234"

iLevel anchor bolt spacer

iLevel anchor bolt holder

Total threaded rod assembly length = 338" + + concrete wall height

Threaded rod

Tie threaded rod to footing reinforcement (recommended) Double nut and washer assembly

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ANCHORAGE DETAILS
Portal Anchorage at Garage Curb
A 2" (min.) Concrete wall height per code or plan (not part of ) , top of footing to top of washer 1 4" top of washer 1 to bottom of rod 3" min. coverage
C3

Anchor bolt spacer 21 8" 6" curb height, typ.


78" dia. (1" dia. with 24" iSB) threaded rod, grade A449 or A193 B7

Stem wall per code 13 4" min. Concrete wall height per code or plan (not part of ) , top of footing to top of washer

Jam nut below anchor bolt spacer 6" curb height, typ.

Brace width A

C3

3" min. coverage #4 rebar per code or plan Double nut and washer assembly

C1 C2 Footing width

Section AA

General Notes

For C1, C2, C3, and , see tables on page 16. C3 is measured from the end of the template.

Foundation systems are the responsibility of the design professional of record.

Concrete FoundationSlab on Grade

B 2" min. Concrete wall height per code or plan (not part of ) , top of footing to top of washer 11 4" top of washer to bottom of rod 3" min. coverage C3 Brace width B

Anchor bolt spacer 21 8" Concrete wall height per code or plan (not part of )
78" dia. (1" dia. with 24" iSB) threaded rod, grade A449 or A193 B7

134" min.

Jam nut below anchor bolt spacer

, top of footing to top of washer

#4 rebar per code or plan C3 Double nut and washer assembly C1 C2 Footing width

Section BB

General Notes

For C1, C2, C3, and , see tables on page 16. C3 is measured from the end of the template.

Foundation systems are the responsibility of the design professional of record.

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Concrete Foundation with Stem Wall or Basement
2" min. C 218" Anchor bolt spacer " dia. (1" with 24" iSB) threaded rod, grade A449 or A193 B7 Ported coupler, compatible with A193 B7 threaded rod, as required
78

134" min.

Jam nut below anchor bolt spacer Concrete wall height per code or plan (not part of ) Stem wall per code

Concrete wall height per code or plan (not part of )

Monolithic or two-stage pour , top of footing to top of washer 1 4" top of washer 1 to bottom of rod 3" min. coverage C3 Brace width C3 C Second anchor bolt spacer recommended for two-stage pour #4 rebar per code or plan Double nut and washer assembly , top of footing to top of washer Jam nut below anchor bolt spacer

C1 C2 Footing width

General Notes

Section CC

For C1, C2, C3, and , see tables on page 16. For a two-stage pour, a second anchor bolt spacer is recommended. See detail. C3 is measured from the end of the template.
Foundation systems are the responsibility of the design professional of record.

Concrete Masonry Wall for Prescriptive Use Only (12" and 18" Braces Only)
Flat Anchor-Bolt-Spacer Bolt Locations D Solid grouted wall section the width of the brace plus 2", min. both sides. Use 3,500 psi grout, min. 2" 2" min. min.

12" iSB
4116" (Use existing holes)

18" iSB
5" 5" (Use existing holes)

12

218"

" min. grout clearance


Jam nut below at anchor bolt spacer

Flat anchor bolt spacer " dia. x 5" long bolt, see details above 78" dia. threaded rod, grade A449 or A193 B7
12

CMU wall height per code or plan (not part of ) le

CMU wall height per code or plan (not part of l)

8" min. CMU wall with 3,500 psi min. solid grout

Ported coupler, compatible with A193 B7 threaded rod, as required , top of footing to top of washer 11 4" top of washer to bottom of rod 3" min. coverage C3 Brace width
D

Anchor bolt spacer recommended #4 rebar per code or plan Double nut and washer assembly C3

, top of footing to top of washer

Jam nut below anchor bolt spacer

C1 C2 Footing width

General Notes

Section DD

For C1, C2, C3, and , see tables on page 16. For anchorage into CMU walls, the grout strength must be 3,500 psi, minimum. Two anchor bolt spacers are recommended: Order flat anchor bolt spacer for CMU wall anchorage. Use standard anchor bolt spacer for concrete footing. Notch bottom of shear brace (1/4" x 1" x 1") to accommodate carriage bolts. C3 is measured from the end of the template.
Foundation systems are the responsibility of the design professional of record.

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WALL BRACING
What is Wall Bracing?
Wall bracing resists lateral (sideways) movement in a structure, and consists of a system of specially constructed wall segments tied to the roof and floor. Prescriptive wall bracing requirements are commonly satisfied in one of four ways: 1. Construct 4'-wide wall sections of code-prescribed materials. 2. Construct narrow wall sections (at least 28" wide) of OSB (oriented strand board) or plywood and include tiedowns. 3. Use prefabricated wall sections designed to resist lateral loads. 4. Construct alternate site-built or prefabricated portal frame. The most common panel materials used for wall bracing are 4' x 8' structural panels (OSB or plywood) or gypsum board. However, iLevel Shear Braces are strong enough that any width of brace may replace any 4'-wide, site-built panel. Refer to section IRC R602.10 for specifics on braced wall requirements and construction methods.

Criteria for Prescriptive Design


The following conditions must be met in order to use prescriptive methods:

Wind speeds of less than 110 mph or less than 100 mph in hurricane regions. Seismic design category (SDC) of A through D2. Additional restrictions apply based on loads and building geometry. See iLevels Conventional Construction Guide (Reorder #1502) or contact your local building official. Some jurisdictions require an engineered design for all homes. Check with the local building official to determine if a house plan requires an engineered design or can be prescriptively specified.

Local wind speed and seismic categories can be obtained from your local building official.

Most iLevel Shear Braces can be counted as 4' of bracing and are a 1-for-1 substitution for site-built shear wall sections. Exception: 12" wide braces greater than 105" tall

HOW TO PRESCRIPTIVELY SPECIFY BRACED PANELS


Procedure
1. Define the wall line to be braced. All portions of the wall line must be within 4' of the braced wall line. See page 21. 2. Calculate how many panels are required to meet the 25' o.c. spacing requirement by dividing the wall length by 25'. Always round up. If more than one braced wall panel is required, place the first two panels at, or near, each end of the wall line. Then place any additional braced wall panels in the remaining wall length as evenly spaced as possible. When a wall section does not provide sufficient length for a 4' braced wall panel, try an iLevel Shear Brace instead. 3. Adjust the panel locations at both ends of the wall line, if required. For exterior wall lines in SDC AC, the distance from the end of the wall to the nearest edge of a braced wall panel cannot be more than 12'-6". For exterior wall lines in SDC D0D2, panels must be placed at the ends of the wall line. Refer to IRC R602.10.11.2 for exceptions. Note: An iLevel Shear Brace may be located up to 8' from the end of the braced wall line in SDC D0D2. 4. Check the percentage of bracing provided. To do this, add together the widths of all braced wall panels specified in step 2 (an iLevel Shear Brace counts as 4' of bracing regardless of its actual width). Divide the total panel width by the wall length; then multiply by 100. If the resulting percentage is less than that required by IRC Table R602.10.1, add additional bracing until the result meets or exceeds the requirement. 5. If a wall line cannot meet the bracing requirements following this procedure, additional analysis may be required, or the wall line may need to be modified. Contact your iLevel representative for assistance.

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PRESCRIPTIVE BRACING REQUIREMENTS


Laying Out Braced Wall Lines and Panels in a Typical House 32'-0"
Site-built panels must be at least 4' long Braced wall panels may be offset no more than 4' 3' from a braced wall line

1'-9"

17'-6"

1'-9"

8'-6"

17'-6" 2'-6" 1'-9" Braced wall panels must occur at least every 25' of the braced-wall line length
55'

1'-9" 32'-0"
1

8'-6"

2'-6"

19'

Wall or opening
2

Code-accepted braced wall panel Identifies each braced wall line for easier tracking5' 2' 3' 4' 3' 2'

3' 5' 2' 3' 3' 6' 9'


21'

3'

3'

6'

2' 2' 2' 4' 3' 2' 8" 8" Braced panel must start within 44'-4" 12'-6" of the end of a braced wall 4' line (8'-0" for SDC D)
A

9'

2'

2' 2' 8" 8" 44'-4"


3

Braced wall lines may be spaced up to 35' apart

28'

Braced wall lines, typical

3'

PRESCRIPTIVE BRACE EXAMPLE


3' 6' 9' 2' 2' 4' 3' 2' 8" 8" Legend 44'-4" Opening in wall Wall Shear Brace locations 4' site-built panel 2' 5' 2' 3'

3'

Given3'

6'

9'

2'

First story of a two story house. Total exterior wall length = 41'-10".

8" 8" 44'-4"

2'

2'

4'

3' 2'

5'

2'

3'

Determine the required bracing for the wall line shown:

3' 2' 6' 9' 7'-4" 41'-10" 4' 1'-6" 10' 2' 2' 6' 9' 7'-4" 41'-10" 4' 1'-6" 10' 2'

3'

Situation I Seismic Design Category: A Wind Speed: 100 mph

Situation II Seismic Design Category: Do Wind Speed: 90 mph

17'-6"

1 No portion of the braced wall line may be offset more than 4'. The offset is 3', which meets the requirements. So the braced wall line is the total wall length of 41'-10". 2 A braced wall panel is required every 25' of wall length. Find the number of panels required. 41'-10" 25' = 1.7. Rounding up, at least two panels are required. 3 Place the panels to meet the 25' spacing and the 12'-6" end distance requirements. Place one 4' site-built panel in the 9' long wall section. Position the panel on the left side of the 9' section in order to meet the end distance requirement of 12'-6" or less. There are no 4' long wall sections available on the right side of the wall line for a site-built panel, so place one 12" iSB at the offset in the right side of the wall section. Verify that the panels meet the 25' spacing and the 12'-6" end distance requirements: The distance between panel centers is 19'-4" The end distance for the site-built panel is 8' The end distance for the iSB is 12' 19'-4" < 8' < 12' < 25' 12'-6" 12'-6" OK OK OK

1'-9"

8'-6"

1, 2, and 3 same as Situation I.

2'-6"

32'-0"

4 However, for SDC D0, the panels must be at the ends of exterior wall lines. In order to meet that requirement and the 25' spacing rule, braced panels will have to be added rather than simply moved to the ends of the wall line. Therefore, add a panel at the left and right ends of the wall. Since there isnt space for 4' panels, use two 12" iSBs. There are now four panels, and the distance between panel centers remains less than 25'.

1'-9"

17'-6"

1'-9"

8'-

32'-0"

5 For SDC D0, IRC Table R602.10.1 requires that at least 45% of the wall line length be braced. Following the same procedure as Step 4 in Situation 1: 4' + 4' + 4' + 4' = 16' (16' 41'-10") x 100 = 38% 38% < 45% NOT OK! 6 Determine how much additional bracing is needed. Multiply the percentage required by the wall length: 0.45 x 41'-10" = 19'. 19' minus the existing 16' equals 3' of additional bracing needed. One more panel will be sufficient. 7 There are two options: A) Add a second 4' braced panel in the 9' wall section. B) Add a 4' braced panel in the 4' space near the offset. While both options meet IRC provisions, choose option B and add a braced panel near the offset. The braced panel layout is complete.

4 For SDC A, IRC Table R602.10.1 requires that at least 16% of the wall line length be braced. Find the percentage of bracing provided by adding the panel widths together and dividing by the wall length. Then multiply by 100. Remember: An iSB is equivalent to 4' of bracing regardless of its actual width. 4' + 4' = 8' (8' 41'-10") x 100 = 19% 19% > 16% OK The braced panel layout is complete.

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PORTALS
One Double Portal Two Single Portals

8'-0" min. 18'-6" max.

8'-0" min. 18'-6" max.

8'-0" min. 18'-6" max.

Panels Headers

Quantity 2 1

Size iSB 12x7, 7.5, or 8 See table below

24'-0" max.

Panels Columns Headers

Quantity 2 2 2

Size iSB 12x7, 7.5, or 8 31/2" x 31/2" x brace height See table below

One Single and One Double Portal

Three Single Portals

8'-0" min. 18'-6" max.

8'-0" min. 18'-6" max.

8'-0" min. 18'-6" max.

8'-0" min. 18'-6" max.

8'-0" min. 18'-6" max.

Panels Columns Headers

Quantity 3 1 2

Size iSB 12x7, 7.5, or 8 31/2" x 31/2" x brace height See table below

24'-0" max.

Panels Columns Headers

Quantity 3 3 3

Size iSB 12x7, 7.5, or 8 31/2" x 31/2" x brace height See table below

General Notes

Header must be single span. Do not run headers continuous over more than one portal. To transfer shear across header joints in prescriptive applications, use one LSTA 24 strap, minimum, (placed across the top for 91/2" deep headers) unless the header is attached to a continuous double top plate.

A minimum of 1,000 lbs of uplift capacity is required at the top and bottom of a single, portal column.

PORTAL HEADER SIzING TABLE


How to Use This Table
1. Determine appropriate Roof Load and House Width. 2. Locate Rough Opening. 3. Select header size and material.

Minimum Header Size Required


Roof Load (PSF) 20LL + 15DL House Width 24' 30' 36' 24' 30' 36' 24' 30' 36' 24' 30' 36' 24' 30' 36' 9'-3" 31/2" x 91/4" T 31/2" x 91/4" T 31/2" x 91/4" T 31/2" x 91/4" T 31/2" x 91/4" T 31/2" x 91/4" T 31/2" x 91/4" T 31/2" x 91/4" T 31/2" x 91/4" T 31/2" x 91/4" T 31/2" x 91/4" T 31/2" x 91/4" T 31/2" x 91/4" T 31/2" x 91/4" T 31/2" x 91/4" M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P Rough Opening 16'-3" 31/2" x 14" T M 31/2" x 14" T M 31/2" x 14" T M 31/2" x 14" T M 31/2" x 14" T M 31/2" x 14" M 31/2" x 14" T M 31/2" x 14" T M 31/2" x 14" M 31/2" x 14" T M 31/2" x 14" M 31/2" x 16" T M 31/2" x 14" M 31/2" x 16" M 51/4" x 14" M P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P 18'-3" 31/2" x 14" T 31/2" x 14" 31/2" x 16" T 31/2" x 14" 31/2" x 16" T 31/2" x 16" 31/2" x 14" 31/2" x 16" T 31/2" x 16" 31/2" x 14" 31/2" x 16" 5 1/4" x 14" 31/2" x 16" 51/4" x 14" 51/4" x 16" T M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P

Non-Snow Area 125%

20LL + 20DL

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25LL + 15DL Snow Area 115%

30LL + 15DL

40LL + 15DL

T 1.55E TimberStrand LSL

M 1.9E Microllam LVL

P 2.0E Parallam PSL


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PRESCRIPTIVE ANCHORAGE
Prescriptive Embedment Depths and Footing Dimensions
Application Standard or Portal Brace Stacked Brace Loading Condition Wind, SDC AB SDC CE Wind SDC AB SDC CE Embedment Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum Length (1), Footing Width C1 C2 C3 (in.) 6" 16" 6" 10" 10" See Concrete Embedment Depths table on page 16 10" 28" 12" 16" 12" 10" 28" 12" 16" 10" 10" 28" 12" 16" 14"

(1) Measured from the top of the footing to the top of the washer.

General Notes

Minimum concrete f' of 2,500 psi. c Standard holdown anchors are 78" ASTM A449 or ASTM A193-B7 threaded rod. For 12" braces, A307-grade threaded rod may be used with the embedment lengths shown. For 18" braces, A307-grade threaded rod may be used with the embedment lengths shown, if the brace is used in an SDC A or B application (SDC for detached houses) and in a non-stacked application. C3 is measured from the end of the template.
C3 C3Anchor bolt Anchor bolt spacer spacer A A C3 C3 A A Stem wall length Stem min. 1218" wall length 1218" min.
C2 C2 C1 C1

134" (min.) 134" (min.) 218" 218" Concrete Concrete wall height wall height Total threaded Totalassembly rod threaded rod length assembly length Stem wall Stem wall per code per code

Footing Footing C1 C2 CFooting2 C 1 Footing width per code width per code

Threaded Rod Installation

To ensure the proper on-center spacing of threaded rods or anchor bolts, use an anchor bolt spacer on a 78" jam nut. See details on page 17.

Section AA

ALTERNATE ANCHORAGE FOR 12" SHEAR BRACES


Alternate Anchorage
Anchor STB28 SSTB28 Manufacturer USP Simpson

For 12" iLevel Shear Braces


Embedment Depth, 257 8" 257 8" Anchor Bolt Spacer Required Yes Yes
218" 218" B B Stem wall Stem wall 8" x 18" min. 8" x 18" min.

134" (min.) 134" (min.) #4 rebar #4 rebar Stem wall Stem wall per code per code #4 rebar #4 rebar 5" min. 5" min.

General Notes

Check with manufacturer for capacities and installation instructions. Exception: Leave 218" of anchor bolt above the anchor bolt spacer. Not for use with masonry walls. Minimum concrete f' of 2,500 psi. c Place jam nut on anchor bolt 218" from the top of the bolt.

Anchor bolt Anchor spacer bolt spacer

B B

Footing design Footing design by others by others Footing width per code Footing width per code

Top View of Concrete Wall and Footing

Section View of Concrete Wall and Footing

Section BB

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