Stedox™ Wall Bracing
Product Details
Stedox temporary braces are ideal for mass timber construction. The braces are sturdy, yet lightweight and ergonomic. Rough adjustments are made with the smartly designed locking pin. Fine adjustments are made by rotating the brace about the extra-fine threaded rods via the ergonomic handle. And jobsite durability is provided by corrosion-resistant hot-dip galvanized and painted components.
Key Features
- Smartly designed locking pin for rough adjustments
- Extra-fine threaded rod for fine adjustments (1/4" of linear rod movement per 360˚ turn)
- Ergonomic handle facilitates brace rotation during fine adjustments
- Safety stops prevent separation of the rod from the brace
- Includes hot-dip galvanized and painted components
Material
- All steel components
Finish
- Varies by component
Installation
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Stedox temporary bracing may be used in timber construction by qualified personnel, following verification by a qualified designer that the bracing capacity exceeds minimum load requirements. Users must adhere to all guidelines, warnings, instructions and information provided by Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. Failure to follow such procedures can lead to property damage, injury, or death. You should review the information published at stedox.com and seek professional assistance prior to each use.
- Stedox Operating Instructions and Technical Information
Related Literature
Product Information Table
| Model No. | Description | Packaging Qty. |
|---|---|---|
| STEDOX23 | Stedox 23 Short Support (6'-3″−10 ft.) 29 lbs. | 1 |
| STEDOX35 | Stedox 35 Standard Support (10−16'-4″ ft.) 40 lbs. | 1 |
| STEDOXPIN | Stedox Pin | 1 |
Load Tables
Allowable Loads of Stedox Braces
| Model No. | No. of Locking Pins | Support Length | Allowable Loads | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (ft.-in.) | mm | lbs. | kN | ||
| Stedox 23 29 lbs (13.2 kg) | 1 | 6'-3" | 1,900 | 1,415 | 6.3 |
| 8'-2" | 2,500 | ||||
| 10' | 3,000 | ||||
| 2 | 6'-3" | 1,900 | 2,695 | 12.0 | |
| 8'-2" | 2,500 | ||||
| 10' | 3,000 | ||||
| Stedox 35 40 lbs (18 kg) | 1 | 10' | 3,000 | 1,415 | 6.3 |
| 11'-6" | 3,500 | 1,415 | 6.3 | ||
| 13'-1" | 4,000 | 1,415 | 6.3 | ||
| 14-9" | 4,500 | 1,300 | 5.8 | ||
| 16'-4" | 5,000 | 1,055 | 4.7 | ||
| 2 | 10' | 3,000 | 2,695 | 12.0 | |
| 11'-6" | 3,500 | 2,020 | 9.0 | ||
| 13'-1" | 4,000 | 1,570 | 7.0 | ||
| 14-9" | 4,500 | 1,300 | 5.8 | ||
| 16'-4" | 5,000 | 1,055 | 4.7 | ||
- Table values provided by Stedox
- Allowable loads use a factor of safety of 1.5.
- Allowable loads are the minimum of the allowable load of the brace and the allowable load of the end connection.
| Fastener Pattern | Fastener Type | Fastener Quantity | Ultimate Load, F | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lbs. | kN | |||
| A | SDS25300 | 4 | 3,265 | 14.52 |
| B | 6 | 6,015 | 26.75 | |
| C | 4 | 3,265 | 14.52 | |
| D | 6 | 4,160 | 18.5 | |
| E | 4 | 2,775 | 12.34 | |
| F | THD37400H | 1 | 5,430 | 24.15 |
| G | 2 | 6,130 | 27.26 | |
- Allowable loads use the tabulated ultimate loads divided by a designer-determined factor of safety.
- The tabulated ultimate loads apply to compression/tension and bracing angles of 30-60 degrees from horizontal.
- Loads apply to the Stedox standard bracket with a minimum thickness of 6 mm.
- For fastener patterns, see the Fastener Pattern Table in gallery.
- Ultimate loads are based on testing Simpson Strong-Tie Strong-Drive® SDS Heavy-Duty Connector Screws (SDS25300) and Titen HD® Heavy-Duty Screw Anchors (THD37400H) per ICC-ES AC233 and AC13.
- Loads for Simpson Strong-Tie SDS screws are based on a minimum 3-ply CLT panel with a minimum thickness of 4-1/8". The tested CLT wood species is SPF. Loads apply to wood species with a specific gravity (SG) of 0.42 and greater.
- Loads for Simpson Strong-Tie THD screw anchors are based on a minimum unreinforced concrete thickness of 5" with a minimum compressive strength of 2500 psi.
Code Reports & Compliance
Drawings
| DWG | DXF | RFA | IFC | SAT | |||
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