BCS Post Cap w/ Double-Shear Nailing
Product Details
The BCS is designed to connect a multi-ply member beam to a post. The dimensions of this post cap accommodate the narrower width of multiple 2x members on top of the post. The BCS provides both lateral and uplift support and features double-shear nailing that distributes the load through two points for optimal strength.
Key Features
- Opposing flanges provide increased lateral resistance
- Double-shear nailing for optimal strength
- Sized specifically for multi-2x widths
Material
- 18 gauge
Finish
- Galvanized, ZMAX® coating, or stainless steel; see Corrosion Information
Installation
- Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes
- Do not install bolts into pilot holes
- Install dome nails on beam; drive nails at an angle through the beam into the post below to achieve the table loads
Related Literature
Product Information Table
| Model No. | Nominal Post Size | Ga. | W1 (in.) | W2 (in.) | L1 (in.) | L2 (in.) | H1 (in.) | H2 (in.) | Coating/Material | Packaging Qty. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCS2-2/4 | Double 2x beam, 4x post | 18 | 3 1/8 | 3 9/16 | 2 7/8 | 2 7/8 | 2 15/16 | 2 15/16 | Zinc Galvanized, G90 | 1 |
| BCS2-2/4SS | Double 2x beam, 4x post | 18 | 3 1/8 | 3 9/16 | 2 7/8 | 2 7/8 | 2 15/16 | 2 15/16 | Stainless Steel | 1 |
| BCS2-2/4Z | Double 2x beam, 4x post | 18 | 3 1/8 | 3 9/16 | 2 7/8 | 2 7/8 | 2 15/16 | 2 15/16 | ZMAX® | 1 |
| BCS2-3/6 | Triple 2x beam, 6x post | 18 | 4 5/8 | 5 9/16 | 4 3/8 | 2 7/8 | 3 5/16 | 2 15/16 | Zinc Galvanized, G90 | 1 |
| BCS2-3/6SS | Triple 2x beam, 6x post | 18 | 4 5/8 | 5 9/16 | 4 3/8 | 2 7/8 | 3 5/16 | 2 15/16 | Stainless Steel | 1 |
| BCS2-3/6Z | Triple 2x beam, 6x post | 18 | 4 5/8 | 5 9/16 | 4 3/8 | 2 7/8 | 3 5/16 | 2 15/16 | ZMAX® | 1 |
Load Tables
For stainless-steel fasteners, see Fastener Types and Sizes Specified for Simpson Strong-Tie Connectors.
BCS2-2/4 is approved for installation with Strong-Drive® SD Connector screws.
- Allowable loads have been increased for wind or earthquake loading with no further increase allowed. Reduce where other loads govern.
- Structural composite lumber columns have sides that show either the wide face or the edges of the lumber strands/veneers known as the narrow face. Values in the tables reflect installation into the wide face. See technical bulletin T-C-SCLCLM for load reductions resulting from narrow-face installations.
- Base allowable loads assume that nails have full penetration into the supporting member. Loads do not apply to end-grain post installations.
- Fasteners: Nail dimensions in the table are listed diameter by length. For additional information, see Fastener Types and Sizes Specified for Simpson Strong-Tie Connectors.
Load Values with Stainless Steel Nails
| Model No. | Fasteners | Allowable Loads (160) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| To Beam | To Post | Uplift | Lateral | ||
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| BCS2-2/4SS | 8-SS10d | 6-SS10d | 575 | 850 | |
| 8-SSA10d | 6-SSA10d | 780 | 1025 | ||
| BCS2-3/6SS | 12-SS16d | 6-SS16d | 525 | 1055 | |
| 12-SSA16d | 6-SSA16d | 800 | 1495 | ||
Load Values with Strong-Drive® SD Connector Screws
| ModelNo. | Nominal Post Size | Fasteners | Allowable Loads | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beam Flange | Post Flange | Uplift | Lateral F1 | ||
| CAPS | |||||
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These products are available with additional corrosion protection. Additional products on this page may also be available with this option, check with Simpson Strong-Tie for details. |
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| BCS2-2/4 | 4x | 8-SD9212 | 6-SD9212 | 840 | 1115 |
Code Reports & Compliance
Drawings
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