Moment Connection at stud wall?
Moment Connection at stud wall?
(OP)
I am reviewing one of my " senior " Engineer works and came across this details.
The existing stud wall is over stressed due to the new install roof screen. (moment @ the base of the parapet wall is over-stressed)
To reinforce the wall, He claimed he will use the Simpson CS coiled strap to wrap around the studs and use that as a moment connection.
Question:
1) Is the Simpson allowed to bend "three" times to maintain the tension capacity?
2) Is it qualify as a moment connection??
3) Is that " Moment connection" help to reinforce the over-stressed studs?
My suggestion to my head engineer will be
1) Add kicker to the parapet wall
2) Reinforce the 2x6 parapet wall by sistering a 2x6 to the side. (length determined by moment capacity.)
The existing stud wall is over stressed due to the new install roof screen. (moment @ the base of the parapet wall is over-stressed)
To reinforce the wall, He claimed he will use the Simpson CS coiled strap to wrap around the studs and use that as a moment connection.
Question:
1) Is the Simpson allowed to bend "three" times to maintain the tension capacity?
2) Is it qualify as a moment connection??
3) Is that " Moment connection" help to reinforce the over-stressed studs?
My suggestion to my head engineer will be
1) Add kicker to the parapet wall
2) Reinforce the 2x6 parapet wall by sistering a 2x6 to the side. (length determined by moment capacity.)






RE: Moment Connection at stud wall?
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.
RE: Moment Connection at stud wall?
When I am working on a problem, I never think about beauty but when I have finished, if the solution is not beautiful, I know it is wrong.
-R. Buckminster Fuller
RE: Moment Connection at stud wall?
I'm assuming though that the roof screen that is not shown on the reinforcing detail. Otherwise why would you need a ridiculously sized top plate and 2x10 blocking on the inside face.