Framing & StructuralQuestion 402 of 700
When anchoring wood ledgers or sill plates to masonry or concrete in a seismic design category, which fastener detail is MOST important for load transfer?
a.Using properly sized and embedded anchors with edge distance and spacing per the approved design
b.Relying on masonry nails driven by hand
c.Attaching with construction adhesive alone
d.Using a single anchor centered on the plate
Explanation
Load transfer into masonry or concrete depends on correctly sized anchors installed to the design embedment, edge distance, and spacing. Hand-driven masonry nails, adhesive alone, or a single central anchor cannot develop the required capacity and violate the engineered detailing.
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