Strong Frame® Moment Frames | Simpson Strong-Tie

The Simpson Strong Frame® Moment Frame Selector (Strong Frame Selector) is a program that will help the Designer in selecting an appropriate frame for their given geometry and loading. Only

Introducing the Strong-Drive SWD Double-Threaded screw from Simpson Strong-Tie. Designed for stealth, strength and speed. It’s ideal for securing two wood members together on interior or exterior structural jobs.

Each Simpson Strong-Tie® special moment frame includes all of the hardware necessary for assembly. Listed below are the necessary parts provided for each beam.

Since the introduction of the Strong Frame® ordinary moment frame and then the twostory ordinary moment frame, Simpson Strong‑Tie has been the choice for Designers requiring high lateral-force resistance when wall space is small and openings are large.

A technical bulletin that describes the design of frame members and strong column weak beam/link philosophy for Simpson Strong-Tie® Yield-Link® Moment Connection.

Simpson Strong-Tie offers several top-flange hanger options for attaching joists to the Strong Frame® ordinary moment frame.

Oct 15, 2010 · Simpson Strong-Tie has expanded its line of Strong Frame ordinary moment frames with a 16-foot tall column and 14- , 18- and 20-foot wide beams, giving remodelers greater design flexibility for larger openings, wider interior clear spans and retrofit solutions.

Strong-Frame' Moment Frame Installation Instructions Strong Frame Installation (cont.) Suggested Inatallation Instructions 1. Install center 7/8" bolt through shear tab to the web of the beam on both ends. Finger-tighten only at this time. 2. Install four top 7k" A325 structural bolts and washers (see illustration) through

The Simpson Strong Frame and MiTek Hardy Frame are two different systems. Here are their differences. The connection at the top of the column is very different: Simpson uses a bolt-on method that can be bolted by hand. This allows the moment frame to be shipped flat and assembled at the job site.