Number: 164 - iapmoes.org

1 number : 164 Originally Issued: 05/25/2010 Revised: 05/25/2017 Valid Through: 05/31/2018 The product described in this Uniform Evaluation Service (UES) Report has been evaluated as an alternative material, design or method of construction in order to satisfy and comply with the intent of the provision of the code, as noted in this report, and for at least equivalence to that prescribed in the code in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability and safely, as applicable, in accordance with IBC Section This document shall only be reproduced in its entirety.

2 Copyright 2017 by International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States. Ph: 1-877-4 IESRPT Fax: web: 4755 East Philadelphia Street, Ontario, California 91761-2816 USA Page 1 of 39 EVALUATION SUBJECT: STRONG FRAME ORDINARY STEEL MOMENT FRAME REPORT HOLDER: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. 5956 West Las Positas Boulevard Pleasanton, California 94588 (800) 999-5099 CSI Division: 05 METALS CSI Section: 05 12 00 Structural Metal Framing SCOPE OF EVALUATION Compliance to the following codes & regulations.

3 2015 International Building Code (2015 IBC) 2015 International Residential Code (2015 IRC) 2012 International Building Code (2012 IBC) 2012 International Residential Code (2012 IRC) 2009 International Building Code (2009 IBC) 2009 International Residential Code (2009 IRC) Properties assessed: Structural PRODUCT USE Strong Frame ordinary steel moment frames are pre-designed, factory-built steel moment frames designed and fabricated to support vertical gravity loads and to resist lateral loads resulting from wind or earthquakes.

4 Frames may be used to resist lateral loads either alone or in combination with other lateral force resisting systems defined in ASCE 7 Table in accordance with Section of this report. Frames are also permitted to replace braced wall panels specified in Section of the 2015 IBC, Section of the 2012 and 2009 IBC, and Section of the IRC in accordance with Section of this report. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Product information: Strong Frame ordinary steel moment frames fit within a standard 2x6 wood stud wall although the frames are not limited to wood frame construction.

5 Beam and column sections are welded, built-up I-shaped members as shown in Figure 2 of this report. Frame models are created by combining standardized column sizes (6", 9", 12", 15", 18" and 21" wide) with standardized beam sizes (9", 12", 16" and 19" deep). Beam and column models covered by this report are listed in Tables 1A and 1B of this report, respectively. Moment frames are factory-built components, supplied disassembled with pre-installed wood nailers on the beam and column sections.

6 Columns are anchored to the foundation using anchor bolts and are connected to the beam using field-installed high-strength bolts. No field welding is required for their installation. Standard 1-Story Frames: Standard 1-story Strong Frame ordinary steel moment frame models are created by combining standard column sizes of pre-determined heights with standard beam sizes of pre-determined lengths. Standard models are listed by clear opening width and nominal frame height in Table 1C of this report, and are illustrated in Figure 1 of this report.

7 MFSL and MFAB anchorage assembly information is shown in Figure 4 of this report. Custom 1-Story Frames: Custom 1-story Strong Frame ordinary steel moment frames with dimensions, loads, and/or members other than those listed in Table 1C of this report are created by combining standardized or custom column and beam sizes of custom heights and/or lengths, respectively. Custom 1-story frames shall comply with Simpson Strong-Tie s design procedure referenced in Section of this report and are limited to clear opening widths between 5 -0 and 24 -0 and frame heights between 6 -0 and 21 -0.

8 MFSL and MFAB anchorage assembly information shown in Tables 4 and 5 and Figure 4 of this report is also applicable to custom frames. Custom 2-Story Frames: Custom 2-story Strong Frame ordinary steel moment frames are created with two same size columns and two beams spanning between the columns. For the 2-story frames, clear opening widths are limited to a minimum of 5 -0 and a maximum of 24 -0 . Story heights for both the 1st story and 2nd story are limited to a minimum of 6 -0 and a maximum of 20 -0 , with a maximum total frame high limit of 35 -0.

9 Custom 2-story frames shall comply with Simpson Strong-Tie s design procedure referenced in Section of this report. Material information: Structural Shapes: Proprietary structural steel beam and column shapes, including beam end plates, column stiffeners, column cap plates and column base plates are described in the manufacturer s quality documentation. Shapes are fabricated from steel bars and plates conforming to ASTM A572 Grade 55, ASTM A529 Grade 55 or ASTM A1011 HSLAS Grade 55 with a minimum yield strength of 55,000 psi (380 MPa) and a minimum tensile strength of 70,000 psi (485 MPa).

10 number : 164 Originally Issued: 05/25/2010 Revised: 05/25/2017 Valid Through: 05/31/2018 Page 2 of 39 Shear Lug Anchorage Assemblies: Proprietary shear lug assemblies are described in the manufacturer s quality documentation and are fabricated from L-shaped anglesconforming to ASTM A36 with a minimum yield strength of 36,000 psi (250 MPa), minimum tensile strength of 58,000 psi (400 MPa), and minimum elongation of 21 percent in 2 inches.