ICC-ES Evaluation Report ESR-1161

Reissued July 2019

This report is subject to renewal July 2020.

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DIVISION: 06 00 00—WOOD, PLASTICS AND framing connections that must be used within the system
COMPOSITES are given in Sections 3.3 and 3.4, respectively. Figure 1
Section: 06 05 23—Wood, Plastic and Composite illustrates a typical Simpson Strong-Tie continuous rod tie-
Fastenings down system with Simpson Strong-Tie URS uplift rod runs.

REPORT HOLDER: 3.2 Simpson Strong-Tie URS Uplift Rod Runs:

Each URS uplift rod run consists of the components
SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC. described in Sections 3.2.1 through 3.2.4. Use of
shrinkage compensating devices, as described in Section
EVALUATION SUBJECT: 3.2.5, to remove slack from the system by compensating
for wood shrinkage and building settlement, is at the option
SIMPSON STRONG-TIE CONTINUOUS ROD TIE-DOWN of the registered design professional. The URS uplift rod
SYSTEM UTILIZING SIMPSON STRONG-TIE URS runs used within the Simpson Strong-Tie continuous rod
UPLIFT ROD RUNS tie-down system are designated with the model numbers
URS3, URS4, URS5, and URS6, and have corresponding
1.0 EVALUATION SCOPE component model numbers and sizes as specified in
Compliance with the following codes: Table 1. At the lower end, each URS uplift rod run must be
connected either: (a) to the foundation, through a cast-in-
 2018, 2015, 2012, 2009 and 2006 International Building place anchor or other approved concrete/masonry anchor;
Code® (IBC) or (b) to a supporting wood framing member, through
 2018, 2015, 2012, 2009 and 2006 International appropriately sized bearing plates and nuts, as specified in
Residential Code® (IRC) Table 1. At the top end, each URS uplift rod run must be
connected to the wood top plate using the appropriately
Property evaluated: sized bearing plates and nuts, as specified in Table 1 and
Structural as shown in Figure 1. The maximum center-to-center
spacing intervals between URS uplift rod runs must be in
2.0 USES
accordance with Table 4a, 4b, 4c or 4d, as applicable.
The Simpson Strong-Tie continuous rod tie-down system
utilizes Simpson Strong-Tie URS uplift rod runs, and is 3.2.1 Steel Threaded Rods: The steel threaded rods
used to resist wind uplift loads applied at the top of wood used with the URS uplift rod runs have diameters of 3/8, 1/2,
5/ , and 3/ inch (9.5, 12.7, 15.9, and 19.1 mm) for the
light-frame walls by hurricane ties or similar devices 8 4

connecting the roof framing members to the top plate of model numbers ATR3/8, ATR1/2, ATR5/8 and ATR3/4,
the wall. The system provides a continuous load path from respectively. They extend through all intermediate levels,
one end at the top of the wall to the other end that and are connected to each other by threaded rod couplers
terminates at the foundation or to other resisting elements, where extended length is necessary. The threaded rods
in order to resist wind-induced uplift forces from the roof. are made of ASTM F1554 Grade 36 Class 2A, or ASTM
The system is an alternative to systems designed in A307 Grade A, steel. Table 2a contains additional
accordance with IBC Section 2306. When the system is specifications and allowable loads for each threaded rod
used in conventional light-frame wood construction, IBC model.
Section 2308.1.1 and IRC Section R301.1.3 apply, and an 3.2.2 Steel Bearing Plates: Bearing plates must be used
engineered design must be submitted to the code official to transfer tension load from the building structure to the
for approval in accordance with Section 5.2 of this report. rods and must be installed on the top of the wood double
3.0 DESCRIPTION top plates. When the lower end of the rod terminates
above the foundation, the bearing plates must be used to
3.1 Simpson Strong-Tie Continuous Rod Tie-Down transfer tension load from the URS uplift rod run to a
System: supporting wood framing member. The bearing plates are
The Simpson Strong-Tie continuous rod tie-down system is installed at the bottom of double top plates or the bottom of
a wood light-frame wall system containing Simpson a wood beam at the terminating floor level. Table 1 lists
Strong-Tie URS uplift rod runs at specified spacing appropriate bearing plate model numbers corresponding to
intervals. The URS uplift rod run components are specific URS uplift rod runs. The bearing plates are
described in Section 3.2. Descriptions of the wood framing manufactured from ASTM A1011-14, SS designation,
members (not provided by Simpson Strong-Tie) and Grade 33 steel. Table 2b provides dimensions, thicknesses

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and allowable loads for each bearing plate model, and REQUIRED ADJUSTED DESIGN VALUES OF TOP PLATE
1,2
Figure 2b illustrates the plates. FRAMING MEMBERS
MEMBER Fb′ (psi) Ft′ (psi) E′ (psi)
3.2.3 Heavy Hex Nuts: Except where Simpson 6
Ratcheting Take-Up Devices (RTUDs, as described in 2x4 2376 1380 1.6x10
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ESR-2320) are used, heavy hex nuts must be used at the 2x6 2153 1196 1.6x10
top end (and in some cases, at the lower end) of the For SI: 1 psi = 6895 Pa.
threaded rod, to connect the threaded rod to the bearing 1
Values include adjustments in accordance with the NDS-
plates. The nuts have UNC thread and nominal sizes specified load duration factor, CD, size factor, CF, and flat use
matching the threaded rod with which they are used. The factor, Cfu, as applicable.
steel heavy hex nuts comply with either ASTM A563 Grade 2
Adjusted design values tabulated above are equivalent to those
A or higher, or ASTM A194 Grade 2H or higher. specified in the NDS for No. 2 Douglas fir–larch dimension
lumber, subjected to flatwise bending.
3.2.4 Threaded Rod Couplers: Threaded rod couplers
must be used to attach the threaded rod segments end-to- 3.4 Framing Connections:
end within the URS uplift rod runs. The threaded rod
In addition to the code-prescribed connections between
couplers have UNC thread and nominal sizes matching the
wall-framing members, connections between framing
threaded rod with which they are used. The couplers
members within the continuous rod tie-down system must
comply with ASTM A563, with exceptions, and minimum
be in accordance with Sections 3.4.1 and 3.4.2.
proof loads as specified in Simpson Strong-Tie’s approved
quality documentation. The CNW3/8, CNW1/2, CNW5/8 3.4.1 Top Plate-to-Stud Connectors: Where connection
and CNW3/4 models are used with the URS3, URS4, hardware between the roof framing members and the wall
URS5, and URS6 uplift rod runs, respectively. Additionally, top plate induces eccentric loading about the centerline
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transitioning couplers are available for connecting /8-inch of the top plate, Simpson Strong-Tie top-plate-to-stud
(16 mm) threaded rod to 1/2-inch (13 mm) threaded rod connectors must be installed to prevent top plate rotation,
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(model number CNW5/8-1/2) and /4-inch (19 mm) as depicted in Figures 1 and 3. The top-plate-to-stud
threaded rod to 5/8-inch (16 mm) threaded rod (model connectors, as described in ESR-2613, must be installed
number CNW3/4-5/8). Refer to Table 2c for dimensions on the same side of the top plate as the roof-to-wall
and allowable loads for each coupler model, and Figure 2c connectors, and must have allowable uplift loads equal to
for coupler details. or greater than the loads given in Table 3 of this report.
Connector models must be selected and installed in a
3.2.5 Shrinkage Compensating Devices: Simpson manner that does not induce significant tension stresses
Strong-tie shrinkage compensating devices, as described perpendicular to the grain of the wood top plate members.
in ESR-2320, must be installed within the URS uplift rod
runs when shrinkage compensating devices are specified 3.4.2 Top Plate Splice Bending Reinforcement: When
by the registered design professional to remove slack the URS uplift rod runs are installed in accordance with
introduced into the system by wood shrinkage and building Tables 4c and 4d, top plate splice reinforcement must be
settlement. The shrinkage compensating devices must be installed at all locations in which there is a discontinuity in
installed in accordance with ESR-2320. one of the top plate members (i.e., top plate joint) to
reinforce the top plate in bending. The splice reinforcement
3.3 Wood Framing Members: 1
must be attached using Simpson Strong-Tie SDS /4 x 4 /2
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Wood framing members used in top plate and wall stud screws (described in ESR-2236). For top plate joints that
applications must be either sawn dimension lumber are approximately centered between two adjacent studs
complying with IBC Section 2303.1.1 or IRC Section in the wall below, reinforcement must be installed as
R602.1, or structural composite lumber (SCL) recognized depicted in Figure 4a. For top plate joints that are not
in a current ICC-ES evaluation report, with nominally 2-by- centered between two adjacent studs in the wall below,
4 [actual dimensions of 1.5 inches by 3.5 inches (38 mm reinforcement must be installed as depicted in Figure 4b.
by 89 mm)] or 2-by-6 [actual dimensions of 4.0 DESIGN AND INSTALLATION
1.5 inches by 5.5 inches (38 mm by 140 mm)] cross-
sectional dimensions. Sawn dimension lumber must have 4.1 Design:
a moisture content of 19 percent or less, both at the time of 4.1.1 Strength: The allowable loads shown in the tables
installation and in service; and an assigned specific gravity of this report are based on Allowable Strength/Stress
of 0.50 or greater, as specified in the ANSI/AWC National Design (ASD). Allowable tension loads for components of
Design Specification for Wood Construction (NDS). the URS uplift rod runs are given in Tables 2a through 2c.
Structural composite lumber must have a moisture content Maximum URS uplift rod run lengths and maximum
of 16 percent or less, both at the time of installation and in chord/drag strut loads corresponding to specified URS
service; and an equivalent specific gravity, as specified uplift rod run spacing and design uplift loads on the
in the applicable evaluation report, of 0.50 or greater. continuous rod tie-down system, in pounds per linear foot
Framing members in contact with bearing plates (e.g., top of wall length, are given in Tables 4a through 4d.
plates and other framing members as applicable) must
Tabulated allowable loads apply to dry conditions in
have a minimum reference compression perpendicular-to-
which the equilibrium moisture content of the sawn wood
grain design value, Fc٣, of 625 psi (4.31 MPa), except
framing members within the continuous rod tie-down
where otherwise permitted in the footnotes to Table 2b.
system will not exceed 19 percent (16 percent for SCL
Additionally, members used in the top plates and top plate
members), and where sustained temperatures are 100°F
splices must be minimum No. 2 Douglas fir-larch
(37.8°C) or less.
dimension lumber, having minimum adjusted bending (Fb'),
tension (Ft') and modulus of elasticity (E') design values as When using the basic load combinations in accordance
specified in the following table: with IBC Section 1605.3.1, the tabulated ASD uniform load
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for uplift along the top of the wall must not be increased for 5.2 Drawings, calculations and other design details for the
wind or earthquake loading. When using the alternate continuous rod tie-down system, verifying compliance
basic load combinations in IBC Section 1605.3.2 that with this report, must be submitted to the code official
include wind or earthquake loads, the tabulated ASD for approval. Drawings and calculations must be
uniform load for uplift along the top of the wall must not be prepared by a registered design professional when
increased by 331/3 percent, nor may the alternative basic required by the statutes of the jurisdiction in which the
load combinations be reduced by a factor of 0.75. project is to be constructed.
4.1.2 Serviceability: In addition to allowable strength, the 5.3 The use of URS uplift rod run components in contact
tabulated values given for the threaded rods in Table 2a with chemically treated wood is subject to the
also consider a serviceability limit of 0.18 inch (4.6 mm) of approval of the code official, since the effects of
total rod elongation. Tabulated values given for the corrosion of metal in contact with preservative- or fire-
continuous rod tie-down system in Tables 4a through 4d retardant-treated wood, on the structural performance
take into account the following serviceability limits: of the components, are outside the scope of this
(a) 0.18 inch (4.6 mm) of total rod elongation along the report.
length of the URS uplift rod run; (b) a bending deflection
5.4 Installation of the Simpson Strong-Tie continuous rod
limit of L/240 for the top plate, where L is the span of the
tie-down systems utilizing URS uplift rod runs must be
top plate between adjacent URS uplift rod runs; and
limited to dry interior locations.
(c) 0.25 inch (6.4 mm) of total system deflection between
the top plate and the lower end of the URS uplift rod run, 5.5 The tabulated ASD uniform uplift loads of Simpson
including the total elongation of the uplift rod run and Strong-Tie continuous rod tie-down systems
bending of the top plate between the uplift rod runs. The correspond to a ten-minute load duration, and must
contribution of wood shrinkage to the overall deflection of not be further increased by any load duration factor,
the continuous rod tie-down system must be analyzed by CD, greater than 1.0.
the registered design professional.
5.6 Design of the anchorage of the continuous rod tie-
4.2 Installation: down system is the responsibility of the design
professional, and must be performed in accordance
Simpson Strong-Tie continuous rod tie-down systems
with the applicable code.
utilizing URS uplift rod runs must be installed in
accordance with this evaluation report and the 5.7 Design of the connection between the roof framing
manufacturer’s published installation instructions. In the and the top plate is the responsibility of the design
event of a conflict between this report and the professional, and must be performed in accordance
manufacturer’s published installation instructions, the more with the applicable code.
restrictive governs.
6.0 EVIDENCE SUBMITTED
4.3 Special Inspection:
Data in accordance with the ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria
4.3.1 IBC: For installations under the IBC, periodic for Continuous Rod Tie-down Runs and Continuous Rod
special inspection must be conducted when the continuous Tie-down Systems Used to Resist Wind Uplift (AC391),
rod tie-down systems utilizing URS uplift rod runs are dated June 2010 (editorially revised January 2018).
installed within structures constructed in areas listed in
7.0 IDENTIFICATION
Section 1705.11 of the 2018 and 2015 IBC, Section
1705.10 of the 2012 IBC, Section 1706.1 of the 2009 IBC 7.1 The steel threaded rods, steel bearing plates, heavy
or Section 1705.4 of the 2006 IBC, as applicable. Special hex nuts, and threaded rod couplers described in
inspection requirements do not apply to structures, or Sections 3.2.1 through 3.2.4 are identified with an
portions thereof, that qualify for the exceptions under IBC adhesive or die-stamped label indicating the name
Section 1704. of the report holder (Simpson Strong-Tie), the
model number, and the evaluation report number
4.3.2 IRC: For installations under the IRC, periodic
(ESR-1161). The Simpson Strong-Tie shrinkage
special inspection requirements and exemptions are as
compensating devices described in Section 3.2.5 are
stated in Section 4.3.1.
identified in accordance with ESR-2320. The Simpson
5.0 CONDITIONS OF USE Strong-Tie framing connectors described in Section
3.4.1 are identified in accordance with ESR-2523 and
The Simpson Strong-Tie continuous rod tie-down systems
the Simpson Strong-Tie SDS series wood screws
utilizing URS uplift rod runs described in this report comply
described in Section 3.4.2 are identified in
with, or are suitable alternatives to what is specified in,
accordance with ESR-2236.
those codes listed in Section 1.0 of this report, subject to
the following conditions: 7.2 The report holder’s contact information is the
following:
5.1 The components of the URS uplift rod runs must be
manufactured, identified and installed in accordance SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC.
with this report and the manufacturer’s published 5956 WEST LAS POSITAS BOULEVARD
installation instructions. A copy of the instructions PLEASANTON, CALIFORNIA 94588
must be available at the jobsite at all times during (800) 925-5099
installation. www.strongtie.com
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TABLE 1—MODEL NUMBERS OF COMPONENTS WITHIN THE URS UPLIFT ROD RUNS1

URS MODEL AND CORRESPONDING COMPONENT MODEL NUMBERS

COMPONENT TYPE
URS3 URS4 URS5 URS6
Threaded Rod ATR 3/8 ATR 1/2 ATR 5/8 ATR 3/4
BPRTUD3-4
BP 5/8-2 BP 3/4
Bearing Plates BP 3/8-2 BP 1/2
BP 5/8-3 BP 3/4-3
BP 1/2-3
Heavy Hex Nuts N3 N4 N5 N6
CNW1/2 CNW5/8 CNW3/4
Coupler Nuts CNW3/8
CNW5/8-1/2 CNW3/4-5/8
Shrinkage Compensating
Devices (See ESR-2320)
(Optional)
1
See Section 3.2 for descriptions of each component within the URS uplift rod runs. For dimensions, allowable loads and other specifications of the threaded
rods, bearing plates and coupler nuts, see Tables 2a, 2b and 2c, respectively.

FIGURE 1—TYPICAL INSTALLATION OF URS UPLIFT ROD RUNS

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TABLE 2a—ALLOWABLE LOADS FOR THREADED RODS USED IN THE URS1

GROSS ALLOWABLE TENSION (lbf)

GROSS NET MIN
MODEL AREA THREADS Based on Based on 0.18 inch Elongation Limit
DIA. AREA, Fu
NO. A gross PER INCH, n Allowable for Maximum Rod Length of:
(inch) An (in²) (ksi)
(in²) Stress1 15 ft 25 ft 35 ft 45 ft 55 ft 65 ft
3
ATR 3/8 /8 0.110 16 0.077 58 2,400 2,250 1,350 960 750 610 520
1
ATR 1/2 /2 0.196 13 0.142 58 4,270 4,120 2,470 1,760 1,370 1,120 950
5
ATR 5/8 /8 0.307 11 0.226 58 6,675 6,550 3,930 2,810 2,180 1,790 1,510
3
ATR 3/4 /4 0.442 10 0.334 58 9,610 9,610 5,820 4,160 3,230 2,650 2,240
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 pound = 4.45 N, 1 psi = 6895 Pa.
1
See Section 3.2.1 for additional information regarding ATR threaded rod.

TABLE 2b—ALLOWABLE LOADS FOR BEARING PLATES USED IN THE URS1

PLATE DESIGN BOLT HOLE ALLOWABLE

MODEL PLATE LENGTH, L
WIDTH, W THICKNESS, t DIA., Dhole BEARING LOAD2,3
NO. 4 (inches)
(inches) (inches) (inches) (lbf)
9
BPRTUD3-4 3.0 3.0 0.241 /16 6,100
7
BP 3/8-2 2.0 2.0 0.1875 /16 2,855
9
BP 1/2 2.0 2.0 0.1875 /16 2,785
9
BP 1/2-3 3.0 3.0 0.241 /16 4,430
11
BP 5/8-2 2.0 2.0 0.1875 /16 2,695
11
BP 5/8-3 3.0 3.0 0.241 /16 5,680
13
BP 3/4 2.75 2.75 0.3125 /16 5,005
13
BP 3/4-3 3.0 3.0 0.241 /16 5,965
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 pound = 4.45 N, 1 psi = 6895 Pa.
1
See Section 3.2.2 for additional information regarding the bearing plates.
2
The allowable loads are based on the use of Douglas fir-larch header framing members with an allowable compression perpendicular-to-grain, Fc⊥, of 625 psi.
When the bearing plates bear on wood framing members having an Fc⊥ of less than 625 psi, the allowable bearing loads must be re-calculated using the Fc⊥ value
specified in the NDS for the species and grade of lumber used.
3
Allowable bearing loads are not permitted to be increased.
4
The BPRTUD3-4 must be used with the RTUD3 or RTUD4 take-up device. All other bearing plates listed above must be used with the appropriately sized heavy
hex nut, as specified in Table 1.

Take-up device
alignment hole(s)
Hole for ATR threaded rod where applicable

FIGURE 2b—BPRTUD BEARING PLATE

(BP bearing plates are similar but do not have take-up device alignment holes)
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TABLE 2c—ALLOWABLE LOADS FOR COUPLER NUTS USED IN THE URS1,2

NOMINAL ROD DIAMETER HEIGHT, H Min ALLOWABLE TENSION

MODEL NUMBER
(inch) (inches) (lbf)

CNW3/8 0.375 1.125 2,400

CNW1/2 0.500 1.500 4,270

CNW5/8 0.625 1.875 6,675

CNW3/4 0.750 2.250 9,610

CNW5/8-1/2 0.625 & 0.500 1.500 4,270

CNW3/4-5/8 0.750 & 0.625 1.750 6,675

For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 pound = 4.45 N.
1
See Section 3.2.4 for additional information regarding the CNW coupler nuts.
2
Allowable tension loads are not permitted to be increased.

STRAIGHT THROUGH COUPLER NUT TRANSITION COUPLER NUT

FIGURE 2c—CNW COUPLER NUT

TABLE 3—REQUIRED TOP PLATE ROTATION

RESTRAINT CONNECTION FORCE1

REQ’D CONNECTOR CAPACITY (lbf)

ROOF
UPLIFT Connector Spacing
(plf)
16 in. 24 in. 32 in.
100 67 100 133
150 100 150 200
200 133 200 267
300 200 300 400
400 267 400 533 Fclip
500 333 500 667
Fclip = Connection Force required to
600 400 600 800 restrain rotation by connecting top
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 pound = 4.45 N. plates to stud with hurricane tie (see
1 footnote 1 to Table 3)
The top plate to stud connection used to restrain top plate
rotation must be installed on the same side of the wall as the roof
to top plate connection.
FIGURE 3—TOP PLATE ROTATION RESTRAINT CONNECTION FORCE
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TABLE 4a—MAXIMUM LENGTHS OF URS UPLIFT ROD RUNS AND MAXIMUM CHORD/DRAG STRUT LOADS 1,2,3,4
(Unreinforced Top Plate Splices: Double 2x4 Top Plates)

URS MODEL MAXIMUM

ROOF UPLIFT UPLIFT ROD URS3 URS4 URS5 URS6 CHORD/DRAG
ALONG TOP RUN SPACING
Maximum Length of URS Uplift Rod Run (feet) STRUT LOAD 8
OF WALL (inches)
[System Deflection,  (inches)] 5,6,7 (lbf)

24 65’ [0.084”] 65’ [0.053”] 65’ [0.039”] 65’ [0.030”] 5120

30 65’ [0.119”] 65’ [0.080”] 65’ [0.063”] 65’ [0.052”] 4655
36 65’ [0.169”] 65’ [0.122”] 65’ [0.101”] 65’ [0.088”] 4060
100 plf
40 65’ [0.213”] 65’ [0.161”] 65’ [0.138”] 65’ [0.123”] 3555
42 65’ [0.239”] 65’ [0.185”] 65’ [0.160”] 65’ [0.144”] 3285
48 23’ [0.248”] 43’ [0.249”] 65’ [0.247”] 65’ [0.229”] 2190
24 65’ [0.126”] 65’ [0.079”] 65” [0.058”] 65’ [0.045”] 4705
30 65’ [0.179”] 65’ [0.120”] 65’ [0.094”] 65’ [0.077”] 3970
36 63’ [0.248”] 65’ [0.183”] 65’ [0.152”] 65’ [0.132”] 2860
150 plf
40 38’ [0.248”] 65’ [0.242”] 65’ [0.207”] 65’ [0.184”] 2135
42 26’ [0.250”] 47’ [0.249”] 65’ [0.240”] 65’ [0.217”] 1670
48 NP NP NP NP -
24 65’ [0.168”] 65’ [0.105”] 65’ [0.077”] 65’ [0.059”] 4295
30 65’ [0.238”] 65’ [0.161”] 65’ [0.125”] 65’ [0.103”] 3220
36 37’ [0.249”] 65’ [0.244”] 65’ [0.202”] 65’ [0.175”] 1830
200 plf
40 NP NP NP NP -
42 NP NP NP NP -
48 NP NP NP NP -
24 56’ [0.223”] 65’ [0.158”] 65’ [0.116”] 65’ [0.089”] 3205
30 37’ [0.246”] 65’ [0.241”] 65’ [0.188”] 65’ [0.155”] 1585
36 NP NP NP NP -
300 plf
40 NP NP NP NP -
42 NP NP NP NP -
48 NP NP NP NP -
24 42’ [0.238”] 65’ [0.211”] 65’ [0.155”] 65’ [0.119”] 2285
30 22’ [0.249”] 40’ [0.248”] 64’ [0.249”] 65’ [0.206”] 205
36 NP NP NP NP -
400 plf
40 NP NP NP NP -
42 NP NP NP NP -
48 NP NP NP NP -
24 33’ [0.249”] 60’ [0.249”] 65’ [0.184”] 65’ [0.142”] 1310
30 NP NP NP NP -
36 NP NP NP NP -
500 plf
40 NP NP NP NP -
42 NP NP NP NP -
48 NP NP NP NP -
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 0.3048 m, 1 pound = 4.45 N, 1 plf = 14.59 N/m.
1
See Sections 4.1.1 and 4.1.2 for design requirements. See Section 3.2 and Figure 1 for descriptions of the URS models.
2
Wood framing members used within the continuous rod tie-down system must meet the requirements of Section 3.3.
3
Top plate-to-stud connectors must be installed in accordance with Section 3.4.1, Table 3 and Figure 3.
4
Anchorage of the URS uplift rod runs is outside the scope of this evaluation report, and must be designed by the registered design professional.
Tabulated system deflection values, , [shown in brackets] do not include deflection contributions due to shrinkage compensating devices (i.e., take-up
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devices) as described in Section 3.2.5. Refer to ESR-2320 for installation requirements, allowable loads and deflection values of Simpson take-up
devices. Total system deflection, including the additional cumulative deflections of any take-up devices, must not exceed 0.250 inches.
6
Shaded cells indicate URS lengths for which system deflections, , are at least 0.005 inches below the 0.250-inch limit, and rod elongation is at least
0.005 inches below the 0.18-inch limit.
7
Cells containing “NP” indicate that the URS model is not permitted for the given spacing and roof uplift load.
8
The “Maximum Chord/Drag Strut Load” is the allowable tension load that may be applied to a top plate acting as a chord or drag strut, simultaneously
with the flatwise bending stresses induced by uplift loads. Nailed top plate splice connection assumed.
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TABLE 4b—MAXIMUM LENGTHS OF URS UPLIFT ROD RUNS AND MAXIMUM CHORD/DRAG STRUT LOADS 1,2,3,4
(Unreinforced Top Plate Splices: Double 2x6 Top Plates)

URS MODEL MAXIMUM

ROOF UPLIFT UPLIFT ROD URS3 URS4 URS5 URS6 CHORD/DRAG
ALONG TOP RUN SPACING
Maximum Length of URS Uplift Rod Run (feet) STRUT LOAD 8
OF WALL (inches)
[System Deflection,  (inches)] 5,6,7 (lbf)

30 65’ [0.108”] 65’ [0.070”] 65’ [0.052”] 65’ [0.041”] 7455

36 65’ [0.147”] 65’ [0.100”] 65’ [0.079”] 65’ [0.065”] 6790
40 65’ [0.179”] 65’ [0.127”] 65’ [0.104”] 65’ [0.089”] 6275
100 plf
42 65’ [0.198”] 65’ [0.143”] 65’ [0.119”] 65’ [0.103”] 6000
48 57’ [0.250”] 65’ [0.205”] 65’ [0.176”] 65’ [0.159”] 4965
60 NP NP NP NP -
30 65’ [0.163”] 65’ [0.104”] 65’ [0.078”] 65’ [0.061”] 6695
36 65’ [0.220”] 65’ [0.150”] 65’ [0.118”] 65’ [0.098”] 5695
40 58’ [0.250”] 65’ [0.191”] 65’ [0.156”] 65’ [0.133”] 4805
150 plf
42 48’ [0.249”] 65’ [0.215”] 65’ [0.178”] 65’ [0.155”] 4405
48 17’ [0.247”] 32’ [0.249”] 51’ [0.249”] 65’ [0.238”] 2915
60 NP NP NP NP -
30 65’ [0.217”] 65’ [0.139”] 65’ [0.104”] 65’ [0.082”] 5940
36 51’ [0.248”] 65’ [0.200”] 65’ [0.158”] 65’ [0.131”] 4490
200 plf 40 34’ [0.248”] 62’ [0.248”] 65’ [0.207”] 65’ [0.178”] 3405
42 25’ [0.247”] 47’ [0.250”] 65’ [0.237”] 65’ [0.206”] 2880
48 NP NP NP NP -
24 56’ [0.209”] 65’ [0.145”] 65’ [0.103”] 65’ [0.076”] 5910
30 45’ [0.246”] 65’ [0.209”] 65’ [0.156”] 65’ [0.123”] 4315
36 25’ [0.249”] 46’ [0.250”] 65’ [0.237”] 65’ [0.196”] 2305
300 plf
40 NP NP NP NP -
42 NP NP NP NP -
48 NP NP NP NP -
24 42’ [0.220”] 65’ [0.193”] 65’ [0.137”] 65’ [0.101”] 4965
30 30’ [0.248”] 55’ [0.249”] 65’ [0.208”] 65’ [0.163”] 2765
36 NP NP NP NP -
400 plf
40 NP NP NP NP -
42 NP NP NP NP -
48 NP NP NP NP -
24 33’ [0.227”] 61’ [0.230”] 65’ [0.171”] 65’ [0.127”] 3915
30 20’ [0.244”] 38’ [0.249”] 60’ [0.249”] 65’ [0.204”] 1290
36 NP NP NP NP -
500 plf
40 NP NP NP NP -
42 NP NP NP NP -
48 NP NP NP NP -
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 0.3048 m, 1 pound = 4.45 N, 1 plf = 14.59 N/m.
1
See Sections 4.1.1 and 4.1.2 for design requirements. See Section 3.2 and Figure 1 for descriptions of the URS models.
2
Wood framing members used within the continuous rod tie-down system must meet the requirements of Section 3.3.
3
Top plate-to-stud connectors must be installed in accordance with Section 3.4.1, Table 3 and Figure 3.
4
Anchorage of the URS uplift rod runs is outside the scope of this evaluation report, and must be designed by the registered design professional.
Tabulated system deflection values, , [shown in brackets] do not include deflection contributions due to shrinkage compensating devices (i.e., take-up
5

devices) as described in Section 3.2.5. Refer to ESR-2320 for installation requirements, allowable loads and deflection values of Simpson take-up devices.
Total system deflection, including the additional cumulative deflections of any take-up devices, must not exceed 0.250 inches.
Shaded cells indicate URS lengths for which system deflections, , are at least 0.005 inches below the 0.250-inch limit, and rod elongation is at least 0.005
6

inches below the 0.18-inch limit.

7
Cells containing “NP” indicate that the URS model is not permitted for the given spacing and roof uplift load.
8
The “Maximum Chord/Drag Strut Load” is the allowable tension load that may be applied to a top plate acting as a chord or drag strut, simultaneously with
the flatwise bending stresses induced by uplift loads. Nailed top plate splice connection assumed.
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TABLE 4c—MAXIMUM LENGTHS OF URS UPLIFT ROD RUNS AND MAXIMUM CHORD/DRAG STRUT LOADS 1,2,3,4
(Reinforced Top Plate Splices: Double 2x4 Top Plates)

URS MODEL MAXIMUM

ROOF UPLIFT UPLIFT ROD URS3 URS4 URS5 URS6 CHORD/DRAG
ALONG TOP RUN SPACING
Maximum Length of URS Uplift Rod Run (feet) STRUT LOAD 8
OF WALL (inches)
[System Deflection,  (inches)] 5,6,7 (lbf)

30 65’ [0.104”] 65’ [0.066”] 65’ [0.048”] 65’ [0.037”] 4715

36 65’ [0.138”] 65’ [0.092”] 65’ [0.070”] 65’ [0.057”] 4060
40 65’ [0.166”] 65’ [0.114”] 65’ [0.091”] 65’ [0.076”] 3555
100 plf
42 65’ [0.182”] 65’ [0.128”] 65’ [0.103”] 65’ [0.088”] 3285
48 65’ [0.240”] 65’ [0.178”] 65’ [0.150”] 65’ [0.132”] 2285
60 NP NP NP 15’ [0.250”] 205
30 65’ [0.157”] 65’ [0.098”] 65’ [0.072”] 65’ [0.055”] 3970
36 65’ [0.207”] 65’ [0.137”] 65’ [0.106”] 65’ [0.086”] 2985
40 65’ [0.249”] 65’ [0.172”} 65’ [0.136”] 65’ [0.114”] 2225
150 plf
42 56’ [0.248”] 65’ [0.192”] 65’ [0.155”] 65’ [0.131”] 1745
48 30’ [0.249”] 55’ [0.250”] 65’ [0.225”] 65’ [0.198”] 435
60 NP NP NP NP -
30 65’ [0.209”] 65’ [0.131”] 65’ [0.096”] 65’ [0.074”] 3220
36 56’ [0.248”] 65’ [0.183”] 65’ [0.141”] 65’ [0.114”] 1910
40 41’ [0.247”] 65’ [0.229”] 65’ [0.182”] 65’ [0.152”] 900
200 plf
42 34’ [0.249”] 62’ [0.250”] 65’ [0.206”] 65’ [0.175”] 325
48 10’ [0.247”] 19’ [0.249”] 30’ [0.249”] 50’ [0.249”] 0
60 NP NP NP NP -
24 56’ [0.205”] 65’ [0.140”] 65’ [0.098”] 65’ [0.071”] 3205
30 45’ [0.234”] 65’ [0.197”] 65’ [0.144”] 65’ [0.110”] 1655
36 30’ [0.247”] 55’ [0.248”] 65’ [0.211”] 65’ [0.171”] 0
300 plf
40 18’ [0.249”] 33’ [0.250”] 52’ [0.249”] 65’ [0.228”] 0
42 11’ [0.246”] 21’ [0.249”] 33’ [0.248”] 55’ [0.250”] 0
48 NP NP NP NP -
24 42’ [0.213”] 65’ [0.187”] 65’ [0.130”] 65’ [0.095”] 2285
30 33’ [0.248”] 60’ [0.248”] 65’ [0.192”] 65’ [0.147”] 215
36 17’ [0.247”] 31’ [0.247”] 50’ [0.249”] 65’ [0.228”] 0
400 plf
40 NP NP NP NP -
42 NP NP NP NP -
48 NP NP NP NP -
24 33’ [0.219”] 61’ [0.222”] 65’ [0.163”] 65’ [0.118”] 1310
30 24’ [0.250”] 43’ [0.248”] 65’ [0.240”] 65’ [0.184”] 0
36 NP NP NP NP -
500 plf
40 NP NP NP NP -
42 NP NP NP NP -
48 NP NP NP NP -
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 0.3048 m, 1 pound = 4.45 N, 1 plf = 14.59 N/m.
1
See Sections 4.1.1 and 4.1.2 for design requirements. See Section 3.2 and Figure 1 for descriptions of the URS models.
2
Wood framing members used within the continuous rod tie-down system must meet the requirements of Section 3.3.
3
All top-plate splices must be reinforced in accordance with Section 3.4.2 and Figures 4a and 4b. Additionally, top plate-to-stud connectors must be installed
in accordance with Section 3.4.1, Table 3 and Figure 3.
4
Anchorage of the URS uplift rod runs is outside the scope of this evaluation report, and must be designed by the registered design professional.
Tabulated system deflection values, , [shown in brackets] do not include deflection contributions due to shrinkage compensating devices (i.e., take-up
5

devices) as described in Section 3.2.5. Refer to ESR-2320 for installation requirements, allowable loads and deflection values of Simpson take-up devices.
Total system deflection, including the additional cumulative deflections of any take-up devices, must not exceed 0.250 inches.
Shaded cells indicate URS lengths for which system deflections, , are at least 0.005 inches below the 0.250-inch limit, and rod elongation is at least 0.005
6

inches below the 0.18-inch limit.

7
Cells containing “NP” indicate that the URS model is not permitted for the given spacing and roof uplift load.
8
The “Maximum Chord/Drag Strut Load” is the allowable tension load that may be applied to a top plate acting as a chord or drag strut, simultaneously with
the flatwise bending stresses induced by uplift loads. Nailed top plate splice connection assumed.
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TABLE 4d—MAXIMUM LENGTHS OF URS UPLIFT ROD RUNS AND MAXIMUM CHORD/DRAG STRUT LOADS 1,2,3,4
(Reinforced Top Plate Splices: Double 2x6 Top Plates)

URS MODEL MAXIMUM

ROOF UPLIFT UPLIFT ROD URS3 URS4 URS5 URS6 CHORD/DRAG
ALONG TOP RUN SPACING
Maximum Length of URS Uplift Rod Run (feet) STRUT LOAD 8
OF WALL (inches)
[System Deflection,  (inches)] 5,6,7 (lbf)

30 65’ [0.099”] 65’ [0.060”] 65’ [0.043”] 65’ [0.031”] 7455

36 65’ [0.127”] 65’ [0.080”] 65’ [0.059”] 65’ [0.046”] 6790
40 65’ [0.149”] 65’ [0.097”] 65’ [0.074”] 65’ [0.059”] 6275
100 plf
42 65’ [0.162”] 65’ [0.107”] 65’ [0.083”] 65’ [0.067”] 6000
48 65’ [0.205”] 65’ [0.143”] 65’ [0.115”] 65’ [0.097”] 5090
60 34’ [0.247”] 63’ [0.249”] 65’ [0.217”] 65’ [0.195”] 2765
30 65’ [0.148”] 65’ [0.090”] 65’ [0.064”] 65’ [0.047”] 6695
36 65’ [0.191”] 65’ [0.121”] 65’ [0.089”] 65’ [0.069”] 5695
40 65’ [0.224”] 65’ [0.146”] 65’ [0.111”] 65’ [0.089”] 4930
150 plf
42 64’ [0.240”] 65’ [0.161”] 65’ [0.124”] 65’ [0.100”] 4405
48 46’ [0.247”] 64’ [0.213”] 65’ [0.172”] 65’ [0.145”] 3075
60 NP NP 10’ [0.250”] 19’ [0.249”] 0
30 65’ [0.198”] 65’ [0.120”] 65’ [0.085”] 65’ [0.063”] 5940
36 56’ [0.225”] 65’ [0.161”] 65’ [0.119”] 65’ [0.092”] 4490
200 plf 40 50’ [0.245”] 65’ [0.195”] 65’ [0.148”] 65’ [0.118”] 3495
42 45’ [0.249”] 65’ [0.214”] 65’ [0.165”] 65’ [0.134”] 2995
48 27’ [0.249”] 49’ [0.248”] 65’ [0.229”] 65’ [0.194”] 1150
24 56’ [0.198”] 65’ [0.133”] 65’ [0.091”] 65’ [0.064”] 5910
30 45’ [0.217”] 65’ [0.180”] 65’ [0.128”] 65’ [0.094”] 4315
36 37’ [0.247”] 65’ [0.241”] 65’ [0.178”] 65’ [0.138”] 2365
300 plf
40 27’ [0.246”] 50’ [0.248”] 65’ [0.222”] 65’ [0.177”] 845
42 22’ [0.245”] 41’ [0.248”] 65’ [0.248”] 65’ [0.201”] 60
48 NP 13’ [0.247”] 22’ [0.250”] 37’ [0.249”] 0
24 42’ [0.204”] 65’ [0.178”] 65’ [0.122”] 65’ [0.086”] 4965
30 33’ [0.226”] 61’ [0.229”] 65’ [0.170”] 65’ [0.126”] 2765
36 24’ [0.247”] 44’ [0.248”] 65’ [0.237”] 65’ [0.184”] 230
400 plf
40 15’ [0.243”] 29’ [0.250”] 46’ [0.250”] 65’ [0.236”] 0
42 11’ [0.245”] 21’ [0.249”] 33’ [0.248”] 54’ [0.249”] 0
48 NP NP NP NP -
24 33’ [0.208”] 61’ [0.211”] 65’ [0.152”] 65’ [0.107”] 3915
30 27’ [0.243”] 49’ [0.243”] 65’ [0.213”] 65’ [0.157”] 1325
36 16’ [0.245”] 30’ [0.249”] 48’ [0.250”] 65’ [0.230”] 0
500 plf
40 8’ [0.242”] 16’ [0.249”] 25’ [0.248”] 42’ [0.248”] 0
42 NP NP NP NP -
48 NP NP NP NP -
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 0.3048 m, 1 pound = 4.45 N, 1 plf = 14.59 N/m.
1
See Sections 4.1.1 and 4.1.2 for design requirements. See Section 3.2 and Figure 1 for descriptions of the URS models.
2
Wood framing members used within the continuous rod tie-down system must meet the requirements of Section 3.3.
3
All top-plate splices must be reinforced in accordance with Section 3.4.2 and Figures 4a and 4b. Additionally, top plate-to-stud connectors must be
installed in accordance with Section 3.4.1, Table 3 and Figure 3.
4
Anchorage of the URS uplift rod runs is outside the scope of this evaluation report, and must be designed by the registered design professional.
Tabulated system deflection values, , [shown in brackets] do not include deflection contributions due to shrinkage compensating devices (i.e., take-up
5

devices) as described in Section 3.2.5. Refer to ESR-2320 for installation requirements, allowable loads and deflection values of Simpson take-up devices.
Total system deflection, including the additional cumulative deflections of any take-up devices, must not exceed 0.250 inches.
Shaded cells indicate URS lengths for which system deflections, , are at least 0.005 inches below the 0.250-inch limit, and rod elongation is at least
6

0.005 inches below the 0.18-inch limit.

7
Cells containing “NP” indicate that the URS model is not permitted for the given spacing and roof uplift load.
8
The “Maximum Chord/Drag Strut Load” is the allowable tension load that may be applied to a top plate acting as a chord or drag strut, simultaneously with
the flatwise bending stresses induced by uplift loads. Nailed top plate splice connection assumed.
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FIGURE 4a—TOP PLATE SPLICE: BENDING REINFORCEMENT

(SPLICE BETWEEN STUDS)

FIGURE 4b—TOP PLATE SPLICE: BENDING REINFORCEMENT

(SPLICE CENTERED OVER STUDS)