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Multiple Connections PSTS
Characteristic Parameters For Calculation To Eurocode 5
PSTS 6.5mm
PSTS 8.0mm
Characteristic yield moment (My,k)
14.74 kN/mm
18.60 kN/mm
Characteristic withdrawal parameter (fax,k)
16.20 N/mm 2
15.40 N/mm 2
Characteristic head pull through parameter (fhead,k)
8.80 N/mm 2
14.40 N/mm 2
1. All data included is based on tests in accordance with EN14592. 2. Paslode Structural Tests are CE marked in accordance with EN14592 following testing at TRADA Technology. For applications outside the scope of those specified please contact our Technical Department.
— Screws must be installed precisely at the vertical centre of the chord. — Washer head should meet flush with the face of the timber. — All load values assume TR26 timber. Connecting Multiple Open Web Joists With PSTS 6.5mm Ø
TO BE USED WITH 2 PLY JOISTS ONLY WITH A MINIMUM CHORD DEPTH OF 47mm
Regular Points Loads / UDL
MIN 150MM/MAX 600MM FROM JOIST END
MIN 150MM/MAX600MM BETWEEN FIXINGS HORIZONTALLY
PSTS screws should be installed into both top and bottom chords ensuring a fastener is located within each V section.
Length of Paslode STS 6.5mm
Long–Term Permissible Lateral Load–Carrying Capacity (kN) Per Fixing
Characteristic Capacity (kN) Per Fixing
Open Web Connection – Fasteners to Top & Bottom Chords*
2–ply 72mm wide Open Web Joists 2–ply 97mm wide Open Web Joists 2–ply 122mm wide Open Web Joists 2–ply 147mm wide Open Web Joists
115 150 200 250
0.75 0.75 0.60 0.60
2.28 2.28 1.65 1.65
Concentrated Point Load
MAX 250MM
MAX 250MM
150MM
Characteristic Capacity (kN)
Length of Paslode STS 6.5mm
Open Web Connection – Fasteners to Top & Bottom Chords
4 screws
8 screws
2–ply 72mm wide Open Web Joists 2–ply 97mm wide Open Web Joists 2–ply 122mm wide Open Web Joists
115 150 200
18.24 18.24 13.20
36.48 36.48 26.40
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