TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

HDU — Heavy Duty Holdown

75mm
Material: Carbon Steel 3.5mm thick (W)

60mm
Finish: Z275 Galvanised (W)

Size: See illustration on the right

for
Pilot Holes ing
HDU8-SDS2.5 includes 20 – SDS 6.4mm x 64mm screws Manufactur
Purposes
(Fastener
Features & Benefits not required
)
Pilot holes for
m (H) ing
• Pre-deflected body virtually eliminates deflection due to material stretch 420m manufactur
purposes
(Fastener m (H)
• Uses Strong-Drive® SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws ) 327m
not required
which install easily, reduce fastener slip and provide a greater
net section area of the post compared to bolts
• Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws are supplied 35
mm
with the holdowns to ensure proper fasteners are used (HDU8-
SDS2.5 includes 20 – SDS 6.4mm x 64mm screws)
• Easy to install 90 92
m 38 m
• No stud bolts to countersink at openings (B m mm (B)m 38
mm
)
Installation HDU8-SDS2.5 S/HDU9
U.S. Patents
• Use all specified fasteners 6,112,495
• The HDU requires no additional washer 5,979,130
• Strong‑Drive SDS Heavy‑Duty Connector screws install best with
a low speed high torque drill with a 3/8” hex head driver

Construction Details

HDU8-SDS2.5

Hanger
not shown HDU8-SDS2.5

SIMPSON
HDU8-SDS2.5 Strong-Tie
Lateral Load Connection
®

HDU8-SDS2.5 Lateral Load Connection

Stud HDU8-SDS2.5

Stud
HDU8-SDS2.5 Steel Frame
Threaded Mid Floor
Rod

S/HDU9
Floor
Joist

Bottom Plate

Blocking

SIMPSON Strong-Tie® Holddown

HDU8-SDS2.5 HDU8-SDS2.5 HDU8-SDS2.5 Mid Floor® Holddown Installation S/HDU9 Holddown - Steel Frame
SIMPSON Strong-Tie HDU8-SDS2.5 SIMPSON Strong-Tie®
Holdown Installation
Mid Floor Holdown Installation S/HDU9 Holdown - Steel Frame
Simpson Strong-Tie® Australia Pty Ltd Simpson Strong-Tie® (New Zealand) Ltd
This flyer reflects information available as of December 1, 2019
Call 1300 STRONGTIE (1300 787664) Call 09 477 4440 and may be updated periodically. Please visit our website
www.strongtie.com.au www.strongtie.co.nz for current information and limited warranty.

© 2019 Simpson Strong‑Tie Company Inc. TDS-HDU-AUNZ19

 TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

HDU — Heavy Duty Holdown

HDU Technical Data

Dimensions (mm) Fasteners

Minimum
Post (Nails: No. Timber Member Design Tension
Model No. Strap Anchor Bolt - Length x Dia., Country
W H B CL Size (Depth x Capacity (kN)
Thickness Dia (mm) Screws: No. - Dia. Breadth, mm)
x Length, mm)
k1 = 1.14
AU
32.58
90 x 75
k1 = 1.0
NZ
26.83
k1 = 1.14
AU
36.20
HDU8‑SDS2.5 3.5 75 420 90 35 20 20 – SDS6.4 x 64 90 x 90
k1 = 1.0
NZ
29.81
k1 = 1.14
AU
38.85
115 x 90
k1 = 1.0
NZ
32.00
1. Design Capacity is the lesser of (1) the Characteristic Capacity multiplied by the Australian Capacity Factor, or the NZ Strength Reduction Factor (φ), and
applicable the k modification factors following AS 1720.1 and NZS 3603 and (2) the Serviceability Capacity which is the load at 6.4mm joint slip, which includes
fastener slip, anchor elongation and holdown deformation. Design Capacity is the minimum of test data and structural joint calculation.
2. For Australia, the Capacity Factor (φ) is 0.85 for nails and screws for structural joints in a Category 1 application. Reduce tabulated values where other
Category applications govern. For NZ, the Strength Reduction Factor (φ) is 0.80 for nails in lateral load and 0.70 for other fasteners.
3. Duration of Load Factor (k1) is as shown. Reduce Duration of Load Factor where applicable. Capacities may not be increased.
4. Timber species for joint design is seasoned Radiata Pine, which is Australia Joint Group JD4 per AS 1720.1 Table H2.4 and New Zealand Joint Group J5 per NZS 3603 Table 4.1.
5. Simpson Strong‑Tie Strong‑Drive SDS Heavy Duty Connector screws are HDU8.
6. The Designer must specify anchor bolt type, length and embedment.
7. Anchor bolt nut should be finger tight plus 1/3 to 1/2 turn with a hand wrench. Care should be taken not to over‑tighten the nut.
8. Post or beam design by Designer. Posts may consist of multiple members provided they are connected independently of the holdown fasteners.
9. Structural composite timber columns have sides that either show the wide face or the edges of the timber strands/veneers, known as the narrow face.
10. Simpson Strong‑Tie stainless‑steel connectors require stainless‑steel fasteners.
11. Values in the table reflect installation into the wide face.
12. Holdowns and tension ties are for use in vertical or horizontal applications.
13. Holdowns and tension ties may be installed raised up to 460mm above the top of the concrete with no load reduction, provided that additional elongation of the anchor rod is taked into account.

Fasteners
H Stud Stud LRFD Tension Load Deflection at Nominal Tension
Model No. Fdn Anchor
(mm) Stud Fasteners Quantity Member Thickness (mm) (kN) LRFD Load4 (mm) Load5 (kN)
Diameter (mm)

2 0.75 49.5 4.8 58.6

2 0.95 68.9 6.4 97.0
S/HDU9 327 22 18 - 14g
2 1.15 71.0 5.7 108.9
Steel Fixture 4.76 91.2 4.5 139.9
1. Designer shall specify the foundation anchor material type, length, embedment and configuration.
2. Stud design by Specifier. Tabulated loads are based on a minimum stud thickness for fastener connection.
3. Self-drilling tapping screws of 6.35 mm diameter can be substituted for 14g.
4. Deflection at LRFD Loads includes fastener slip, holdown elongation and anchor bolt elongation (L=102mm).
5. Nominal Tension Load is based on the average ultimate (peak) load from tests. AISI Lateral Design standard requires holdowns to have
nominal strength to resist the lesser of the amplified seismic load or the maximum force the system can deliver.

Simpson Strong-Tie® Australia Pty Ltd Simpson Strong-Tie® (New Zealand) Ltd
This flyer reflects information available as of December 1, 2019
Call 1300 STRONGTIE (1300 787664) Call 09 477 4440 and may be updated periodically. Please visit our website
www.strongtie.com.au www.strongtie.co.nz for current information and limited warranty.

© 2019 Simpson Strong‑Tie Company Inc. TDS-HDU-AUNZ19