Product Overview
DSC5R-SDS3 Drag Strut Connector
The DSC drag-strut connector transfers the diaphragm shear forces from the girder truss or beam to the shearwalls. The DSC5 has been designed to optimize fastener location, resulting in a connector that outperforms the DSC4 with fewer fasteners. The DSC2 is a smaller, lighter version that installs with fewer screws.
Key Features:
The DSC5 requires 40% fewer fasteners than our previous DSC4, and gets 12% higher loads
Left-hand and right-hand versions available
DSC connectors install with 1/4" x 3" Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws (provided)
Material:
DSC2 — 7 gauge; DSC5 — 3 gauge
Finish:
DSC2 — galvanized; DSC5 — Simpson Strong-Tie gray paint
Installation:
Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes
Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws are provided
The DSC drag-strut connector transfers the diaphragm shear forces from the girder truss or beam to the shearwalls. The DSC5 has been designed to optimize fastener location, resulting in a connector that outperforms the DSC4 with fewer fasteners. The DSC2 is a smaller, lighter version that installs with fewer screws.
Key Features:
The DSC5 requires 40% fewer fasteners than our previous DSC4, and gets 12% higher loads
Left-hand and right-hand versions available
DSC connectors install with 1/4" x 3" Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws (provided)
Material:
DSC2 — 7 gauge; DSC5 — 3 gauge
Finish:
DSC2 — galvanized; DSC5 — Simpson Strong-Tie gray paint
Installation:
Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes
Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws are provided
