User's Manual

Chapter 8 — Bracing the Option 11C Mini against earthquakes Page 107 of 332
Option 11C Mini Planning and Installation Guide
Table 23 provides the hardware recommendations for earthquake bracing.
Table 24 lists the maximum sizes of wall studs with a 16-inch spacing.
Table 23
Hardware recommendations
Type of wall Fastener
Vertical spacing
between fasteners
Minimum depth
fasteners must
be embedded in
the wall
Suggested
screw
length
Wood stud #10 Wood Screws 16 in. (400 mm) on center 1 in. (25 mm) 2 in. (50 mm)
Metal stud #14 Sheet Metal
Screws
16 in. (400 mm) on center 1.5 in. (37.5
mm)
Concrete 1/4 in. (6 mm) Hilti
KB-II
24 in. (600 mm) on center 1 1/8 in. (28 mm) 2 in. (50 mm)
Masonry 1/4 in. (6 mm)
Ramset Redhead
Dynabolt Sleeve
Anchor
24 in. (600 mm) on center 2 in. (50 mm)
Table 24
Maximum wall stud sizes — 16 inch spacing
Wall Studs Maximum Height of wall
Wood Studs
2 X 4 (DF #2) 11 ft (3300 mm)
2 X 6 (DF #2) 19 ft (5700 mm)
Metal Studs
2 1/2 X 20 Gauge 9 ft (2700 mm)
2 1/2 X 16 Gauge 10 ft (3000 mm)
2 1/2 X 14 Gauge 11 ft (3300 mm)
3 5/8 X 20 Gauge 12 ft (3600 mm)
3 5/8 X 18 Gauge 13 ft (3900 mm)
3 5/8 X 16 Gauge 14 ft (4200 mm)
3 5/8 X 14 Gauge 16 ft (4800 mm)
4 X 20 Gauge 14 ft (4200 mm)
4 X 18 Gauge 15 ft (4500 mm)