Column Base-SDS

Column Base-SDS

A BCBSQ Column base connects a wood post to a concrete pad. It is fabricated using a steel strap formed into a “u” shape, with a 1″ stand off base pad. The bottom of the “u” is embedded into concrete. Designed to install with (7) 1/4″ x 2″ SDS screws on each side. Additional corrosion protection is available if ordered hot dip galvanized or in stainless steel.

BCBSQ Column base
AllowableLoads (lbs)
Product No.Post SizeBase GAStrap GAW1W2DHDownloadUplift
BCBSQ444X41210 x 2-1/43 9/163 9/16 7 1/88 3/891205330
BCBSQ666X61210 x 35 1/25 1/26 3/48 3/4143506495

Notes:

  1. TABLE LOADS ARE BASED ON DFL, GLULAM, OR SCL COLUMNS
  2. 3" MINIMUM CONCRETE EDGE DISTANCE IS REQUIRED
  3. LOADS MAY BE LIMITED BY OTHER FACTORS SUCH AS COLUMN CAPACITY. DESIGNER RESPONSIBLE FOR COLUMN DESIGN
  4. ALL "SDS" SCREWS ARE TO BE SDS 1/4"x2" WITH (Fyb=164 ksi)
  5. NO INCREASE IN DOWN LOADS IS ALLOWED FOR SHORT TERM LOADING
  6. ADDITIONAL DOWNWARD LOADS MAY BE ACHIEVED IF HIGH STRENGTH GROUT IS PLACED UNDER STANDOFF BASE. (DESIGN CAPACITY BY OTHERS TO BE PER ACI-318)
  7. DESIGNER RESPONSIBLE FOR CONCRETE DESIGN.