LATERAL TIE-CLIP DESIGN DATA (U.S.)
The “Lateral Tie-Clip System” includes both the Lateral Tie-Clip and the V-Tie™. Design data for the System are reported separately for Canada and the United States in the following tables because design methods and requirements for masonry ties and their uses differ between their respective codes and standards.
| Design Parameter | Design Data |
| 1. Mechanical Free Play (max) (between Tie-Clip and V-Tie™) | 0" (0.00 mm) |
| 2. Serviceability at 0.45 kN [100 lbs] Displacement | 0.04" (1.01 mm) |
| Displacement + Mechanical Free Play |
(0.04" (1.01 mm) |
| 3. Nominal Strength | 1.93 kN [434 lbs.] |
| 4. Recommended Design Load | 0.86 kN [193 lbs.] |
| 5. Maximum Recommended Spacing | Minimum 2 Tie-Clips per V-Tie™ (1 per leg) |
Notes:
- The tabled strength and displacement are based on tests using the FERO V-Tie™ with two Lateral Tie-Clips (one per V-Tie™ leg). No mortar was used. With the addition of mortar providing confinement, increased nominal strength/design load and reduced tie system displacement may be realized.
- The nominal strength of the Lateral Tie-Clip system is determined by test and is reported as the average ultimate strength of the tested tie samples. In accordance with ACI 530.1/ASCE 6/TMS 602, using Strength Design, a suitable strength-reduction factor must be applied to the nominal strength to determine the tie design strength. Similarly, under Allowable Stress Design, an appropriate safety factor must be applied to determine an allowable load value. The tabled “Recommended Design Load” reflects a safety factor of 2.25 (that is, 75% of 3.0).
