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Angles & Straps
Angles & Straps
MiTek
®
Product Catalog
Typical KVB7
installation
KVB5
KVB – Installs with MiTek’s WS3 structural wood screws for
higher load capacity. It can be retrot into existing framing
KVBI – Installs with common nails. Designed to be used with
I-Joist purlins
Materials: 12 gauge
Finish: G90 galvanizing
Codes: IBC, FL, LA
Installation:
• Use all specied fasteners. See Product Notes, page 18.
• MiTek’s WS3 structural wood screws are included with
KVB shipments.
• Install anges at angles of 45° or more to the vertical plane
to assure proper lateral resistance.
KVB / KVBI Knee Braces
Ref. No. Beam Depth L Qty Type Qty Type 100% 125% 160%
KVB5 VB5 12 10 - 15 60 4 WS3 12 WS3 1920 1920 1920
KVB7 VB7 12 15 - 22-1/2 84 4 WS3 12 WS3 1920 1920 1920
KVB8 VB8 12 22-1/2 - 28-1/2 96 4 WS3 12 WS3 1920 1920 1920
KVB10 VB10 12 28-1/2 - 36 120 4 WS3 12 WS3 1920 1920 1920
KVB12 VB12 12 36 - 42 144 4 WS3 12 WS3 1920 1920 1920
KVBI5 -- 12 10 - 15 60 4 10d 12 10d 895 1060 1275
KVBI7 -- 12 15 - 22-1/2 84 6 10d 12 10d 895 1060 1275
KVBI8 -- 12 22-1/2 - 28-1/2 96 6 10d 12 10d 895 1060 1275
KVBI10 -- 12 28-1/2 - 36 120 6 10d 12 10d 895 1060 1275
KVBI12 -- 12 36 - 42 144 6 10d 12 10d 895 1060 1275
1) MiTek's WS3 structural wood screws are 1/4" dia. x 3" long and are included with specified KVB models.
2)
NAILS:
10d nails are 0.148" dia. x 3" long.
Code
Ref.
IBC,
FL,
LA
MiTek USP
Stock No.
Steel
Gauge
Dimensions (in)
Fastener Schedule
1,2
Beam Joist
DF/SP
Allowable Tension Loads (Lbs.)
L
2"
Min 45°