In the California Building Code book the nailing schedule specifies that the nail size for stud to sole plate should be (4) 8d nails if toenailed, or (2)
That is correct. In the case of 3x plates the rule is to use (2) 30d nails, which are 4" long for commons and 3-3/4" long for sinkers.
16d commons are 3-1/2" long and 16d sinkers are 3-1/4" long. "Commons" are larger in diameter than the corresponding "sinker", e.g., a 16d common is 0.162" and a 16d "sinker" is 0.148".The code is generally based on "common" nail dimensions, but load values can be adjusted for the use of "sinkers". For instance, a 10d common and a 16d sinker are interchangeable.
As I gobble down a few buns, I wonder what code was applied to JC.
Generally, I've nailed the stud through the bottom of the upper plate before setting it on the base plate. Toe-nailing structural members was prohibited.
Toe nailed connections are rated for both withdrawal and shear. End nailed connections are not rated for withdrawal. Refer to ANSI/AF&PA NDS-2001 (National Design Specification for Wood Construction). It's most likely part of your building code.
Very good hot cross buns for breakfast every Good Friday.
Seems like you are missing a treat.
So when was the last time you held onto, licked and bit into some buns like that? Looking and sniffing at the mall doesn't count ;^P
I should have guessed LOL.
And just how long has it been?
Do the ACAD curves still do it for you.
Hey, it's OK... I'm relegated to only sniffin', lookin' an' dreamin' too...
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