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ICC‐ES Evaluation Report
  ESR‐3046
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DIVISION: 06 00 00—WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES 
SECTION: 06 05 23—WOOD, PLASTIC, AND COMPOSITE FASTENINGS 
 
 
 

REPORT HOLDER:  

SIMPSON STRONG‐TIE COMPANY INC. 
 
5956 WEST LAS POSITAS BOULEVARD 
 
PLEASANTON, CALIFORNIA 94588 
 
 
 
EVALUATION SUBJECT: 
  
 
SIMPSON STRONG‐TIE® STRONG‐DRIVE SD AND SDWF SCREWS 

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Revised October 2017
This report is subject to renewal August 2018.

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DIVISION: 06 00 00—WOOD, PLASTICS AND environmental conditions and/or in chemically treated

COMPOSITES wood (subject to the limitations of Sections 4.2.1, 5.2 and
Section: 06 05 23—Wood, Plastic, and Composite Table 6), and are alternates to hot-dip zinc galvanized
Fastenings fasteners with a coating weight in compliance with ASTM
A153, Class D. The screws have been evaluated for use
REPORT HOLDER: with wood chemically treated with waterborne alkaline
copper quaternary, Type D (ACQ-D).
SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC.
3.0 DESCRIPTION
5956 WEST LAS POSITAS BOULEVARD
PLEASANTON, CALIFORNIA 94588 3.1 General:
(800) 999-5099
3.1.1 SD Screws: The SD screws are manufactured
www.strongtie.com
using a standard cold-forming process, and are heat-
treated. The screws have rolled threads, spaced 8.5
EVALUATION SUBJECT:
threads per inch (0.335 thread per millimeter) for the SD9
screws and 10 threads per inch (0.393 thread per
SIMPSON STRONG-TIE® STRONG-DRIVE SD AND SDWF
millimeter) for the SD10 screws. They have a plain
SCREWS
(unslotted) 1/4-inch (6.35 mm) hex washer head, and a
sharp point with serrated threads. The length of the
1.0 EVALUATION SCOPE
threaded portion of the shank is approximately
Compliance with the following codes: 1 inch (25.4 mm). Table 1 provides a description of the SD
screws, and specifies the screws’ dimensions, nominal
 2015, 2012, 2009 and 2006 International Building
® bending yield strength and allowable tensile and shear
Code (IBC)
loads.
 2015, 2012, 2009 and 2006 International Residential
3.1.2 SDWF Screws: The SDWF screws are
Code® (IRC)
manufactured using a standard cold-forming process, and
Properties evaluated: are heat-treated. The screws have rolled 3/8"-24 threads
near the head, and 5/16"-12 threads near the point. The
 Structural
length of threads near the point is approximately 5 inches
 Corrosion resistance (127 mm). The screws have a plain (unslotted) 5/16-inch
(7.94 mm) hex washer head and Type 17 point. Table 1
2.0 USES
provides a description of the SDWF screws, and specifies
The Simpson Strong-Tie® Strong-Drive SD screws the screws’ dimensions, and allowable tensile loads.
described in this report are dowel-type threaded and self-
3.2 Materials:
tapping fasteners used for steel-to-wood and wood-to-
wood connections that are designed in accordance with 3.2.1 SD Screws: The SD screws are manufactured from
the IBC and IRC. These structural wood fasteners deviate ASTM A510, Grade 10B18, steel wire. The screws are
from ANSI B18.2.1 and B18.6.1 standards. mechanically galvanized per ASTM B695, Type II, Class
55, except for the SD10112DBB screw which has a
The Simpson Strong-Tie® Strong-Drive SDWF screws
proprietary corrosion-resistant coating.
described in this report are dowel-type threaded and self-
tapping fasteners used with the Simpson Take-Up Washer 3.2.2 SDWF Screws: The SDWF screws are
(TUW) for (wood-to-wood) floor-to-floor connections within manufactured from ASTM A510, Grade 10B21, steel wire.
conventional wood platform construction, as depicted in The screws are coated with a proprietary black electrocoat
the SDWF installation diagram shown in Figure 1. These base coat.
structural fasteners deviate from ANSI B18.2.1 and
3.2.3 Wood Members: Wood main members may be
B18.6.1 standards.
either solid-sawn lumber, or engineered wood (e.g. LVL,
The Simpson Strong-Tie Strong-Drive SD and SDWF PSL, LSL). Wood side members must be either solid-sawn
screws may be used where fasteners are required to lumber or wood structural panel (OSB or plywood).
exhibit corrosion resistance when exposed to adverse Engineered wood must have a minimum E value of 0.8E

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for lateral loading and 1.55E for withdrawal loading. The steel-to-wood connections loaded perpendicular and
engineered wood must be recognized in an ICC-ES parallel to grain are shown in Table 2. Reference lateral (Z)
evaluation report and must have a minimum equivalent design values for SD screws for single shear wood-to-
specific gravity of 0.50. For the purposes of fastener wood connections loaded perpendicular and parallel to
design, wood members must have a minimum assigned grain are shown in Table 3. Minimum connection
specific gravity as indicated in Tables 2, 3 and 4. Assigned geometries must comply with Table 5.
specific gravity for solid-sawn lumber and wood structural
Since the SDWF screws are intended only for use in
panels must be determined in accordance with Tables
direct axial withdrawal/tension, reference lateral design
12.3.3A and 12.3.3B, respectively, of the 2015 ANSI/AWC
values for the SDWF screws are outside the scope of this
National Design Specification (NDS) for Wood
report.
Construction (Tables 11.3.3A and 11.3.3B of NDS-12 for
the 2012 IBC, Tables 11.3.2A and 11.3.2B of NDS-05 for 4.1.3 Reference Withdrawal Design Values and Pull-
the 2009 and 2006 IBC). For engineered wood, the through Design Values: Design values for SD screws
moisture content at the time of screw installation and in that are loaded in tension are limited by the allowable
service must be in accordance with the applicable ICC-ES withdrawal load, with the exception that design values for
evaluation report on the engineered wood product. For connections having nominally 15/32-inch-thick plywood or
connections with SD screws, the thickness of the wood OSB side members must not exceed the head pull-through
main member, tm, must be equal to or greater than the design value of 130 pounds (578 N). Reference withdrawal
screw length less the thickness of the side member. (W) design values for SD screws are shown in Table 4,
and are given in pounds per inch of thread penetration into
3.2.4 Steel Members: For connections using the SD
the main member. Thread lengths for the SD screws are
screws, steel side members must have a minimum tensile
shown in Table 1.
strength, Fu, equal to 45 ksi (310.1 MPa), and design
thickness (base-metal thickness exclusive of any coatings) Connections utilizing SDWF screws have allowable
ranging from 0.0352 inch to 0.1026 inch (0.894 mm to tension design values that are limited by the lesser of: (a)
2.606 mm), i.e., No. 20 gage to No. 12 gage. The hole in the reference withdrawal design value given in Table 4,
the steel side member for the SD screw must be predrilled multiplied by the length of thread penetration within the
or prepunched, and must have a standard round hole no wall top plate and adjusted by all applicable adjustment
greater than 0.156 inch (3.962 mm) in diameter for the factors; (b) the allowable load for the TUW, as given in
SD9 screws, and no greater than ESR-2320, and (c) the allowable screw tension strength
0.171 inch (4.343 mm) in diameter for the SD10 screws. given in Table 1.
Hole sizes may deviate from these limitations when the
4.2 Installation:
screws are recognized in a current evaluation report for
use with a specific steel member with larger holes. 4.2.1 General: SD wood screws are installed with a 1/4-
inch (6.35 mm) hex head driver, and SDWF screws are
The SDWF screws are limited to use with the Simpson
installed with a 5/16-inch (7.94 mm) hex head driver.
Take-Up Washer (TUW), as described in
Installation may be performed without predrilling wood
ESR-2320.
members. Edge distances, end distances and spacing of
4.0 DESIGN AND INSTALLATION the screws must be sufficient to prevent splitting of the
wood, or as required by Table 5 of this report, whichever is
4.1 Design:
more restrictive. When use is in engineered wood
4.1.1 General: Reference lateral and withdrawal design products, the minimum fastener end and edge distances
values in the report are for allowable stress design, and and spacing must be in accordance with Table 5 of this
must be multiplied by all applicable adjustment factors report or in accordance with the recommendations of the
specified in the NDS as applicable to wood screws, engineered wood product manufacturer, whichever is more
including the wet service factor, CM, where applicable, to restrictive.
determine adjusted design values. Design of connections
The SD and SDWF screws have corrosion-resistant
using steel side plates must comply with Section 11.2.3 of
coatings that are recognized for use in wood treated with
NDS-15 (Section 10.2.3 of NDS-12 and NDS-05 for the
waterborne alkaline copper quaternary, Type D (ACQ-D),
2012, 2009 and 2006 IBC). When designing a connection,
to a maximum retention level of 0.40 pcf (6.4 kg/m3), or in
the structural members must be checked for load-carrying
other treated wood products that have been demonstrated
capacity in accordance with Section 11.1.2 of NDS-15
to have lower levels of corrosivity. These fasteners must
(Section 10.1.2 of NDS-12 and NDS-05 for the 2012, 2009
be limited to use in the applications and limitations defined
and 2006 IBC), and local stresses within multiple-fastener
in Table 6.
connections must be checked against Appendix E of the
NDS to ensure the capacity of the connection and fastener 4.2.2 SD Wood Screws: When installing SD screws, the
group. Connections containing multiple screws must also bottom of the screw head must be flush to the surface of
be designed in accordance with Sections 11.2.2 and 12.6 the member being connected. The screws must not be
of NDS-15 (Sections 10.2.2 and 11.6 of the NDS-12 and overdriven. SD screws must be installed such that the
NDS-05 for the 2012, 2009 and 2006 IBC). Where the SD threaded portion of the shank is fully embedded within the
screws are subjected to combined lateral main member.
and withdrawal loads, connections shall be designed in
4.2.3 SDWF Screws: The SDWF screw must be installed
accordance with Section 12.4.1 of NDS-15 (Section 11.4.1
through the hole in the center of the TUW, normal to the
of NDS-12 and NDS-05 for the 2012, 2009 and 2006 IBC).
plane of the TUW, through the sole plate and floor cavity,
The SDWF screws must be limited to applications in which
and into the top plate of the floor below, until the head of
they will be loaded in direct axial withdrawal/
the SDWF screw pulls the TUW side tabs downward,
tension only (within a tolerance of ±2 degrees). Structural
thereby engaging the shank of the screw. The screws must
members forming the connection must be designed in
not be overdriven. The go/no-go gage, supplied with the
accordance with the code.
TUW, must be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s
4.1.2 Reference Lateral Design Values: Reference installation instructions to ensure proper installation. See
lateral (Z) design values for SD screws for single shear Figure 1 for a typical installation detail of the SDWF.
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5.0 CONDITIONS OF USE 6.0 EVIDENCE SUBMITTED

The Simpson Strong-Drive SD and SDWF screws 6.1 Data in accordance with the ICC-ES Acceptance
described in this report comply with, or are suitable Criteria for Alternate Dowel-type Threaded Fasteners
alternatives to what is specified in, those codes listed in (AC233), dated April 2015 (editorially revised August
Section 1.0 of this report, subject to the following 2015).
conditions:
6.2 Data in accordance with the ICC-ES Acceptance
5.1 The SD and SDWF screws must be installed Criteria for Corrosion-resistant Fasteners and
in accordance with the manufacturer’s published Evaluation of Corrosion Effects of Wood Treatment
installation instructions, this evaluation report and Chemicals (AC257), dated October 2009 (editorially
the applicable code. The most restrictive governs if revised May 2015).
there are any conflicts between the manufacturer’s
7.0 IDENTIFICATION
published installation instructions and this report.
The packaging is labeled with the fastener designation, the
5.2 Use of fasteners in locations exposed to saltwater or
Simpson Strong-Tie Company name and address, the
saltwater spray is outside the scope of this evaluation
fastener size, and the ICC-ES evaluation report number
report.
(ESR-3046). Each screw head is marked with the not-
5.3 The SDWF screws must be limited to use in dry equal-to symbol (≠), and numbers designating the screw
conditions, with wood having a moisture content of 19 size and length, as shown in Table 1. The SDWF screw is
percent or less, both at the time of screw installation packaged with the Take-Up Washer (TUW) and a go/no-go
and in service. gage for use in installation.
5.4 The SD and SDWF screws are manufactured under a
quality control program with inspections by ICC-ES.

TABLE 1—SCREW SPECIFICATIONS, NOMINAL BENDING YIELD STRENGTH, AND FASTENER ALLOWABLE STEEL STRENGTH

FASTENER HEAD SCREW SPECIFICATIONS NOMINAL FASTENER

DESIGNATION MARKING (inches) BENDING ALLOWABLE STEEL
4
YIELD STRENGTH
Screw Thread Unthreaded Minor 3
1 STRENGTH , (lbf)
Length, Length , Shank Thread
Fyb
L T Length, (root) Tension Shear
2 (psi)
L-T Diameter ,
Dr
SD9112 915 1.5 0.5
0.109 510 425
SD9212 925 2.5 1.5
1.0 188,000
SD10112/SD10112DBB 1015 1.5 0.5
0.122 555 445
SD10212 1025 2.5 1.5
SDWF2716 16 16.0 11.0
SDWF2720 20 20.0 15.0
5 5
SDWF2724 24 24.0 5.0 19.0 0.240 NA 2685 NA
SDWF2726 26 26.0 21.0
SDWF2730 30 30.0 25.0
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 psi = 6.89 kPa, 1 lbf = 4.45 N.
1
Length of thread includes tip. See Figure 1.
2
Minor thread diameter shown in the table is the minimum minor diameter.
3
Bending yield strength determined in accordance with ASTM F1575 using the minor thread (root) diameter, Dr.
4
Allowable fastener loads are based on steel properties of the screw. Refer to Tables 2 and 3 for reference lateral (Z) design values for steel-
to-wood and wood-to-wood connections, respectively. Refer to Table 4 for reference withdrawal (W) design values.
5
SDWF screws have not been evaluated for use in lateral loading applications.
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SD Screw
U.S. Patent
7,101,133

Installation of SDWF Screw

SDWF Screw
U.S. Patent
8,276,323

FIGURE 1—SD AND SDWF SCREWS

TABLE 2—REFERENCE LATERAL DESIGN VALUES (Z) FOR SINGLE

1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
SHEAR STEEL-TO-WOOD CONNECTIONS WITH SD SCREWS (lbf)

FASTENER DESIGNATION REFERENCE LATERAL DESIGN VALUE (Z)

(2) (2)
0.42 ≤ SG < 0.50 SG ≥ 0.50
SD9112 112 171
SD9212 112 200
SD10112/SD10112DBB 138 173
SD10212 165 215
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 lbf = 4.45 N, 1 ksi = 6.89 MPa.
1
The side member must consist of steel having a minimum tensile strength (Fu) of 45 ksi, and must have a design thickness (ts) no less than
0.0352 inches (No. 20 gage) and no greater than 0.1026 inches (No. 12 gage).
2
The main member must be solid-sawn lumber. Main members must have a minimum assigned specific gravity (SG) of either 0.42 or 0.50, as
indicated in the table above. Values for SG ≥ 0.50 are also applicable for fasteners installed into the face of engineered wood described in
Section 3.2.3.
3
The uncoated minimum steel thickness of the cold-formed product delivered to the jobsite must not be less than 95 percent of the design
thickness, ts.
4
Holes in the steel side member must be predrilled or pre-punched. Hole diameter must comply with Section 3.2.4 of this report.
5
Tabulated lateral design values (Z) must be multiplied by all applicable adjustment factors, including the load duration factor, CD, from the
NDS as referenced in the IBC or IRC.
6
Screws must be installed straight into the side grain of the wood main member with the screw axis at a 90-degree angle to the wood fibers.
7
Minimum fastener penetration must be equal to the screw length less the thickness of the metal side plate.
8
Tabulated reference lateral design values apply to both parallel- and perpendicular-to-grain loading.
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TABLE 3—REFERENCE LATERAL DESIGN VALUES (Z) FOR SINGLE

1,2,3,4,5,6,7
SHEAR WOOD-TO-WOOD CONNECTIONS WITH SD SCREWS (lbf)

FASTENER DESIGNATION REFERENCE LATERAL DESIGN VALUE (Z)

(1,2) (1,2)
0.42 ≤ SG < 0.50 SG ≥ 0.50
1 1
15/32" Side 23/32" Side 1 /2" Side 15/32" Side 23/32" Side 1 /2" Side
Member Member Member Member Member Member
SD9112 93 ― ― 105 ― ―
SD9212 99 94 109 118 133 130
SD10112/SD10112DBB 102 ― ― 127 ― ―
SD10212 106 126 123 147 168 152
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 lbf = 4.45 N, 1 ksi = 6.89 MPa.
1 15 23
The nominal /32- and /32-inch-thick side members must be plywood or OSB with minimum equivalent specific gravities (SG) of either
0.42 or 0.50, as indicated in the table above.
2 1
The main member and 1 /2-inch-thick side member must be solid-sawn lumber with a minimum assigned specific gravity or equivalent specific
gravity (SG) of either 0.42 or 0.50, as indicated in the table above. Values for SG ≥ 0.50 are also applicable for fasteners installed into the face
of engineered wood described in Section 3.2.3.
3
When the assigned specific gravities or equivalent specific gravity (SG) of the main and side members are different, the design values of the
wood with the lowest specific gravity (SG) must be used.
4
Tabulated lateral design values (Z) must be multiplied by all applicable adjustment factors, including the load duration factor, CD, from the
NDS as referenced in the IBC or IRC.
5
Screws must be installed straight into the side grain of the wood members with the screw axis at a 90-degree angle to the wood fibers.
6
Minimum fastener penetration must be equal to the screw length less the thickness of the wood side member.
7
Tabulated reference lateral design values apply to both parallel- and perpendicular-to-grain loading.

TABLE 4—REFERENCE WITHDRAWAL DESIGN VALUES (W) FOR SCREWS INSTALLED IN THE SIDE GRAIN
OF A WOOD MAIN MEMBER
1,2,3
FASTENER SCREW LENGTH, THREAD LENGTH, REFERENCE WITHDRAWAL DESIGN VALUE, W (lbf/inch)
DESIGNATION L T (4) (4) (4)
0.42 ≤ SG < 0.50 0.50 ≤ SG < 0.55 SG ≥ 0.55
SD9112 1.5
122 173 173
SD9212 2.5
1.0
SD10112/SD10112DBB 1.5
122 173 173
SD10212 2.5
SDWF2716 16.0
SDWF2720 20.0
SDWF2724 24.0 5.0 180 250 295
SDWF2726 26.0
SDWF2730 30.0
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 lbf/inch = 4.44 kPa.
1
The tabulated reference withdrawal design value, W, is in pounds per inch of the thread penetration into the side grain (or face grain) of the
main member. Thread penetration is the portion of the threaded length held in the main member, including the screw tip. SD screws must be
installed such that the threaded portion of the shank is fully embedded within the main member. SDWF screws must be installed such that the
threaded length embedded within the wall top plate is at least 3 inches.
2
The tabulated reference withdrawal design value, W, must be multiplied by all applicable adjustment factors from the NDS as referenced in
the IBC or IRC.
3 15
For SD screw connections with nominal /32-inch-thick plywood or OSB side members, reference withdrawal design values, W, must be
limited by the head pull-through design value of 130 pounds.
4
Wood main members must have a minimum assigned specific gravity or equivalent specific gravity (SG) as indicated in the table above.
Values for SG ≥ 0.55 are also applicable for fasteners installed into the face of engineered wood described in Section 3.2.3.
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TABLE 5—CONNECTION GEOMETRY

1
SCREW CONDITION MINIMUM DISTANCE OR SPACING (in.)
SERIES
Main Member Wood Side Member
Perpendicular to grain loading
1 1
Edge distance (Loaded or unloaded edge)
1 1
Parallel to grain loading /2 /2
7
Perpendicular to grain loading 2 2 /16
SD End distance Parallel to grain loading 7
2 2 /16
(Loading toward or away from end)
7
Between fasteners in a row 2 2 /16
Spacing
1 13
(Loading parallel or Between rows /2 /16
perpendicular to grain) 1 1
Between staggered rows /2 /2
2
Edge distance Withdrawal loading 1 NA
2
SDWF End distance Withdrawal loading 4 NA
2
Spacing Between fasteners in a row 8 NA
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm.
1
Edge distances, end distances and spacing of the screws must be sufficient to prevent splitting of the wood, or as required by this table,
whichever is the more restrictive.
2
The SDWF screws must be used with the Take-Up Washer (TUW), as described in ESR-2320.

TABLE 6—RECOGNIZED EXPOSURE CONDITIONS FOR SIMPSON STRONG-TIE SD AND SDWF FASTENERS
EXPOSURE
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS RECOGNITION LIMITATIONS
CONDITION
Limited to use where equilibrium moisture content of the chemically
1 Treated wood in dry use applications treated wood meets the dry services condition as described in the
NDS
Limited to freshwater and chemically treated wood exposure, e.g., no
3 General construction
saltwater exposure