| 摘要 |
<p>A building framework and hold down connector is described. The hold down connector includes a first plate which is intended to be connected to one face of a building framework, and a second plate which is intended to be connected to a supporting framework when the building framework is located on the supporting framework. The first plate comprises the sole heel connector of the framework to join an upper chord of the framework to a lower chord of the framework. After location of the framework on the supporting frame member, the second plate is bent into a location where it is adjacent the supporting frame member and is secured to the supporting frame member. The first plate includes punched nails for enabling the first plate to be connected to the framework, and the second plate includes holes for enabling nails to be hammered through the holes to secure the second plate to the supporting frame member.</p> |
