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Load Design Charts

SIPs (Structural Insulated Panels)

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Architect/Engineering Review
The Load Design Charts for R-Control SIPs have been developed from national testing standards, testing at independent laboratories, and qualified structural engineers. They have been determined to be consistent with sound building practice. These charts cover most common construction requirements. Each building project should be reviewed by an architect/engineer to determine the suitability of R-Control SIPs. Evaluation Reports available from: ICC-ES HUD various state and local jurisdictions

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R-Control SIPs are structural components for use in load bearing wall, roof, ceiling, or floor assemblies. Contact us for complete detail drawings, technical specifications and a building techniques video. You can also download many of these documents from our website at www.r-control.com

Example:

Table of Contents:
Pages 4-5 6 7-10 7-10 11 Wall Design Header Design Roof/Floor/Ceiling Design Diaphragm Design

Notes:
R-Control SIPs for Walls 2X Top Plate joints must be staggered a minimum of 1' from panel joints. For non-loadbearing walls, refer to Transverse Load Design Charts #4, #3, #3a, and #3b for transverse capacity. Double vertical boundary dimensional lumber of #2 Douglass Fir or better is required to achieve shear capacity. R-Control SIPs for Roofs, Floors, or Ceilings Load Design Chart #1 provides transverse capacity using a surface or block spline detail for spans from 4' to 12'. Refer to Load Design Charts #3, #3a, and #3b for higher loads and/or longer spans than provided for in Load Design Chart #1. Minimum edge bearing for roof, floor, or ceiling panels is 1 1/2". For application of R-Control panels as flooring, a minimum 7/16" OSB or equivalent overlay is recommended to provide additional impact and point loading resistance. For sloped panels, the loading conditions and panel capacities should be reviewed based upon the inclined panel length. Refer to R-Control Technical Bulletin sip no. 2042. Load Design Chart #3, for spans greater than 22' and for all 11 1/4" core panels, the dimensional lumber is required to be #2 Douglas Fir or better. R-Control SIPs used as Headers The R-Control Load Design Chart #5 provides header capacity for R-Control panels. For higher capacties, code accepted framing is recommended. R-Control SIPs used as a Diaphragm Diaphragms can be design with R-Control panels with capacities up to 850 plf. Refer to R-Control Load Design Chart #7. R-Control SIP Deflections R-Control SIPs should be designed to comply with the deflection limits of the applicable building code. R-Control load design charts are for total load (dead load + live load). For long term deflection under sustained load (creep), additional deflection must be evaluated. R-Control SIP 2X Lumber All R-Control SIP 2X Lumber shall be SPF#2, engineered equivalent, or greater; unless otherwise specified. General Recommendations Please review the R-Control SIP Detail Book for general recommendations on the storage, handling, installation, and protection of R-Control SIPs. PANEL WEIGHT
R-CONTROL PANEL WEIGHT (p.s.f.) EPS CORE THICKNESS 3 1/2" 7/16" OSB THICKNESS 3.3 5 1/2" 7 1/4" 3.5 3.6 9 1/4" 11 1/4" 3.8 4.0

Wall - Unity Equation

This equation is used to determine design suitablilty. The equation takes into account the ultimate load for a panel subjected to both axial and transverse (bending) conditions:

design axial load + design transverse load allowable axial load allowable transverse load
(SEE LOAD DESIGN CHART 2B) (SEE LOAD DESIGN CHART 4)

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Wall - Axial Loading

LOAD DESIGN CHART #2B (SEE DETAIL SIP-101)
R-CONTROL STRUCTURAL INSULATED PANELS 7/16" OSB THICKNESS PANEL HEIGHT EPS CORE THICKNESS 3 1/2" CORE 8' - 0" 10' - 0" AXIAL [1] LOAD [PLF] 2750 2500 2000 5 1/2" CORE 4000 3500 3000

12' - 0" 14' - 0" 16' - 0"

2750 2500

[1] LIMITED TO ULTIMATE FAILURE LOAD DIVIDED BY A FACTOR OF [1] SAFETY OF THREE(3). [2] PLEASE REVIEW NOTES ON PAGE 3.

Wall - Shear Loading

LOAD DESIGN CHART #6 (SEE DETAIL SIP-101)
R-CONTROL STRUCTURAL INSULATED PANELS 7/16" OSB THICKNESS PANEL HEIGHT EPS CORE THICKNESS 3 1/2" CORE RACKING SHEAR N/A 335 PLF 5 1/2" CORE 335 PLF

[1] PLEASE REVIEW NOTES ON PAGE 3.

Wall - Transverse Loading

LOAD DESIGN CHART #4 (SEE SPLINE DETAILS SIP-102 or SIP-102g)
R-CONTROL STRUCTURAL INSULATED PANELS 7/16" OSB THICKNESS PANEL HEIGHT EPS CORE THICKNESS 3 1/2" CORE DEFLECTION
T R A N S V E R S E L O A D P S F

5 1/2" CORE

L/360 L/240 L/180 L/360 L/240 L/180 28 20 15 401 30 22 401 321 271 42 32 26 21 17 611 48 38 31 26 611 491 411 351 311

8' - 0" 10' - 0"

12' - 0" 14' - 0" 16' - 0"

()

[1] LIMITED TO ULTIMATE FAILURE LOAD DIVIDED BY A FACTOR [1] OF SAFETY OF THREE (3). [2] PLEASE REVIEW NOTES ON PAGE 3.

Wall - Header Loading

LOAD DESIGN CHART #5 (SEE DETAILS SIP-112 through SIP-114)
R-CONTROL STRUCTURAL INSULATED PANELS
HEADER SPAN HEADER DEPTH 12" 18" 24"

DEFLECTION L/480 L/360 L/240 L/480 L/360 L/240 L/480 L/360 L/240
L O A D P L F

4' - 0" 6' - 0" 8' - 0"

524 319 218

703 7081 3741 3741

762

7731 7731 8371 8371 8371

()

4661 4661 4661 5571 5571 5571

2481 2481 3511 3511 3511 4551 4551 4551

[1] LIMITED TO ULTIMATE FAILURE LOAD DIVIDED BY A FACTOR OF SAFETY OF THREE (3). [2] PLEASE REVIEW NOTES ON PAGE 3.

Note: Details SIP-112a and SIP-112b are not illustrated here. Refer to R-Control SIP detail book.

Roof/Floor - Transverse Loading

LOAD DESIGN CHART #1 (SEE SPLINE DETAILS SIP-102 or SIP-102g)
R-CONTROL STRUCTURAL INSULATED PANELS 7/16" OSB THICKNESS PANEL SPAN 3 1/2" CORE DEFLECTION
T R A N S V E R S E L O A D P S F

EPS CORE THICKNESS 5 1/2" CORE 7 1/4" CORE 9 1/4" CORE 11 1/4" CORE

L/360 L/240 L/180 L/360 L/240 L/180 L/360 L/240 L/180 L/360 L/240 L/180 L/360 L/240 L/180 65 40 28 20 801 531 401 30 801 531 401 321 89 58 42 32 1221 811 611 48 1221 811 611 491 92 64 51 44 40 1361 961 761 641 561 1361 961 761 641 561 107 75 61 54 51 1361 1361 961 761 641 561 961 761 641 561 104 73 60 55 55 1361 961 761 641 561 1361 961 761 641 561

4'- 0" 6'- 0" 8'- 0" 10'- 0" 12'- 0"

()

[1] LIMITED TO ULTIMATE FAILURE LOAD DIVIDED BY A FACTOR OF SAFETY OF THREE (3). [2] PLEASE REVIEW NOTES ON PAGE 3.

Roof/Floor - Transverse Loading

LOAD DESIGN CHART #3 (SEE DOUBLE 2X SPLINE DETAIL SIP-102d and SIP-108)
R-CONTROL STRUCTURAL INSULATED PANELS 7/16" OSB THICKNESS PANEL SPAN 5 1/2" CORE DEFLECTION 10'- 0"
T R A N S V E R S E L O A D

EPS CORE THICKNESS 7 1/4" CORE 9 1/4" CORE 11 1/4" CORE

L/360 L/240 L/180 L/360 L/240 L/180 L/360 L/240 L/180 L/360 L/240 L/180 53 40 30 79 59 45 1051 79 60 89 65 48 1091 911 72 1091 911 781 150 111 84 1741 1451 1241 1741 1451 1241 1771 1481 115 1771 1481 1271 1771 1481 1271

12'- 0" 14'- 0" 16'- 0" 18'- 0" 20'- 0" 22'- 0" 24'- 0"

24 19 15

35 28 22

47 37 30

37 28 22

55 42 33

681 57 44

65 51 41 33 27

98 77 61 49 40

1091 971 82 66 54

89 70 56 45 37

1111 991 84 68 55

1111 991 891 811 74

()
P S F

[1] LIMITED TO ULTIMATE FAILURE LOAD DIVIDED BY A FACTOR OF SAFETY OF THREE (3). [2] DOUBLE 2X MUST BE CONTINUOUS. [3] PLEASE REVIEW NOTES ON PAGE 3.

Roof/Floor - Transverse Loading

LOAD DESIGN CHART #3A (SEE I-BEAM SPLINE DETAIL SIP-102b and SIP-108a)
R-CONTROL STRUCTURAL INSULATED PANELS 7/16" OSB THICKNESS PANEL SPAN 7 1/4" CORE DEFLECTION 10'- 0" 12'- 0" EPS CORE THICKNESS 9 1/4" CORE 11 1/4" CORE

L/360 L/240 L/180 L/360 L/240 L/180 L/360 L/240 L/180 811 63 49 38 30 24 811 681 581 511 451 37 811 681 581 511 451 401 1181 981 73 55 42 33 26 21 1181 1181 981 841 741 63 49 39 31 981 841 741 651 591 491 41 1311 109 87 69 55 45 37 30 1311 1311 1091 931 821 72 65 55 46 1091 931 821 72 65 571 481

T R A N S V E R S E L O A D

14'- 0" 16'- 0" 18'- 0" 20'- 0" 22'- 0" 24'- 0"

()
P S F

[1] LIMITED TO ULTIMATE FAILURE LOAD DIVIDED BY A FACTOR OF SAFETY OF THREE (3). [2] I-BEAM SPLINE MUST BE CONTINUOUS. [3] PLEASE REVIEW NOTES ON PAGE 3.

Roof/Floor - Transverse Loading

LOAD DESIGN CHART #3B (SEE INSULATED I-BEAM SPLINE DETAIL SIP-102c and SIP-108b)
R-CONTROL STRUCTURAL INSULATED PANELS 7/16" OSB THICKNESS PANEL SPAN 5 1/2" CORE DEFLECTION 10'- 0"
T R A N S V E R S E L O A D

EPS CORE THICKNESS 7 1/4" CORE 9 1/4" CORE 11 1/4" CORE

L/360 L/240 L/180 L/360 L/240 L/180 L/360 L/240 L/180 L/360 L/240 L/180 76 53 114 79 1321 961 101 72 151 109 1581 1321 117 88 1381 1381 1491 1151 1151 1241 1491 1241 1491 1241

12'- 0"

14'- 0" 16'- 0" 18'- 0" 20'- 0" 22'- 0" 24'- 0"

38 28 21 16

57 42 32 24

701 541 42 32

54 40 31 24

80 61 47 36

1071 81 62 49

68 53 42 34 28 23

981 80 64 51 42 34

981 861 641 521 431 361

1061 76 64 50 40 33

1061 931 83 741 60 49

1061 931 83 741 62 521

()
P S F

[1] LIMITED TO ULTIMATE FAILURE LOAD DIVIDED BY A FACTOR OF SAFETY OF THREE (3). [2] INSULATED I-BEAM SPLINE MUST BE CONTINUOUS. [3] PLEASE REVIEW NOTES ON PAGE 3.

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Roof/Floor - Diaphragm Loading

LOAD DESIGN CHART #7 (SEE CONNECTION DETAILS SIP-139a, SIP-140 and SIP-141)
R-CONTROL STRUCTURAL INSULATED PANELS Spacing of R-Control Screw Fasteners at supported edges (minimum 1 5/8" penetration) 7/16" OSB THICKNESS 3" 4" 6" Spacing of spline fasteners (8d box or 6d common) at unsupported edges - top side of panel onlyTwo staggered rows of fasteners on each side of joint 3" 850 PLF1 3" 750 PLF1 3" 500 PLF1

[1] SPLINE IS 7/16" OSB x 4" [2] PLEASE REVIEW NOTES ON PAGE 3.

Note: Detail SIP-139 is not illustrated here. Refer to R-Control SIP Detail Book.

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