PPS

Concealed post base with plate

Post bases type PPS allow to create discreet and reliable connections. Their design with vertical flange allow to carry uplift loads.

Technical Data Sheet

CE Marking

ETA

Service class 3

Outdoor

Galvanised steel

Product Details

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Features

Material

S253JR steel according to EN 10025.
Hot-dip galvanized coating according to EN ISO 1461.

Benefits

Specifically designed to carry uplift loads

Application

Header member

Supporting member: wood, concrete, steel
Supported member: solid timber, composite lumber, glued-laminated timber.(post 200 x 200 max).

Applications

Pergola
Terrace

Technical Data

Dimensions

Product Dimensions

References	Product Dimensions [mm]						Top plate holes	Bottom plate holes
References	A	B	C	D	E	F	Ø13	Porteur
PPS170	80	80	114	100	100	56	2	4
PPS230	80	80	138	130	130	92	2	4

Characteristic Capacities

References	Product capacities - Timber to Concrete
	Number of Fasteners				Characteristic capacities - Timber C24 [kN]
	On post		On concrete		R_1,k	R_2,k	R_3,k	R_4,k
	Qty	Type	Qty	Type	R_1,k	R_2,k	R_3,k	R_4,k
PPS170	2	STD12	4	Ø10*	25.9/kmod^0,5	16.3	10.1/kmod	1.2/kmod
PPS230	2	STD12	4	Ø10*	34.5/kmod^0,5	17.9	13.3/kmod	1.0/kmod

* Refer to the Simpson Strong-Tie anchor product range for suitable anchors. Typical anchor solutions are BOAXII, SET-XP, WA, AT-HP, depending on the concrete type, spacing and edge distances.

Characteristic values

References	Number of Fasteners				Simplified characteristic capacities - Timber C24 [kN]
	On post		On concrete		R_1,k**	R_2,k	R_3,k**	R_4,k**
	Qty	Type	Qty	Type	R_1,k**	R_2,k	R_3,k**	R_4,k**
PPS170	2	STD12	4	Ø10*	30.9	16.3	14.4	1.7
PPS230	2	STD12	4	Ø10*	41.2	17.9	19	1.5

* Refer to the Simpson Strong-Tie anchor product range for suitable anchors. Typical anchor solutions depend on the concrete type, spacing and edge distances.

** The published characteristic capacity is based on medium term load duration and service class 3 according to EC5 (EN 1995). For other load duration and service class, please refer to the ETA to get more accurate capacities.

Installation

Fixing

On wood:

STD 12 dowels.
Bolts dia. 12 mm.

On concrete:

Mechanical anchor: WA M10-78/5
Chemical anchor: AT-HP resin + LMAS M10-120/25 threaded rod.

On steel:

Bolts.

Installation

Top part :

Create a vertical notch in the center of the post (width in line with the thickness of the steel plate)
Identify the position of dowels (or bolts) on the side of the post.
Drill transversely the post to insert dowels (drill diameter depend on dowel diameter)
Place the concealed post base and insert dowels.

Bottom part :