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	System Requirements: Microsoft Windows® 2000 or newer operating system (please note that installation on 64-bit OS is not supported at this time) Microsoft .NET Framework: see note below Monitor Resolution: 1024 x 768 minimum. Application is best viewed at 96 DPI. (see Display Settings Help)

The Simpson Strong-Wall® Shearwall Selector is a program that selects the proper Wood or Steel Strong-Wall® for a particular framing and foundation application for engineered designs.

It is updated to the latest information in our catalog for engineered design, Strong-Wall® Shearwalls (C-SW09). This reflects our code listings under the 2006 IBC/IRC for both the Steel (ESR-1679) and Wood (ESR-1267) Strong-Wall® shearwalls.

• Download the Strong-Wall Shearwall Selector Program Version 3.8, released 6/10  Summary of Changes

Key features and benefits of the Strong-Wall Shearwall Selector:

• User friendly with printable output
• Updated to the 2006 I codes
• Engineered designs with stiffness and cumulative overturning included in the tabulated allowable loads
• Single story, raised floor, two story and balloon framing solutions
• Both Wood and Steel Strong-Wall® shearwall solutions

Strong-Wall shearwall software resources:

• The Strong-Wall Software User's Manual (PDF) provides a detailed description of the program capabilities and terminology
• For help, please send email to swselector@strongtie.com