Patent ID: 9097000
Filing Date: 2015-08-04
Classification: E04B

Abstract:
1. A reinforced stud wall for a building having at least one floor, a foundation and at least one ceiling, comprising: a) a horizontal cross member operably secured to a pair of adjacent vertical studs; b) a tie rod having one end operably connected to a foundation of a building and a threaded another end extending through said cross member; c) a nut operably secured to said another end and said cross member; and d) said cross member comprising a longitudinal hollow member having a horizontal longitudinal axis and having top and bottom walls having lengths extending along said longitudinal axis, first and second web flanges connecting said top and bottom walls, said web flanges extending along said longitudinal axis of said hollow member, and an opening through said top and bottom walls to allow said tie rod to extend therethrough, said opening being disposed between said web flanges, said cross member horizontal longitudinal axis is disposed transversely to said adjacent vertical studs.