DriftCorner®

DriftCorner® is a simple solution for accommodating lateral drift at the corner of a wall. By positioning 2.625” horizontal slots vertically every 12” on a right angle 6.25”x6.25” stud and including pre-installed step bushings, up to 2” of lateral drift at corners can now be accommodated. Manufactured from mill-certified steel coated G-90, DriftCorner may be utilized in either infill or bypass conditions.

Use DriftCorner in conjunction with the DriftClip® or DriftTrak® series for a complete solution to vertical deflection and lateral movement of the structure. Contact TSN’s Technical Services Team at (888) 474-4876 for design recommendations.

  

US Patent #7,832,162

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Step Bushing Technology

 

Step Bushing Technology


  
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Designation
Lbs/Piece

Qty/Skid (Pieces)
Qty/Skid (Feet)
Lbs/Skid
DriftCorner 20.7 25 300 518

 

 

 

  • Prevents wall separation or collision at building corners during seismic events
  • Accommodates orthogonal building drift at corner zones
  • Step bushings are all pre-installed
  • May be used with a variety of common sheathing components

Important Considerations

Attachment of DriftCorner® is made with #8 self-drilling screws. If using gypsum board sheathing, place 1.5” x 9” x 43mil (18ga) angle behind the sheathing on each side of the DriftCorner® to allow for proper screw purchase. TSN will provide the backing angle with DriftCorner® if requested.

Shown below are two detailed examples of DriftCorner® application. More details are available for download at www.steelnetwork.com, including those with the backing angle and with other drift products.

DriftCorner® at slab bypass: DriftCorner® at infill framing:

ASTM A1003/A1003M Structural Grade 33 (230) Type H, ST33H (ST230H): 33ksi (230MPa) minimum yield strength, 45ksi (310MPa) minimum tensile strength, 33mil minimum thickness (20 gauge, 0.0346” design thickness) with ASTM A653/A653M G90 (Z275) hot dipped galvanized coating. With a standard thickness of 33mil (20ga), DriftCorner® is available in 12’ lengths.