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A rod tie system for enhancing the interconnection between the walls and roof framing systems of tilt-up buildings and the like including a first type of connection bracket, a second type connection bracket, a clevis bracket, a turnbuckle bracket, a transfer lug, and several lengths of threaded rod.

A rod tie system for enhancing the interconnection between the walls and roof framing systems of tilt-up buildings and the like including a first type of connection bracket, a second type connection bracket, a clevis bracket, a turnbuckle bracket, a transfer lug, and several lengths of threaded rod. The first connection bracket and the clevis bracket can be combined to form a single plane articulating bracket, and the second type of connection bracket and the clevis bracket can be combined to form a dual plane articulating bracket. The several lengths of threaded rod are combined with the above brackets, as needed, to form a particular rod tie system. Among the principal advantages of the present invention are that the components thereof can easily be made from readily available stock material using only stamping or shearing devices, drills and welding equipment.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A rod tie system for enhancing an interconnection between walls and a roof framing system of a tilt-up building wherein the roof framing system includes at least one roof support member such as a truss, roof beam, or girder supporting a plurality of joists at least some o

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A rod tie system for enhancing an interconnection between walls and a roof framing system of a tilt-up building wherein the roof framing system includes at least one roof support member such as a truss, roof beam, or girder supporting a plurality of joists at least some of which extend from a wall to the support member, the joists having sheathing fastened to top surfaces thereof to form a roof, comprising:one or more lengths of rods forming a rod line;means forming a first articulating bracket articulatable in at least one plane and adapted for use in attaching one end of said rod line to a first wall; andmeans forming a transfer lug including a first end bracket for attachment to one of the roof forming joists, a second end bracket for attachment to an adjacent roof forming joist, and an elongated cross-member engaging and spanning between said first and second end brackets, said cross-member including means for connection to said rod line, said transfer lug being operative to transfer forces applied along said rod line to the roof framing system.