Lateral Load on Dowel-Type Fastener

Design wood or metal-to-wood connections for lateral loading using the full set of NDS yield limit equations. CalcBook supports a wide range of dowel-type fasteners, including bolts, lag screws, wood screws, and nails, with automatic selection of governing failure modes and fastener-specific adjustments. Detailed calculations for single and double shear connections are provided with full transparency.

Fastener Types Covered:

• Hex Bolts

• Lag Screws

• Wood Screws

• Common, box, and sinker nails

• Post-frame & roof sheathing ring shank nails

Included Modification Factors:

• Load Duration

• Wet Service

• Temperature

• End Grain

• Diaphragm

• Toe-Nail

• Format Conversion

• Time Effect