Simpson 5-1/2" T-Shape Column Cap for GFCMU and Concrete Piers with SDS Screws (CCTQM5.50-SDS) - is a heavy-duty embedded column cap engineered by Simpson Strong-Tie for use in raised pier foundations and applications where heavy beams rest on concrete or concrete block columns. Featuring a T-shape design with a side stirrup for intermediate beam support, this cap delivers the high uplift and lateral resistance needed to help structures withstand high-wind events.

Key Features

• Screws are configured to provide high uplift design values
• Certified welds for confidence in strength and loading
• SSTB offset allows flush installation to edge of pier
• SSTBs spaced to fit standard pier layouts
• Heavy-gauge beam seat provides robust support for heavy beams bearing on concrete or masonry columns
• T-shape configuration with side stirrup accommodates intermediate support beams at 90-degree angles at non-corner, mid-span floor support locations
• Compatible with GFCMU and concrete pier applications
• Gray paint finish for corrosion protection
• Constructed from 7-gauge steel for structural integrity
• Made in the United States

Specifications

• Model Number: CCTQM5.50-SDS
• Description: 5.50" Masonry CC T-Shape w/SDS Screws
• Main Channel Width (W1): 5-1/2 in.
• Side Stirrup Width (W3 and W4): 5-1/2 in.
• Main Channel Length (L1): 13-1/2 in.
• Side Stirrup Length (L2): 4 in.
• Material: 7 gauge steel
• Finish: Gray Paint
• Fasteners Included: 1/4" x 2-1/2" Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws
• Country of Origin: United States

Approved Applications

• Raised pier foundation construction
• Applications where heavy beams bear on concrete columns
• Applications where heavy beams bear on concrete block (GFCMU) columns
• Non-corner, intermediate floor support beam locations requiring a 90-degree side beam connection
• High-wind zones requiring enhanced uplift and lateral resistance

What's Included

• 1 x CCTQM5.50-SDS T-Shape Column Cap
• 1/4" x 2-1/2" Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws

Options

Configurations for many different beams or beam-to-beam combinations can be manufactured. Contact us for Configurable Options and Special orders.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of foundation is the CCTQM5.50-SDS designed for?

The CCTQM5.50-SDS is designed specifically for raised pier foundations where heavy beams rest on concrete columns or concrete block (GFCMU) columns. It is an embedded column cap suited to both new construction and retrofit pier foundation applications.

What makes this a T-shape column cap, and where should it be installed?

The T-shape refers to the cap's main channel combined with a side stirrup that accommodates an intermediate support beam at a 90-degree angle. This cap is intended for use along a floor support beam at non-corner locations - not at the corners of a structure - where an intersecting beam connection is needed.

What fasteners are included, and why are SDS screws used?

The CCTQM5.50-SDS includes 1/4" x 2-1/2" Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws. These screws are specifically configured to provide high uplift design values, making them well-suited to connections that must resist the forces associated with high-wind events.

What are the main channel and side stirrup dimensions for this model?

The main channel width (W1) is 5-1/2 in. and the main channel length (L1) is 13-1/2 in. The side stirrup width (W3 and W4) is 5-1/2 in. and the side stirrup length (L2) is 4 in. The cap is constructed from 7-gauge steel with a gray paint finish.

Note: Product dimensions may differ from picture.