Date/Time: March 11, 2026 12:00 pm Central
The new patent-pending HDUE™ holdown and SABR™ anchor bolt from Simpson Strong-Tie® provide a stronger, faster way to secure shearwall end studs to concrete foundations. The HDUE is a one-to-one replacement for the industry-leading HDU, and secures shearwalls, braced-wall panels, and other lateral-force-resisting applications in wood construction. SABR is a cast-in-place bolt that provides concrete anchorage for attaching a holdown.
Join us for an in-depth look at how these two next-generation products were developed, the rigorous testing the R&D team conducted to ensure these innovative products exceeded the strength of the previous designs and how they work together as an ideal solution for single and multistory buildings.
Attendees will learn about the innovative features of the HDUE, including angled fasteners, extruded seat, optimized hole patterns and how they can potentially see savings with this new product, as well as the features of SABR, including its one-piece sweep design, versatile threaded section and multiple diameter options.
By the end of the session, engineers will have a better understanding of:
- How the new HDUE angled fasteners improve holdown performance
- How the new HDUE backplate increases fastener performance – The benefit of the tear drop holes.
- How the new SABR design increases load rating
- How the new SABR accommodates different sill plate sizes.
**Continuing education credit is being provided by Simpson Strong-Tie. Questions? Contact Ian McCallion at imccallion@strongtie.com and cc Ali Hayes at ahaynes@strongtie.com.
**This webinar will be recorded and made available on the STRUCTURE website.
Presented by: Damon Ho, P.E., Senior Product Manager, Simpson Strong-Tie
Damon Ho, P.E., is a Senior Product Manager at Simpson Strong-Tie, where he leads cross-functional teams to develop and launch innovative building solutions. He brings a strong engineering foundation to his product management work, drawing on several years of designing commercial and residential structures prior to joining Simpson Strong-Tie. Damon enjoys blending technical expertise with strategic thinking to solve customer problems, drive product adoption, and create meaningful impact across the construction industry.