A drag strut splice between 2x4 No.2 DF-L top plate and a 4x6 No.1 DF-L header needs to resist tension force (seismic) equal to the capacity of the 2x4 in tension. 1. Determine the maximum tension load the 2x4 member is capable of supporting (based on 2x4 wood member tension capacity). (5 points) 2. Design nailed connection to transfer the load from top plate to the header if 20 GA steel plate is used as shown. (10 points) 3. Design splice, if steel plate is replaced with the wood plate as shown (5 points) The design must define number and size of nails and show the nails layout. Steel plate splice Wood plate splice