Installation Notes - USP Connectors

Girder Tiedowns – MUGT series
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Designed for higher uplift resistance for wood frame
and concrete block construction. The MUGT15 can accommodate
variable truss bearing depths.
Materials: 12 gauge
Finish: G90 galvanizing
Codes: Load values are derived from data submitted to
various North American building code evaluators.
Installation:
• Use all specified fasteners. See Product Notes, page 10.
• When straps are wrapped over the truss, install nails in backside of truss.
See MUGT15 installation diagram for minimum nail requirements into the
face and on top of the truss.
• If installed straight-up with no wrap over the top of the truss, fill all nail
holes.
• Moisture barrier may be required.
Install a minimum
of (6) 10d nails
into the face
MUGT15
5/8" Bolt
Typical MUGT15
to support beam
installation
Install a minimum
of (12) 10d nails
into back
Install a minimum
of (4) 10d nails
into the top
1 1/4"
Min 3" x 3" x 1/4"
Bearing Plate
Install a minimum
of (4) 10d nails
into the top
Support Beam
Designed
By Others
Truss & Rafter
14 5 /8˝
Install a minimum
of (6) 10d nails
into the face
1 1/4˝
PHD4A
page 41
1 1 /4˝
3 11 /16˝
MUGT15
2 7 /16˝
Typical MUGT15
wood installation
with PHD4A
Fastener Schedule 2
Anchor Bolt Rafter/Truss 3,5 DF-L S-P-F
USP
Steel Mounting
Top Face Back
Stock No. Ref. No. Gauge Condition Qty Dia. Qty Qty Qty Type Lbs kN Lbs kN
MUGT15 MGT 12
Face-Max 1 5/8 -- -- 28 -- -- 10d 4650 20.69 4000 17.79
Top-Min 1 5/8 4 6 12 10d 4320 19.22 3715 16.53
1) Factored resistances have been increased 15% for short-term loads such as wind and earthquake;
reduce for other load durations in accordance with the code.
2) Additional anchorage products to be designed by others.
3) Minimum nail embedment shall be 8 nail diameters (typ.).
4) Designer must specify anchor bolt type, length, and embedment.
5) NAILS
Factored Uplift Resistance (115%) 1
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