Installation Notes - USP Connectors

Girder Truss Hangers – GT, GTD & GTS series
The GT primarily hangs girder trusses off other girder trusses, although a wide variety
of other heavy-duty installations apply.
Materials: See chart
Finish: USP primer
Options: All models available in LVL sizes, use M in place of T, as in GT2M4B.
Codes: Load values are derived from data submitted to various North
American building code evaluators.
Plated Truss
Installation:
• Use all specified fasteners. See Product Notes, page 10.
• Minimum heel height is 91/4˝ for GT hangers.
Supported
Member
2 ply
3 ply
4 ply
5 ply
USP
Stock No.
GT2T2B
GT2T2BH
GT2T3B
GT2T4B
GT2T6B
GT2T6BH
GT2T8B
GT3T3B
GT3T3BH
GT3T4B
GT3T4BH
GT3T6B
GT3T6BH
GT3T8B
GT3T8BH
GT4T4B
GT4T4BH
GT4T6B
GT4T6BH
GT4T8B
GT5T8BH
Steel Gauge Dimensions (in)
Fastener Schedule 2,3,4 Factored Resistance
Supporting Supported
Supporting Member
Truss
Truss
1 Ply
2 Ply
3 Ply Uplift
Wood
(100%)
(100%)
Back
Bolt
(100%)
(115%) 1
Species
Ref. No. Plate Strap W1 L H D B Qty Dia. 2 Qty Type Lbs kN Lbs kN Lbs kN Lbs kN
DF-L 2440 10.85 4235 18.84 4775 21.24 2485 11.05
-- -- 3 7 6 19 2 12 16d
S-P-F 2140 9.52 3600 16.01 4405 19.60 2485 11.05
DF-L 3210 14.28 5625 25.02 8195 36.45 2485 11.05
-- -- 3 7 6 2 1 12 16d
S-P-F 2800 12.46 4775 21.24 6975 31.03 2485 11.05
DF-L 3540 15.75 6270 27.89 7130 31.72 2485 11.05
-- -- 3 7 6 22 3 12 16d
S-P-F 3075 13.68 5305 23.60 6560 29.18 2485 11.05
DF-L 4905 21.82 8475 37.70 9555 42.50 2485 11.05
THGB2 3 7 7 19 4 12 16d
S-P-F 4290 19.08 7215 32.10 8825 39.26 2485 11.05
DF-L 7375 32.81 12720 56.58 14330 63.75 2485 11.05
-- -- 3 7 22 6 6 12 16d
S-P-F 6465 28.76 10835 48.20 13240 58.90 2485 11.05
DF-L 9770 43.46 16935 75.33 19320 85.94 2485 11.05
-- -- 3 7 6 6 1 12 16d
S-P-F 8545 38.01 13730 61.08 13730 61.08 2485 11.05
DF-L 9800 43.59 16950 75.40 19100 84.96 2485 11.05
THGBH2 3 7 25 6 8 12 16d
S-P-F 8580 38.17 13730 61.08 13730 61.08 2485 11.05
DF-L 3540 15.75 6270 27.89 7130 31.72 2485 11.05
-- -- 3 7 6 22 3 12 16d
S-P-F 3075 13.68 5305 23.60 6560 29.18 2485 11.05
DF-L 4530 20.15 8230 36.61 12175 54.16 2485 11.05
-- -- 3 7 6 3 1 12 16d
S-P-F 3880 17.26 6920 30.78 10295 45.80 2485 11.05
DF-L 4905 21.82 8475 37.70 9555 42.50 2485 11.05
THGB3 3 7 7 19 4 12 16d
S-P-F 4290 19.08 7215 32.10 8825 39.26 2485 11.05
DF-L 6475 28.80 11275 50.16 16395 72.93 2485 11.05
-- -- 3 7 7 4 1 12 16d
S-P-F 5650 25.13 9575 42.59 13975 62.17 2485 11.05
DF-L 7375 32.81 12720 56.58 14330 63.75 2485 11.05
-- -- 3 7 22 6 6 12 16d
S-P-F 6465 28.76 10835 48.20 13240 58.90 2485 11.05
DF-L 9770 43.46 16935 75.33 24595 109.41 2485 11.05
-- -- 3 7 6 6 1 12 16d
S-P-F 8545 38.01 14405 64.08 19240 85.59 2485 11.05
DF-L 9800 43.59 16950 75.40 19100 84.96 2485 11.05
THGBH3 3 7 25 6 8 12 16d
S-P-F 8580 38.17 14430 64.19 17655 78.54 2485 11.05
DF-L 12925 57.50 22520 100.18 27585 122.71 2485 11.05
-- -- 3 7 6 8 1 12 16d
S-P-F 11030 49.07 18905 84.10 19375 86.19 2485 11.05
DF-L 4895 21.77 8475 37.70 9555 42.50 2485 11.05
-- -- 3 7 19 4 12 16d
S-P-F 4290 19.08 7215 32.10 8825 39.26 2485 11.05
DF-L 6465 28.76 11270 50.13 16400 72.95 2485 11.05
-- -- 3 7 4 1 12 16d
S-P-F 5645 25.11 9575 42.59 13975 62.17 2485 11.05
DF-L 7375 32.81 12715 56.56 14330 63.75 2485 11.05
-- -- 3 7 22 6 6 12 16d
S-P-F 6465 28.76 10835 48.20 13240 58.90 2485 11.05
DF-L 9765 43.44 16925 75.29 24600 109.43 2485 11.05
-- -- 3 7 6 6 1 12 16d
S-P-F 8545 38.01 14405 64.08 20975 93.31 2485 11.05
DF-L 9800 43.59 16940 75.36 19110 85.01 2485 11.05
THGBH4 3 7 25 6 8 12 16d
S-P-F 8580 38.17 14430 64.19 17645 78.49 2485 11.05
DF-L 12910 57.43 22495 100.07 32745 145.66 2485 11.05
-- -- 3 7 6 8 1 12 16d
S-P-F 11275 50.16 19115 85.03 27895 124.09 2485 11.05
1) Factored uplift resistance has been increased 15% for short-term loads such as wind and earthquake; no further increase allowed.
2) Bolts shall conform to ASTM A 307 Grade A or better.
3) GT series require 2 x 6 vertical member for 2, 3, and 4 bolt hangers and 2 x 8 for 6 and 8 bolt hangers.
4) NAILS
Typical GT2T4B
installation
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