Installation Notes - USP Connectors

Girder Truss Hangers – GT, GTD & GTS series cont.
L
H
45º
W 2
W2
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W 2
B
45º 45º
D
W 1 W 1
W W 1
1
GT
Supported
Member
USP
Stock No.
*GT2T2BSKL/R
2 ply
skewed 45°
*GT2T4BSKL/R
1 ply
hip & jack
2 ply hip
& 1 ply jack
1 ply
terminal hip
2 ply
terminal hip
*GTS1T1H3BSKL/R
*GTS1T1H4BSKL/R
*GTS1T2H3BSKL/R
GTD1T1H3B
GTD1T2H3B
GT2T4B
GT series – Hip Applications
-- --
-- --
-- --
-- --
-- --
-- --
Steel
Gauge
3
3
3
3
3
3
7
7
7
7
7
7
3-7/16
1-5/8
1-5/8
1-5/8
1-5/8
1-5/8
Dimensions (in)
22 **4-1/2 5-1/2
22 **4-1/2 5-1/2
Supporting
Truss
1) The listed loads for GTS and GTD is the total of hip and jack connection.
2) Factored uplift resistance has been increased 15% for short-term loads such as wind and earthquake; no further increase allowed.
3) Bolts shall conform to ASTM A 307 or better.
4) NAILS
**D is 3" for hip bucket.
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1-5/8
7-1/4
9-1/4
19
4-1/2 9-1/4
22 **4-1/2 5-1/2
1-5/8 9-1/4 19 **4-1/2 5-1/2
3-7/16 9-1/4 22 **4-1/2 5-1/2
1-5/8
6
3-7/16 8
GTS
left shown
5
4
5
4
3
3
GTS1T2H3BSKL
left shown
3/4 12
Fastener Schedule 4
Supported
Truss
4 10d x 1-1/2 4
4
16d
10d x 1-1/2
-- --
4 10d x 1-1/2 4
10d x 1-1/2
4
Supported
Hip
-- --
10d x 1-1/2
Factored Resistance 1
Supporting Member
1 Ply
2 Ply
3 Ply Uplift
(100%) (100%) (100%) (115%) 2
Back
Bolt
Wood
Ref. No. Plate Strap W1 W2 L H D B Qty Dia. 3 Qty Type Qty Type Species Lbs kN Lbs kN Lbs kN Lbs kN
-- -- 3 7 3-7/16 -- -- 6 19 4-1/2 9-1/4 3 3/4 12 16d -- -- -- --
DF-L 2440 10.85 4225 18.79 4765 21.20 2485 11.05
S-P-F 2130 9.48 3595 15.99 4400 19.57 2485 11.05
3/4
3/4
3/4
3/4
4
3/4 4 10d x 1-1/2 4
The GTWS series girder-to-girder hangers feature high uplift capacities
along with high gravity load ratings.
4
10d x 1-1/2
10d x 1-1/2
10d x 1-1/2
10d x 1-1/2
High Uplift Girder Truss Hangers – GTWS series
GTD
GTD1T1H3B
DF-L 4875 21.69 8455 37.61 9540 42.44 2485 11.05
S-P-F 4270 18.99 7195 32.01 8805 39.17 2485 11.05
DF-L 3520 15.66 6235 27.74 7085 31.52 -- -- -- --
S-P-F 3055 13.59 5280 23.49 6525 29.03 -- -- -- --
DF-L 4875 21.69 8445 37.57 9535 42.42 -- -- -- --
S-P-F 4260 18.95 7185 31.96 8300 36.92 -- -- -- --
DF-L 3520 15.66 6235 27.74 7085 31.52 -- -- -- --
S-P-F 3055 13.59 5280 23.49 6525 29.03 -- -- -- --
DF-L 3540 15.75 6270 27.89 7130 31.72 -- -- -- --
S-P-F 3075 13.68 5305 23.60 6560 29.18 -- -- -- --
DF-L 3530 15.70 6240 27.76 7100 31.58 -- -- -- --
S-P-F 3060 13.61 5285 23.51 6530 29.05 -- -- -- --
Plated Truss
Materials: 10 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.
• WS Wood Screws are included with hangers where specified.
• GTWS2T shall be installed to a minimum 2x4 vertical member of a
girder truss with no restriction on the size of the bottom chord.
• GTWS3T shall be installed to a minimum 2x6 vertical member of a
girder truss with no restriction on the size of the bottom chord.
• GTWS4T shall be installed to a minimum 2x8 vertical member of a
girder truss with no restriction on the size of the bottom chord.
16˝
5˝
W
GTWS3T
Typical GTWS
installation
Dimensions (in) Fastener Schedule
Factored Resistance 1,3
Supporting Supported DF-L (Lbs) DF-L (kN) S-P-F (Lbs) S-P-F (kN)
USP
Steel
Truss Truss Vertical Uplift 1 Vertical Uplift Vertical Uplift 1 Vertical Uplift 1
Stock No. Ref. No. Gauge W H D Qty Type 2,3 Qty Type 2,3 100% 115% 100% 115% 100% 115% 100% 115%
GTWS2T -- -- 10 3-1/4 16 4 22 WS3 16 WS3 20425 17515 90.86 77.91 14500 12435 64.50 55.32
GTWS3T -- -- 10 4-7/8 16 5 28 WS3 24 WS3 20425 23530 90.86 104.67 14500 16705 64.50 74.31
GTWS4T -- -- 10 6-1/2 16 5 28 WS3 24 WS3 20425 23530 90.86 104.67 14500 16705 64.50 74.31
1) Factored resistances have been increased 15% for short-term loads such as wind and earthquake; no further increase allowed.
16˝
4˝
W
GTWS2T
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