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GTWS HIGH UPLIFT GIRDER TRUSS HANGERS
The GTWS series girder-to-girder hangers feature high uplift capacities along with high gravity load ratings. Sizes available for 2, 3, and 4 ply members.
Features:
• Low profile hanger
• Provides high uplift and gravity load capacities
• Utilizes USP's WS3 Wood Screws (included) for easy installation
• Wood Screws eliminate the need to drill bolt holes
• Reduces installation time and cost
Materials:
10 gauge
Finish:
G90 galvanizing
Installation:
• Use all specified fasteners. See General Notes.
• 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.
USP Stock No.
Ref. No.
Steel Gauge
Dimensions
Fastener Schedule3,4,5
Allowable Loads (Lbs.)1
W1
H
D
Supporting Truss
Supported Truss
100%
115%
125%
Uplift2
133%
160%
GTWS2T
-- --
10
3-1/4
16
4
(22) WS3
(16) WS3
6730
7740
8415
6530
7835
GTWS3T
-- --
10
4-7/8
16
4
(28) WS3
(24) WS3
8570
9855
10710
9790
11750
GTWS4T
-- --
10
6-1/2
16
4
(28) WS3
(24) WS3
8570
9855
10710
9790
11750
1) Allowable loads are based on 1997 NDS®.
2) Uplift loads have been increased 33-1/3% or 60% for wind or seismic loads; no further increase shall be permitted.
3) WS3 wood screws require a minimum 3" wood penetration.
4) WS3 wood screws are 1/4" x 3" long and are included with the GTWS hangers.
5) The wood screws of the GTWS hangers may be installed in both vertical and horizontal members.
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