Technical Specifications
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Plated Truss
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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.
Materials: 10 gauge
Finish: G90 galvanizing
Codes: See page 11 for Code Reference Chart
Installation:
• Use all specied fasteners. See Product Notes, page 17.
• WS Wood Screws are included with hangers where specied.
• 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.
Uplift
1
Ref. No. W H D Qty Qty 100% 115% 125% 160%
GTWS2T -- -- 10 3-1/4 16 4 22 WS3 16 WS3 2 Ply 8720 10030 10900 8435
GTWS3T -- -- 10 4-7/8 16 5 28 WS3 24 WS3 3 Ply 11100 12470 12470 12490
GTWS4T -- -- 10 6-1/2 16 5 28 WS3 24 WS3 4 Ply 11100 12470 12470 12490
1) Uplift loads have been increased 60% for wind or seismic loads; no further increase shall be permitted.
2) WS3 wood screws require a minimum 3" wood penetration.
3) WS3 wood screws are 1/4" x 3" long and are included with the GTWS hangers.
4) WS3 wood screws may be installed in both vertical and horizontal members.
USP
Stock No.
Steel
Gauge
Wood
Screws
Wood
Screws
No.
of
Plies
F26
Code
Ref.
Dimensions (in) Fastener Schedule
2,3,4
DF/SP
Allowable Loads (Lbs.)
Supporting Truss Supported Truss
GTWS3T
GTWS2T
Typical GTWS
installation
Plated Truss
16"
16"
4"
5"
W
W