Technical Specifications

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Truss & Rafter
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HGAM Hurricane Gusset Angles
SHA Masonry Uplift Connectors
Connects trusses directly to masonry or concrete and features slotted
base holes to ease installation.
Materials: Angle – 3 gauge; Gussets – 10 gauge
Finish: USP primer
Codes: See page 11 for Code Reference Chart
Installation:
• Use all specied fasteners. See Product Notes, page 17.
• Bolts must be ordered separately.
• Install directly ush to masonry wall.
• The SHA series connectors shall be installed in pairs.
• Moisture barrier may be required.
Typical SHA6
installation
Typical SHA6T
installation
SHA6
SHA6T
Uplift F1
Ref. No. Qty Dia. Qty Dia. 160% 160%
2 Ply 3745 4005
3 Ply or greater 5615 5565
2 Ply 1590
3 Ply or greater 2190
1) Allowable loads have been increased 60% for wind or seismic loads;
no further increase shall be permitted.
2) Allowable loads are for a pair of SHA devices. SHA's shall be installed in pairs.
3) Fastener schedule is for a pair of SHA devices.
4) 1/2" x 8" J-Bolts or equivalent.
5) Concrete compressive strength shall be 2500 psi or greater at 28 days.
6) Multiple ply truss shall be fastened together to act as a single unit.
7) Bolts shall conform to ASTM A 307 or better.
8) The designer must specify anchor bolt type, length, and embedment.
DF/SP
Allowable Loads (Lbs.)
1,2
Code
Ref.
130
8370
4 3/4
4 3/4
1/2
1/2
2
2
Fastener Schedule
3
No.
of Plies
6
Concrete Wall
Rafter/Truss
7
SHA6T
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USP
Stock No.
SHA6
Anchor Bolts
4,5,8
Designed for attaching gable end trusses to wood top plates
and masonry walls.
For installation into grouted concrete tie beam or
masonry bond beam. Provides lateral and uplift resistance.
Materials: 14 gauge
Finish: G90 galvanizing
Codes: See page 11 for Code Reference Chart
Installation:
• Use all specied fasteners. See Product Notes, page 17.
• Install USP’s WS15 Wood Screws into the truss and drill
holes for wedge bolts. Install wedge bolts into concrete
block per manufacturer’s recommendation.
• WS Wood Screws and Wedge bolts are included with
HGAM10 angles.
• Moisture barrier may be required.
Uplift
Ref. No. Qty Type Qty Type 160% F1 F2 F3
HGAM10KT HGAM10KTA 14 4 WS15 4 1/4" 915 1075 1110 740
F17
1) Allowable loads have been increased 60% for wind or seismic loads; no further increase shall be permitted.
2) WS15 Wood Screws are 1/4" x 1-1/2" long and WS3 Wood Screws are 1/4" x 3" long.
3) Use Powers Fasteners 1/4" x 1-3/4" Wedge-Bolt® (included); or equal. Drill hole in concrete or masonry
with 1/4" masonry drill bit. Refer to manufacturer's literature for further information.
New products or updated product information are designated in
blue font
.
Code
Ref.
DF/SP Allowable Loads (Lbs.)
1
USP
Stock No.
Steel
Gauge
Fastener Schedule
2
Rafter/Truss
Plate
3
Lateral 160%
Typical HGAM10 installation
HGAM10
Embossed gussets
improve lateral load
resistance
Moisture barrier
not shown
Uplift
F1
F2
F3
3-1/2"
3"
2-7/8"
1-1/2"
6"
4-1/4"
3-1/4"
2-1/4"
6"
2-1/4"
13-3/4"
2-1/2"
2-1/2"
13-3/4"
1-1/2"
Uplift
F1
Truss & Rafter