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Plated Truss
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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: FL
Installation:
• Use all specied fasteners. See Product Notes, page 18.
• MiTek’s WS structural wood screws are included with
hangers where specied.
• 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
W H D Qty Type Qty Type 100% 115% 125% 160%
GTWS2T -- 10 3-1/4 16 4 22 WS3 16 WS3 2 8720 10030 10900 9770
GTWS3T -- 10 4-7/8 16 5 28 WS3 24 WS3 3 11100 12470 12470 12490
GTWS4T -- 10 6-1/2 16 5 28 WS3 24 WS3 4 11100 12470 12470 12490
1) Uplift loads have been increased 60% for wind or seismic loads; no further increase shall be permitted.
2) MiTek's WS3 structural wood screws require a minimum 3" wood penetration.
3) MiTek's WS3 (1/4" dia. x 3" long) structural wood screws are included with the GTWS hangers.
4) MiTek's WS3 structural wood screws may be installed in both vertical and horizontal members.
MiTek USP
Stock No.
Steel
Gauge
No.
of
Plies
Dimensions
(in)
Ref.
No.
FL
Code
Ref.
Fastener Schedule
2,3,4
DF/SP
Allowable Loads (Lbs.)
Supporting Truss Supported Truss
GTWS3T
GTWS2T
Typical GTWS
installation
16"
5"
W
16"
4"
W
Supported truss end vertical min
2x6 required. Ensure truss plate is
installed ush bottom and min 3" in
height (to resist end grain splitting)