Product Overview
THGB2 Truss Girder Hanger
The THGB is a bolted hanger designed for installing multi-ply girder trusses. This welded hanger attaches to a vertical web and is designed with a backplate to support high loads. The THGB offers an installation option using Strong-Drive® SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws.
Key Features
- Can be skewed a maximum of 45°. The maximum allowable down load and uplift load for skew is 0.87 of the table load.
Material
- 3 ga.
Finish
- Simpson Strong-Tie gray paint. HDG available; see Corrosion Information.
Installation
- Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes
- All multiple members must be fastened together to act as a single unit
- Maximum 11 7/8" bottom chord in the carrying member to allow for the minimum bolt end distance
- Bolts must be installed symmetrically when fewer than the maximum number of bolts are used on the backplate
- Girders must have adequate lateral bracing to prevent excessive displacement due to secondary torsional stresses (refer to ANSI/TPI 1-2014 Section 7.5.3.5)
Options
- THGB hangers can be skewed to a maximum of 45°. The maximum allowable down load and uplift load for skew is 0.87 of the table load.
