Product Overview
THGWV7.25/9 Truss Hanger for Girders, Wraparound Design, Bolted
The THGWV is an extra-high-capacity, bolted hanger designed for installing multi-ply girder trusses. This welded hanger attaches to a vertical web and features a unique wraparound shape that supports higher loads with a double-shear design.
Key Features
- Two bucket heights are available to accommodate a range of SCL sizes
Material
- 3 gauge
Finish
- Simpson Strong-Tie gray paint
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)
- Carrying member must be a minimum two-ply girder truss to allow for required minimum screw penetration
