MSCPT Multiple Truss Hangers
The MSCPT is a high capacity, top flange welded hanger designed to carry 2 or 3 trusses in a terminal hip installation. The
top flange is notched at the center to accommodate vertical and diagonal web members in the girder truss.
Top flange - 3 gauge; stirrup - 11 gauge (MSCPT2, MSCPT2N), 7 gauge (MSCPT2-2, MSCPT2-2N).
Simpson Strong-Tie® gray paint.
- Use all specified fasteners. See General Notes.
- The total load must be evenly distributed about the centerline to avoid eccentric loading.
- All multiple members must be fastened together to act as a single unit.
- Minimum vertical carrying member sizes are 2x6 for MSCPT2 and MSCPT2N, and 2x8 for MSCPT2-2 and MSCPT2-2N.
- Minimum carrying member bottom chord is a 2-ply 2x6..
- H1 and H2 may be increased for alignment with larger bottom chords.
- Hip stirrups can be skewed from 25° to 45°.
- The W1 and W2 of the MSCPT2 may be increased up to 3 7/16", provided the stirrups' configuration remains symmetrical.