THGBV/THGBHV/THGWV SCL-to-Truss Girder Hangers
An extension of the THGB/THGBH/THGW series, these high-capacity hangers are designed for attaching 2-ply, 3-ply or 4-ply sized structural composite lumber (SCL) to a girder truss. The THGBV offers optional installation with Simpson Strong-Tie® Strong-Drive® SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws, while the bolted THGBHV and THGWV offer higher load capacities. Two bucket heights are available for each width to accommodate a range of SCL sizes. Options for skewing or dropping the buckets for conditions where the SCL joist is lower than the girder bottom chord provide additional design flexibility for a variety of SCL-to-truss connections.
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 using less than 8 bolts on the 8-bolt backplate.
- Girders must be adequately laterally braced to prevent excessive displacement due to secondary torsional stresses (Ref. ANSI/TPI 1-2014 Section 7.5.3.5).
- Shall be attached to a 2-ply girder truss to allow for required minimum screw penetration. Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws require a minimum 2-ply (3") carrying member.
Options
- See Hanger Options information.
- THGB/THGBH/THGBV/THGBHV hangers can be skewed to a maximum of 45°. Allowable download or uplift is 0.87 of table load.
Skewed Seat
- THGB/THGBH/THGBV/THGBHV 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.
Dropped Bucket
- THGBV/THGBHV backplates can be extended to allow for up to a 6" dropped bucket.
- Allowable loads are 100% of the table loads.
- Order as “X” version, specify the total backplate height, BK_PLT, equal to the hanger height (H) plus the dropped bucket amount (db). Ex: a THGBV3.62 /9 with a 4" dropped bucket would have a total backplate height of 27 1/4".
Related Literature
Product Information Tables
Load Tables
- Allowable loads are based on a SCL (LVL, PSL or LSL) carried member with an allowable F'c ⊥ of 750 psi and equivalent Specific Gravity of 0.50 or higher.
- Uplift loads have been increased for earthquake or wind loading with no further increase allowed. Reduce where other loads govern.
- A 3-ply carrying member is required for the THGWV5.50/9 and THGWV5.50/11; a 4-ply carrying member is required for the THGWV7.25/9 and THGWV7.25/11.
- Simpson Strong-Tie® Strong-Drive® SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws require a minimum 2-ply (3") carrying member.
- Bolts and Simpson Strong-Tie Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws are permitted to be installed through metal truss connector plates as approved by the Truss Designer, provided the requirements of ANSI/TPI 1-2014 Sections 7.5.3.4 and 8.9.2 are met.
- Wind (160) is a download rating.
- To achieve published loads, machine bolts (MB) into the girder truss shall be installed with the nut on the opposite side of the hanger with a standard cut washer (except THGWV's). Standard cut washers are required for THGBV and THGBHV.
- NAILS: 10d = 0.148" dia. x 3" long. See other nail sizes and information.
Code Reports
| Part | IAPMO UES ER | ICC-ES ESR | City of Los Angeles | State of Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THGBHV3.62/11 | No code listing. Please contact us for test data. | |||
| THGBHV3.62/9 | No code listing. Please contact us for test data. | |||
| THGBHV5.50/11 | No code listing. Please contact us for test data. | |||
| THGBHV5.50/9 | No code listing. Please contact us for test data. | |||
| THGBHV7.25/11 | No code listing. Please contact us for test data. | |||
| THGBHV7.25/9 | No code listing. Please contact us for test data. | |||
| THGBV3.62/11 | No code listing. Please contact us for test data. | |||
| THGBV3.62/9 | No code listing. Please contact us for test data. | |||
| THGBV5.50/11 | No code listing. Please contact us for test data. | |||
| THGBV5.50/9 | No code listing. Please contact us for test data. | |||
| THGWV5.50/11 | No code listing. Please contact us for test data. | |||
| THGWV5.50/9 | No code listing. Please contact us for test data. | |||
| THGWV7.25/11 | No code listing. Please contact us for test data. | |||
| THGWV7.25/9 | No code listing. Please contact us for test data. | |||
Drawings
| Part | Orthographic | Perspective |
|---|---|---|
| THGBHV3.62/11 | None | None |
| THGBHV3.62/9 | None | None |
| THGBHV5.50/11 | None | None |
| THGBHV5.50/9 | None | None |
| THGBHV7.25/11 | None | None |
| THGBHV7.25/9 | None | None |
| THGBV3.62/11 | None | None |
| THGBV3.62/9 | None | None |
| THGBV5.50/11 | None | None |
| THGBV5.50/9 | None | None |
| THGWV5.50/11 | None | None |
| THGWV5.50/9 | None | None |
| THGWV7.25/11 | None | None |
| THGWV7.25/9 | None | None |
