VGT Variable-Pitch Girder Tiedown
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Product Details
The VGT is a moderate- to high-load girder tiedown for hybrid wood-to-cold-formed-steel applications. This variable-pitch tiedown uses Simpson Strong-Tie® Strong-Drive® SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws for a secure connection. The VGT features a predeflected crescent washer that allows it to accommodate top-chord pitches up to 8/12.
Key Features
- Accommodates truss pitches up to 8/12
- Minimum and maximum screw configurations for more capacity options
- Standard, left and right parts available for conditions occurring with or without cantilever or overhang: standard VGT, left-concealed VGTL, right-concealed VGTR (see image gallery for VGTL/R)
Material
- 7 gauge
Finish
- Galvanized
Installation
- Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes
- Screw holes are configured to allow double installation on multimember girders
- Install washer component (provided) so top of washer is horizontal and parallel with top of wall
Patent Information
- US Patent 7,707,785
Related Literature
Product Information Table
| Model No. | Ga. | W (in.) | H (in.) | CL (in.) | Coating/Material | Product Includes | Packaging Qty. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VGT | 7 | 8 1/2 | 4 1/4 | 1 7/8 | Zinc Galvanized, G90 | (16) 1/4 in. x 3 in. Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws and (1) predeflected crescent washer | 1 |
| VGTL | 7 | 8 1/2 | 4 1/4 | 1 7/8 | Zinc Galvanized, G90 | (16) 1/4 in. x 3 in. Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws and (1) predeflected crescent washer | 1 |
| VGTR | 7 | 8 1/2 | 4 1/4 | 1 7/8 | Zinc Galvanized, G90 | (16) 1/4 in. x 3 in. Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws and (1) predeflected crescent washer | 1 |
Load Tables
- Designer shall insure attached members are adequately designed to resist applied loads.
- Straight-line interpolation can be used to determine allowable loads for pitches between 3/12 and 8/12.
- Allowable loads on wood have been increased 60% for wind or earthquake loading with no further increase allowed; reduce where other load duration factors govern.
- For (min.) tabulated values, not all screw holes need to be filled. Install screws symmetrically.
- See Fastening Systems for more information on Simpson Strong-Tie fasteners.
Code Reports & Compliance
Drawings
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