Description

Simpson Strong-Tie THGBV5.50/9 – Truss Girder Hanger

The THGBV is a bolted hanger designed for connecting multi-ply structural composite lumber (SCL) to girder trusses and attaches to a vertical web to support high loads. The THGBV has options for skewing or dropping the buckets to provide design flexibility for a variety of SCL-to-truss connections. This bolted hanger offers an installation option using Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws.

Key Features

• Can be skewed to a maximum of 45. The maximum allowable download and uplift load for skew is 0.87 of the table load.
• Backplates can be extended to allow for up to a 6″ dropped bucket.
• Available in 9 and 11 bucket heights to accommodate a range of SCL sizes.

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

Options

Skewed Seat

• THGBV hangers can be skewed to a maximum of 45.
• The maximum allowable download and uplift load for skew is 0.87 of the table load.

Dropped Bucket

• THGBV 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″.