Glulam Beam Connectors The GU hangers are high-capacity girder hangers designed for situations where the header and joist are flush at the top. These products can be used for retrofit on the framing members after they are temporarily placed in position. Simpson Strong-Tie® Strong-Drive® SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws make installation fast and easy, with no pre-drilling required. MATERIAL: See table FINISH: LGU/MGU—Galvanized, HGU/HHGU—Simpson Strong-Tie ® gray paint INSTALLATION: • Use all specified fasteners. See General Notes. • Install with 1⁄4"x2 1⁄2" Strong-Drive SDS Heavy-Duty Connector screws, which are provided with the hangers. (Note: lag screws will not achieve the same loads.) • All multiple members must be fastened together to act as a single unit. • Multiple member headers may require additional fasteners at the hanger locations. The quantity and location of the additional fasteners must be determined by the Designer. OPTIONS: • LGU, MGU and HGU hangers may be skewed up to 45°. • One flange can be concealed for some sizes. • For proprietary non-standard glulam sizes, see page 117 for structural composite lumber. • See Hanger Options page 230. Dimensions (in) Model No. Ga W Min. B Height (H) HHGU Typical HHGU Installation Fasteners ha a Header Joist LGU3.25-SDS2.5 10 3 1⁄4 4 1⁄2 8 7 1⁄2 3 1⁄4 16-1⁄4"x2 1⁄2" SDS 12-1⁄4"x2 1⁄2" SDS LGU5.25-SDS2.5 10 5 1⁄4 4 1⁄2 8 7 1⁄2 3 1⁄4 16-1⁄4"x2 1⁄2" SDS 12-1⁄4"x2 1⁄2" SDS MGU5.25-SDS2.5 10 5 1⁄4 4 1⁄2 9 1⁄4 8 3⁄4 4 24-1⁄4"x2 1⁄2" SDS 16-1⁄4"x2 1⁄2" SDS HGU5.25-SDS2.5 7 5 1⁄4 5 1⁄4 11 10 3⁄8 4 3⁄4 36-1⁄4"x2 1⁄2" SDS 24-1⁄4"x2 1⁄2" SDS MGU7.00-SDS2.5 10 7 4 1⁄2 9 1⁄4 8 3⁄4 HGU7.00-SDS2.5 7 7 5 1⁄4 11 10 3⁄8 4 3⁄4 36-1⁄4"x2 1⁄2" SDS 24-1⁄4"x2 1⁄2" SDS HHGU7.00-SDS2.5 3 7 5 1⁄4 13 12 3⁄8 4 3⁄4 44-1⁄4"x2 1⁄2" SDS 28-1⁄4"x2 1⁄2" SDS HGU9.00-SDS2.5 7 9 5 1⁄4 11 10 3⁄8 4 3⁄4 36-1⁄4"x2 1⁄2" SDS 24-1⁄4"x2 1⁄2" SDS HHGU9.00-SDS2.5 3 9 5 1⁄4 13 12 3⁄8 4 3⁄4 44-1⁄4"x2 1⁄2" SDS 28-1⁄4"x2 1⁄2" SDS HHGU11.00-SDS2.5 3 11 51⁄4 13 12 3⁄8 43⁄4 4 24-1⁄4"x2 1⁄2" SDS 16-1⁄4"x2 1⁄2" SDS 44-¼"x21⁄2" SDS 28-1⁄4"x2 1⁄2" SDS Factored Resistance D.Fir-L S-P-F Uplift Normal Uplift Normal (K D = 1.15) (K D = 1.00) (K D = 1.15) (K D = 1.00) lbs lbs lbs lbs kN kN kN kN 7730 10170 5565 7320 34.39 45.24 24.76 32.56 7730 10170 5565 7320 34.39 45.24 24.76 32.56 10100 13140 7270 9460 44.93 58.45 32.34 42.08 14300 20320 10295 14630 63.61 90.39 45.80 65.08 10100 13140 7270 9460 44.93 58.45 32.34 42.08 14300 20320 10295 14630 63.61 90.39 45.80 65.08 21740 26665 15655 19195 96.71 118.62 69.64 85.39 14300 20320 10295 14630 63.61 90.39 45.80 65.08 21740 26665 15655 19195 96.71 118.62 69.64 85.39 21740 26665 15655 19195 96.71 118.62 69.64 85.39 1. Factored uplift resistances have been increased for earthquake and wind loading, with no further increase allowed. 2. Specify H dimension. The Designer should check the shear capacity of the carried member to make sure it matches the hanger’s capacity. Maximum H = 30". 3. Header depth must exceed the ha dimension shown and is based on the size necessary to fit screw pattern. Use the next size up that meets the minimum depth requirement. HCA Hinge Connectors HCAs offer single-piece side plates, for fewer welds and higher horizontal resistances. MATERIAL: Side plates–7 gauge; Top and bottom plates–varies. FINISH: Simpson Strong-Tie gray paint INSTALLATION: • Use all specified fasteners. See General Notes. • All bolts specified are 3⁄4" MBs. Bolt holes shall be a minimum of 1⁄32" and a maximum of 1⁄16" larger than the bolt diameter. (per 12.4.1.2 CSA O86-14) • Position bolts in slots away from bearing seat to allow for wood shrinkage. OPTIONS: • To order, add the width and bearing plate size designation after the model mension by the PT dimension for each dap. 100 Contact Simpson Strong-Tie for available sizes and factored resistances. Alternate Installation with Beam Top Non-Dapped Typical HC4C3TA Installation with Beam Top Dapped Catalogue C-C-CAN2015 © 2015 SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC. Glulam Beam Connectors LGU/MGU/HGU/HHGU High Capacity Girder Hangers