0 Most Widely Accepted and Trusted ICC ES Report ICC ES 000 (800) 87 () 99 0 www.icc es.org ESR Reissued 0/07 This report is subject to renewal 0/08. DIVISION: 0 00 00 WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES SECTION: 0 0 WOOD, PLASTIC, AND COMPOSITE FASTENINGS REPORT HOLDER: SIMPSON STRONG TIE COMPANY INC. 9 WEST LAS POSITAS BOULEVARD PLEASANTON, CALIFORNIA 988 EVALUATION SUBJECT: SIMPSON STRONG TIE FACE MOUNT HANGERS FOR STRUCTURAL COMPOSITE LUMBER (SCL), PREFABRICATED WOOD I JOISTS AND GLULAM BEAMS (ENGINEERED WOOD PRODUCTS) Look for the trusted marks of Conformity! 0 Recipient of Prestigious Western States Seismic Policy Council (WSSPC) Award in Excellence A Subsidiary of ICC-ES Evaluation Reports are not to be construed as representing aesthetics or any other attributes not specifically addressed, nor are they to be construed as an endorsement of the subject of the report or a recommendation for its use. There is no warranty by ICC Evaluation Service, LLC, express or implied, as to any finding or other matter in this report, or as to any product covered by the report. Copyright 07 ICC Evaluation Service, LLC. All rights reserved.
ICC-ES Evaluation Report www.icc-es.org (800) -87 () 99-0 ESR- Reissued March 07 This report is subject to renewal March 08. A Subsidiary of the International Code Council DIVISION: 0 00 00 WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES Section: 0 0 Wood, Plastic, and Composite Fastenings REPORT HOLDER: SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC. 9 WEST LAS POSITAS BOULEVARD PLEASANTON, CALIFORNIA 988 (800) 999-099 www.strongtie.com EVALUATION SUBJECT: SIMPSON STRONG-TIE FACE-MOUNT HANGERS FOR STRUCTURAL COMPOSITE LUMBER (SCL), PREFABRICATED WOOD I-JOISTS AND GLULAM BEAMS (ENGINEERED WOOD PRODUCTS).0 EVALUATION SCOPE Compliance with the following codes: 0, 009 and 00 International Building Code (IBC) 0, 009 and 00 International Residential Code (IRC) Property evaluated: Structural.0 USES The Simpson Strong-Tie face-mount hangers described in this report are used to support structural composite lumber, prefabricated wood I-joists and glulam beams (i.e., engineered wood products) used in wood construction in accordance with Section 0.9. of the IBC. The facemount hangers may also be used in structures regulated under the IRC when an engineered design is submitted in accordance with Section R0.. of the IRC..0 DESCRIPTION. General: The Simpson Strong-Tie face-mount hangers described in this report are U-shaped hangers that have prepunched holes for the installation of nails or Simpson Strong-Drive SDS screws, depending on the hanger model, into the face of the supporting wood header or beam or ledger... IUS Series Hangers: The IUS series hangers are formed from No. 8 gage galvanized steel and are used to support prefabricated wood I-joists exclusively to a supporting wood member. See Table A for the IUS series hanger model numbers, hanger dimensions, and required fasteners; and Table B for allowable loads. See Figures a, b, and c for drawings of a typical IUS hanger and a typical IUS hanger installation... U Series Hangers: The U series hangers are formed from No. gage galvanized steel. The hangers are face-nailed to the supporting wood header, and nailed to the supported structural composite lumber or prefabricated wood I-joists with web stiffeners to accept the required size and number of joist nails shown in Table. See Table for the U series hanger model numbers, hanger dimensions, required fasteners, and allowable loads. See Figure for a drawing of a typical U series joist hanger... HU and HUC Series Hangers: The HU and HUC series hangers are formed from No. gage galvanized steel, and are face-nailed to the supporting wood header/beam and nailed to the supported structural composite lumber or prefabricated wood I-joists with web stiffeners. HU hangers having a seat width (W) equal to or greater than 9 / inches ( mm) are available with concealed flanges and are specified with the model designation HUC. See Table A for hanger model numbers, hanger dimensions, and required fasteners (minimum and maximum); and Table B for allowable loads based on the minimum and maximum nailing schedules shown in Table A. The HU and HUC hangers have triangular and round holes in both the U-shaped portion supporting the wood joist and in the flanges attached to the supporting wood header/beam. The minimum allowable loads are achieved by filling only the round holes with the type and size of nails shown in Table A, and the maximum allowable loads are achieved by filling all holes (both the round and triangular) with size of nails shown in Table A. See Figure a and b for drawings of typical HU and HUC hangers, and Figure c for a drawing of a typical installation of an HU hanger supporting a prefabricated wood I-joist with approved web stiffeners... HUS and HUSC Series Hangers: The HUS and HUSC series hangers having a seat width, W, of 9 / inches (90 mm) are formed from No. gage ICC-ES Evaluation Reports are not to be construed as representing aesthetics or any other attributes not specifically addressed, nor are they to be construed as an endorsement of the subject of the report or a recommendation for its use. There is no warranty by ICC Evaluation Service, LLC, express or implied, as to any finding or other matter in this report, or as to any product covered by the report. Copyright 07 ICC Evaluation Service, LLC. All rights reserved. Page of
ESR- Most Widely Accepted and Trusted Page of galvanized steel. The HUS.8/0 hanger with a seat width, W, of / inches ( mm) is formed from No. gage galvanized steel. The HUS models having a seat width, W, of 9 / inches (90 mm) are available with concealed flanges, which are specified with the model designation HUSC. The hangers have prepunched holes for the installation of nails that are driven at a -degree angle through the joist and into the header, which is described as double shear nailing in the installation instructions. See Table for HUS series hanger models, hanger dimensions, required fasteners, and allowable loads. See Figure for a drawing of a typical HUS hanger... HHUS Series Hangers: The HHUS series hangers are formed from No. gage galvanized steel. The hangers have pre-punched holes for the installation of nails that are driven at a degree angle through the joist and into the header, which is described as double shear nailing in the installation instructions. See Table for the hanger model numbers, hanger dimensions, required fasteners, and allowable loads. See Figure for a drawing of a typical HHUS hanger... SUR/L Series Hangers: The SUR/L series hangers are formed from No. gage galvanized steel. The SUR and SUL hangers are identical except they are skewed at degrees to the right (SUR) and the left (SUL), respectively. See Table for hanger models, hanger dimensions, required fasteners, and allowable loads. See Figure a for a drawing of a typical SUL hanger and Figure b for a typical SUR hanger installation...7 HSUR/L Series Hangers: The HSUR/L series hangers are formed from No. gage galvanized steel. The HSUR and HSUL hangers are identical except they are skewed at degrees to the right (HSUR) and the left (HSUL), respectively, and are designed to support prefabricated wood I-joists having approved web stiffeners, and structural composite lumber (SCL). See Table 7 for the hanger model numbers, hanger dimensions, required fasteners, and allowable loads. See Figure 7a for a drawing of a typical HSUR hanger, and Figure 7b for a typical HSUR hanger installation...8 MIU Series Joist Hangers: The MIU series hangers are formed from No. gage galvanized steel and are used to support prefabricated wood I-joists or other approved wood members. Other approved wood members must be laterally supported at the ends in accordance with Section 08.8. of the IBC and Section R0.7 of the IRC. See Table 8 for the MIU series hanger model numbers, hanger dimensions, required fasteners, and allowable loads. See Figure 8a for a drawing of a typical MIU hanger and Figure 8b for a drawing of a typical MIU hanger installation...9 HGUS Series Hangers: The HGUS series hangers are formed from No. gage galvanized steel and are used to support glulam beams or other approved wood members. Other approved wood members must be laterally supported at the ends in accordance with Section 08.8. of the IBC and Section R0.7 of the IRC. The hangers have prepunched holes for the installation of nails that are driven at a -degree angle through the joist and into the header, which is described as double shear nailing in the installation instructions. See Table 9 for the HGUS series hanger model numbers, hanger dimensions, required fasteners and allowable loads. See Figure 9 for a drawing of a typical HGUS hanger...0 LGU, MGU, HGU and HHGU Series Hangers: The LGU and MGU series hangers are formed from No. 0 gage galvanized steel; HGU series hangers are formed from No. 7 gage galvanized steel; and HHGU series hangers are formed from No. gage steel. The LGU, MGU, HGU and HHGU series hangers are used to support glulam beams or other approved wood members. Other approved wood members must be laterally supported at the ends in accordance with Section 08.8. of the IBC and Section R0.7 of the IRC. The hangers have prepunched holes for the installation of Simpson Strong-Drive SDS series wood screws (SDS). See Table 0 for the LGU, MGU, HGU and HHGU series model numbers, hanger dimensions, required fasteners and allowable loads. See Figure 0 for a drawing of the HHGU series hanger and a typical installation detail... HUCQ Series Hangers: The HUCQ series hangers are formed from No. gage galvanized steel and are used to support glulam beams or other approved wood members. Other approved wood members must be laterally supported at the ends in accordance with Section 08.8. of the IBC and Section R0.7 of the IRC. The hangers have prepunched holes for the installation of Simpson Strong-Drive SDS series wood screws (SDS). See Table for the HUCQ series model numbers, hanger dimensions, required fasteners and allowable loads. See Figure for a drawing of the HUCQ series hanger... DU, DHU and DHUTF Series Hangers: The DU, DHU and DHUTF series hangers are face-mount and topflange hangers that are formed from either No. gauge or No. gauge galvanized steel. They are designed to transfer joist floor loads to a wood stud wall through two layers of / 8 -inch-thick (.9 mm) gypsum board complying with ASTM C9, and are installed using a combination of nails and Simpson Strong-Drive SDS series wood screws (SDS), which are recognized under ESR-. These hangers are installed after the two layers of / 8 Type X gypsum board is installed and fastened using, at a minimum, the fastener schedule in Item.- in IBC Table 7.(). See Table A for hanger dimensions and allowable loads. See Table B for fastener schedule. See Figure for a drawing of the DU, DHU and DHUTF hangers and a typical installation.. Materials:.. Steel: All hangers described in this report, with the exception of the HGUS and HHGU series hangers, are manufactured from galvanized steel complying with ASTM A, SS designation, Grade, with a minimum yield strength, F y, of,000 psi (7 MPa) and a minimum tensile strength, F u, of,000 psi (0 MPa). The HGUS series hangers are manufactured from galvanized steel complying with ASTM A, SS designation, Grade 0, with a minimum yield strength, F y, of 0,000 psi (7 MPa) and a minimum tensile strength, F u, of,000 psi (79 MPa). The HHGU series hangers are manufactured from nongalvanized steel complying with ASTM A0 SS, Grade, with a minimum yield strength, F y, of,000 psi (7 MPa) and a minimum tensile strength, F u, of,000 psi (8 MPa). Base-metal thicknesses for the hangers in this report are as follows: NOMINAL THICKNESS (gage) MINIMUM BASE-METAL THICKNESS (inch) No. 0.8 No. 7 0.7 No. 0 0.7 No. 0.097 No. 0.08 No. 0.0 No. 8 0.0 For SI: inch =. mm.
ESR- Most Widely Accepted and Trusted Page of The galvanized zinc coating conforms to ASTM A9 and ASTM A with a G90 designation. Some models (designated with a model number ending with Z) are available with a G8 zinc coating specification in accordance with ASTM A. Some models (designated with a model number ending with HDG) are available with a hot-dip galvanization, also known as batch galvanization, in accordance with ASTM A, with a minimum specified coating weight of.0 ounces of zinc per square foot of surface area (00 g/m ), total for both sides. Model numbers in this report do not include the Z or HDG ending, but the information shown applies. The lumber treater or holder of this report (Simpson Strong-Tie Company) should be contacted for recommendations on minimum corrosion resistance of steel connectors in contact with the specific proprietary preservative treated or fire retardant treated lumber... Wood: Wood headers/beams which the connectors are face nailed to, must be either sawn lumber, gluedlaminated lumber, or engineered lumber having a minimum specific gravity of 0.0 (minimum equivalent specific gravity of 0.0 for engineered lumber), and having a maximum moisture content of 9 percent ( percent for engineered lumber) except as noted in Section.. The thickness of the supporting wood member (header) must be equal to or greater than the length of the fasteners specified in the tables in this report, or as required by wood member design, whichever is greater. Supported wood members that are prefabricated wood I-joists or SCL must be recognized in a current evaluation report, which will specify the allowable shear capacity and allowable reactions at supports for the proprietary engineered wood lumber. When required, web stiffeners for prefabricated wood I-joists must comply with specifications noted in the applicable evaluation report for the I-joists. The hangers described in this evaluation report may support I-joists having a current ICC-ES evaluation report. The evaluation report for the prefabricated wood I-joist must specify a minimum bearing length that is equal to or less than the hanger bearing length. When the hangers are used to support prefabricated wood I-joists, joist end reactions must not exceed the allowable joist end reaction per the I-joist manufacturer s code report. For installation with engineered wood members, minimum allowable fastener spacing and end and edge distances, as specified in the applicable evaluation report for the engineered wood product, must be met... Fasteners: Nails used for hangers described in this report must comply with ASTM F7 and have the following minimum fastener dimensions and bending yield strengths (F yb ): SHANK DIAMETER NAIL LENGTH F yb (psi) 0d / 0.8 / 90,000 0d 0.8 90,000 d / 0. / 90,000 d 0. / 90,000 For SI: inch =. mm, psi =.89 kpa. Some of the joist hangers described in this report are attached to the wood members using Simpson Strong- Drive SDS series wood screws as described in ESR-. Fasteners used in contact with preservative treated or fire retardant treated lumber must comply with IBC Section 0.9., 0 and 009 IRC Section R7. or 00 IRC Section R9., as applicable. The chemical treatment manufacturer or this report holder (Simpson Strong-Tie Company) should be contacted for recommendations on minimum corrosion resistance of fasteners and connection capacities of fasteners used with the specific proprietary preservative treated or fire retardant treated lumber..0 DESIGN AND INSTALLATION. Design: The tabulated allowable loads shown in this report are based on allowable stress design (ASD) and include the load duration factor, C D, corresponding with the applicable loads in accordance with the NDS. Tabulated allowable loads apply to products connected to wood used under dry conditions and where sustained temperatures are 00ºF (7.8ºC) or less. When products are installed to wood having a moisture content greater than 9 percent ( percent for engineered wood products), or where wet service is expected, the allowable loads must be adjusted by the wet service factor, C M, specified in the NDS. When connectors are installed in wood that will experience sustained exposure to temperatures exceeding 00ºF (7.8ºC), the allowable loads in this report must be adjusted by the temperature factor, C t, specified in the NDS. Connected wood members must be analyzed for loadcarrying capacity at the connection in accordance with the NDS and the evaluation report for the engineered wood products.. Installation: Installation of the connectors must be in accordance with this evaluation report and the manufacturer s published installation instructions. In the event of a conflict between this report and the manufacturer s published installation instructions, this report governs..0 CONDITIONS OF USE The Simpson Strong-Tie face-mount hangers described in this report comply with, or are suitable alternatives to what is specified in, those codes listed in Section.0 of this report, subject to the following conditions:. The connectors must be manufactured, identified and installed in accordance with this report and the manufacturer s published installation instructions. A copy of the instructions must be available at the jobsite at all times during installation.. Calculations showing compliance with this report must be submitted to the code official. The calculations must be prepared by a registered design professional where required by the statutes of the jurisdiction in which the project is to be constructed.. Adjustment factors noted in Section. and the applicable codes must be considered, where applicable.. Connected wood members and fasteners must comply, respectively, with Sections.. and.. of this report.. Use of connectors with preservative or fire retardant treated lumber must be in accordance with Section.. of this report. Use of fasteners with preservative treated or fire retardant treated lumber must be in accordance with Section.. of this report..0 EVIDENCE SUBMITTED Data in accordance with the ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria for Joist Hangers and Similar Devices (AC), dated October 00 (editorially revised December 0).
ESR- Most Widely Accepted and Trusted Page of 7.0 IDENTIFICATION The products described in this report are identified with a die-stamped or an adhesive label indicating the name of the manufacturer (Simpson Strong-Tie) the model number, and the number of an index evaluation report (ESR-) that is used as an identifier for the products recognized in this report. TABLE A APPLICABLE NUMBERS FOR THE IUS SERIES I-JOIST HANGERS DIMENSIONS (Inches) (Quantity-Type) DIMENSIONS (Inches) (Quantity-Type) W H B Header Joist W H B Header Joist IUS.7/(min) 7-0d / IUS.7/(max) -0d IUS.8/9. 9 / 8-0d IUS./9. 9 / 8-0d IUS.8/.88 7 / 8 0-0d IUS./9. 9 / 8-0d IUS.8/(min) 7-0d IUS./.88 7 / 8 0-0d / 8 IUS.8/(max) -0d IUS./(min) / 8-0d IUS.8/(min) -0d IUS./(max) -0d IUS.8/(max) -0d IUS./(min) -0d IUS.0/9. 9 / 8-0d IUS./(max) -0d IUS.0/.88 7 / 8 0-0d IUS./9. 9 / 0-0d IUS.0/(min) -0d IUS./.88 7 / 8-0d / 8 IUS.0/(max) -0d IUS./(min) -0d / 8 IUS.0/(min) -0d IUS./(max) -0d IUS.0/(max) -0d IUS./(min) -0d IUS.7/9. 9 / 8-0d IUS./(max) -0d IUS.7/.88 7 7 / 8 0-0d / IUS.7/(min) -0d IUS.7/(max) -0d (This section of the table is intentionally blank) For SI: inch =. mm. Model numbers ending with (min) refer to nails installed into only round holes of the hanger, and the model numbers ending with (max) refer to nails installed into both round and triangle holes of the hanger. Refer to Figures a and b (next page) for definitions of hanger nomenclature (W, H, B). TABLE B ALLOWABLE LOADS FOR THE IUS SERIES I-JOIST HANGERS DIMENSIONS COMMON NAILS (Quantity-Size) Uplift, ALLOWABLE LOADS, (lbs) W H B Header Joist C D =. C D =.0 C D =. C D =. IUS IUS 7 / 8 to / 8 / to / 8 9 / to 9 / to For SI: inch =. mm, pound =. N. 8-0d 7 9,07, 0-0d 7,8,, -0d 7,0,,7-0d 7,,88,90-0d 7,89,980,980 0-0d 7,8,,0-0d 7,0,70,70-0d 7,,70,70-0d 7,7,7,7 Refer to Figures a and b (next page) for definitions of hanger nomenclature (W, H, B). The uplift loads have been increased for wind or earthquake loading with no further increase allowed. The allowable uplift loads need not be Additional uplift capacity is available when installing -0dx / -inch-long nails through the triangular holes that are pre-punched in the U-shaped portion of the hanger and into the stiffened web of the prefabricated wood I-joist. When these additional nails are used, the maximum allowable uplift load is 00 lbs (C D =.). The allowable loads are based on the use of prefabricated wood I-joists having flanges with an allowable compression perpendicular-to-grain, F c, of 70 psi. When use is to support wood I-joists with flanges having an F c of less than 70 psi, it must be verified that the combination of bearing capacity and joist nail capacity is adequate.
ESR- Most Widely Accepted and Trusted Page of U.S. PATENT,, FIGURE a TYPICAL IUS HANGER (SEAT STYLE A) FIGURE b TYPICAL IUS HANGER (SEAT STYLE B) TABLE ALLOWABLE LOADS FOR THE U SERIES JOIST HANGERS FIGURE c TYPICAL IUS HANGER INSTALLATION (Supported Wood I-joist without Web Stiffeners) DIMENSIONS (Quantity- ALLOWABLE LOADS,,, (lbs) Type) Uplift W H B Header C D =.0 C D =. C D =. Joist C D =. 0d d 0d d 0d d U / 0 / -0d x /,0 -,0 -,8 -, U0 9 / 8 7 / 8-0d x /,0,70,0,90,8,07, U 9 / 0 / -0d x /,0,9,0,0,,7,80 U0/ / 9-0d x /,0 -,0 -,8 -, U/0 / 0 9 / -0d x /,0 -,0 -, -,80 U0 9 / 8 / 8-0d,0,70,0,90,8,07, U 9 / 0-0d,0,9,0,0,,7,80 U0- / 8 / -0d,0 -,0 -,8 -, U- / / -0d,0 -,0 -, -,80 U0 / 8 / -0d,0,70,0,90,8,07, For SI: inch =. mm, lbf =. N. Refer to Figure (this page) for definitions of hanger nomenclature (W, H, B). U series hangers provide torsional resistance, which is defined as a moment of not less than 7 pounds ( N) times the depth of the joist at which the lateral movement of the top or bottom of the joist with respect to its vertical position is 0. inch (. mm). The height, H, of the joist hanger must be at least 0 percent of the height of the joist. The quantity of 0d or d common nails specified in the Header column under Fasteners is required to achieve the tabulated allowable loads shown in the Allowable columns entitled 0d or d. Allowable uplift loads are for hangers installed with either 0d or d common nails into the supporting header/beam, and have been increased for wind or earthquake loading with no further increase allowed. The allowable uplift loads must be reduced when other load durations govern. The allowable loads are based on the use of an engineered wood joist member with an allowable F c of 70 psi. When use is to support members having an F c of less than 70 psi, it must be verified that the combination of bearing capacity and joist nail capacity is adequate. FIGURE U SERIES JOIST HANGER
ESR- Most Widely Accepted and Trusted Page of TABLE A APPLICABLE NUMBERS FOR THE HU/HUC SERIES JOIST HANGERS DIMENSIONS (Minimum Quantity-Type) (Maximum Quantity-Type) W H B Header Joist Header Joist HU.8/ / 8 -d -0d x / -d -0d x / HU7 / -d -0d x / -d 8-0d x / HU9 / 9 / / 8-d -0d x / -d 0-0d x / HU / -d -0d x / 0-d 0-0d x / HU 8-d 8-0d x / -d -0d x / HU./9 9 / 8 -d -0d x / / 8-d HU./ -d -0d x / -d 0-0d x / 0-0d x / HU9 8 / -d -0d x / 8-d 0-0d x / HU / -d -0d x / -d 0-0d x / HU / 8 / / 8-d 8-0d x / -d -0d x / HU/ / 0-d 8-0d x / HU/0 8 8-d 8-0d x / -d -0d x / HU0 8 7 / 8 -d -0d x / HU 9 0 / / 8 -d -0d x / / HU / 8 8-d 8-0d x / HU / 8 0-d 8-0d x / HU.7/0 9 -d -0d x / 8-d 0-0d x / HU.7/ 0 / / -d -0d x / / -d HU.7/ 8-d 8-0d x / -d 0-0d x / -0d x / HU.7/ / 0-d 8-0d x / -d -0d x / HU0-8 / -d -0d 8-d 0-0d HU- 0 9 / -d -0d -d 0-0d HU- / 8 7 / 8 / 0-d 8-0d -d -0d HU./0. 0¼ -d 0-0d HU./ / -d -0d HU8 / 0-d -0d -d -0d HU0 8 / 8 -d -0d 8-d 0-0d HU 9 / 0½ / -d -0d -d 0-0d HU / 8 8-d 8-0d -d -0d HU / 8 0-d 8-0d -d -0d HU./9 8 / / 8 8 -d -0d 8-d 0-0d / HU./ 0 / -d -0d -d 0-0d HU.8/9 9 9 / 8-d 8-0d / HU.8/ -d 8-0d HU.7/9 9 8-d 8-0d HU.7/ -d 8-0d HU- / / / 8-d 8-0d HU- / 0-d 8-0d -d -0d HU0-9 / 0-d 8-0d -d -0d HU0-8 7 / 8 -d -0d HU- / 8 0 / 8 / -d -0d HU- / 8 8-d 8-0d HU./ 0¼ -d 8-d HU./. / ¼ / -d -d HU./ 7 / 8 -d -d HU8 / 0-d -0d -d -0d HU0 7 / 8 -d -d 8-d 8-d HU / 9 / 8 / -d -d -d 8-d HU / 8 8-d 8-d -d -d HU / 0-d 8-d -d -d HU0-9 / 8 -d -d 8-d 8-d HU- 7 / 8 / 8 / -d -d -d 8-d HU- 7 / 8 0-d 8-d -d -d For SI: inch =. mm. Refer to Figures a and b (this page) for definitions of hanger nomenclature (W, H, B). The Fastener column with minimum quantity refers to hangers installed with the designated type of nails into only round pre-punched holes of the hanger, and the Fastener column with maximum quantity refers to HU series and HUC series hangers installed with the designated type of nails into both round and triangle pre-punched holes of the hanger. The hanger size and fastener quantity are used to determine allowable loads noted in Table B. FIGURE a HU SERIES HANGERS FIGURE b HUC SERIES HANGERS
ESR- Most Widely Accepted and Trusted Page 7 of TABLE B ALLOWABLE LOADS FOR THE HU AND HUC SERIES JOIST HANGERS DIMENSIONS (Quantity - Type) Uplift ALLOWABLE LOADS,, (lbs) W H B Header Joist C D =. C D =.0 C D =. C D =. / / 8 to / / -d -0d x / 0,78,0, 0-d -0d 70,90,80,80 / 8 to 7 / 8 7 / 8 to 9 / 8 -d -0d x / / 9,08,0,0 -d -0d,,08,0,0 -d -d,,08,0,0 -d -0d x / 9,80,8,890 / 8 to 7 / 8 9 / 8 to / 8 / -d -0d,,80,8,890 -d -d,,80,8,890 8-d -0d x / 9,80,00,0 HU/HUC / to / 9 to 8 8-d 8-0d x / /,,80,00,0 8-d 8-0d,,80,00,0 (Min 8-d 8-d,79,80,00,0 Nailing) 0-d 8-0d x /,,97,0,0 / 8 to 7 / 8 / to 9 / / 0-d 8-0d,,97,0,0 0-d 8-d,79,97,0,0 -d -0d x / 9,7,9,970 / to / 0 / to / -d 8-0d,,7,9,970 / -d 0-0d,89,7,9,970 -d 8-d,79,7,9,970 / / / -d -0d,0,70,00, / / to 7 / 8 / -d -d,9,870,,9 / / 8-d 8-0d x /,,,0,0 / / 8 to / -d -0d x / / 9,80,8,890 -d 8-0d x /,,80,8,890 -d -0d,,08,0,0 / 8 to 7 / 8 7 / 8 to 9 / 8 8-d 0-0d x / /,89,80,00,0 8-d 0-0d,89,80,00,0 8-d 8-d,79,80,00,0 -d 0-0d x /,89,7,9,970 / 8 to 7 / 8 9 / 8 to / 8 / -d 0-0d,89,7,9,970 HU/HUC -d 8-d,79,7,9,970 (Max -d 0-0d x /,89,70,00, Nailing) -d -0d x /,0,70,00, / to / 9 / to 8 / -d -0d x /,0,70,00, -d -0d,0,70,00, -d -d,9,70,00, -d -0d x /,0,870,,9 / to 7 / 8 / 8 to 9 / / -d -0d,0,870,,9 -d -d,9,870,,9 / / / 0-d 0-0d x /,89,,70,80 / / -d -0d x /,0,0,7,0 For SI: inch =. mm, psi =.89 kpa, lbf =. N. HU hanger series with widths (W) equal to or greater than 9 / inches ( mm) are available with concealed flanges and are specified as HUC hanger series. Refer to Figures a and b (previous page) for definitions of hanger nomenclature (W, H, B). HU series and HUC series hangers provide torsional resistance, which is defined as a moment of not less than 7 pounds ( N) times the depth of the joist at which the lateral movement of the top or bottom of the joist with respect to its vertical position is 0. inch (. mm). The height, H, of the joist hanger must be at least 0 percent of the height of the joist. The allowable loads are based on the use of an engineered wood joist member with an allowable F c of 70 psi for all models except those specific to glulam sizes, which are based on an allowable F c of 0 psi. When use is to support members having an F c of less than 70 psi or 0 psi, respectively, it must be verified that the combination of bearing capacity and joist nail capacity is adequate. FIGURE c TYPICAL HU HANGER
ESR- Most Widely Accepted and Trusted Page 8 of TABLE ALLOWABLE LOADS FOR THE HUS SERIES JOIST HANGERS DIMENSIONS (Quantity-Type) ALLOWABLE LOADS,, (lbs) W H B Header Joist Uplift C D =. C D =.0 C D =. C D =. HUS 9 / -d -d,,0,0,0 HUS8 9 / / -d -d,0,9,8,90 HUS0 9 / 8 / 8-d 8-d,990,,0, HUS 9 / 0 / 0-d 0-d,,0,0, HUS.8/0 / 8 7 / 8 0-d 0-d,000,,9,00 For SI: inch =. mm, lbf =. N. Refer to Figure (this page) for definitions of hanger nomenclature (W, H, B). Tabulated allowable load capacities must be selected based on duration of load as permitted by the applicable building code. HUS hangers provide torsional resistance, which is defined as a moment of not less than 7 pounds ( N) times the depth of the joist at which the lateral movement of the top or bottom of the joist with respect to its vertical position is 0. inch (. mm). The height, H, of the joist hanger must be at least 0 percent of the height of the joist. Joist nails must be driven at a -degree angle through the joist into the header/beam (double shear nailing) to achieve the tabulated loads. The allowable loads are based on the use of an engineered wood joist member with an allowable F c of 70 psi. When use is to support members having an F c of less than 70 psi, it must be verified that the combination of bearing capacity and joist nail capacity is adequate. FIGURE HUS JOIST HANGER (see Table ) TABLE ALLOWABLE LOADS FOR THE HHUS SERIES JOIST HANGERS DIMENSIONS (Quantity-Type) ALLOWABLE LOADS, (lbs) W H B Header Joist Uplift C D =. C D =.0 C D =. C D =. HHUS / 8 / 8 -d -d,0,78,,0 HHUS8 / 8 7 -d 8-d,000,0,770,0 HHUS0 / 8 9 0-d 0-d,8,0,80,80 HHUS.0/0 / 9 0-d 0-d,8,0,80,80 HHUS7./0 7 / 9 / 0-d 0-d,8,0,80,80 For SI: inch =. mm, lbf =. N. Refer to Figure (this page) for definitions of hanger nomenclature (W, H, B). HHUS hangers provide torsional resistance, which is defined as a moment of not less than 7 pounds ( N) times the depth of the joist at which the lateral movement of the top or bottom of the joist with respect to its vertical position is 0. inch (. mm). The height, H, of the joist hanger must be at least 0 percent of the height of the joist. Joist nails must be driven at a -degree angle through the joist into the header/beam (double shear nailing) to achieve the tabulated loads. The allowable loads for model numbers HHUS and HHUS8 are based on the use of an engineered wood joist member with an allowable F c of 70 psi. When use is to support members having an F c of less than 70 psi, it must be verified that the combination of bearing capacity and joist nail capacity is adequate. FIGURE HHUS JOIST HANGER (see Table )
ESR- Most Widely Accepted and Trusted Page 9 of TABLE ALLOWABLE LOADS FOR THE SUR/SUL SERIES JOIST HANGERS DIMENSIONS (Quantity-Type) Uplift ALLOWABLE LOADS, (lbs) W H B A A Header Joist C D =. C D =.0 C D =. C D =. SUR/L0 9 / 8 / 8 / 0-d 0-0d x /,0,0,,70 SUR/L 9 / 0 / 8 / -d -0d x /,,70,90, SUR/L.8/9 / 9 / 8 / -d -0d x / 9,,70,90,00 SUR/L.8/ / / 8 / -d -0d x / 9,,0,,70 SUR/L.8/ / / / 8 / 0-d -0d x / 9,,00,00,00 SUR/L.0/9 / 9 / / / 8 / 8 -d -0d x / 9,0,8, SUR/L.0/ / / / / 8 / 8 -d -0d x / 9,0,, SUR/L.0/ / / 8 / / 8 / 8 8-d -0d x / 9,90,, SUR/L./9 / 8 9 / / 9 / / 8 -d -0d x / 9,0,8, SUR/L./ / 8 / / 9 / / 8 -d -0d x / 9,0,, SUR/L./ / 8 9 / / 9 / / 8 8-d -0d x / 9,90,, SUR/L.7/9 / 8 8 / / / / 8 -d -0d x / 9,0,8, SUR/L.7/ / 8 / / / / 8 -d -0d x / 9,0,, SUR/L.7/ / 8 7 / / / / 8 8-d -0d x / 9,90,, SUR/L./9 9 / 8 / / / 8 / 8 -d -0d x /,0,8, SUR/L./ 9 / / / / 8 / 8 -d -0d x /,0,, SUR/L./ 9 / / / / 8 / 8 8-d -0d x /,90,, SUR/L0- / 8 8 / / 8 7 / / 8 -d -d x /,00,0,8, SUR/L- / 8 / 7 / 7 / / 8 8-d 8-d x /,7,00,00,00 SUR/L 9 / / / 8 / 8 8-d -d 8,0,0,00 SUR/L0 9 / 8 / / 8 / 8 -d -d,00,0,8, SUR/L 9 / / / 8 / 8 8-d 8-d,7,00,00,00 For SI: inch =. mm, lbf =. N. Refer to Figure a (this page) for definitions of hanger nomenclature (W, H, B, A, A). Optional triangle holes may be filled (requires web stiffeners) for additional uplift resistance. When a total of six 0dx / " nails are installed into the joist for 9- and -inch models, an uplift value of 79 lbs may be used. When a total of eight 0dx / " nails are installed into the joist for -inch models, an uplift value of 90 lbs may be used. Uplift value based on use of LVL joist member. When using an I-joist as the joist member, allowable uplift must be taken as lbs. The allowable loads are based on the use of an engineered wood joist member with an allowable F c of 70 psi. When use is to support members having an F c of less than 70 psi, it must be verified that the combination of bearing capacity and joist nail capacity is adequate. FIGURE a SUL SERIES JOIST HANGER FIGURE b TYPICAL SUR HANGER INSTALLATION
ESR- Most Widely Accepted and Trusted Page 0 of TABLE 7 ALLOWABLE LOADS FOR THE HSUR/HSUL SERIES JOIST HANGERS DIMENSIONS (Quantity-Type) W H B A A Header Joist Uplift ALLOWABLE LOADS, (lbs) C D =. C D =.0 C D =. C D =. HSUR/L0- / 8 8 / 7 / / / 8 0-d -d x /,00,97,0,0 HSUR/L- / 8 / 7 / / / 8 -d 8-d x /,79,870,,9 HSUR/L 9 / / 7 / / -d -d 8,78,000,000 HSUR/L0 9 / 8 / 7 / / 0-d -d,00,97,0,0 HSUR/L 9 / / 7 / / -d 8-d,79,870,,9 HSUR/L./9 / 8 9 7 / / 8 -d -0d x /,78,0,0 HSUR/L./ / 8 / 8 7 / / 8 -d -0d x /,80,8,890 HSUR/L./ / 8 / 7 / / 8 0-d -0d x /,97,0,0 HSUR/L./ / 8 / 7 / / 8 -d -0d x /,0,0,0 HSUR/L.8/9 / 9 7 / / 8 -d -0d x /,78,0,0 HSUR/L.8/ / / 8 7 / / 8 -d -0d x /,80,8,890 HSUR/L.7/9 / 8 / / 7 / / 8 -d -0d x /,78,0,0 HSUR/L.7/ / 0 / / 7 / / 8 -d -0d x /,80,8,890 HSUR/L.7/ / / / 7 / / 8 0-d -0d x /,97,0,0 HSUR/L.7/ / / / 7 / / 8 -d -0d x /,0,0,0 HSUR/L./9 / 8 9 / 7 / / 8 -d -0d x /,78,0,0 HSUR/L./ / 8 / 7 / / 8 -d -0d x /,80,8,890 HSUR/L./ / 8 / / 7 / / 8 0-d -0d x /,97,0,0 HSUR/L./ / 8 / / 7 / / 8 -d -0d x /,0,0,0 For SI: inch =. mm, lbf =. N. Refer to Figure 7a (this page) for definitions of hanger nomenclature (W, H, B, A, A). When I-joists are the supported member as shown in Figure 7b, each I-joist must have web stiffeners installed in accordance with the I-joist manufacturer s evaluation report, and the minimum required quantity and type of nails, as specified in the column entitled must be nailed directly into the web stiffeners and/or I-joist. Optional triangular holes may be filled (requires web stiffeners) for additional uplift. When a total of six 0d x / " nails are installed into the joist, an uplift value of lbs may be used. The allowable loads are based on the use of an engineered wood joist member with an allowable F c of 70 psi. When use is to support members having an F c of less than 70 psi, it must be verified that the combination of bearing capacity and joist nail capacity is adequate. FIGURE 7a HSUR JOIST HANGER FIGURE 7b TYPICAL HSUR JOIST HANGER INSTALLATION (Web Stiffeners not shown for Clarity See Footnote to Table 7)
ESR- Most Widely Accepted and Trusted Page of TABLE 8 ALLOWABLE LOADS FOR THE MIU SERIES JOIST HANGERS DIMENSIONS (in.), ALLOWABLE LOADS (lbs),,,7 Uplift,, W H B Header Joist CD =. CD =.0 CD =. CD =. MIU./7 / 0-d -0d x /,0,,70 MIU./9 8 / -d -0d x / 97,0,,80 9 / / MIU./ / 0-d -0d x / 97,880,00,080 MIU./ 7 / -d -0d x / 97,00,00,080 MIU.8/7 / 0-d -0d x /,0,,70 MIU.8/9 8 / -d -0d x / 97,0,,80 MIU.8/ / 0-d -0d x / 97,880,, / / MIU.8/ / -d -0d x / 97,70,0,0 MIU.8/ / -d -0d x / 97,,0,0 MIU.8/8 7 / -d -0d x / 97,00,0,0 MIU./ / 8 / / 0-d -0d x / 97,880,, MIU.7/7 / 0-d -0d x /,0,,70 MIU.7/9 9 -d -0d x / 97,0,,80 MIU.7/ / 0-d -0d x / 97,880,, MIU.7/ / 8 / / -d -0d x / 97,70,9,87 MIU.7/ / -d -0d x / 97,,90,0 MIU.7/8 7 / -d -0d x / 97,7,0,0 MIU.7/0 9 / 8-d -0d x / 97,00,00,00 MIU./9 8 / -d -0d x / 97,0,,80 MIU./ / 0-d -0d x / 97,880,, MIU./ / 0-d -0d x / 97,880,, MIU./ 9 / 7 / / -d -0d x / 97,70,9,87 MIU./ 7 / -d -0d x / 97,,90,0 MIU./8 7 7 / -d -0d x / 97,7,0,0 MIU./0 9 7 / 8-d -0d x / 97,00,00,00 MIU./9 9 / -d -0d x / 97,0,,80 / 8 / MIU./ / 8 0-d -0d x / 97,880,, MIU./9 8 / -d -0d x / 97,0,,80 MIU./ / 8 0-d -0d x / 97,880,, MIU./ / -d -0d x / 97,70,9,87 9 / / MIU./ / -d -0d x / 97,,90,0 MIU./8 7 / -d -0d x / 97,7,0,0 MIU./0 9 / 8-d -0d x / 97,00,00,00 MIU./9 9 / -d -0d x / 97,0,,80 MIU./ / 8 / 8 / 0-d -0d x / 97,880,, MIU./ 9 / -d -0d x / 97,70,9,87 MIU./ 9 / -d -0d x / 97,,90,0 MIU.8/9 9 -d -0d x / 97,0,,80 MIU.8/ / / 8 / 0-d -0d x / 97,880,, MIU.8/ / -d -0d x / 97,70,9,87 MIU.8/ / -d -0d x / 97,,90,0 Please refer to next page for continuation of Table 8.
ESR- Most Widely Accepted and Trusted Page of TABLE 8 ALLOWABLE LOADS FOR THE MIU SERIES JOIST HANGERS (Continued) DIMENSIONS (in.), ALLOWABLE LOADS (lbs),,,7 Uplift,, MIU.7/9 W H B Header Joist CD =. CD =.0 CD =. CD =. 9 -d -0d x / 97,0,,80 MIU.7/ / 0-d -0d x / 97,880,, MIU.7/ / -d -0d x / / 97,70,9,87 / MIU.7/ / -d -0d x / 97,,90,0 MIU.7/8 7 / -d -0d x / 97,7,0,0 MIU.7/0 9 / 8-d -0d x / 97,00,00,00 MIU./7 / 0-d -0d x /,0,,70 MIU./9 8 / -d -0d x / 97,0,,80 MIU./ / 8 0-d -0d x / 97,880,, MIU./ / 8 / / -d -0d x / 97,70,9,87 MIU./ / -d -0d x / 97,,90,0 MIU./8 7 / -d -0d x / 97,7,0,0 MIU./0 9 / 8-d -0d x / 97,00,00,00 For SI: inch =. mm, lbf =. N. Refer to Figure 8a (this page) for definitions of hanger nomenclature (W, H and B). Total number of joist nails specified in the table must be installed to resist tabulated uplift loads. The bottom two 0dx / nails must be installed at a -degree angle into the bottom flange of the prefabricated wood I-joist, as shown in the detail in Figure 8b (on this page). These nails are designated as PAN nails. Web stiffeners must be installed on wood I-joists, with the following exception: An alternate reduced uplift capacity of 0 lbs can be obtained without using web stiffeners and all of the specified joist nails indicated in the table by installing two angled PAN nails at the hanger seat into the bottom flange of the wood I-joist as shown in the detail in Figure 8b (on this page). For joist members other than prefabricated wood I-joists, lateral support must be provided at the ends in accordance with Section 08.8. of the IBC or Section R0.7 of the IRC. 7 The tabulated allowable loads are based on the use of prefabricated wood I-joists having flanges with an allowable compression perpendicular-to-grain, F c, of 70 psi. When use is to support members having an F c of less than 70 psi, it must be verified that the combination of bearing capacity and joist nail capacity is adequate. FIGURE 8a MIU JOIST HANGER FIGURE 8b ALTERNATE MIU JOIST HANGER INSTALLATION (See Footnotes and to Table 8)
ESR- Most Widely Accepted and Trusted Page of TABLE 9 ALLOWABLE LOADS FOR THE HGUS SERIES JOIST HANGERS DIMENSIONS (Inches) (Quantity-Type) Uplift ALLOWABLE LOADS, (lbs) W H B Header Joist C D =. C D =.0 C D =. C D =. HGUS.7/0 / 8 7 / 8 -d -d,09 9,00 9,00 9,00 HGUS.7/ / 0 7 / 8 -d 0-d,0 9,00 9,00 9,00 HGUS.7/ / 7 / 8 -d -d, 0,00 0,00 0,00 HGUS./0 / 8 / 8 -d -d,09 9,00 9,00 9,00 HGUS./ / 0 / 8 -d 0-d,0 9,00 9,00 9,00 HGUS / 8 / 0-d 8-d,,0,88,0 HGUS8 / 8 7 / -d -d, 7,0 7,0 7,0 HGUS0 / 8 9 / -d -d,09 9,00 9,00 9,00 HGUS / 8 0 7 / -d 0-d,0 9,00 9,00 9,00 HGUS / 8 7 / -d -d, 0,00 0,00 0,00 HGUS./0 / 9 / -d -d,09 9,00 9,00 9,00 HGUS./ / 0 / 8 -d 0-d,0 9,00 9,00 9,00 HGUS./8 / / -d -d, 7,0 7,0 7,0 HGUS./0 / 8 / -d -d,09 9,00 9,00 9,00 HGUS./ / 0 / -d 0-d,0 9,00 9,00 9,00 HGUS./ / / -d -d, 0,00 0,00 0,00 HGUS./0 / 8 8 7 / 8 -d -d,09 9,00 9,00 9,00 HGUS./ / 8 0 7 / -d 0-d,0 9,00 9,00 9,00 HGUS./ / 8 7 / -d -d, 0,00 0,00 0,00 HGUS.88/0 / 8 8 / -d -d,09 9,00 9,00 9,00 HGUS.88/ 7 / 8 0 / -d 0-d,0 9,00 9,00 9,00 HGUS.88/ 7 / 8 / -d -d, 0,00 0,00 0,00 HGUS7./8 7 / 7 / -d -d, 7,0 7,0 7,0 HGUS7./0 7 / 8 / 8 -d -d,09 9,00 9,00 9,00 HGUS7./ 7 / 0 / 8 -d 0-d,0 9,00 9,00 9,00 HGUS7./ 7 / / 8 -d -d, 0,00 0,00 0,00 For SI: inch =. mm, lbf =. N. Refer to Figure 9 (this page) for definitions of hanger nomenclature (W, H, B). Joist nails must be driven at a -degree angle through the joist into the header/beam (double shear nailing) to achieve the tabulated loads. The allowable loads are based on the use of an engineered wood joist member with an allowable F c of 70 psi for all models except those specific to glulam sizes, which are based on an allowable F c of 0 psi. When use is to support members having an F c of less than 70 psi or 0 psi, respectively, it must be verified that the combination of bearing capacity and joist nail capacity is adequate. For supported members other than glulam beams, lateral support must be provided at the ends in accordance with Section 08.8. of the IBC or Section R0.7 of the IRC. FIGURE 9 HGUS SERIES JOIST HANGER
ESR- Most Widely Accepted and Trusted Page of TABLE 0 ALLOWABLE LOADS FOR THE LGU, MGU, HGU AND HHGU SERIES HANGERS No. W H (min) DIMENSIONS B h a (Quantity-Type) Uplift ALLOWABLE LOADS,,7 (lbs) a Header Joist C D =. C D =.0 C D =. C D =. LGU.-SDS / LGU.-SDS / 8 8 / 7 / 8 / SDS / "x / " SDS / "x / ",,70 7,0 7,0 LGU.-SDS / MGU.-SDS / 8 MGU.-SDS / MGU.0-SDS / 9 / / 8 / 8 SDS / "x / " SDS / "x / " 7,0 9,0 9,0 9,0 MGU.-SDS / 8 MGU7.00-SDS 7 HGU.-SDS / 8 HGU.-SDS / HGU.0-SDS / HGU.-SDS / 8 HGU7.00-SDS 7 / 0 / 8 / SDS / "x / " SDS / "x / " 9,89,,, HGU7.-SDS 7 / HGU9.00-SDS 9 HHGU.0-SDS / HHGU.-SDS / 8 HHGU7.00-SDS 7 HHGU7.-SDS 7 / HHGU9.00-SDS 9 For SI: inch =. mm, lbf =. N. / / 8 / SDS / "x / " 8 SDS / "x / ",0 7,8 7,8 7,8 Refer to Figure 0 (this page) for definitions of hanger nomenclature (W, H, B, h a and a). The supporting member (header) height must be at least at high as the flange height, h a. The H dimension must be specified. The maximum H dimension is 0 inches. The allowable loads are based on the use of an engineered wood joist member with an allowable F c of 0 psi. When use is to support members having an F c of less than 0 psi, it must be verified that the combination of bearing capacity and joist nail capacity is adequate. 7 For supported members other than glulam beams, lateral support must be provided at the ends in accordance with Section 08.8. of the IBC or Section R0.7 of the IRC. FIGURE 0 DIMENSIONS AND TYPICAL INSTALLATION OF THE LGU, MGU, HGU AND HHGU SERIES HANGERS
ESR- Most Widely Accepted and Trusted Page of TABLE ALLOWABLE LOADS FOR THE HUCQ SERIES JOIST HANGERS DIMENSIONS (Quantity-Type) Uplift ALLOWABLE LOADS,, (lbs) W H B Header Joist C D =. C D =.0 C D =. C D =. HUCQ.8/9-SDS / 9 8-SDS / " x / " -SDS / " x / ",0,000,00,00 HUCQ.8/-SDS / 0-SDS / " x / " -SDS / " x / ",0,00,87, HUCQ0-SDS 9 / 9 -SDS / " x / " -SDS / " x / ",0,80,9,9 HUCQ-SDS 9 / -SDS / " x / " -SDS / " x / ",0,0,0,0 HUCQ./9-SDS / 9 -SDS / " x / " -SDS / " x / ",0,80,9,9 HUCQ./-SDS / -SDS / " x / " -SDS / " x / ",0,0,0,0 HUCQ0-SDS 9 / 9 -SDS / " x / " -SDS / " x / ",0,80,80,7 HUCQ-SDS 9 / -SDS / " x / " -SDS / " x / ",0,,, For SI: inch =. mm, lbf =. N. Refer to Figure (this page) for definitions of hanger nomenclature (W, H, B). The allowable loads are based on the use of an engineered wood joist member with an allowable F c of 0 psi. When use is to support members having an F c of less than 0 psi, it must be verified that the combination of bearing capacity and joist nail capacity is adequate. For supported members other than glulam beams, lateral support must be provided at the ends in accordance with Section 08.8. of the IBC or Section R0.7 of the IRC. FIGURE DIMENSIONS AND TYPICAL INSTALLATION OF THE HUCQ SERIES HANGERS
ESR- Most Widely Accepted and Trusted Page of TABLE A ALLOWABLE LOADS FOR DU, DHU AND DHUTF SERIES JOIST HANGERS SERIES PRODUCT DIMENSIONS W H Ga B INSTALLATION CONDITION,,7 ALLOWABLE LOADS (lbs) Uplift C D =.0, C D =.00 DU 9 / to / 8 9 / 8 to /. Over () layers / 8 " gypsum wallboard 9,0 DHU DHUTF 9 / to 9 / 9 / 8 to / Over () layer / 8 " gypsum wallboard 9,0 For SI: inch =. mm, lbf =.N. Loads assume two layers of / 8 -inch-thick Type X gypsum wallboard fastened using, at a minimum, the fastener schedule in Item.- in IBC Table 7.(). Wall assembly must consist of minimum two x top plate members with studs spaced not more than inches on center. Top plate member splices must occur at a stud location. Hangers spaced closer than inches on center shall reduce capacity proportionately. Triangle nail holes may be filled with () additional 0d x / inch long nails to achieve an allowable uplift load of 70 lbs. DF carried members with minimum ½ inches x / inches solid sawn dimensions increase the allowable uplift load to 70 lbs. Allowable download may be increased to,0 lbf for DF/SP using the DHU./ or DHUTF./ model hangers. DU and DHU are mounted with the top of the hanger flush with the top of the wall and tight to the gypsum wallboard. 7 Wall top plates must be restrained to prevent rotation. Use an SSP stud plate tie to connect the wall top plate to each wall stud on the opposite face of the wall or provide equivalent restraint by another method as determined by the designer. The Simpson Strong-tie Company SSP is a cold-formed, galvanized steel, strap connector that has a bent end that when installed bears on the top of the wall top plate. The SSP is to be attached to the side of the wall top plates with three 0d common nails, and attached to the wall stud with four 0d common nails. TABLE B FASTENER SCHEDULE FOR DHU, DHU AND DHUTF SERIES HANGERS SERIES Joist Face Top DU () 0d x / '' () SDS / '' x.'' - DHU () 0d x / '' (8) SDS / '' x.'' - DHUTF () 0d x / '' (8) SDS / '' x.'' () 0d x / '' The two nails must be installed in the positive angle nailing (PAN) holes close to the hanger seat. DHU (DU Similar) DHUTF Typical DHU Installation FIGURE DU, DHU AND DHUTF HANGERS