CHAPTER 4
HANGERS AND SUPPORTS
CHAPTER 4
HANGERS AND SUPPORTS
4.1
HANGING AND SUPPORTING
SYSTEMS
4.1.1
S4.0 Requirements
S4.0
Rigid round, rectangular, and flat oval metal−
ducts shall be installed with support systems indicated
in Tables 4−1 to 4−3 and Figures 4−1 to 4−8. They shall
be installed as required to maintain alignment. Hori−
zontal ducts shall have a support within two feet (0.61
m) of each elbow and within four feet of each branch
intersection. (Upper attachments to structures shall
have an allowable load not more than one−fourth of the
failure (proof test) load but are not limited to the spe−
cific methods shown here.
4.2
COMMENTARY
The duct hanging system is composed of three ele−
ments, the upper attachment to the building, the hang−
er itself, and the lower attachment to the duct. The
manufacturer’s load ratings and application data
should be followed for all devices and materials.
4.2.1
Concrete Inserts
Concrete inserts must be installed before the concrete
is poured. They are used primarily where the duct lay−
out is simple and there is enough lead time to deter−
mine accurate placement. The simplest insert is a
piece of bent flat bar. Manufactured inserts are avail−
able individually or in long lengths; the latter are gen−
erally used where many hangers will be installed in a
small area, or where individual inserts cannot be pre−
cisely spotted at the time of placing the concrete.
4.2.2
Concrete Fasteners
Concrete fasteners are installed after the concrete has
been poured and the forms have been removed. Their
application allows greater flexibility than concrete in−
serts because their exact location can be determined
after all interferences between the various trades’
work have been coordinated.
There are several variations of powder−actuated fas−
teners, which are placed by an explosive charge. These
fasteners should not be used in certain lightweight ag−
gregate concretes, or in slabs less than 4 inches (107
mm) thick.
Expanding concrete anchors should be made of steel.
Nonferrous anchors tend to creep with vibration.
Holes for expanding fasteners are drilled either by a
carbide bit or by teeth on the fastener itself. The expan−
sion shield is Kset" by driving it into the hole and ex−
panding it with the conical plug. The expansion nail is
a lighter duty fastener. Powder−actuated fasteners are
popular for smaller ducts.
4.2.3
Structural Steel Fasteners
Several types of beam clamps are available. Some
should be used with a retaining clip. Powder−actuated
fasteners may also be used on steel. Welded studs may
be installed using special welding equipment. Certain
manufactured devices that are driven onto the flange
will support either a rod or a band type hanger.
4.2.4
Cellular Metal Deck
Many office buildings are now built with a cellular
steel deck that carries the electrical and communica−
tion systems and is covered with concrete fill. The wir−
ing in the cells and the concrete above the deck pre−
clude the use of fasteners, such as sheet metal screws,
that must pierce the deck. Some manufacturers of this
type of deck now offer an integral hanging system. In
cases where there are no integral hangers at the re−
quired hanging points, install the rod or strap hangers
before concrete placement, or install welded studs af−
ter concrete placement. In all cases, the upper attach−
ments to the decking should be in place before the ap−
plication of fireproofing materials.
4.2.5
Upper Attachment
Upper attachment methods should be selected with
care. A safety factor of 4 or 5 (based on ultimate fail−
ure) is practical unless it can be shown that few unpre−
dictable variables exist and that quality control is dis−
ciplined.
4.2.6
Hangers
Hangers are usually strips of galvanized steel or round
steel rod. For hangers made of round steel rod, use un−
coated hot−rolled steel except where the installation is
in a corrosive atmosphere. Where corrosion is a prob−
lem, hanger rods should be electro−galvanized, all−
thread rods or hot−dipped galvanized rods with their
threads painted after installation.
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4.2.7
Lower Attachment
The lower attachment is the connection between the
hanger and the duct section. Fasteners that penetrate
the duct may be sheet metal screws, blind rivets, or
self−tapping metal screws.
4.2.8
Hanger Spacing
A straight duct section is actually a box section beam
of considerable strength. As in many structures, the
joint is the weakest point, so that is where the support
is. Duct joints, however, are normally strong enough
to permit maximum hanger spacing at 8 (2.44 m) or 10
foot (3.05 m) intervals, even with one or two inter−
mediate joints. Very wide ducts require closer hanger
spacing in order to limit individual hanger loads to safe
values. They also require intermediate hangers to pre−
vent the upper portion of the duct from sagging.
4.2.9
Trapeze Selection
Trapeze members must be selected with careful atten−
tion to the position of the loads on the horizontal bar.
Load analysis is discussed in the notes for Figures 4−4
and 4−5.
4.2.10 Riser Supports
Rectangular risers should be supported by angles or
channels secured to the sides of the duct with welds,
bolts, sheet metal screws, or blind rivets. Here again,
for ducts over 30 inches (762 mm) wide, caution must
be used in fastening the support to the sheet because
the expansion of the sheet due to internal pressures will
tend to tear the fasteners out. Riser support intervals
should be at one or two story intervals, i.e., 12 feet
(3.66 m) to 24 feet (7.32 m), as suitable for loading.
Another method is to support the riser by its reinforc−
4.2
ing. The load can be transferred to the riser support by
angles or by rods.
4.2.11 Hanging System Selection
The selection of a hanging system should not be taken
lightly not only because it involves a significant por−
tion of the erection labor, but also because an inade−
quate hanging system can be disastrous. In any multi−
ple hanger system, the failure of one hanger transfers
that its load to adjacent hangers. If one of these fails,
an even greater load is transferred to the next. The re−
sult is a cascading failure in which an entire run of duct
might fall.
There are many hanger alternatives, especially in the
upper attachments. Besides structural adequacy, the
contractor’s choice of hanging system must also take
into account the particulars of the building structure,
the skills of the workmen, the availability of tooling,
and the recommendations of the fastener manufactur−
er. Because of these variables, it is suggested that the
hanging system be the contractor’s choice, subject to
the approval of the mechanical engineer.
Figures in this manual show typical hanger construc−
tions. When special conditions require high safety fac−
tors or the ability to withstand vibrations, individual
concrete or steel attachments can be specified to be ca−
pable of supporting test loads equal to the minimum
rating listed when they are tested in accordance with
methods described by Underwriters’ Laboratories,
Inc., for Pipe Hanger Equipment, Bulletin UL 203, lat−
est edition. See pages 3.19 to 3.21 for support of flex−
ible duct.
The supports discussed here are not seismicly quali−
fied. Refer to SMACNA’s Seismic Restraint Manual
for additional reinforcement required by earthquake
hazards.
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FIGURE 4-1 HANGER ATTACHMENTS TO STRUCTURES
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UNLESS OTHERWISE APPROVED ALLOWABLE LOAD ON UPPER ATTACHMENT IS 1/4 OF FAILURE LOAD.
UPPER ATTACHMENTS MAY BE TO WOOD STRUCTURES ALSO.
1
2
3
FLAT BAR CONCRETE INSERT
MANUFACTURED
CONCRETE INSERTS
5*
STRAP
4*
WASHER
WASHER
3b *
NUT
RETAINING CLIP
HANGER ROD
6a C-CLAMP W/ RETAINING CLIP OR
6b C-CLAMP W/ LOCK NUT (OPTIONAL)
WASHER MAY BE OMITTED WITH
100 LB (45 KG) MAX LOAD ON
22 GA (0.85 mm) STRAP WHEN
FOLDED
A HANGER STRAP MAY ALSO BE C
CLAMPED TO THE STRUCTURAL FLANGE
HANGER
STRAP
HANGER
ROD
WASHER
7
*
8
9
EXPANSION SHIELDS
*
10 *
11
POWER ACTUATED
STUDS INTO STEEL
(STRUCTURE OR DECK)
EXPANSION NAIL
CONCRETE ANCHORS
WIRE USE IS NOT
PRECLUDED BY THESE
ILLUSTRATIONS.
WELD OR
DOUBLE
NUT
ALTERNATE
COUPLING
NUT &
BOLT
NUT
HANGER ROD
HANGER STRAP
12
14
13 *
WELDED STUDS
* IMPORTANT! PREVENT BENDING OF
STRAP AT 90 BEND UNDER LOAD.
BEARING PLATE
15
FRICTION CLAMPS
THE NUMBERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ART ARE
ONLY FOR CONVENIENT REFERENCE.
FIGURE 4-2 UPPER ATTACHMENT DEVICES - TYPICAL
4.4
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UNLESS OTHERWISE APPROVED ALLOWABLE LOAD ON UPPER ATTACHMENT IS 1/4 OF FAILURE LOAD.
17 WIRE COIL
1” (25 mm) DOUBLE CIRCLE
HOLE IN DECK
WIRES
CONCRETE
FILL
18
16
HANGER STRAP
1” (25 mm)
MIN. DIA. COIL
BOLT, PIN OR
SCREW PENETRATION
SYSTEM ATTACHMENTS
MUST NOT DEFLECT
UNDER LOAD.
19
CLIP
20 BENT STRAP
OR LOOPED
WIRE
HANGER ROD
21
WELDED STUD
WITH NUT
PREVENT BENDING OF
STRAP AT THE 90 BEND.
HANGER STRAP
AVOID PENETRATION OF ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURES
FIGURE 4-3 UPPER ATTACHMENTS - TYPICAL
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MAXIMUM
HALF OF
DUCT
PERIMETER
Pair at 10 ft Spacing
STRAP
Pair at 8 ft Spacing
WIRE/
ROD
WIRE/
ROD
STRAP
STRAP
WIRE/
ROD
Pair at 14ft Spacing
STRAP
WIRE/
ROD
1" x 22 ga.
10 ga.
(.135")
1" x 22 ga.
12 ga.
(.106")
#_I"
1" x 20 ga.
!_R"
1" x 22 ga.
!_R"
1" x 22 ga.
!_R"
1" x 16 ga.
#_I"
1" x 18 ga.
#_I"
1" x 20 ga.
#_I"
1" x 22 ga.
!_R"
P/2 = 120"
1 !_W" x 16 ga.
!_W"
1" x 16 ga.
#_I"
1" x 18 ga.
#_I"
1" x 20 ga.
!_R"
P/2 = 168"
1 !_W" x 16 ga.
!_W"
1 !_W" x 16 ga.
!_W"
1" x 16 ga.
#_I"
1" x 18 ga.
#_I"
P/2 = 192"
Not Given
!_W"
1 !_W " x 16 ga.
!_W"
1" x 16 ga.
#_I"
1" x 16 ga.
#_I"
P/2 = 30"
1" x 22 ga.
P/2 = 72"
1" x 18 ga.
P/2 = 96"
10 ga.
(.135")
Pair at 5 ft Spacing
P/2 = 193" up
1" x 22 ga.
12 ga.
(.106")
SPECIAL ANALYSIS REQUIRED
WHEN STRAPS ARE LAP JOINED
USE THESE MINIMUM FASTENERS
FASTENERS:
1" x 18, 20, 22 ga. −two #10 or one !_R" bolt
1" x 16 ga. −two !_R" dia.
1 !_W" x 16 ga. −two #_I" dia
Place fasteners in series, not side by side.
SINGLE HANGER MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE LOAD
STRAP
1" x 22 ga. − 260 lbs.
1" x 20 ga. − 320 lbs.
1" x 18 ga. − 420 lbs.
1" x 16 ga. − 700 lbs.
1 !_W" x 16 ga. − 1100 lbs.
WIRE OR ROD (Dia.)
0.106" − 80 lbs.
0.135" − 120 lbs.
0.162" − 160 lbs.
!_R" − 270 lbs.
#_I" − 680 lbs.
!_W" − 1250 lbs.
%_I" − 2000 lbs.
#_R" − 3000 lbs.
NOTES:
1. Dimensions other than gage are in inches.
2. Tables allow for duct weight, 1 lb./sf insulation weight and normal reinforcement and trapeze weight, but no
external loads!
6.
7.
8.
For custom design of hangers, designers may consult SMACNA’s Rectangular Industrial Duct Standards, the
AISI Cold Formed Steel Design Manual and the AISC Steel Construction Manual.
Straps are galvanized steel; other materials are uncoated steel.
Allowable loads for P/2 assume that ducts are 16 ga. maximum, except that when maximum duct dimension
(w) is over 60" then p/2 maximum is 1.25w.
For upper attachments see Fig. 4−2.
For lower attachments see Fig. 4−4.
For trapeze sizes see table 4−3 and Fig. 4−5.
9.
12, 10, or 8 ga. wire is steel of black annealed, bright basic, or galvanized type.
3.
4.
5.
TABLE 4-1 RECTANGULAR DUCT HANGERS MINIMUM SIZE
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MAXIMUM
HALF OF
DUCT
PERIMETER
Pair at 3 m Spacing
STRAP
Pair at 2.4 m Spacing
WIRE/
ROD
Pair at 1.5 m Spacing
WIRE/
ROD
STRAP
STRAP
Pair at 1.2 m Spacing
WIRE/
ROD
STRAP
WIRE/
ROD
25.4 x 0.85
2.7
P/2 = 760
25.4 x 0.85
3.4
25.4 x 0.85
3.4
25.4 x 0.85
2.7
P/2 = 1830
25.4 x 1.31
9.5
25.4 x 1.00
6.4
25.4 x 0.85
6.4
25.4 x 0.85
6.4
P/2 = 2440
25.4 x 1.61
9.5
25.4 x 1.31
9.5
25.4 x 1.00
9.5
25.4 x 0.85
6.4
P/2 = 3050
38.1 x 1.61
12.7
25.4 x 1.61
9.5
25.4 x 1.31
9.5
25.4 x 1.00
6.4
P/2 = 4270
38.1 x 1.61
12.7
38.1 x 1.61
12.7
25.4 x 1.61
9.5
25.4 x 1.31
9.5
P/2 = 4880
Not Given
12.7
38.1 x 1.61
12.7
25.4 x 1.61
9.5
25.4 x 1.61
9.5
P/2 = More
SPECIAL ANALYSIS REQUIRED
WHEN STRAPS ARE LAP JOINED
USE THESE MINIMUM FASTENERS
FASTENERS:
25.4 x 1.31, 1.00, 0.85 mm − one 6.4 bolt
25.4 x 1.61 mm − two 6.4 bolts
38.1 x 1.61 mm − two 9.5 bolts
Two bolts must be in series, not side by side
SINGLE HANGER MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE LOAD
STRAP
25.4 x 0.85 − 118 Kg
25.4 x 1.00 − 145 Kg
25.4 x 1.31 − 191 Kg
25.4 x 1.61 − 318 Kg
38.1 x 1.61 − 500 Kg
WIRE OR ROD (Dia.)
2.7 − 36 Kg
3.4 − 54 Kg
4.1 − 73 Kg
6.4 − 122 Kg
9.5 − 308 Kg
12.7 − 567 Kg
15.9 − 907 Kg
19.1 − 1360 Kg
NOTES:
1. Dimensions other than hanger spacing are in millimeters.
2. Tables allow for duct weight, 4.89 kg/m2 insulation weight and normal reinforcement and trapeze weight, but
no external loads!
6.
7.
8.
For custom design of hangers, designers may consult SMACNA’s Rectangular Industrial Duct Standards, the
AISI Cold Formed Steel Design Manual and the AISC Steel Construction Manual.
Straps are galvanized steel; other materials are uncoated steel.
Allowable loads for P/2 assume that ducts are 1.61 mm maximum, except that when maximum duct dimension
(w) is over 1520 mm then p/2 maximum is 1.25w.
For upper attachments see Fig. 4−2.
For lower attachments see Fig.4−4.
For trapeze sizes see table 4−3 and Fig. 4−5.
9.
2.7, 3.4, and 4.1 mm wire is steel of black annealed, bright basic, or galvanized type.
3.
4.
5.
Table 4-1M Rectangular Duct Hangers Minimum Size
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Dia.
Maximum
Spacing
Wire
Dia.
Rod
Strap
10" dn
250 mm dn
12’
3.7 m
One 12 ga.
One 2.75 mm
!_R"
6.4 mm
1" x 22 ga.
25.4 x 0.85 mm
11−18"
12’
Two 12 ga.
or One 8 ga.
!_R"
1" x 22 ga.
460 mm
3.7 m
One 4.27 mm
6.4 mm
25.4 x 0.85 mm
19−24"
610 mm
12’
3.7 m
Two 10 ga.
Two 3.51 mm
!_R"
6.4 mm
1" x 22 ga.
25.4 x 0.85 mm
25−36"
900 mm
12’
3.7 m
Two 8 ga.
Two 2.7 mm
#_I"
9.5 mm
1" x 20 ga.
25.4 x 1.00 mm
37−50"
1270 mm
12’
3.7 m
Two #_I"
Two 9.5 mm
Two 1" x 20 ga.
(2) 25.4 x 1.00 mm
51−60"
1520 mm
12’
3.7 m
Two #_I"
Two 9.5 mm
Two 1" x 18 ga.
(2) 25.4 x 1.31 mm
61−84
2130 mm
12’
3.7 m
Two #_I"
Two 9.5 mm
Two 1" x 16 ga.
(2) 25.4 x 1.61 mm
NOTES:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Straps are galvanized steel; rods are uncoated or galvanized steel; wire is black annealed, bright basic or
galvanized steel. All are alternatives.
See Figure 4−4 for lower supports.
See Figures 4−2 and 4−3 for upper attachments.
Table allows for conventional wall thickness, and joint systems plus one lb/sf (4.89 Kg/m2) insulation
weight. If heavier ducts are to be installed, adjust hanger sizes to be within their load limits; see allowable
loads with Table 4−1. Hanger spacing may be adjusted by special analysis.
Designers: For industrial garde supports, including saddles, single point trapeze loads, longer spans and
flanged joint loads, see SMACNA’s Round Industrial Duct Construction Standards.
See Figures 3−9 and 3−10 for flexible duct supports.
TABLE 4-2 MINIMUM HANGER SIZES FOR ROUND DUCT
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STRAP HANGERS
TRAPEZE HANGERS
STRAP OR
ANGLE
HANGER
STRAPS
ROD
UNLESS FOOT
OF STRAP
IS PLACED
UNDER A
BOTTOM
REINFORCEMENT
60 in. MAX.
(1524 mm)
SCREWS
MIN.
1 in.
(25 mm)
SCREWS MAY BE
OMITTED IF HANGER LOOPS
LOAD RATED
FASTENERS
SIZE BOLT(S) FOR
LOAD
STRAP
HANGER
SECURE
WIRE
ROD
10 in. (254 mm)
DIA. MAX.
BAND OF SAME SIZE
AS HANGER STRAP
24 in. (610 mm)
DIA. MAX.
36 in. (914 mm)
DIA. MAX.
HANGERS MUST NOT DEFORM DUCT SHAPE
HANGER RODS, WIRES
OR
STRAPS
NUTS
ANGLES
ALTERNATE
LOCATION (VERIFY UPPER
TRAPEZE LOAD
CAPACITY)
BAND
ONE HALF-ROUND MAY BE USED
IF DUCT SHAPE IS MAINTAINED.
REINFORCEMENT MAY BE USED FOR ATTACHMENT
IF IT QUALIFIES FOR BOTH DUTIES.
DO NOT EXCEED ALLOWABLE LOAD LIMITS.
FIGURE 4-4 LOWER HANGER ATTACHMENTS
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.44
LB/LF
1 x 1 x 1/8"
.80
.031
.234
.022
150
150
150
130
110
80
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__
__
__
__
__
__
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__
1−1/2 x 1−1/2 x 16 ga.
.66
.037
.180
.041
180
180
180
160
140
110
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__
__
__
__
__
__
__
__
__
1−1/2 x 1−1/2 x 1/8"
1.23
.072
.359
.078
350
350
350
340
320
290
250
190
100
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__
__
__
__
__
__
1−1/2 x 1−1/2 x 3/16"
1.80
.104
.527
.110
510
510
510
500
480
450
400
350
270
190
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__
__
__
__
__
__
1−1/2 x 1−1/2 x 1/4"
or 2 x 2 x 1/8"
.139/
.190
.688/
.484
.130/
.130
2.34/
1.65
650
650
650
620
610
580
540
490
400
320
210
__
__
__
__
__
__
2 x 2 x 3/16"
2.44
.190
.715
.272
940
940
940
920
900
870
840
780
700
620
500
380
__
__
__
__
__
2 x 2 1/4"
3.19
.247
.938
.348
1230
1230
1230
1200
1190
1160
1120
1060
980
900
790
660
320
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__
__
__
2−1/2 x 2−1/2 x 3/16N
3.07
.303
.902
.547
1500
1500
1500
1480
1470
1440
1400
1340
1260
1180
1070
940
600
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__
2−1/2 x 2−1/2 x 1/4"
4.10
..394
.1.19
.703
1960
1960
1960
1940
1930
1900
1860
1800
1720
1640
1530
1400
1060
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__
__
__
3 x 3 x 1/4"
4.9
.0.577
1.44
1.24
2310
1970
2510
1220
__
__
4 x 4 1/4"
6.6
.1.05
1.94
3.04
4680
4340
7240
5950
4350
2420
3 x 4.1 LBS.
4.1
.1.10
1.21
1.66
4650
3870
5760
4120
2540
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CHANNELS
6.0
1.38
1.76
2.07
5980
4950
7780
5930
3920
2000
3 x 6.0 LBS.
ANGLES
5.4
1.93
1.59
3.85
9080
8740
15650
13200
10820
8330
4 x 5.4 LBS.
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TABLE 4-3 ALLOWABLE LOADS FOR TRAPEZE BARS
NOTE: IT IS ASSUMED THAT STEEL MATERIAL WITH A YIELD STRENGTH OF 25,000 PSI OR GREATER IS USED.
LOADS ABOVE ASSUME THAT A HANGER ROD IS 6" MAX. DISTANCE FROM DUCT SIDE FOR LENGTHS 96" OR LESS AND 3" FOR GREATER
LENGTHS IF THE ROD IS 2" AWAY FROM THE DUCT THE ALLOWABLE LOAD INCREASES SIGNIFICANTLY.
STRUCTURAL STEEL SHAPES THAT HAVE EQUIVALENT Z PROPERTIES MAY BE USED AS ALTERNATIVES. Z IS IN IN3. Ix IS IN IN4.
See Fig. 4.5 for load calculation method. See Table 4−1 for rod and strap load limits.
.016
Ix
Z
0.12
18"
24"
30"
36"
42"
48"
54"
60"
66"
72"
78"
84"
96"
108"
120"
132"
144"
.12
80
75
70
60
40
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Length
A
1 x 1 x 16 ga.
4.10
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.65
Kg/m
25.4 x 3.2
1.20
.508
151
.906
68
68
68
59
50
36
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38.1 x 1.61
.98
.606
116
1.69
81
81
81
72
63
50
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38.1 x 3.2
1.83
1.18
232
3.21
159
159
159
154
145
132
113
86
45
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38.1 x 4.8
2.68
1.70
340
4.53
231
231
231
227
218
204
181
159
86
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38.1 x 6.4
or 51 x 3.2
3.48/2.46
2.13
.444/321
.3.72/7.82
295
295
295
281
277
263
245
222
181
145
95
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51 x 3.8
3.63
3.11
4.61
11.2
426
426
426
417
408
395
381
354
318
281
227
454
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51 x 6.4
4.75
4.05
605
14.3
558
558
558
549
540
526
508
480
444
408
358
299
145
__
__
__
__
4.57
4.97
582
.22.5
680
680
680
671
667
653
635
608
571
535
485
426
272
__
__
__
__
63.5 x 6.4
6.10
.6.46
768
28.9
889
889
889
880
875
862
844
816
780
744
694
635
480
__
__
__
__
76 x 6.4
7.29
9.46
929
51.0
1048
894
1139
553
__
__
102 x 6.4
9.82
.17.2
1252
125
2123
1969
3284
2699
1973
1098
6.10
.18.0
781
68.3
2109
1755
2613
1869
1152
__
76 x 1.9
SECTION
PROPERTIES
8.93
22.6
1136
85.2
2713
2245
3529
2690
1778
907
8.04
31.6
1026
158
4119
3964
7010
5987
4908
3778
Table 4-3M Allowable Loads in Kilograms For Trapeze Bars
NOTE: IT IS ASSUMED THAT STEEL MATERIAL WITH A YIELD STRENGTH OF 172.4 MPA OR GREATER IS USED.
LOADS ABOVE ASSUME THAT A HANGER ROD IS 152 MM MAX. DISTANCE FROM DUCT SIDE FOR LENGTHS 2440 MM OR LESS AND 76 MM FOR
GREATER LENGTHS IF THE ROD IS 51 MM AWAY FROM THE DUCT THE ALLOWABLE LOAD INCREASES SIGNIFICANTLY.
STRUCTURAL STEEL SHAPES THAT HAVE EQUIVALENT Z PROPERTIES MAY BE USED AS ALTERNATIVES. Z IS IN 103 MM3. Ix IS IN 104 MM3.
See Fig. 4.5 for load calculation method. See Table 4−1 for rod and strap load limits.
.262
Z
.494
Ix
77.4
36
34
32
27
18
__
__
__
__
__
__
__
__
__
__
__
__
450
600
760
900
1060
1220
1370
1520
1670
1830
3010
1230
2440
2740
3050
3350
3660
A (mm2)
25.4 x 1.61
Length
63.5 x 4.8
CHANNELS
76 x 2.7
DIMENSIONS OF EQUAL LEG ANGLES IN MILLIMETERS
102 x 2.5
W
P- P 1
2
P- P 1
2
P1
W
2
a
W
2
a
a
a
DEFLECTION
L
L
P
2
P
2
LOAD DIAGRAM
TRAPEZE SUPPORT
Weight of duct material of an areaW x W in ft (m ) times 2.656 lb/ft (127 newtons/m )
W
L
a
D
E
I
Z
P
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
Duct Width, inches
Distance between supports on the trapeze, inches (mm)
Distance between support and duct side, inches (mm)
Deflection, inches, suggested maximum 3/8” (9.5 mm)
6
Modulus of elasticity (29,000,000 psi for steel) (200 x 10 KPa)
4
4
Moment of Inertia, in. (mm )
Section Modulus, in. 3 (mm 3 )
Weight of duct, reinforcements, insulation, etc.-not to exceed allowable load for
stress or deflection limits
P1 = Weight of duct material of an area W x W in ft2 (m2) times 2.656 lb/ft2 (127 newtons/m2)
M = Moment, in.-lb. (mN x m)
S = Allowable stress, steel = 15,000 psi (103,425 KPa) for bending stress.
Shear stress alone should not exceed 7,500 psi. (51,713 KPa)
F = Shear load, lbs. (Kg.)
2
2
A = Cross sectional area, in. (mm )
BENDING STRESS
S A = 15,000 psi =
M
Z
P=2
SZ
L
- P1
- 1
a
2a
= 30,000
Z
a
-
P1
L
- 1
2a
DEFLECTION
D=
(P - P1 ) a (3L 2 - 4a2 )
2 (24El)
+
P1 L
3
48 El
Consult reference texts for other conditions of loading. For round duct loads on
trapeze angles see the Round Industrial Duct Construction Standards
SHEAR STRESS
S S = 7,500 Psi = F
A
=
P
2a
P = 15000 A (maximum)
Notice: Formula constants here are not in metric units.
FIGURE 4-5 TRAPEZE LOAD DIAGRAM
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TIE RODS LOCATED AT EQUAL
SUBDIVISIONS OF W
DUCT REINFORCEMENT
W
D
TIE ROD
TRAPEZE
TIE REINF. (SEE FIG. 1-11
AND FIG. 1-12)
FLANGED JOINT
(OPTIONAL)
HANGER OPTION
TIE ROD OPTION
HANGER COUPLED TO
EXISTING TIE ROD
(OPTIONAL)
HANGER
L2
HGR
HANGER
L1
HGR
C
L
TIE ROD
TIE ROD
D
HANGER ATTACHED TO TRAPEZE BAR
L 1 + D OR L 2 + D DEFINES P/2 FOR TABLE 4-1
FIGURE 4-6 LARGE DUCT SUPPORT
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ALTERNATIVE SUPPORT
TO RISER REINFORCEMENT
ABOVE FLOOR
HANGER ROD BETWEEN
RISER SUPPORT &
RISER REINFORCING
RISER REINFORCING
(FOR DUAL DUTY)
FASTENERS *
FIG. B
* MINIMUM NUMBER OF FASTENERS
ON EACH OF TWO SUPPORT BARS
LARGEST DUCT DIM.
MINIMUM NUMBER
OF FASTENERS
2
3
Largest duct dim.
Divided by 8
16” and down
17” - 24”
over 24”
Locate a fastener within 2” of the duct edges. Locate others at evenly
spaced intervals. See Table 4-4 on page 4.16.
SUGGESTED SIZING FOR
SUPPORT OF 12 FT. OF DUCT
DUCT JOINT
2”
ANGLE
DUCT SIZE
ANGLE
36” x 18”
1 1/2” x 1 1/2” x 1/8”
48” x 24”
1 1/2” x 1 1/2” x 1/8”
60” x 30”
1 1/2” x 1 1/2” x 3/16”
60” x 60”
1 1/2” x 1 1/2” x 1/4”
or 2” x 2” x 1/8”
FIG. A
3” MAX.
OVER 60” - INCREASE ANGLE SIZE AS
DISTANCE
REQUIRED FOR SPACE & DUCT SIZE
TO SUPPORT
SUPPORT RISERS SO THAT THEY ARE IN TENSION
FIGURE 4-7 RISER SUPPORTS - FROM FLOOR
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ALTERNATIVE SUPPORT
TO RISER REINFORCEMENT
ABOVE FLOOR
HANGER ROD BETWEEN
RISER SUPPORT &
RISER REINFORCING
RISER REINFORCING
(FOR DUAL DUTY)
FASTENERS *
FIG. B
* MINIMUM NUMBER OF FASTENERS
ON EACH OF TWO SUPPORT BARS
LARGEST DUCT DIM.
406 mm and down
432 mm - 610 mm
over 610 mm
MINIMUM NUMBER
OF FASTENERS
2
3
Largest duct dim.
Divided by 8
Locate a fastener within 51 mm of the duct edges. Locate others at evenly
spaced intervals. See Table 4-4 on page 4-16.
SUGGESTED SIZING FOR
SUPPORT OF 3.7 M OF DUCT
DUCT JOINT
51 mm
ANGLE
FIG. A
7.62 mm
MAX. DISTANCE
TO SUPPORT
DUCT SIZE
ANGLE
914 x 457 mm
38.1 x 38.1 x 3.2 mm
1219 x 610 mm
38.1 x 38.1 x 3.2 mm
1524 x 762 mm
38.1 x 38.1 x 4.8 mm
1524 x 1524 mm
38.1 x 38.1 x 6.4 mm
or 51 x 51 x 3.2 mm
OVER 1524 mm - INCREASE ANGLE SIZE
AS REQUIRED FOR SPACE & DUCT SIZE
FIGURE 4-7M RISER SUPPORT - FROM FLOOR
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FIG. A - SUGGESTED SIZING
DUCT SIZE
BAND
18”x12”
24”x20”
Y
1 1/2”x16 GA.
1”x1/8”
X
TABLE 4-4
Y
ALLOWABLE
FASTENER
ANCHOR
FIG. A
SHOWS SUPPLEMENTAL
FASTENER LOCATIONS
DUCT GAGE
LOAD PER
FASTENER*
28, 26
24, 22, 20
18, 16
25 lb
35 lb
50 lb
* WELD, BOLT OR NO. 8 SCREW (MIN.)
DEVIATION PERMITTED BY OTHER
ANALYSIS. X=1”, Y=2”; ADD OTHERS TO
ACCOMODATE LOAD. MINIMUM OF 3 ON 24”
WIDTH AND UP. ADD ALONG SIDES NEAREST
ANCHORS.
Y
X
Y
(HANGER)
ANCHOR
SEE KNEE BRACKET TABLES
IN THE ROUND INDUSTRIAL STDS.
FIG. B - SUGGESTED SIZING
ANCHOR
FIG. B
NOTES:
DUCT SIZE
ANGLE
30” x 12”
36” x 18”
42” x 24”
48” x 30”
1” x 1” x 1/8”
1” x 1” x 1/8”
1 1/4” x 1 1/4” x 1/8”
1 1/4” x 1 1/4” x 1/8”
1. BRACKETS ARE SIZED FOR 12 FEET OF DUCT, MAXIMUM.
2. LOCATE DUCTS AGAINST WALL OR MAXIMUM OF 2” AWAY FROM WALL.
3. EACH WALL ANCHOR SHALL SATISFY THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA UNLESS OTHER
ANALYSIS IS MADE:
A. TENSILE LOAD = 3/8 x DUCT WEIGHT; SAFETY FACTOR 4.
B. SHEAR LOAD x 1/2 x DUCT WEIGHT; SAFETY FACTOR 4.
FIGURE 4-8 SUPPORTS FROM WALL
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FIG. A - SUGGESTED SIZING
Y
DUCT SIZE
BAND
457 x 300 mm
610 x 508 mm
38.1 x 1.61 mm
25 x 3.2 mm
X
TABLE 4-4
Y
ALLOWABLE
FASTENER
ANCHOR
FIG. A
SHOWS SUPPLEMENTAL
FASTENER LOCATIONS
DUCT GAGE
LOAD PER
FASTENER*
0.48, 0.58 mm
0.70, 1.00 mm
1.31, 1.61 mm
11.3 KG
16 KG
23 KG
* WELD, BOLT OR NO. 8 SCREW (MIN.)
DEVIATION PERMITTED BY OTHER
ANALYSIS. X = 25 mm, Y = 51 mm; ADD
OTHERS TO ACCOMODATE LOAD. MINIMUM
OF 3 ON 610 mm WIDTH AND UP. ADD
ALONG SIDES NEAREST ANCHORS.
Y
X
(HANGER)
Y
ANCHOR
SEE KNEE BRACKET TABLES
IN THE ROUND INDUSTRIAL STDS.
FIG. B - SUGGESTED SIZING
ANCHOR
FIG. B
NOTES:
DUCT SIZE
ANGLE
762 x 305 mm
914 x 457 mm
1067 x 610 mm
1219 x 914 mm
25 x 25 x 3.2 mm
25 x 25 x 3.2 mm
31.8 x 31.8 x 3.2 mm
31.8 x 31.8 x 3.2 mm
1. BRACKETS ARE SIZED FOR 3.7 M OF DUCT, MAXIMUM.
2. LOCATE DUCTS AGAINST WALL OR MAXIMUM OF 51 mm AWAY FROM WALL.
3. EACH WALL ANCHOR SHALL SATISFY THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA UNLESS OTHER
ANALYSIS IS MADE:
A. TENSILE LOAD = 3/8 x DUCT WEIGHT; SAFETY FACTOR 4.
B. SHEAR LOAD x 1/2 x DUCT WEIGHT; SAFETY FACTOR 4.
FIGURE 4-8M SUPPORT FROM WALL
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1 1/2” (38.1 mm) MIN
* FASTENER
SPLIT BAND
SUPPORT
FASTENER *
BOLT & NUT
DUCT JOINT
CONNECTION.
REFER TO
FIG. 3-2
SPLIT BAND SUPPORT
DIRECTLY ON FLOOR SLAB
SPLIT BAND SUPPORT BY SUPPLEMENTAL ANGLE OR
CHANNEL SPANNING THE SLAB OPENING. USE AISC
STEEL HANDBOOK FORMULA FOR SIZING BEAMS WITH
TWO CONCENTRATED LOADS.
SUGGESTED SIZING FOR SPLIT BAND SUPPORT
FOR 12 FT OF DUCT
DUCT
JOINT
SPLIT
BAND W/
FASTENERS*
BOLT DIA.
BAND SIZE
DUCT DIA.
1/4”
(6.35 mm)
1” x 16 GA
(25.4 mm
x 1.61 mm)
UP TO 12” DIA 24 GA
(UP TO 305 mm
DIA 0.70 mm)
1/4”
(6.35 mm)
1 1/2” x 16 GA
(38.1 mm
x 1.61 mm)
13” TO 24” DIA 20 GA
(330 mm TO 610 mm
DIA 1.00 mm)
3/8”
(9.52 mm)
2” x 16 GA
(51 mm x
1.61 mm)
25” TO 36” DIA 20 GA
(635 mm TO 914 mm
DIA 1.00 mm)
3/8”
(9.52 mm)
2” x 10 GA
(51 mm x
3.51 mm)
37” TO 60” DIA 18 GA
(940 mm TO 1524 mm
DIA 1.31 mm)
ANGLE
* MINIMUM OF TWO
FASTENERS IN EACH
HALF OF BAND.
OTHERWISE SPACE
THEM AT 8” (200 mm)
AND SO THAT THE
LOAD SATISFIES
TABLE 4-4 ON FIG. 4-8.
FLOOR SLAB
FIGURE 4-9 RISER SUPPORT - FROM FLOOR
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FOR TYPICAL ISOLATION DEVICES SEE APPENDIX A-32
FOR UPPER ATTACHMENT METHODS SEE FIGURES 4-2 AND 4-3
WASHER
& NUT
RECESS IN FLOOR
FINISHED FLOOR
HANGER
ROD
ANGLE
SADDLE
AIR SUPPLY UNIT
FIG. A
SUSPENSION METHODS SHOWN ARE SOME OF MANY
ALTERNATIVES THAT MAY BE ENGINEERED BY DESIGNERS.
ANGLE ANCHORED IN CONCRETE
ANGLE
HANGER
CHANNEL
SADDLE
AIR SUPPLY UNIT
FIG. B
UNIT
UNIT
UNIT
PLATFORM OR TRAPEZE
FIGURE 4-10 HVAC UNIT SUSPENSION
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