Segun Norma SMACNA

US STD. Intermediate
Largest Dimension of Gauge Max. Joint Angle
Duct GSM Spacing Transverse Joint Size Stiffener1

Thru 12 inches 26 96 inches As specified None

(Thru 355 mm) (0.7 mm) (2438 mm)

13 to 30 inches 24 60 inches As specified None

(330 to 762 mm) (0.7 mm) (1524 mm)

31 to 36 inches 22 60 inches As specified None

(787 to 914 mm) (0.85 mm) (1524 mm)

37 to 48 inches 20 60 inches As specified None

(940 to 1220 mm) (1 mm) (1524 mm)

49 to 60 inches 18 60 inches As specified None

(1245 to 1524) (1.31 mm) (1524 mm)

61 to 84 inches2 18 60 inches As specified 1-1/2 by 1-1/2 by 1/8 inches

(1550 to 2134 mm) (1.31 mm) (1524 mm) (38 by 38 by 3 mm)

1 Required on four sides. Weld or bolt angles where they join. Mild steel.
2 Provide 3/8 inches (10 mm) diameter tie rods maximum 36 inches (914 mm) o.c. at each joint.