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Seismicrestraints Cooper Industries
This manual has been developed under the requirements of the 2001 California Building Code,
and contains seismic bracing details that can be used for seismic bracing projects up to 1.0g (ASD) or
1.4g. The brace spacing charts, required details, and rod loads must be determined for the specific
g-value for the project and shall be submitted to the engineer of record prior to construction. The
determination of the seismic force level shall also be submitted to the engineer of record and to
OSHPD for hospital projects in the state of California prior to construction. However, the seismic
force level need not be submitted to the engineer of record or OSHPD if included in the original
construction documents. This brochure contains charts for a variety of g values, however custom charts
can be created to reflect different g-values as required for the project. Contact B-Line Engineering at
618-654-2184 with your requirements.
A copy of the complete Seismic Restraints Manual shall be on the jobsite for the duration of the
project. Appropriate shop drawings signed/stamped by the architect or engineer of record must also
be kept. OSHPD reserves the right to review these upon request.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Approved Components
Rod Stiffeners ................................................................ 57 - 58
Adjustable Hinge .......................................................... 59 - 60
Hardware ......................................................................... 61 - 62
Appendix 1
Support Spacing Charts For
Single Pipe/Conduit Applications (.15g, .30g,
.45g, .50g, .75g and 1.00g) ................... 82 - 106
Appendix 2
Support Spacing Charts For
Trapeze Applications (.15g, .30g, .45g, .50g,
.75g and 1.00g) .................................. 108 - 145
Appendix 3
Proof Test Instructions For Concrete
Anchors (IR26-6) ........................................... 146
Appendix 4
Calculating Your Seismic Force Level .... 147 - 155
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GENERAL INFORMATION
B-LINE SEISMIC RESTRAINT SYSTEMS are designed to resist seismic loading while minimizing
installation time and providing superior performance. On the following pages, several methods of seismic
bracing are illustrated. The choice of brace design should be governed by the system requirements and location
of supports.
Actual applications may vary and are not strictly limited to the combinations of fittings and supports shown.
Any changes to the depicted designs should be in accordance with standard engineering practices and be
approved by OSHPD (California Office of Statewide Health Planning & Development) if necessary.
For additional information on hangers, channels, fittings, and hardware shown, see the latest B-Line Strut
Systems Catalog or Pipe Hangers and Supports Catalog.
Seismic restraints are designed to resist the horizontal seismic force in two primary directions: Transverse
(perpendicular) and Longitudinal (parallel) to the run. The braces are attached to the building with a structure
attachment (for concrete, steel, wood, etc.) of various anchor sizes. Typically, the stronger the structure
attachment, the greater the brace spacing allowed.
Step 2: Obtain required force level (%g) from applicable code for local jurisdiction or from the structural
engineer of record.
Example: 2001 California Building Code
As defined in the 2001 California Building Code, Chapter 16A, Section 1632A, the seismic horizontal
force, Fp, may be calculated using the following formula:
apCaIp h
Fp = (1 + 3 • x )Wp
Rp hr
Except that: Fp shall not be less than 0.7 Ca Ip Wp and need not be more than 4 Ca Ip Wp.
Where:
Fp = Seismic Force Level
ap = Amplification Factor (Table 16A-O)
Rp = Component Response Modification Factor (Table 16A-O)
= 3.0 for electrical, mechanical and plumbing equipment and associated
conduit, ductwork and piping utilizing deeply embedded anchors. (Table 16A-O)
= 1.5 for installations using concrete anchors with an embedment-to-diameter
ratio less than 8.
i.e. a 1/2" diameter concrete anchor with an embedment of less than 4" inches.
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Ip = Importance Factor (Table 16A-K)
= 1.5 for Essential facilities such as Hospitals, Fire Stations, Police Stations,
Aviation Control Towers, etc. consult Table 16A-K in CBC for a detailed listing.
= 1.0 for most other occupancies
Ca = Seismic Coefficient. This is a cumulation of several factors:
Zone, Soil Properties, and distance from known fault.
(Table 16A-I, Table 16A-J, Table 16A-Q, Table 16A-S, and Table 16A-U)
hx = Element or component attachment elevation with respect to grade.
Note: hx shall not be taken less than 0.0
hr = Structure Roof Elevation with respect to grade.
Special Note: This manual is based on allowable stress design (ASD), where as the seismic force level
(%g or Fp) for non-structural components provided in building codes are based on strength design. For
use in this manual, the seismic force levels (Fp) from the building code are converted to allowable stress
design by dividing the result by 1.4.
Example: If the building code yields, (Fp) = 1.4g, this value is converted to allowable stress design (ASD)
as used in this catalog as follows: Fp=1.4g/1.4=1.0 g
apCaIp h
Fp = (1 + 3 • x )Wp
Rp hr
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Ca = .40Na from Table 16A-Q, which is a combination of Zone and Soil profile
Zone 4 = .40, from Table 16A-I
Rock Soil Profile = SB, from Table 16A-J
Seismic Source Type = B, for faults other than Type A & C (Table 16A-U)
Near Source Factor (Na) = 1.0, for 5 km from known seismic source (Table 16A-S)
Ip = 1.5 from Table 16A-K, Occupancies having surgery and emergency treatment areas.
Rp = 3.0 from Table 16A-O for deep embedded anchors
hx = 20 feet
hr = 40 feet
(1.0)(0.40(1.0))(1.5) 20
Fp = (1 + 3 • )Wp = 0.50Wp = 0.50g
3.0 40
To convert this Fp from a strength design to an Allowable Stress Design (ASD) used in this catalog
divide by 1.4.
0.50g
Fp = = 0.36g (ASD)
1.4
0.36g is the Allowable Stress Design Seismic Load Factor determined from the 2001 California
Building Code.
Special Note: A table for .36g (ASD) is not available in this catalog. When seismic force levels (%g or
Fp) falls between catalog table values (i.e.: .15g, .30g, .45g, etc.) the seismic force level shall be
rounded up to the next highest cataloged force level.
Example: If Fp = .36g (ASD), then use catalog tables for .45g (ASD).
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Cable tray system is installed on the 1st floor of a 40-foot tall, 2-story surgical center in California.
The cable tray is actually suspended from the 2nd floor, which has an elevation of 20 feet above
grade. Location of the surgical center is in seismic zone 4 with a rock soil profile, shallow
embedment anchors are used for brace locations.
apCaIp h
Fp = (1 + 3 • x )Wp
Rp hr
Ip = 1.5 from Table 16A-K, Occupancies having surgery and emergency treatment areas.
Rp = 1.5 adjusted for Shallow Embedment Anchors
hx = 20 feet
hr = 40 feet
(1.0)(0.40(1.0))(1.5) 20
Fp = (1 + 3 • )Wp = 1.0Wp = 1.0g
1.5 40
2.4g > 1.0g > 0.42g Therefore allowing the use of 1.0g
To convert this Fp from a strength design to an Allowable Stress Design (ASD) used in this catalog
divide by 1.4.
1.0g
Fp = = 0.71g (ASD)
1.4
0.71g is the Allowable Stress Design Seismic Load Factor determined from the 2001 California
Building Code for shallow embedment anchors.
Special Note: A table for .71g (ASD) is not available in this catalog. When seismic force levels (%g or
Fp) falls between catalog table values (i.e.: .15g, .30g, .45g, etc.) the seismic force level shall be
rounded up to the next highest cataloged force level.
Example: If Fp = .71g (ASD), then use catalog tables for .75g (ASD).
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Step 3: With required force level (%g), obtain the transverse and longitudinal brace spacing from
Appendix 1 (single pipe) or Appendix 2 (trapeze hanger). The following notes shall be followed:
a) B reak the length of pipe into separate straight runs, which are considered to be a single straight
section between any bends in the pipe except where the bend is at an offset of less than the
maximum offset length as defined below.
Note: The tabulated values represent pipe and tubing with moment and shear transfering joints.
There f o re, for use of these tables pipes shall have welded, brazed, or UL Listed grooved joints. Pipe and
tube sizes not listed above or joined as re q i u i red shall be limited to a maximum offset length of 2 ft.
b) Brace each straight run in the transverse direction at both ends. Where several short runs occur,
see note e) on the following page.
Straight Run
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c) Check the required spacing for transverse bracing (Appendixes 1 & 2) and compare it to the
length of the straight run. If the length of the straight run is greater than the allowable distance
for transverse bracing add transverse braces until the spacing does not exceed the allowable
transverse brace distance.
Straight Run
d) Each straight run must have at least one longitudinal brace. Add longitudinal braces so that the
spacing does not exceed the allowable longitudinal brace spacing in Appendixes 1 & 2.
Straight Run
Longitudinal Brace (Transverse brace
for the adjacent run)
Longitudinal Brace
Longitudinal Brace (Transverse brace for
the adjacent run)
Note: A transverse brace may dually act as a longitudinal brace for an adjacent run when it is
located within 24” of the adjacent straight run. However, Appendixes 1 & 2 shall be reviewed to
use the stronger of the longitudinal or transverse brace re q u i rements, i.e. anchor and other
component sizes.
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e) In many cases, several short runs occur one after the other. Based on previous requirements,
each straight run requires a longitudinal brace when the adjacent short runs exceed the maximum
offset length (ft.). When the adjacent short runs do not exceed the maximum offset length (ft.) the
longitudinal braces can act as transverse braces as long as the allowable transverse brace spacing
(Appendixes 1 & 2) is not exceeded.
In the following layout, transverse braces are used as longitudinal braces when the straight runs
are less than the maximum offset length (ft.). When a straight run exceeds the maximum offset
length (ft.) additional braces are required.
Longitudinal
brace
Two braces may
be required. Short run less
than the maximum
Straight run offset length (ft.)
exceeding the
maximum offset Longitudinal
length (ft.) brace
Plan or Elevation
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f) When a flexible connection or swing joint is used, such as at a pipe drop to mechanical
equipment, the pipe may cantilever at a length equal to or less than half the allowable transverse
brace spacing (Appendixes 1 & 2). When greater than half the allowable transverse brace
spacing, support to the floor is required as shown below.
Transverse brace at the
Straight Run
end of horizontal run
Step 4: Note the structure connection type (brace anchor requirements) from the Appendix,
and select the brace anchorage detail to suit (pages 23 thru 38).
Step 5: Note the hanger rod load from the Appendix, and select a rod attachment to structure
to suit (pages 39 thru 56).
Step 6: Check if rod stiffeners are required (pages 57 & 58) to prevent the hanger rod from
buckling.
Seismic restraints may typically be omitted for the following conditions where
flexible connectors are provided between components and the associated
ductwork, piping, and conduit:
1. Fuel, medical gas, and vacuum piping less than 1 inch (25 mm) inside diameter.
2. All other piping less than 21/2 inches (64 mm) diameter, or:
• All piping suspended by individual hangers 12 inches (305 mm) or less in length from the top
of the pipe to the bottom of the structural support for the hanger
• All electrical conduit less than 21/2 inches (64 mm) trade size
3. All rectangular air-handling ducts less than 6 ft2 (0.56 m2) in cross sectional area or:
• All round air-handling ducts less than 28 inches (711 mm) in diameter
• All ducts suspended by hangers 12 inches (305 mm) or less from the top of the duct to the
bottom of the structural support for the hanger; where the hangers are detailed to avoid
bending of the hangers and their connections. (To eliminate bending moment, flexible
connections may be used. See B752 on page 49 or B446 & B446C on page 56)
Where lateral restraints are omitted, the piping, ducts, or conduit shall be installed such that lateral
motion of the piping, duct, or conduit will not cause damaging impact with other systems or
structural members, or loss of vertical support.
NOTE: Reference building code enforced by local authority with jurisdiction for specific
requirements, and verify all omissions or exemptions with structural engineer of record.
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GENERAL NOTES FOR SEISMIC BRACING
B) This bracing system is limited to the pipe sizes and support details shown. Special
consideration must be given for pipe material and connections, insulation, thermal movement,
vibration, and building seismic joints.
C) Transverse and longitudinal braces shall be no more than 45° above or below the centerline of
the pipe, duct, or tray.
D) All channel and pipe clamp nuts and bolts shall be tightened to the following torques:
1/4"-20 to 6 ft.-lbs. (8 N•m)
3/8"-16 to 19 ft.-lbs. (26 N•m)
1/2"-13 to 50 ft.-lbs. (68 N•m)
5/8"-11 to 65 ft.-lbs. (88 N•m)
3/4"-10 to 75 ft.-lbs. (101 N•m)
E) The transverse and longitudinal bracing spacing listed in Appendix 1 & 2 is based on ductile
piping (steel, copper, etc.) with ductile connections (welded, brazed, etc.) and has the following
limitations:
2) Fuel piping shall have transverse bracing 20'-0" (6.1 m) o.c. maximum and
longitudinal bracing 40'-0" (12.2 m) o.c. maximum.
3) Non-ductile piping, and piping with non-ductile connections shall have transverse
bracing 20'-0" (6.1 m) o.c. maximum and longitudinal bracing 40'-0" (12.2 m) o.c.
maximum or 1/2 of the calculated brace spacing indicated in Appendix 1 or 2,
whichever is more restrictive.
F) Transverse bracing for one pipe section may also act as longitudinal bracing for the pipe
section connected to it, if the bracing is installed within 24 inches (609 mm) of the elbow or tee
of similar size. Figures 2 and 4 do not serve as adequate longitudinal braces.
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GENERAL NOTES FOR SEISMIC BRACING
G) Branch lines of a smaller diameter shall not be used to brace main lines.
H) Where rod stiffeners are required a minimum of two hanger rod stiffener assemblies shall be
installed. (Part number SC-228 or SC-UB)
I) It is important to check anchorage details against the applicable building code requirements.
Seismic design forces may increase substantially when anchors are considered “shallow”
(embedded less than 8 times the anchor diameter).
J) When bracing trapeze type hangers, the bracing shall be attached directly to the trapeze hanger
assembly and piping secured to the trapeze assembly with pipe straps.
K) A rigid piping system shall not be braced to diff e rent parts of a building that may respond
differently during an earthquake. Example: Solid concrete wall and a roof (metal deck filled with
lightweight concrete). Special care should be taken to avoid bracing rigid pipe on both sides of
a building seismic joint without allowing for pipe and building movement.
L) The pre-approval document is based on British Units (Inches & Pounds) and values noted in
parenthesis (Metric or S.I. Units) are equivalent values. In case of conflicts, British Units will be
the standards for evaluating the proper application of pre-approvals.
M) The designer of the structure shall determine the adequacy of the support structure to carry the
load of the piping and equipment. Engineer of record for a site specific project shall verify that
the structure can support the connection loads of the hanger rod and the bracing attachments
in addition to all other loads. This pre-approval document is not intended for the seismic design
of the piping itself. The dynamic properties of the building structure and piping should be
considered when selecting the type of piping to be installed.
N) Seismic bracing shall not limit the expansion and contraction of the piping system. Always
consider thermal movements when selecting brace locations and materials. The design for
thermal movements is beyond the scope of OSHPD pre-approval.
P) No portion of this pre-approval shall be taken out of context and used in other systems,
design or purpose.
Q) On transverse bracing, the pipe insulation material may be part of the brace assembly (i.e) in
the load path. In this case the insulating material shall be capable of withstanding the lateral
forces without damage and shall include a pipe shield for hangers or a pipe saddle for rollers.
For longitudinal bracing, clamping must be applied directly to the pipe with any insulation
being installed directly over the hanger and brace assembly. In these applications the
mechanical engineer of record shall be contacted for insulating recommendations.
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B-LINE CHANNEL BRACES
*Slotted channel (SH) versions of all the above types may also be used for brace members.
See page 21 for channel details.
**The Structure Connection Type is the brace anchorage requirement.
See pages 23 - 38 for brace attachment details.
Note: Do not exceed the maximum brace length or maximum structure connection
type for the channels listed.
Commentary:
Appendix 1 & 2 list the allowable structure connection type (I, II, III, IV, or V) for each brace spacing listed. The
structure connection type limits the amount of axial load (in tension or compression) which is applied to the
brace member. The axial load is listed for each structure connection detail on pages 23 - 38, and is as follows:
The B-Line channel brace member must have a capacity greater than the value listed in the above table for the
maximum recommended brace length.
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SINGLE PIPE/CONDUIT BRACING
a) Select type of hanger dependent on type of pipe, thermal expansion and contraction, etc.
b) Determine maximum spacing of hanger rods and minimum hanger rod diameter.
(Appendix 1)
c) Select hanger rod connection to the structure based on structure type, rod size and hanger
rod load from Appendix 1. Refer to section on hanger rod attachment for
details (pages 39 thru 56)
d) Engineer of record for a site specific project shall verify that the structure can support
the connection loads in addition to all other loads.
e) Engineer of record for a site specific project shall verify that the structure can support
the connection loads.
4) Review the design and revise layout where loads exceed the limitations of the hanger ro d s ,
hangers or connection details.
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SINGLE PIPE BRACING
CLEVIS HANGER TRANSVERSE BRACING (Figure 1)
Adjustable Pipe
ATR Pipe Size Clevis Hanger Hinge Sleeve
All Threaded Rod in. (mm) Part No. Part No. Part No.*
(See Page 57 for 1/2" (15) B3100-1/2 N/A N/A
minimum diameter)
3/4" (20) B3100-3/4 N/A N/A
Rod Stiffener 1" (25) B3100-1 B335-2-3/8 B3100PS-1
(See Pages 57 & 58) 11/4" (32) B3100-11/4 B335-2-3/8 B3100PS-11/4
1 (Min.) 11/2" (40) B3100-11/2 B335-2-3/8 B3100PS-11/2
2" (50) B3100-2 B335-2-3/8 B3100PS-2
1 B-Line Channel 21/2" (65) B3100-21/2 B335-2-3/8 B3100PS-21/2
Transverse Brace
3" (80) B3100-3 B335-2-3/8 B3100PS-3
(See page 11)
31/2" (90) B3100-31/2 B335-2-3/8 B3100PS-31/2
B335-2-Bolt Size 4" (100) B3100-4 B335-2-3/8 B3100PS-4
Adjustable Hinge 5" (125) B3100-5 B335-2-1/2 B3100PS-5
(See Page 59) 6" (150) B3100-6 B335-2-1/2 B3100PS-6
B3100PS Pipe Sleeve 8" (200) B3100-8 B335-2-5/8 B3100PS-8
10" (250) B3100-10 B335-2-3/4 B3100PS-10
12" (300) B3100-12 B335-2-3/4 B3100PS-12
B3100 Series Clevis Hanger
(See Page 63) * Not included when ordering standard B3100 Series Clevis Hanger.
Notes: Pipe sleeve required over cross bolt of Clevis Hanger when using the brace connection shown above (Figure 1).
Pipe sleeve is not required when clevis hanger is used in conjunction with the bracing shown in Figure 6 - page 15.
Refer to Note Q) on page 10 for installations requiring insulated pipe.
Rod Stiffener
May Be Required
(See Pages 57 & 58) 1 Min.
Adjustable
Pipe Size "J" Hanger Hinge
1 in. (mm) Part No. Part No.
ATR 1/2" (15) B3690-1/2 N/A
All Threaded Rod 3/4" (20) B3690-3/4 N/A
(See Page 57 for
minimum diameter) 1" (25) B3690-1 B335-2-3/8
B-Line Channel
11/4" (32) B3690-11/4 B335-2-3/8
Transverse Brace
(See page 11) 11/2" (40) B3690-11/2 B335-2-3/8
2" (50) B3690-2 B335-2-3/8
B335-2-Bolt Size 21/2" (65) B3690-21/2 B335-2-1/2
Adjustable Hinge
3" (80) B3690-3 B335-2-1/2
(See Page 59)
31/2" (90) B3690-31/2 B335-2-1/2
4" (100) B3690-4 B335-2-1/2
5" (125) B3690-5 B335-2-1/2
B3690 Series 6" (150) B3690-6 B335-2-1/2
'J' Hanger 8" (200) B3690-8 B335-2-1/2
(See Page 64)
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SINGLE PIPE BRACING
PIPE CLAMP TRANSVERSE BRACING (Figure 3)
1 (Min.)
B-Line Channel 1
B3200 Series
Adjustable
Transverse Brace
(See page 11)
Weldless Eye Nut
Pipe Size Pipe Clamp * Hinge
in. (mm) Part No. Part No.
11/2" (40) B3144-11/2 B335-2-1/2
2" (50) B3144-2 B335-2-1/2
21/2" (65) B3144-21/2 B335-2-1/2 B335-2-Bolt Size
Adjustable Hinge
3" (80) B3144-3 B335-2-1/2
(See Page 59)
4" (100) B3144-4 B335-2-5/8
5" (125) B3144-5 B335-2-5/8
6" (150) B3144-6 B335-2-3/4
8" (200) B3144-8 B335-2-3/4 B3144 Series
10" (250) B3144-10 B335-2-3/4 Double Bolt Pipe Clamp
(See Page 65)
12" (300) B3144-12 B335-2-3/4
* See note D) on page 9 for clamp torque values. Note: Refer to Note Q) on page 10 for installations requiring insulated pipe.
Rod Stiffener
Adjustable
(See Pages 57 & 58)
Pipe Size Pipe Roller Hinge
in. (mm) Part No. Part No.
21/2" (65) B3110-21/2 B335-2-1/2
3" (80) B3110-3 B335-2-1/2
31/2" (90) B3110-21/2 B335-2-1/2
1 (Min.) B-Line Channel 4" (100) B3110-4 B335-2-1/2
Transverse Brace 5" (125) B3110-5 B335-2-5/8
1 (See page 11) 6" (150) B3110-6 B335-2-3/4
B335-2-Bolt Size
Adjustable Hinge
(See Page 59)
B3110 Series
Adjustable Steel Yoke Pipe Roll
(See Page 66)
Note: Refer to Note Q) on page 10 for installations requiring insulated pipe.
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SINGLE PIPE BRACING
TRANSVERSE BRACING (Figure 5)
1 (Min.)
B2400 Series
Pipe Strap
1
(See Page 71)
B-Line Channel
Transverse Brace
(See page 11)
3” min.
(76mm)
Channel Nuts & Bolts Not Included (See Pages 61 & 62)
Notes: Install brace within 4" (101mm) of hanger. (Hanger not shown for clarity. See Figure 6 below)
Refer to Note Q) on page 10 for installations requiring insulated pipe
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SINGLE PIPE BRACING - COPPER TUBING
CLEVIS HANGER TRANSVERSE BRACING (Figure 7)
ATR
All Threaded Rod
(See Page 57 for Copper Adjustable Pipe
minimum diameter) Tubing Size Clevis Hanger Hinge Sleeve
in. (mm) Part No. Part No. Part No.*
Rod Stiffener
1/2" (15) B3104CT-1/2 N/A N/A
(See Pages 57 & 58)
3/4" (20) B3104CT-3/4 N/A N/A
1 (Min.)
1" (25) B3104CT-1 B335-2-3/8 B3104CTPS-1
B-Line Channel
1 1 / 4" (32) B3104CT-11/4 B335-2-3/8 B3104CTPS-11/4
1 Transverse Brace
(See page 11) 1 1 / 2" (40) B3104CT-11/2 B335-2-3/8 B3104CTPS-11/2
2" (50) B3104CT-2 B335-2-3/8 B3104CTPS-2
2 1 / 2" (65) B3104CT-21/2 B335-2-3/8 B3104CTPS-21/2
B335-2-Bolt Size Adjustable Hinge 3" (80) B3104CT-3 B335-2-3/8 B3104CTPS-3
(See Page 59) 3 1 / 2" (90) B3104CT-31/2 B335-2-3/8 B3104CTPS-31/2
4" (100) B3104CT-4 B335-2-3/8 B3104CTPS-4
B3104CTPS Pipe Sleeve
* Not included when ordering standard B3104CT Series Clevis Hanger.
B3104CT Series Clevis Hanger
(See Page 68)
Notes: Pipe sleeve required over cross bolt of Clevis Hanger when using the brace connection shown above (Figure 7).
Refer to Note Q) on page 10 for installations requiring insulated pipe.
B335V-Bolt Size
Adjustable Half Hinge Copper Riser Adjustable
(See Page 59) Tubing Size Clamp * Half Hinge
in. (mm) Part No. Part No.
1" (25) B3373CT-1 B335V-1/2
B-Line Channel
11/4" (32) B3373CT-11/4 B335V-1/2
Longitudinal Brace
(See page 11) 11/2" (40) B3373CT-11/2 B335V-1/2
2" (50) B3373CT-2 B335V-1/2
21/2" (65) B3373CT-21/2 B335V-1/2
3" (80) B3373CT-3 B335V-1/2
31/2" (90) B3373CT-31/2 B335V-1/2
4" (100) B3373CT-4 B335V-1/2
Pipe Hanger B3373CT * See note D) on page 9 for clamp torque values.
or Support 4” max.
(101mm) Riser Clamp Series
(See Page 69)
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TRAPEZE BRACING
Trapeze Assembly Bracing
1). Layout piping and/or conduit runs and determine number, size and location of items to be supported by
the trapeze
2). Determine trapeze support spacing (LT). This is usually determined by the maximum support spacing of
the smallest pipe or conduit on the trapeze.
3). Select trapeze supports.
a). Determine the total vertical load (TL) for each trapeze.
TL = LT x WT
TL = Total vertical load for each trapeze support (lbs.)
LT = Trapeze support spacing (ft.)
WT = Weight of all piping, cable tray, ductwork, conduit, etc. in lbs./ft. supported by the trapeze
b). Determine length of trapeze, making sure sufficient length is added to attach the all threaded rod and
bracing attachments. All channel nuts shall be fully engaged within strut.
(13/16” (20mm) minimum distance from edge of strut to center line of bolt.)
c). Select type of trapeze member (B22, B22AMIG, etc.) by selecting a member with loading greater
than the total load (TL). See Table 4 on page 22 for strut loading data, noting that the trapeze beam
span is the distance between the hanger rods. Also determine whether the applied load is uniform or
concentrated, and follow notes on page 22 accordingly. Variations in pipe sizes (simular to concentrated
load assembly on page 22) shall be treated as a concentrated load, where as same sized pipes evenly
distributed across the span (similar to uniform load assembly on page 22) may be treated as a uniform
load. Uniform loads on page 22 are converted to a concentrated load by a 50% reduction. Do not
exceed the beam span length given by Table 4A on page 22, which limits overloading due to
longitudinal seismic force.
d). Determine hanger rod size from Appendix 2 based on total weight (WT) and trapeze support spacing
(LT). Rod sizes are given for trapeze supports with braces attached and unbraced trapezes.
e). Select a hanger rod connection to structure (pages 39 thru 56) that is greater than the hanger rod loads
listed in Appendix 2.
4). Select transverse and longitudinal bracing.
a). Select bracing detail from Figures 9 - 11.
b). Determine spacing of transverse / longitudinal bracing from Appendix 2 based on total weight (Wt)
and the trapeze support span (Lt). Note the corresponding structure attachment type (Roman numeral
I - V) for each possible brace interval. When supporting multiple pipe sizes, do not exceed the
maximum spacing for the smallest pipe as given in Appendix 1.
Verify that the specific forces do not exceed the capacity of the pipe clamps on pages 70 & 71.
Take care not to exceed maximum allowable brace beam spans as noted on page 11.
Consult Table 4 and Table 4A, page 22, for trapeze design considerations.
c). Determine if rod stiffener is required (pages 57 & 58).
d). Engineer of record for a site specific project shall verify that the structure can support the
connection loads in addition to all other loads.
5). Review the design and revise layout where loads exceed the limitations of the hanger rods, strut trapeze
supports, or connection details.
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TRAPEZE BRACING
TRAPEZE TRANSVERSE AND LONGITUDINAL BRACING (Figure 9)
B-Line Channel
Longitudinal Brace ATR
B335-2-Bolt Size (See page 11)
Adjustable Hinge All Threaded Rod
(See Page 59) (See Page 57)
Rod Stiffener
(See Pages 57 & 58)
B2400
Series 1
Pipe Straps
(See Page 71) 1 (Min.)
B-Line Channel
Transverse Brace B-Line Channel
(See page 11)
Transverse Brace
(See page 11)
Notes:
1). B335-2 adjustable hinges for longitudinal braces may be attached on either side adjacent
to the all thread rod, or attached to the all thread rod itself.
2). B335-2 adjustable hinges for transverse braces may be attached to the all thread rod.
3). Two B335-2 adjustable hinges may be attached to the strut trapeze using the same bolt
or all thread rod.
4). It is not necessary to install both transverse braces and longitudinal braces on the same trapeze
support. Either set of braces may be removed to form a longitudinal brace only or a transverse
brace only if desired.
5). Longitudinal braces, when needed, must be installed at both ends of trapeze.
6). The equipment shown on this trapeze support is generic in nature. Any number of pipes,
conduits, ductwork or cable tray may be supported following the system weight and support
spans listed in Appendix 2 - Table 1.
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TRAPEZE BRACING
TRAPEZE TRANSVERSE AND LONGITUDINAL BRACING (Figure 10)
B-Line Channel
Longitudinal Brace
(See page 11) ATR
B335-2-Bolt Size
Adjustable Hinge All Threaded Rod
(See Page 59) (See Page 57)
Rod Stiffener
(See Pages 57 & 58)
Notes:
1). B335-2 adjustable hinges for longitudinal braces may be attached on either side adjacent
to the all thread rod, or attached to the all thread rod itself.
2). B335-2 adjustable hinges for transverse braces may be attached to the all thread rod.
3). Two B335-2 adjustable hinges may be attached to the strut trapeze using the same bolt
or all thread rod.
4). It is not necessary to install both transverse braces and longitudinal braces on the same trapeze
support. Either set of braces may be removed to form a longitudinal brace only or a transverse
brace only if desired.
5). Longitudinal braces, when needed, must be installed at both ends of trapeze.
6). The equipment shown on this trapeze support is generic in nature. Any number of pipes,
conduits, ductwork or cable tray may be supported following the system weight and support
spans listed in Appendix 2 - Table 1.
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TRAPEZE BRACING
TRAPEZE TRANSVERSE AND LONGITUDINAL BRACING (Figure 11)
B-Line Channel
Longitudinal Brace
(See page 11) ATR
All Threaded Rod
(See Page 57)
Rod Stiffener
(See Pages 57 & 58) B2400 1
Series
Pipe Straps
1 (Min.)
(See Page 71)
B-Line Channel
Transverse Brace
(See page 11)
B-Line Channel -
Size as Required
(See Page 22 -
Table 4 & 4A For
Channel Load Data) B335-2-1/2 Adjustable Hinge
Longitudinal Brace
Hex Nut & (See Page 59)
B2000 Series Square Washer
(See Page 62)
Pipe Straps
See Note 3b (See Page 70)
on page 17
Notes:
1). B335-2 adjustable hinges for longitudinal braces may be attached on either side adjacent
to the all thread rod, or attached to the all thread rod itself.
2). B335-2 adjustable hinges for transverse braces may be attached to the all thread rod.
3). Two B335-2 adjustable hinges may be attached to the strut trapeze using the same bolt
or all thread rod.
4). It is not necessary to install both transverse braces and longitudinal braces on the same trapeze
support. Either set of braces may be removed to form a longitudinal brace only or a transverse
brace only if desired.
5). Longitudinal braces, when needed, must be installed at both ends of trapeze.
6). The equipment shown on this trapeze support is generic in nature. Any number of pipes,
conduits, ductwork or cable tray may be supported following the system weight and support
spans listed in Appendix 2 - Table 2.
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APPROVED COMPONENTS
Seismic Approvals: Trapeze Hanger, Longitudinal Brace, Transverse Brace, Threaded Stiffener
9/32"
Y (7mm) ‘H’
X X
‘H’
X X
‘Hx’
Notes: Y
Standard Lengths: 10 ft. (3.05 m) Y
13/16" 13/16"
& 20 ft. (6.09 m) (20mm) (20mm)
Finishes: Plain, Dura-Green
15/8"
Epoxy, and Pre-Galvanized
(41mm)
Height Dimensions
Channel ‘H’ ‘Hx” B_ _SH
in. (mm) in. (mm)
9/16" (14mm)x 11/8" (28mm) slots
B54 13/16” (20) 0.3422 (8.7)
13/16” 2" (51mm) on centers.
B52 (20) 0.3366 (8.5)
1" (25mm) from end of channel to center of first slot.
B42 1” (25) 0.4226 (10.7)
B32 13/8” (35) 0.6052 (15.4)
B24 15/8” (41) 0.7304 (18.5)
B22 15/8” (41) 0.7189 (18.2) B_ _SHA
B22A 31/4” (82) 1.6250 (41.3)
9/16" (14mm) x 11/8" (28mm) slots 2" (51mm) on centers.
B12 27/16” (62) 1.1127 (28.2)
B12A 47/8” (124) 2.4375 (61.9)
1" (25mm) from end of channel to center of first slot.
B11 31/4” (82) 1.5112 (38.4)
All B12SHA & B11SHA channels are mig welded.
B11A 61/2” (165) 3.2500 (82.5)
Table 3
SECTION PROPERTIES X -X Axis Y - Y Axis
Areas of Moment of Section Radius of Moment of Section Radius of
Channel Weight Section Inertia (I) Modulus (S) Gyration (R) Inertia (I) Modulus (S) Gyration (R)
lbs./ft. kg/m in.2 (cm2) in.4 (cm4) in.3 (cm3) in. (cm) in.4 (cm4) in.3 (cm3) in. (cm)
B54 1.01 (1.51) .299 (1.93) .0263 (1.09) .0560 (0.92) .297 (0.75) .1106 (4.60) .1361 (2.23) .608 (1.55)
B52 1.31 (1.95) .386 (2.49) .0320 (1.33) .0673 (1.10) .288 (0.73) .1404 (5.84) .1728 (2.83) .603 (1.53)
B42 1.47 (2.18) .432 (2.79) .0554 (2.31) .0968 (1.59) .358 (0.91) .1645 (6.85) .2025 (3.32) .617 (1.57)
B32 1.73 (2.58) .510 (3.29) .1252 (5.21) .1626 (2.67) .496 (1.26) .2098 (8.73) .2582 (4.23) .642 (1.63)
B24 1.44 (2.15) .424 (2.74) .1494 (6.22) .1670 (2.74) .594 (1.51) .1857 (7.73) .2286 (3.75) .662 (1.68)
B22 1.90 (2.83) .559 (3.61) .1850 (7.70) .2042 (3.34) .580 (1.47) .2340 (9.74) .2880 (4.72) .653 (1.66)
B22A 3.80 (5.65) 1.118 (7.21) .9379 (39.04) .5772 (9.46) .924 (2.34) .4681 (19.48) .5761 (9.44) .653 (1.66)
B12 2.47 (3.67) .727 (4.69) .5203 (21.65) .3927 (6.43) .852 (2.16) .3306 (13.76) .4068 (6.66) .679 (1.72)
B12A 4.94 (7.35) 1.453 (9.37) 2.8132 (117.09) 1.1541 (18.91) 1.402 (3.56) .6611 (27.52) .8137 (13.33) .679 (1.72)
B11 3.05 (4.54) .897 (5.79) 1.0917 (45.44) .6278 (10.29) 1.112 (2.82) .4271 (17.78) .5256 (8.61) .696 (1.77)
B11A 6.10 (9.08) 1.794 (11.59) 6.2139 (258.64) 1.9120 (31.33) 1.876 (4.76) .8542 (35.55) 1.0513 (17.23) .696 (1.77)
Calculations of section properties are based on metal thicknesses as determined by the AISI Cold-Formed Steel Design Manual.
For channel loading see page 22.
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TRAPEZE BRACING
Typical Trapeze
ATR ATR
Table 4
12" (305) 2553 (11.35) 2837 (12.62) 8165 (36.32) 5498 (24.45) 3259 (14.49) 4395 (19.54) 4309 (19.16)
24" (610) 1276 (5.68) 1418 (6.31) 4083 (18.16) 2750 (12.23) 3259 (14.49) 4395 (19.54) 4309 (19.16)
36" (914) 851 (3.78) 946 (4.21) 2722 (12.11) 1833 (8.15) 3259 (14.49) 2930 (13.03) 4309 (19.16)
48" (1219) 638 (2.84) 709 (3.15) 2042 (9.08) 1374 (6.11) 3259 (14.49) 2197 (9.77) 4309 (19.16)
60" (1524) 511 (2.27) 568 (2.52) 1633 (7.26) 1100 (4.89) 3231 (14.37) 1758 (7.82) 4309 (19.16)
72" (1829) 426 (1.89) 473 (2.10) 1361 (6.05) 916 (4.07) 2693 (11.98) 1465 (6.51) 4309 (19.16)
84" (2133) 365 (1.62) 405 (1.80) 1167 (5.19) 785 (3.49) 2308 (10.26) 1256 (5.58) 3824 (17.01)
96" (2438) 319 (1.42) 354 (1.57) 1021 (4.54) 687 (3.05) 2019 (8.98) 1011 (4.49) 3346 (14.88)
108" (2743) 284 (1.26) 315 (1.40) 908 (4.04) 611 (2.72) 1795 (7.98) 977 (4.34) 2974 (13.23)
120" (3048) 255 (1.13) 283 (1.26) 817 (3.63) 550 (2.44) 1616 (7.19) 879 (3.91) 2677 (11.91)
Table 4A
Structure Channel type and maximum beam span for
Connection longitudinal beam loading
Type B22SH B22 B22A B12 B12A* B11 B11A*
in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm)
I 176 (4470) 196 (4978) 391 (9931) 276 (7010) 552 (14021) 357 (9068) 714 (18135)
II 103 (2616) 114 (2895) 228 (5791) 161 (4089) 322 (8179) 208 (5283) 416 (10566)
III 68 (1727) 76 (1930) 152 (3861) 107 (2718) 215 (5461) 139 (3530) 278 (7061)
IV 46 (1168) 51 (1295) 101 (2565) 72 (1829) 143 (3632) 93 (2362) 185 (4699)
V 32 (813) 35 (889) 70 (1778) 50 (1270) 99 (2514) 64 (1625) 128 (3251)
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STRUCTURAL ATTACHMENTS
Brace Structural Attachment Selection Procedure
1) Determine structure to be attached to from the following:
A) Concrete
B) Wood Beam
C) Structural Steel
2) Reference structure connection type from Appendix 1 & 2.
3) Choose appropriate structural detail that meets structure connection type. (I, II, III, IV or V) pages 24
thru 38.
4) Determine anchor size. On concrete structure attachments, calculate minimum embedment and minimum
distance between anchors.
General Notes For Concrete Attachments
1) The “minimum embedment” values given on pages 24 - 30 provide the anchor capacity to reach the
design loads shown, but may be considered by the 1997 UBC to be “shallow” anchors (embedment less
that 8 times the anchor diameter). Using “shallow” anchors may increase the design seismic forc e ,
depending on the building code used. As an alternative, consider using the following values to avoid
“shallow anchor” issues:
Anchor Bolt Dia.“8x” Embedment
3/8” 3” (76mm)
1/2” 4” (101mm)
5/8” 5” (127mm)
3/4” 6” (152mm)
2) Size and number of expansion anchors is based on "without special inspection" values given in ICBO
(International Conference of Building Officials) Report No. 1385 dated September 1, 2004, Hilti Kwik
Bolt 3 Carbon Steel Allowable Tension and Shear Values.
3) Other anchors may be used providing they are listed in an ICBO ES Evaluation Report, which was tested
in accordance with AC01, including the seismic qualification tests of AC01 Section 5.6. These values
must meet or exceed the values provided in ICBO Report No. 1385, and must be approved by the
structural engineer of record. OSHPD change order is required for California hospitals.
4) For California Essential Facilities, 50% of the expansion type anchor (alternate anchors in a group) shall
be proof tested per Appendix 3. Other projects may have similar requirements, check local codes and
ordinances.
5) Cast in place concrete anchors require special inspection as indicated in the building code for the local
jurisdiction.
6) When slab thickness is less than the minimum allowable, but in excess of the minimum anchor
embedment, a thru bolt approach may be used if approved by the site engineer.
7) When installing drill-in anchors in existing non-prestressed reinforced concrete, use care and caution to
avoid cutting or damaging the existing reinforcing bars. When installing them into existing pre s t re s s e d
concrete (pre-or post-tensioned), locate the prestressed tendons by using a non-destructive method prior
to installation. Exercise extreme care and caution to avoid cutting or damaging the tendons during
installation. Maintain a minimum clearance of 1 inch (25mm) between the reinforcement and the drilled-in
anchor.
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STRUCTURAL ATTACHMENTS
Concrete Attachments
‘T’
‘F’ Expansion anchors of Detail 1
diameter 'D'. Slab
Minimum embedment 1/2" x 11/4" Hex Head
of anchor in Cap Screws & N225WO Nuts
concrete is 'E'. (See Pages 61 & 62)
Expansion anchors of
Detail 2 diameter 'D'. ‘T’
Metal Deck
‘E’
Light Weight or 1/2" x 11/4" Hex Head
Normal Weight Concrete ‘F’ Cap Screws & N225WO Nuts
B-Line Adjustable Hinge (See Pages 61 & 62)
Longitudinal or Transverse Brace B-Line Channel
(See Page 59) Longitudinal or
1
Transverse Brace
1 min. Load
I 175 (0.78) 3/8" (9.5) 21/2" (63.5) 62/3" (169.3) 61/2" (165.1) 11/4" (31.7)
II, III 450 (2.00) 5 / 8" (15.9) 4" (101.6) 102/3" (270.9) 11" (279.4) 2" (50.8)
* Hilti Kwik Bolt 3 in 3000 psi (20.7 MPa) minimum light weight concrete. ** See important notes on page 23.
I, II 300 (1.33) 3 / 8" (9) 2 1/ 2 " (63) 5" (127) 47/8" (124) 11/4" (31.7)
III 450 (2.00) 1 / 2" (13) 3 1/ 2 " (89) 7" (178) 63/4" (171) 13/4" (44.4)
IV 675 (3.00) 5 / 8" (16) 4" (101) 8" (203) 81/4" (209) 2" (50.8)
V 975 (4.33) 3 / 4" (19) 4 3/ 4 " (120) 91/2" (241) 93/4" (247) 23/8" (60.3)
* Hilti Kwik Bolt 3 in 3000 psi (20.7 MPa) minimum normal weight concrete. ** See important notes on page 23.
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STRUCTURAL ATTACHMENTS
Concrete Attachments
Detail 3
Slab
Expansion anchors of
diameter 'D'.
of anchor in
concrete is 'E'. B202 Square Washer
1/2"x 11/4" (41mm) Hex Head
& Hex Nut
(See Page 62) Cap Screws & N225WO Nuts
(See Pages 61 & 62)
B-Line Channel
Longitudinal or
Transverse Brace Load
I, II, III, IV 675 (3.00) 3 / 8" (9) 21/2" (63) 5" (127) 47/8" (124) 11/4" (31.7)
V 975 (4.33) 1 / 2" (13) 31/2" (89) 7" (178) 63/4" (171) 2" (50.8)
* Hilti Kwik Bolt 3 in 3000 psi (20.7 MPa) minimum normal weight concrete.
** See important notes on page 23.
Note: 24” (609mm) maximum distance between anchors.
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STRUCTURAL ATTACHMENTS
Concrete Attachments
Detail 4
Metal Deck
'F'
‘X’
‘T’
Expansion anchors
of diameter 'D'.
E
B22 Channel
15/8" (41mm) x 15/8" (41mm) Equal Equal B202 Square Washer
Distance Distance (See Page 62)
B-Line Channel
Longitudinal or
Transverse Brace
Load
I, II, III 450 (2.00) 3 / 8" (9) 21/2" (63.5) 62/3" (169) 61/2" (165) 11/4" (31.7)
IV, V 975 (4.33) 5 / 8" (16) 4" (101.6) 102/3" (271) 11" (279) 2" (50.8)
* Hilti Kwik Bolt 3 in 3000 psi (20.7 MPa) minimum light weight or normal weight concrete.
** See important notes on page 23.
Note: 24” (609mm) maximum distance between anchors.
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STRUCTURAL ATTACHMENTS
Concrete Attachments
Detail 5
Slab
Minimum embedment
1” in concrete.
(25mm)
min. 'E'.
B-Line Channel
Longitudinal or
Transverse Brace Load
Minimum
Structure Cast In Place Minimum Distance
Connection Load Anchor* Embedment Between
Type Dia. 'D' 'E' Anchors
lbs. (kN) in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm)
I, II, III 450 (2.00) 3/8" (9) 3" (76) 41/2" (114)
* B-Line Figure B2501 in 3000 psi (20.7 MPa) minimum normal weight concrete.
Note: Pre-cast anchors must be accurately secured prior to pouring concrete.
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STRUCTURAL ATTACHMENTS
Concrete Attachments
Detail 6
Metal Deck
Minimum distance from
edge of concrete to center
of bolt is (10 x 'D'). B2501 cast in place anchors of
diameter 'D'.
(See Page 75)
1” E
(25mm)
min.
B-Line Channel
Longitudinal or
Transverse Brace Load
* B-Line Figure B2501 in 3000 psi (20.7 MPa) minimum light weight concrete.
Note: Pre-cast anchors must be accurately secured prior to pouring concrete.
* B-Line Figure B2501 in 3000 psi (20.7 MPa) minimum normal weight concrete.
Note: Pre-cast anchors must be accurately secured prior to pouring concrete.
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STRUCTURAL ATTACHMENTS
Concrete Attachments
Detail 7
Minimum distance from Slab
edge of concrete to center
of bolt is (10 x 'D').
‘X’
Minimum embedment
of anchor in concrete.
'E'.
B-Line Channel
Longitudinal or
Transverse Brace Load
Minimum
Structure Cast In Place Minimum Distance
Connection Load Anchor* Embedment Between
Type Dia. 'D' 'E' Anchors ‘X’
lbs. (kN) in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm)
I, II, III, IV, V 975 (4.33) 3/ 8 " (9) 3" (76) 41/2" (114)
I, II, III, IV, V 975 (4.33) 1/ 2 " (13) 4" (101) 6" (152)
* B-Line Figure B2501 in 3000 psi (20.7 MPa) minimum normal weight concrete.
Notes: 24” (609mm) maximum distance between anchors.
Pre-cast anchors must be accurately secured prior to pouring concrete.
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STRUCTURAL ATTACHMENTS
Concrete Attachments
Minimum distance
from edge of concrete to Detail 8
center of bolt Metal Deck
is (10 x 'D').
‘X’
1”
(25mm)
min.
E
B2501 cast in place
anchors of diameter 'D'.
(See Page 75) Equal Equal B202 Square Washer
Distance Distance (See Page 62)
B22 Channel
B202 Square Washer 15/8" (41mm) x 15/8" (41mm)
& Hex Nut 1/2" x 11/4" Hex Head
(See Page 62)
B-Line Adjustable Hinge Cap Screws & N225WO Nuts
Longitudinal or Transverse Brace 1 (See Pages 61 & 62)
(See Page 59)
1 min.
B-Line Channel
Longitudinal or
Transverse Brace
Load
Light Weight Weight Concrete
Structure Cast In Place Minimum Min. Distance
Connection Load Anchor* Embedment Between
Type Dia. 'D' 'E' Anchors ‘X’
lbs. (kN) in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm)
I, II, III 450 (2.00) 3/8" (9) 3" (76) 41/2" (114)
I, II, III 450 (2.00) 1/2" (13) 4" (101) 6" (152)
* B-Line Figure B2501 in 3000 psi (20.7 MPa) minimum light weight concrete.
Notes: 24” (609mm) maximum distance between anchors.
Pre-cast anchors must be accurately secured prior to pouring concrete.
I, II, III, IV 675 (3.00) 3/8" (9) 3" (76) 41/2" (114)
I, II, III, IV 675 (3.00) 1/2" (13) 4" (101) 6" (152)
* B-Line Figure B2501 in 3000 psi (20.7 MPa) minimum normal weight concrete.
Notes: 24” (609mm) maximum distance between anchors.
Pre-cast anchors must be accurately secured prior to pouring concrete.
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STRUCTURAL ATTACHMENTS
Concrete Attachments
Detail 9
Slab
1”
(25mm)
min.
Minimum embedment
in concrete 'E'.
1 min.
B-Line Channel
Longitudinal or
Transverse Brace Load
Minimum
Structure Thread Minimum Distance
Connection Load Size Embedment Between
Type 'D' 'E' Anchors
lbs. (kN) in. (mm) in. (mm)
I 175 (0.78) 1/2"-13, 5/8"-11, 3/4"-10, 7/8"-9 19/16" (40) 6" (152)
* B-Line Figure B2500 in 3000 psi (20.7 MPa) minimum normal weight concrete.
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STRUCTURAL ATTACHMENTS
Concrete Attachments
Minimum
Structure Thread Minimum Distance
Connection Load Size Embedment Between
Type 'D' 'E' Anchors
lbs. (kN) in. (mm) in. (mm)
I 175 (0.78) 1/2"-13, 5/8"-11, 3/4"-10, 7/8"-9 19/16" (40) 6" (152)
* B-Line Figure B2500 in 3000 psi (20.7 MPa) minimum normal weight concrete.
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STRUCTURAL ATTACHMENTS
Concrete Attachments
Detail 11
“L”
B-Line Channel
(Longitudinal or Transverse Brace)
Load
Minimum
Structure Allowable Insert
Connection Load Length
Type “L”
lbs. (kN) in. (mm)
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STRUCTURAL ATTACHMENTS
Wood Beam Attachments
(Used for Bracing Perpendicular)
Detail 12
B-Line Channel
Longitudinal or
Transverse Brace
1
Load
1 min.
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STRUCTURAL ATTACHMENTS
31/2" Min.
Wood Beam
Thickness
B-Line Channel
Longitudinal or
Transverse Brace
1
Load
1 min.
Structure Allowable
Lag Bolt
Connection Load *
Dia ‘D’
Type
lbs. (kN) in. (mm)
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STRUCTURAL ATTACHMENTS
Wood Beam Attachments
Detail 14
Used where brace runs parallel to wood beam or where double bolts are required.
B3060SW Series
(See Page 73)
Load
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STRUCTURAL ATTACHMENTS
Used where brace runs parallel to wood beam or where double bolts are required.
Minimum beam thickness of 31/2” (88.9mm) required.
B3060SW Series
(See Page 73)
Load
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STRUCTURAL ATTACHMENTS
Structural Steel
Detail 16
Case 1 Case 2
B-Line B3234
Bevel Washer Lock Washer
When Required Required
B-Line Adjustable Hinge
(See Page 59)
B3248
Case 3 1/4” (6mm) thick Case 4
sized to fit joist
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HANGER ROD ATTACHMENTS
Selection Procedure
1) Determine structure type to attach hanger rod
A) Concrete
B) Wood Beam
C) Structural Steel
2) Reference rod size and hanger rod load from Appendix 1 & 2.
3) Select a hanger rod attachment detail with a load capacity that meets the hanger rod load
2) Size and number of expansion anchors is based on "without special inspection" values given in ICBO (International
Conference of Building Officials) Report No. 1385 dated September 1, 2004, Hilti Kwik Bolt 3 Carbon Steel
Allowable Tension and Shear Values.
3) Other anchors may be used providing they are listed in an ICBO ES Evaluation Report, which was tested in accor-
dance with AC01, including the seismic qualification tests of AC01 Section 5.6. These values must meet or
exceed the values provided in ICBO Report No. 1385, and are approved by the structural engineer of record.
OSHPD change order is required for California hospitals.
4) For California hospitals and schools, 50% of the expansion type anchor (alternate anchors in a group) shall be
proof tested per Appendix 3. Other projects may have similar requirements, check local codes and ordinances.
5) Cast in place concrete anchors require special inspection as indicated in the building code for the local
jurisdiction.
6) When slab thickness is less than the minimum allowable, but in excess of the minimum anchor embedment, a thru
bolt approach may be used if approved by the site engineer.
7) When installing drill-in anchors in existing non-prestressed reinforced concrete, use care and caution to avoid
cutting or damaging the existing reinforcing bars. When installing them into existing prestressed concrete (pre-or
post-tensioned), locate the prestressed tendons by using a non-destructive method prior to installation. Exercise
extreme care and caution to avoid cutting or damaging the tendons during installation. Maintain a minimum
clearance of 1 inch (25mm) between the reinforcement and the drilled-in anchor.
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HANGER ROD ATTACHMENTS
Concrete Attachments To Slab
‘T’
Minimum embedment of
anchor in concrete is 'E'.
Load
* Hilti Kwik Bolt 3 in 3000 psi (20.7 MPa) minimum normal weight concrete.
** See important notes on page 39.
Note: See B446 & B446C on page 56 for a flexible connection which may be
used when seismic bracing is not required.
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HANGER ROD ATTACHMENTS
Concrete Attachments
‘T’
Expansion anchors
of diameter 'D'.
Rod Coupler, Hex Nut
& B200 Series Square Washer
All Threaded Rod (See Page 62)
(See Page 57) Load
* Hilti Kwik Bolt 3 in 3000 psi (20.7 MPa) minimum light weight concrete.
** See important notes on page 39.
* Hilti Kwik Bolt 3 in 3000 psi (20.7 MPa) minimum normal weight concrete.
** See important notes on page 39.
Note: See B446 & B446C on page 56 for a flexible connection which may be used
when seismic bracing is not required.
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HANGER ROD ATTACHMENTS
Concrete Attachments
To Slab
Minimum embedment
of anchor in
concrete is 'E'.
Hex Nuts
& B200 Series
Square Washer
(See Page 62)
All Threaded Rod
(See Page 57)
Load
* B-Line Figure B2501 in 3000 psi (20.7 MPa) minimum normal weight concrete.
** See important notes on page 39.
Note: See B446 & B446C on page 56 for a flexible connection which may be used when
seismic bracing is not required.
Note: Pre-cast anchors must be accurately secured prior to pouring concrete.
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HANGER ROD ATTACHMENTS
Concrete Attachments
Minimum distance from To Metal Deck
edge of concrete to center
of anchor is (10 x 'D').
B2501 cast in place
anchors of diameter 'D'.
(See Page 75)
Hex Nut
& B200 Series All Threaded Rod
Square Washer (See Page 57)
(See Page 62)
Load
* B-Line Figure B2501 in 3000 psi (20.7 MPa) minimum light weight concrete.
** See important notes on page 39.
Note: See B446 & B446C on page 56 for a flexible connection which may be used when
seismic bracing is not required.
* B-Line Figure B2501 in 3000 psi (20.7 MPa) minimum normal weight concrete.
** See important notes on page 39.
Note: See B446 & B446C on page 56 for a flexible connection which may be used when
seismic bracing is not required.
Note: Pre-cast anchors must be accurately secured prior to pouring concrete.
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HANGER ROD ATTACHMENTS
Concrete Attachments
To Slab
Minimum distance from edge of concrete B2500 Spot Insert with N2500
to center of bolt is (10 x 'D').
Insert Nut of thread size 'D'.
(See Page 76)
Minimum embedment
B200 Series Square Washer of anchor in
& Hex Nut concrete is 'E'.
(See Page 62) All Threaded Rod
(See Page 57)
Load
Minimum
Allowable
Square Nut Thread Minimum Insert Distance
Part Load ** Size Embedment Between
(In Tension)
Number 'D' 'E' Anchors
lbs. (kN) in. (mm) in. (mm)
* B-Line Figure B2500 in 3000 psi (20.7 MPa) minimum normal weight concrete.
** See important notes on page 39.
Note: See B446 & B446C on page 56 for a flexible connection which may be used when
seismic bracing is not required.
Note: Pre-cast anchors must be accurately secured prior to pouring concrete.
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HANGER ROD ATTACHMENTS
Concrete Attachments
Load
Minimum
Square Nut Allowable Thread Minimum Insert Distance
Light Weight Load **
Part Size Embedment Between
(In Tension)
Concrete Number 'D' 'E' Anchors
lbs. (kN) in. (mm) in. (mm)
* B-Line Figure B2500 in 3000 psi (20.7 MPa) minimum light weight concrete.
** See important notes on page 39.
Note: See B446 & B446C on page 56 for a flexible connection which may be used when seismic bracing is not required.
Minimum
Allowable
Square Nut Thread Minimum Insert Distance
Normal Weight Part
Load **
Size Embedment Between
Concrete Number (In Tension) 'D' 'E' Anchors
lbs. (kN) in. (mm) in. (mm)
* B-Line Figure B2500 in 3000 psi (20.7 MPa) minimum normal weight concrete.
** See important notes on page 39.
Note: See B446 & B446C on page 56 for a flexible connection which may be used when seismic bracing is not required.
Note: Pre-cast anchors must be accurately secured prior to pouring concrete.
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HANGER ROD ATTACHMENTS
Concrete Attachments
To Slab
Load
Channel
Nut Allowable
Load
ATR Part
(In Tension)
Size Number
lbs. (kN)
Note: See B446 & B446C on page 56 for a flexible connection which may be
used when seismic bracing is not required.
Note: Pre-cast anchors must be accurately secured prior to pouring concrete.
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HANGER ROD ATTACHMENTS
Wood Attachments
CL
‘TL’
‘E’ B3060
Side Beam
Angle Clip
(See Page 72)
Flat Washer
(See Page 62) B655 Flat Washer
Rod Coupler (See Page 62)
B3213
(See Page 62)
Coach Screw
Flat Washer or Hex Nuts
Rod Hex Nuts B200 Series (See Page 62)
(See Page 72) (See Page 62)
Square Washer
All Threaded Rod & Hex Nut
ATR (See Page 62)
(See Page 57)
All Threaded Rod
ATR
(See Page 57) Load
Load
Allowable Load
ATR Bolt for Beam Thickness
Rod Diameter 11/2” (38mm) 31/2” (89mm)
‘D’ Minimum Minimum
Part Rod Design Minimum Thread lbs. (kN) lbs. (kN)
Number Size Load Embedment Length
3/8"-16 3/8"-16 200 (.89) 250 (1.11)
'E' ‘TL’
lbs. (kN) in. (mm) in. (mm) 1/2"-13 1/2"-13 300 (1.33) 460 (2.04)
B3213-3/8 3/8"-16 559 (2.48) 3" (76) 2" (51) 5/8"-11 5/8"-11 360 (1.60) 700 (3.11)
B3213-1/2 1/2"-13 659 (2.93) 3" (76) 21/2" (63) 3/4"-10 3/4"-10 420 (1.87) 870 (3.87)
Note: See B446 & B446C on page 56 for a flexible connection Note: See B446 & B446C on page 56 for a flexible connection
which may be used when seismic bracing is not required. which may be used when seismic bracing is not required.
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HANGER ROD ATTACHMENTS
Strut Attachments
12 Ga. (2.6mm)
B-Line Channel Nut B-Line Channel
(See Page 61)
B200 Series
All Threaded Rod Square Washer
ATR (See Page 62)
(See Page 57) Hex Nut
(See Page 62)
Channel nuts, square washers, and hex nuts shall be sized to fit all threaded rod.
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HANGER ROD ATTACHMENTS & APPROVED COMPONENTS
SEISMIC APPROVAL: To be used as a
vertical ATR support. Not usable as a 23/8" 31/8"
structural attachment for seismic brace. (60mm)
(79mm)
B441-22A
BEAM CLAMP 5"
For use with 27/16" (62mm) to (127mm)
31/4" (82mm) high channel.
1 / 4"
(6mm)
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HANGER ROD ATTACHMENTS & APPROVED COMPONENTS
SEISMIC APPROVAL: To be used as a
vertical ATR support. Not usable as a
structural attachment for seismic brace.
1/4"
Includes: (6mm)
2 pcs. B760 Plate ATR Allowable Load
Size lbs. (kN)
2 pcs. B500-5" U-Bolts only
1 pc. 3/8-16 ATR (Length) 3/8"-16 610 (2.71)
6 pcs. 3/8"-16 Hex Nuts 1/2"-13 1130 (5.02)
5/8"-11 3"
Recommended Torque: 1810 (8.05)
(76mm) 3/8"-16 ATR and Hex Nuts
'U-Bolt" Nuts 150 in.-lbs. (16.9 N•m) 3/4"-10 2000 (8.89)
ATR Nuts 60 in.-lbs. (6.8 N•m) 7 /8"-9 2000 (8.89)
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HANGER ROD ATTACHMENTS & APPROVED COMPONENTS
SEISMIC APPROVAL: To be used as a
vertical ATR support. Not usable as a
structural attachment for seismic brace.
For Flange
Square U-Bolt
Part No. Width
in. (mm)
and Hex Nuts
3"
Includes: (76mm)
1 pc. B760 Plate ATR Allowable Load
1/4"
Size lbs. (kN)
1 pc. B701 Type J-Hook only (6mm)
1 pc. B500-33/8" U-Bolt only 3/8"-16 610 (2.71)
3 pcs. 3/8"-16 Hex Nuts 1/2"-13 1130 (5.02)
5/8"-11 1810 (8.05) 3/8" (9mm) Diameter
Recommended Torque:
'U-Bolt" Nuts 150 in.-lbs. (16.9 N•m) 3/4"-10 2000 (8.89)
J-Hook and Hex Nut
ATR Nuts 60 in.-lbs. (6.8 N•m) 7/8"-9 2000 (8.89)
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SEISMIC APPROVAL: To be used as a 3/4"
vertical ATR support. Not usable as a (19mm)
structural attachment for seismic brace. Setscrew and
Locknut Included
Retaining
Rod Size Design Strap is 'A'
Part No. 'A' 'C' Load
in. (mm) lbs. (kN)
required,
order B3362
B3036L-3/8 3 /8"-16 13/4" (44) 300 (0.89) thru B3365
B3036L-1/2 1 /2"-13 13/4" (44) 380 (1.69) separately. 'C'
B3036L-5/8 5 /8"-11 17/8" (47) 530 (2.36)
C UL
® US
SEISMIC APPROVAL: To be used as a 12 ga. 3/4"
vertical ATR support. Not usable as a (2.6mm) (19mm)
structural attachment for seismic brace.
When ordering specify 'L' (Length) as a suffix to the part number. B3362 thru B3365*
'L' = 6" (152mm), 8" (203mm), 10" (254mm), 12" (305mm) RETAINING STRAP
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HANGER ROD ATTACHMENTS & APPROVED COMPONENTS
SEISMIC APPROVAL: To be used as a vertical ATR support. 'B' Setscrew
Not usable as a structural attachment for seismic brace. Included
For Flange
'A' 11/4"
Part No. Width (32mm)
in. (mm) in. (mm) 13/4"
(44mm)
B312S-6 6" (152) 95/8" (244)
B312S-9 9" (228) 125/8" (320) 1/ 4 " 1/2"
(6mm) (13mm)
B312S-12 12" (305) 155/8" (397)
B312S-15 15" (381) 185/8" (473)
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HANGER ROD ATTACHMENTS & APPROVED COMPONENTS
SEISMIC APPROVAL: To be used as a vertical ATR support.
Not usable as a structural attachment for seismic brace.
Retaining
Rod Size Throat Design
Strap is
Part No. 'A' Opening Load
in. (mm) lbs. (kN)
required,
C
UL
® US
Setscrew Torque: 1/4” = 4 ft•lbs 3/8” = 5 ft•lbs 1/2” = 11 ft•lbs
B3033
REVERSABLE BEAM CLAMP
Part No.
Rod Size
'A'
Throat
Opening
Design
Load UL
required,
C ®B3367
order US
in. (mm) lbs. (kN)
separately.
B3034-3/8 3 /8"-16 3 /4" (19) 560 (2.49) LISTED
B3034-1/2 1 /2"-13 3 /4" (19) 810 (360)
‘A’ ‘B’
Part No. Width Diameter
in. (mm) in. (mm)
’L’
B3367-3/8 11/4" (32) 7/16" (11)
B3367-1/2 11/4" (32) 9/16" (14) ’A’
B3367-5/8 11/4" (32) 11/16" (17)
Material Thickness: 11 Ga. (3.0mm)
B3367-3/4 11/4" (32) 13/16" (20)
Specify ‘L’ Length
(add 2” (51mm) to flange width)
B3367 SERIES
ANCHOR STRAP FOR USE WITH B3033 and B3034 SERIES
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HANGER ROD ATTACHMENTS
Structural Steel
Hex Nut
& Washer
(See Page 62) B3248
Square Washer
B-Line B3234 1/4” Thick Sized
Bevel Washer Flat Washer or
B200 Series To Fit Joist
When Required
(See Page 74)
(See Page 74) Square Washer
(See Page 62)
Load Load
Load
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HANGER ROD SWIVEL ATTACHMENTS
23/4”
(69.8) 23/4”
A (69.8)
1” A
(25.4)
B
A
B446 B446C
SWIVEL HANGER Note: Eliminates bending moment in SWIVEL HANGER
(FEMALE-MALE) threaded rod support for a (FEMALE-FEMALE)
flexible connection. Can be
used when seismic bracing is
not required.
Design Load
Part No. A B lbs. (kN)
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THREADED ROD (ATR)
TABLE 5
Rod Allowable
Size Loads
lbs. (kN)
3/8"-16 610 (2.71)
1/2"-13 1130 (5.02)
5/8"-11 1810 (8.05)
3/4"-10 2710 (12.05)
7/8"-9 3770 (16.77)
ATR
All Threaded Rod TABLE 6
Table 5 B22 Channel
Longitudinal or Transverse Brace Max. Rod Length
(9’-4” (2.8 m) Maximum Length) ATR Without Rod
Size Stiffener
in. (mm)
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APPROVED COMPONENTS
SC228 HANGER ROD SC-UB HANGER ROD
STIFFENER ASSEMBLY STIFFENER ASSEMBLY
For 3/8" thru 5/8" ATR For 3/4" & 7/8" ATR
(Order B22 Channel Separately) (Order B22 Channel Separately)
B3188-11/4” WO ATR
U-Bolt All Threaded Rod
(See Page 57)
SC228 Hanger
Rod Stiffener
Assembly
2-Hole Plate B22 Channel
1/4” x 15/8” x 31/2”
(6mm x 41mm x 89mm)
B22 Channel ATR
Rod Stiffener All Threaded Rod
(See Page 57)
3/8” Hex Nuts
APPROVED COMPONENTS
ATR
All Threaded Rod TABLE 7
Maximum distance (See Page 57)
from top of hanger ROD STIFFENER CHART
rod to first bolt of the B22 Channel
channel rod stiffener Longitudinal or Transverse Brace ATR X
is 6” (152.4mm). (9’-4” (2.8 m) Maximum Length) Size Max. Spacing
Between SC-228
or SC-UB
‘X’ in. (mm)
Rod Stiffeners required only on hanger rods that have seismic bracing attached to the hanger or trapeze.
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APPROVED COMPONENTS
SEISMIC APPROVAL:
Longitudinal and Transverse
Brace Attachments
9/16" Dia. (14mm) 2 Holes 15/8"
(41mm)
17/8" (47mm) center to center Hole Dia.
Part
No. 'H'
in. (mm)
13/16"
(20mm) B335V-1/2 9/16" (14)
B335V-5/8 11/16" (17)
15/8"
(41mm)
30° Min.
17/8"
(47mm)
33/4"
(95mm)
53/8"
(136mm)
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APPROVED COMPONENTS
SEISMIC APPROVAL:
NOTE: B633 can be substituted for Longitudinal and Transverse
B335-2, in any detail, provided the Brace Attachments
hole diameter 'H' remains the same.
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APPROVED COMPONENTS
Channel Nuts
SEISMIC APPROVAL:
Longitudinal and Transverse
Brace Attachments
Resistance to Slip
Resistance To Slip * In Channel Nut
Thread Nut Part 12 Ga. (2.6mm) 14 Ga. (1.9mm) Thickness
Size Numbers lbs. (kN) lbs. (kN) in. (mm)
3/8"-16 N228, N228WO, TN228 800 (3.56) 600 (2.67) 3/8" (9)
1/2"-13 N225, N225WO, TN225 1500 (6.67) 1000 (4.45) 1/2" (13)
Pull-Out Strength
Pull-Out Strength * In Channel Nut
Thread Nut Part 12 Ga. (2.6mm) 14 Ga. (1.9mm) Thickness
Size Numbers lbs. (kN) lbs. (kN) in. (mm)
3/8"-16 N228, N228WO, TN228 1100 (4.89) 1000 (4.45) 3/8" (9)
1/2"-13 N225, N225WO, TN225 2000 (8.90) 1400 (6.23) 1/2" (13)
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APPROVED COMPONENTS
Hardware
SEISMIC APPROVAL:
Longitudinal and Transverse
Brace Attachments
15/8"
(41mm)
Hole Bolt
Part No. Size Size
in. (mm) in. (mm)
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APPROVED COMPONENTS
Pipe
'A' Pipe Size Clevis Hanger Sleeve
(Rod Size) in. (mm) Part No. Part No.*
Hanger Rod 1/2" (15) B3100-1/2 B3100PS-1/2
Not Included
3/4" (20) B3100-3/4 B3100PS-3/4
1" (25) B3100-1 B3100PS-1
11/4" (32) B3100-11/4 B3100PS-11/4
11/2" (40) B3100-11/2 B3100PS-11/2
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2"
21/2"
(50)
(65)
B3100-2
B3100-21/2
B3100PS-2
B3100PS-21/2
3" (80) B3100-3 B3100PS-3
LISTED 31/2" (90) B3100-31/2 B3100PS-31/2
4" (100) B3100-4 B3100PS-4
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5"
6"
(125)
(150)
B3100-5
B3100-6
B3100PS-5
B3100PS-6
8" (200) B3100-8 B3100PS-8
10" (250) B3100-10 B3100PS-10
12" (300) B3100-12 B3100PS-12
B3100-2 2" (50) 3/8"-16 610 (2.71) Note: When attaching seismic bracing to clevis
hanger, install a B3100 Pipe Sleeve over the cross
B3100-21/2 21/2" (65) 1/2"-13 1130 (5.02) bolt (See Figure 1 on page 13).
B3100-3 3" (80) 1/2"-13 1130 (5.02) Order B3100PS (Pipe Sleeve) separately.
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APPROVED COMPONENTS
SEISMIC APPROVAL:
Transverse bracing of pipe (insulated
or non-insulated) and conduit.
'A'
(Rod Size)
'D'
Approvals: Complies with Manufacturers'
Standardization Society SP-69 Type 5.
Bolt Size
B3690 Series
Adjustable 'J' Hanger
B3690-3/4 3/4" (20) 1/4"-20 x 21/4” 3/8"-16 13/32" (10) 400 (1.78)
B3690-1 1" (25) 1/4"-20 x 21/2” 3/8"-16 13/32" (10) 400 (1.78)
B3690-11/4 11/4" (32) 1/4"-20 x 23/4” 3/8"-16 13/32" (10) 400 (1.78)
B3690-2 2" (50) 1/4"-20 x 31/2” 3/8"-16 13/32" (10) 400 (1.78)
B3690-21/2 21/2" (65) 3/8"-16 x 41/2” 1/2"-13 9/16" (14) 800 (3.56)
B3690-31/2 31/2" (90) 3/8"-16 x 51/2” 1/2"-13 9/16" (14) 800 (3.56)
B3690-4 4" (100) 3/8"-16 x 61/2” 5/8"-11 9/16" (14) 800 (3.56)
B3690-5 5" (125) 3/8"-16 x 71/2” 5/8"-11 9/16" (14) 800 (3.56)
B3690-6 6" (150) 3/8"-16 x 81/2” 3/4"-10 9/16" (14) 1000 (4.45)
B3690-8 8" (200) 3/8"-16 x 101/2” 7/8"-9 9/16" (14) 1200 (5.34)
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APPROVED COMPONENTS
SEISMIC APPROVAL:
Transverse and Longitudinal
Load Bracing of Pipe or Conduit.
Bolt Size
Brace Attachment
Bolt Size
B3144 Series
Double Bolt Pipe Clamp
Nominal Load Bolt Brace Attachment Maximum Design Load For Service Temp.
Part No. Pipe Size Size Bolt Size 650°F (343°C) 750°F (399°C)
in. (mm) lbs. (kN) lbs. (kN)
B3144-11/2 11/2" (40) 5/8"-11 x 21/2" 1/2"-13 x 21/2" 1545 (6.87) 1200 (5.34)
B3144-2 2" (50) 5/8"-11 x 21/2" 1/2"-13 x 21/2" 1545 (6.87) 1200 (5.34)
B3144-21/2 21/2" (65) 5/8"-11 x 21/2" 1/2"-13 x 21/2" 1545 (6.87) 1200 (5.34)
B3144-3 3" (80) 5/8"-11 x 21/2" 1/2"-13 x 21/2" 1545 (6.87) 1200 (5.34)
B3144-4 4" (100) 3/4 "-10 x 3" 5/8"-11 x 23/4" 2500 (11.12) 1950 (8.67)
B3144-5 5" (125) 3/4 "-10 x 3" 5/8"-11 x 23/4" 2500 (11.12) 1950 (8.67)
B3144-6 6" (150) 1"-8 x 31/2" 3/4"-10 x 31/4" 2865 (12.74) 2240 (9.96)
B3144-8 8" (200) 1"-8 x 31/2" 3/4"-10 x 31/4" 2865 (12.74) 2240 (9.96)
B3144-10 10" (250) 1"-8 x 31/2" 3/4"-10 x 31/4" 3240 (14.41) 2530 (11.25)
B3144-12 12" (300) 1"-8 x 31/2" 3/4"-10 x 31/4" 3240 (14.41) 2530 (11.25)
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APPROVED COMPONENTS
Seismic Approval:
Transverse Bracing of
'A' Pipe or Conduit.
(Rod Size)
Axle Size
B3110 Series
Adjustable Steel Yoke Pipe Roll
B3110-2 2" (50) 3/8 "-16 3/8" (9.5) 25/8" (67) 150 (.67)
B3110-21/2 21/2" (65) 1/2 "-13 1/2" (12.7) 3" (76) 225 (1.00)
B3110-3 3" (80) 1/2 "-13 1/2" (12.7) 35/8" (92) 310 (1.38)
B3110-31/2 31/2" (90) 1/2 "-13 1/2" (12.7) 41/8" (105) 390 (1.73)
B3110-4 4" (100) 5/8 "-11 1/2" (12.7) 411/16" (119) 475 (2.11)
B3110-5 5" (125) 5/8 "-11 5/8" (15.9) 53/4" (146) 685 (3.04)
B3110-6 6" (150) 3/4 "-10 3/4" (19.0) 63/4" (171) 780 (3.47)
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APPROVED COMPONENTS
Seismic Approval:
Transverse and Longitudinal
Bracing of Pipe or Conduit.
Bolt Size
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LISTED
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B3140 Series
STANDARD PIPE CLAMP
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APPROVED COMPONENTS
Copper Adjustable
Tubing Size Clevis Hanger Sleeve
in. (mm) Part No. Part No.*
1/2" (15) B3104CT-1/2 B3104CTPS-1/2
'A'
(Rod Size) 3/4" (20) B3104CT-3/4 B3104CTPS-3/4
Hanger Rod 1" (25) B3104CT-1 B3104CTPS-1
Not Included 11/4" (32) B3104CT-11/4 B3104CTPS-11/4
11/2" (40) B3104CT-11/2 B3104CTPS-11/2
2" (50) B3104CT-2 B3104CTPS-2
21/2" (65) B3104CT-21/2 B3104CTPS-21/2
3" (80) B3104CT-3 B3104CTPS-3
31/2" (90) B3104CT-31/2 B3104CTPS-31/2
4" (100) B3104CT-4 B3104CTPS-4
Seismic Approval:
Transverse bracing of copper tubing
Finish: Dura-Copper Epoxy Paint. (insulated or non-insulated).
This non-metallic coating eliminates dissimilar
metal contact between the hanger and the
copper tubing.
B3104CT
Copper Tubing Clevis Hanger
Nominal Rod Size Design Load Note: When attaching seismic bracing to clevis
Part No. Tubing Size 'A'
hanger, install a B3104CTPS Pipe Sleeve over the
in. (mm) lbs. (kN)
cross bolt (See Figure 7 on page 16).
B3104CT-1/2 1/2" (15) 3/8 "-16 150 (0.67) Order B3104CTPS (Pipe Sleeve) separately.
B3104CT-3/4 3/4" (20) 3/8 "-16 250 (1.11)
B3104CT-1 1" (25) 3/8 "-16 250 (1.11)
B3104CT-11/4 11/4" (32) 3/8 "-16 250 (1.11)
B3104CT-11/2 11/2" (40) 3/8 "-16 250 (1.11)
B3104CT-2 2" (50) 3/8 "-16 250 (1.11)
B3104CT-21/2 21/2" (65) 1/2 "-13 350 (1.55)
B3104CT-3 3" (80) 1/2 "-13 350 (1.55)
B3104CT-31/2 31/2" (90) 1/2 "-13 350 (1.55)
B3104CT-4 4" (100) 5/8 "-11 400 (1.78)
B3104CTPS
Pipe Sleeve
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APPROVED COMPONENTS
Seismic Approval:
Transverse and Longitudinal
Bracing of Steel Pipe &
Bolts and Nuts Copper Tubing.
Included
UL
WW-H-171E Type 4 and Manufacturers'
'L' C ®
Standardization Society SP-69 Type 8. US
Underwriter's Laboratories Listed for 3/4" (20mm)
Bolt Size thru 8" (200mm) on Standard LISTED
Riser Clamp only.
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APPROVED COMPONENTS
Vertical Load Seismic Approval:
Attachment of Pipe, Tubing or Conduit
to Transverse and Longitudinal Bracing
of Pipe or Conduit.
FT
B2000 Series
FL Pipe & Conduit Clamps
B2001 1/2 " (15) 1/4"-20 6 (8.1) 400 (1.78) 75 (0.33) 50 (0.22)
B2002 3/4 " (20) 1/4"-20 6 (8.1) 400 (1.78) 100 (0.44) 75 (0.33)
EMT 1/4"-20
B2003 1" (25) 6 (8.1) 600 (2.67) 100 (0.44) 75 (0.33)
Conduit
Sizes B2004 11/4" (32) 1/4"-20 6 (8.1) 600 (2.67) 150 (0.67) 150 (0.67)
B2005 11/2" (40) 5/16"-18 9 (12.2) 800 (3.56) 250 (1.11) 150 (0.67)
B2006 2" (50) 5/16"-18 9 (12.2) 800 (3.56) 250 (1.11) 200 (0.89)
B2008 1/2 " (15) 1 /44"-20 6 (8.1) 400 (1.78) 75 (0.33) 50 (0.22)
B2009 3/4 " (20) 1/4"-20 6 (8.1) 600 (2.67) 100 (0.44) 75 (0.33)
B2010 1" (25) 1/4"-20 6 (8.1) 600 (2.67) 100 (0.44) 75 (0.33)
B2011 11/4" (32) 1/4"-20 6 (8.1) 600 (2.67) 150 (0.67) 150 (0.67)
Rigid B2012 11/2" (40) 5/16"-18 9 (12.2) 800 (3.56) 250 (1.11) 150 (0.67)
Conduit 5/16"-18
B2013 2" (50) 9 (12.2) 800 (3.56) 250 (1.11) 200 (0.89)
or
Pipe B2014 21/2" (65) 5/16"-18 9 (12.2) 800 (3.56) 250 (1.11) 200 (0.89)
Sizes B2015 3" (80) 5/16"-18 9 (12.2) 800 (3.56) 250 (1.11) 200 (0.89)
B2016 31/2" (90) 5/16"-18 10 (13.5) 1000 (4.45) 350 (1.55) 200 (0.89)
B2017 4" (100) 5/16"-18 10 (13.5) 1000 (4.45) 350 (1.55) 250 (1.11)
B2019 5" (125) 5/16"-18 10 (13.5) 1000 (4.45) 450 (2.00) 250 (1.11)
B2020 6" (150) 3/8"-16 13 (17.6) 1000 (4.45) 450 (2.00) 250 (1.11)
B2026 1/2 " (15) 1/4"-20 6 (8.1) 400 (1.78) 75 (0.33) 50 (0.22)
B2028 3/4 " (20) 1/4"-20 6 (8.1) 400 (1.78) 100 (0.44) 75 (0.33)
B2030 1" (25) 1/4"-20 6 (8.1) 600 (2.67) 100 (0.44) 75 (0.33)
B2032 11/4" (32) 1/4"-20 6 (8.1) 600 (2.67) 150 (0.67) 150 (0.67)
Copper
B2034 11/2" (40) 1/4"-20 6 (8.1) 600 (2.67) 250 (1.11) 150 (0.67)
Tubing
B2038 2" (50) 5/16"-18 9 (12.2) 800 (3.56) 250 (1.11) 150 (0.67)
Sizes
B2042 21/2" (65) 5/16"-18 9 (12.2) 800 (3.56) 250 (1.11) 200 (0.89)
B2046 3" (80) 5/16"-18 9 (12.2) 800 (3.56) 250 (1.11) 200 (0.89)
B2050 31/2" (90) 5/16"-18 10 (13.5) 1000 (4.45) 350 (1.55) 200 (0.89)
B2054 4" (100) 5/16"-18 10 (13.5) 1000 (4.45) 350 (1.55) 250 (1.11)
FT = Transverse Design Load FL = Longitudinal Design Load * Minimum Safety Factor of 3.0
Design Loads are to be used in orientation as shown for seismic design purposes only.
Contact the factory for gravity application design loads.
See note D) on page 9 for required tightening torques.
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APPROVED COMPONENTS
Vertical Load
Seismic Approval:
Transverse or Longitudinal Brace for
Pipe or Conduit. Attachment of Pipe or
Conduit to 12 Ga. (2.6mm) 15/8” (41mm)
Wide Strut.
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FT
B2400 Series
Standard Pipe Straps
B2400-1/2 1/2" (15) 1/4"-20 6 (8.1) 600 (2.67) 150 (0.67) 105 (0.47)
B2400-3/4 3/4" (20) 1/4"-20 6 (8.1) 600 (2.67) 150 (0.67) 105 (0.47)
B2400-1 1" (25) 1/4"-20 6 (8.1) 600 (2.67) 150 (0.67) 120 (0.53)
B2400-11/4 11/4" (32) 1/4"-20 6 (8.1) 600 (2.67) 150 (0.67) 120 (0.53)
B2400-11/2 11/2" (40) 1/4"-20 6 (8.1) 600 (2.67) 150 (0.67) 120 (0.53)
B2400-2 2" (50) 3/8"-16 19 (25.4) 1200 (5.34) 480 (2.14) 180 (0.80)
B2400-21/2 21/2" (65) 3/8"-16 19 (25.4) 1200 (5.34) 480 (2.14) 180 (0.80)
B2400-3 3" (80) 3/8"-16 19 (25.4) 1200 (5.34) 480 (2.14) 300 (1.33)
B2400-31/2 31/2" (90) 3/8"-16 19 (25.4) 1200 (5.34) 480 (2.14) 300 (1.33)
B2400-4 4" (100) 1/2"-13 50 (66.9) 1500 (6.67) 600 (2.67) 450 (2.00)
B2400-5 5" (125) 1/2"-13 50 (66.9) 1500 (6.67) 600 (2.67) 450 (2.00)
B2400-6 6" (150) 1/2"-13 50 (66.9) 1500 (6.67) 600 (2.67) 450 (2.00)
B2400-8 8" (200) 1/2"-13 50 (66.9) 1500 (6.67) 800 (3.56) 600 (2.67)
B2400-10 10" (250) 1/2"-13 50 (66.9) 1500 (6.67) 800 (3.56) 600 (2.67)
B2400-12 12" (300) 1/2"-13 50 (66.9) 1500 (6.67) 800 (3.56) 600 (2.67)
FT = Transverse Design Load FL = Longitudinal Design Load * Minimum Safety Factor of 3.0
Design Loads are to be used in orientation as shown for seismic design purposes only.
Contact the factory for gravity application design loads.
See note D) on page 9 for required tightening torques.
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APPROVED COMPONENTS
Seismic Approval:
Hanger Rod Attachment
'C'
Material: Steel
Specify 'L'
Standard Finish: Plain or Electro-Plated Zinc
Service: Designed for suspending hanger rods from
wood structures.
'A' 'B'
Thread Size Ordering: Specify part number, rod size, length and
finish.
B3213 Series
Coach Screw Rod
3 3 1
B3213- /8 x 'L' /8"-16 *3 /2", 6", 8", 10", 12" (88.9, 152.4, 203.2, 254.0, 304.8) 2" (50.8) 2" (50.8) 390 (1.73)
1 1 1 1 1
B3213- /2 x 'L' /2"-13 *3 /2", 6", 8", 10", 12" (88.9, 152.4, 203.2, 254.0, 304.8) 2 /2" (63.5) 2 /2" (63.5) 640 (2.84)
*3/8 x 31/2” (89mm) and 1/2 x 31/2” (89mm) will have a coach screw thread length of 2" (50.8) and a rod thread length of 1" (25.4).
Design Load is based on proper installation and solid wood.
Seismic Approval:
'T'
Hanger Rod Attachment
'B'
'A'
Hole Size Material: Steel (Stainless steel available)
'D'
Standard Finish: Plain or Electro-Plated
Service: Designed for attaching a hanger rod to
'C' 'D' the side of beams or walls.
Ordering: Specify part number and finish.
'B'
B3060
Side Beam Angle Clip
3 7 3 1 1
B3060- /8 /16" (11.1) 2 /16" (55.6) 2" (50.8) 1 /4" (31.7) /4" (6.3) 305 (1.35)
B3060-1/2 9
/16" (14.3) 23/16" (55.6) 2" (50.8) 11/4" (31.7) 1
/4" (6.3) 565 (2.51)
5 11 1 1
B3060- /8 /16" (17.5) 2" (50.8) 2" (50.8) 1 /4" (31.7) /4" (6.3) 909 (4.02)
B3060-3/4 13
/16" (20.6) 3" (76.2) 3" (76.2) 13/4" (44.4)
3
/8" (9.5) 1355 (6.03)
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APPROVED COMPONENTS
Seismic Approval:
Structure Attachment
'A'
Hole Size
'C'
Material: Steel
Standard Finish: Plain or Electro-Plated Zinc
'B'
Hole Spacing Service: Designed for brace attachment to the side of
wood beams.
4”
(101mm)
3/8”
(9mm)
B3060SW
Side Beam Angle Clip for Wood Beams
Hole Size
Part No. 'A' 'B' 'C'
in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm)
1 9
B3060SW- /2 /16" (14.3) 2" (50.8) 4" (101.6)
5 11 1
B3060SW- /8 /16" (17.5) 2 /2" (63.5) 5" (127.0)
3 13
B3060SW- /4 /16" (20.6) 3" (76.2) 6" (152.4)
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APPROVED COMPONENTS
Seismic Approval:
Structure Attachment
'T'2
B3234-3/8 3
/8"-16 7
/16" (11.1) 11/4" (31.7) 5
/32" (3.9) 11
/32" (8.7)
1 1 9 1 5 11
B3234- /2 /2"-13 /16" (14.2) 1 / 4" (31.7) /32" (3.9) /32" (8.7)
B3234-5/8 5
/8"-11 11
/16" (17.4) 11/2" (38.1)
5
/32" (3.9)
13
/32" (10.3)
B3234-3/4 3
/4"-10 13
/16" (20.6) 11/2" (38.1)
7
/32" (5.5)
15
/32" (11.9)
B3234-7/8 7
/8"-9 15
/16" (23.8) 2" (50.8) 7
/32" (5.5) 9
/16" (14.3)
Specify 'C'
'T'
B3248
Steel Washer Plate
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APPROVED COMPONENTS
Seismic Approval:
Structure Attachment
Material: Steel
Standard Finish: Plain or Electro-Plated
Service: Designed to be embedded in concrete for
attachment of 3/8"-16 to 1/2"-13 hanger rods.
Ordering: Specify part number, size and finish.
How to Install: Locate and nail to form. Pour
concrete and strip forms when set. Remove color
coded plug, install rod and lock with jam nut.
'A'
'H'
11/4”
(31.7mm)
B2501
Spot Insert
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APPROVED COMPONENTS
2” Seismic Approval:
(50.8mm)
Structure Attachment
31/4”
(82.5mm)
Material: Steel
Standard Finish: Electro-Plated
Service: Designed to be embedded in concrete for
Material attachment of 3/8”-16 through 7/8”-9 hanger rods.
12 Ga.
(2.6mm) Ordering: Specify part number and finish for both
spot insert and square nut.
11/2” 19/16”
(38.1mm) (39.7mm)
Knockout
for Square Nut
Insertion
B2500
Spot Insert Thread
* Order N2500 Nuts Separately Size
11/4” Part No. 'A'
(31.7mm) 5/16”
(7.9mm) N2500-1/2 1
/2"-13
5 5
N2500- /8 /8"-11
3 3
11/4” N2500- /4 /4"-10
(31.7mm)
N2500-7/8 7
/8"-9
N2500
Square Nut
Seismic Approval:
Structure Attachment
Wedge Anchors
Approved for sizes 3/8, 1/2, 5/8 and 3/4 with minimum
embedment depth noted on approved details.
Hilti Kwik Bolt 3 or approved equal
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APPROVED COMPONENTS
CONCRETE INSERT
15/8"
4" (41mm)
(101mm)
29/16"
(65mm)
11/2"
(38mm)
3/4"
(19mm)
15/8"
(41mm) 27/8"
13/8" (73mm)
(35mm) .188 (4.8mm) Knockouts
for Nailing Inserts to
B3332 11/16"
Forms
End Cap Styrofoam (17mm)
Filler
Styrofoam Filler
13/8"
B32I-8 (35mm)
B32I-84 84" (2133) 2000 (8.89) Concrete inserts should be secured to forms on
B32I-96 96" (2438) 2000 (8.89)
16" (406mm) to 24" (609mm) intervals.
B32I-108 108" (2743) 2000 (8.89) B32I continuous concrete inserts are made from
B32I-120 120" (3048) 2000 (8.89) B32 channel. Use channel nuts designed for use in
B32 channel.
B32I-144 144" (3657) 2000 (8.89)
B32I-168 168" (4267) 2000 (8.89) Styrofoam fillers are supplied with all B32I concrete
inserts. B3332 end caps are furnished with inserts
B32I-192 192" (4877) 2000 (8.89)
through 16" (406mm) long, and B206 end caps are
B32I-216 216" (5486) 2000 (8.89) furnished with inserts over 16" (406mm) long.
B32I-240 240" (6096) 2000 (8.89)
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APPROVED COMPONENTS
CONCRETE INSERT
15/8"
4" (41mm)
(101mm)
29/16"
(65mm)
11/2"
(38mm)
3/4"
(19mm)
15/8" 31/8"
(41mm) (79mm)
15/8"
(41mm) .188 (4.8mm) Knockouts
Styrofoam for Nailing Inserts to
11/16" Forms
B3322 Filler
(17mm)
End Cap
Styrofoam Filler
15/8"
B22I-8 (41mm)
B22I-84 84" (2133) 2000 (8.89) Concrete inserts should be secured to forms on
B22I-96 96" (2438) 2000 (8.89)
16" (406mm) to 24" (609mm) intervals.
B22I-108 108" (2743) 2000 (8.89) B22I continuous concrete inserts are made from
B22I-120 120" (3048) 2000 (8.89) B22 channel. Use channel nuts designed for use in
B22 channel.
B22I-144 144" (3657) 2000 (8.89)
B22I-168 168" (4267) 2000 (8.89) Styrofoam fillers are supplied with all B22I concrete
inserts. B3322 end caps are furnished with inserts
B22I-192 192" (4877) 2000 (8.89)
through 16" (406mm) long, and B205 end caps are
B22I-216 216" (5486) 2000 (8.89) furnished with inserts over 16" (406mm) long.
B22I-240 240" (6096) 2000 (8.89)
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METRIC CONVERSION CHARTS
To Convert From To Multiply By To Convert From To Multiply By
Angle Length
degree radian (rad) 1.745329 x 10-2 foot (ft) meter (m) 3.048000 x 10-1
radian (rad) degree 5.729578 x 10+1 inch (in) meter (m) 2.540000 x 10-2
mil meter (m) 2.540000 x 10-5
Area
inch (in) micrometer (µm) 2.540000 x 10+4
foot2 square meter (m2) 9.290304 x 10-2
meter (m) foot (ft) 3.280840
inch2 square meter (m2) 6.451600 x 10-4
meter (m) inch (in) 3.937008 x 10+1
circular mil square meter (m2) 5.067075 x 10-10
meter (m) mil 3.937008 x 10+4
sq. centimeter (cm2) square inch (in2) 1.550003 x 10-1
micrometer (µm) inch (in) 3.937008 x 10-5
square meter (m2) foot2 1.076391 x 10+1
square meter (m2) inch2 1.550003 x 10+3 Volume
square meter (m2) circular mil 1.973525 x 10+9 foot3 cubic meter (m3) 2.831685 x 10-2
inch3 cubic meter (m3) 1.638706 x 10-5
Temperature
cubic centimeter (cm3) cubic inch (in3) 6.102374 x 10-2
degree Fahrenheit degree Celsius t°C = (t°F - 32) / 1.8
cubic meter (m3) foot3 3.531466 x 10+1
degree Celsius degree Fahrenheit t°F = 1.8 t°C + 32
cubic meter (m3) inch3 6.102376 x 10+4
Force gallon (U.S. liquid) cubic meter (m3) 3.785412 x 10-3
pounds-force (lbf) newtons (N) 4.448222
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APPENDIX - SEISMIC MAP
SEISMIC MAP *
2B 2A
3
0 1
1
2B
3 4 2A
2B
0 2A
1
3
2B
3 2A
3
4 1
1
0
1 1
4 3 2A
2A
2B 1
1
3
4 3
2A
3 2A
1 2B 1
0 1
Alaska 1
1
0
2B
2B 1
3
Hawaii 0
1 4 2B
4 0
3 4
4
3 Refer to Figure 16A-2
Aleutian Islands Puerto Rico
for California.
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Appendix 1
Support Spacing for Single Rod Hanger Piping
Pages 99 - 102 Tables 1 & 2 for Seismic Force Level 0.75g (ASD)
Pages 103 - 106 Tables 1 & 2 for Seismic Force Level 1.00g (ASD)
This Appendix contains bracing tables developed using allowable stress design
(ASD) for the following seismic force values (i.e. “g-values”): .15g (ASD),
.30g (ASD), .45g (ASD), .50g (ASD), .75g (ASD), and 1.0g (ASD). The
building code uses strength design. (See Special Note page 2 for further
information.) These charts cover the vast majority of seismic requirements from
coast to coast, from Zone 1 to Zone 4 applications, and take into account the
many codes which may be referenced for a specific project.
The seismic zone, building type, and other factors determine the level of
seismic force for a particular project. The project design professional should
determine the correct seismic force value using the appropriate building code and
local requirements. Use of the correct table is very important to ensure that the
correct brace spacing and anchorage is provided. See pages 1 - 8 for more
information.
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SUPPORT SPACING FOR SINGLE ROD HANGER PIPING
Table 1 - Maximum Hanger Spacing for Steel Pipe
Seismic Force Level (g’s) 0.15g (ASD)
21/2" (65) 5 (1.52) 40 (12.19) I 80 (24.38) I 136 (0.60) 1/2"-13 7.87 (11.71)
21/2" (65) 6 (1.83) 36 (10.98) I 72 (21.94) I 135 (0.60) 1/2"-13 7.87 (11.71)
21/2" (65) 8 (2.44) 40 (12.19) I 80 (24.38) I 161 (0.71) 1/2"-13 7.87 (11.71)
21/2" (65) 10 (3.05) 40 (12.19) I 80 (24.38) I 177 (0.79) 1/2"-13 7.87 (11.71)
21/2" (65) 12 (3.66) 36 (10.98) I 72 (21.94) I 184 (0.82) 1/2"-13 7.87 (11.71)
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SUPPORT SPACING FOR SINGLE ROD HANGER PIPING
Field Maximum Transverse Maximum Longitudinal Braced Minimum
Hanger Transverse Structure Longitudinal Structure Hanger & Braced Water
Nominal Spacing Support Connection Support Connection Rod Loads Rod Filled
Pipe Size See Note 1 Spacing Type Spacing Type See Note 3 Size Weight
in. (mm) ft. (m) ft. (m) See Note 2 ft. (m) See Note 2 lbs. (kN) lbs./ft. (kg/m)
3" (80) 6 (1.83) 36 (10.98) I 72 (21.94) I 184 (0.82) 1/2"-13 10.75 (16.00)
3" (80) 8 (2.44) 40 (12.19) I 80 (24.38) II 219 (0.97) 1/2"-13 10.75 (16.00)
3" (80) 10 (3.05) 40 (12.19) I 80 (24.38) II 242 (1.07) 1/2"-13 10.75 (16.00)
3" (80) 12 (3.66) 36 (10.98) I 72 (21.94) I 252 (1.12) 1/2"-13 10.75 (16.00)
3" (80) 15 (4.57) 30 (9.15) I 60 (18.30) I 266 (1.18) 1/2"-13 10.75 (16.00)
31/2" (90) 6 (1.83) 36 (10.98) I 72 (21.94) II 229 (1.02) 1/2"-13 13.39 (19.92)
31/2" (90) 8 (2.44) 40 (12.19) I 80 (24.38) II 273 (1.21) 1/2"-13 13.39 (19.92)
31/2" (90) 10 (3.05) 40 (12.19) I 80 (24.38) II 301 (1.34) 1/2"-13 13.39 (19.92)
31/2" (90) 12 (3.66) 36 (10.98) I 72 (21.94) II 313 (1.39) 1/2"-13 13.39 (19.92)
31/2" (90) 15 (4.57) 30 (9.15) I 60 (18.30) I 331 (1.47) 1/2"-13 13.39 (19.92)
4" (100) 6 (1.83) 36 (10.98) I 72 (21.94) II 279 (1.24) 5/8"-11 16.31 (24.27)
4" (100) 8 (2.44) 40 (12.19) I 80 (24.38) II 333 (1.48) 5/8"-11 16.31 (24.27)
4" (100) 10 (3.05) 40 (12.19) I 80 (24.38) II 367 (1.63) 5/8"-11 16.31 (24.27)
4" (100) 12 (3.66) 36 (10.98) I 72 (21.94) II 382 (1.70) 5/8"-11 16.31 (24.27)
4" (100) 15 (4.57) 30 (9.15) I 60 (18.30) II 404 (1.79) 5/8"-11 16.31 (24.27)
5" (125) 8 (2.44) 40 (12.19) II 80 (24.38) III 477 (2.12) 5/8"-11 23.39 (34.81)
5" (125) 10 (3.05) 40 (12.19) II 80 (24.38) III 526 (2.34) 5/8"-11 23.39 (34.81)
5" (125) 12 (3.66) 36 (10.98) II 72 (21.94) III 547 (2.43) 5/8"-11 23.39 (34.81)
5" (125) 15 (4.57) 30 (9.15) I 60 (18.30) II 579 (2.57) 5/8"-11 23.39 (34.81)
5" (125) 18 (5.49) 36 (10.98) II 54 (16.47) II 632 (2.81) 5/8"-11 23.39 (34.81)
6" (150) 8 (2.44) 40 (12.19) II 80 (24.38) IV 642 (2.85) 3/4"-10 31.49 (46.86)
6" (150) 10 (3.05) 40 (12.19) II 80 (24.38) IV 709 (3.15) 3/4"-10 31.49 (46.86)
6" (150) 12 (3.66) 36 (10.98) II 72 (21.94) IV 737 (3.28) 3/4"-10 31.49 (46.86)
6" (150) 15 (4.57) 30 (9.15) II 60 (18.30) III 779 (3.46) 3/4"-10 31.49 (46.86)
6" (150) 18 (5.49) 36 (10.98) II 72 (21.94) IV 935 (4.16) 3/4"-10 31.49 (46.86)
8" (200) 8 (2.44) 40 (12.19) III 80 (24.38) V 1025 (4.56) 3/4"-10 50.23 (74.75)
8" (200) 10 (3.05) 40 (12.19) III 80 (24.38) V 1130 (5.02) 3/4"-10 50.23 (74.75)
8" (200) 12 (3.66) 36 (10.98) III 72 (21.94) V 1175 (5.22) 3/4"-10 50.23 (74.75)
8" (200) 15 (4.57) 30 (9.15) III 60 (18.30) IV 1243 (5.53) 3/4"-10 50.23 (74.75)
8" (200) 20 (6.10) 40 (12.19) III 80 (24.38) V 1658 (7.37) 3/4"-10 50.23 (74.75)
10" (250) 8 (2.44) 40 (12.19) IV 56 (17.08) V 1253 (5.57) 7/8"-9 74.60 (111.01)
10" (250) 10 (3.05) 40 (12.19) IV 60 (18.29) V 1455 (6.47) 7/8"-9 74.60 (111.01)
10" (250) 12 (3.66) 36 (10.98) IV 60 (18.29) V 1611 (7.16) 7/8"-9 74.60 (111.01)
10" (250) 15 (4.57) 30 (9.15) IV 60 (18.29) V 1846 (8.21) 7/8"-9 74.60 (111.01)
10" (250) 20 (6.10) 40 (12.19) IV 60 (18.29) V 2238 (9.95) 7/8"-9 74.60 (111.01)
12" (300) 8 (2.44) 40 (12.19) V 40 (12.19) V 1470 (6.54) 7/8"-9 102.10 (151.94)
12" (300) 10 (3.05) 40 (12.19) V 40 (12.19) V 1685 (7.49) 7/8"-9 102.10 (151.94)
12" (300) 12 (3.66) 36 (10.98) V 36 (10.98) V 1838 (8.17) 7/8"-9 102.10 (151.94)
12" (300) 15 (4.57) 30 (9.15) V 45 (13.72) V 2297 (10.22) 7/8"-9 102.10 (151.94)
12" (300) 18 (5.49) 36 (10.98) V 36 (10.98) V 2481 (11.03) 7/8"-9 102.10 (151.94)
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3/ 4" (20) 5 (1.52) 30 (9.15) I 60 (18.30) I 11.8 (0.052) 3/8"-16 0.83 (1.23)
3/ 4" (20) 6 (1.83) 30 (9.15) I 60 (18.30) I 12.7 (0.056) 3/8"-16 0.83 (1.23)
3/ 4" (20) 7 (2.13) 28 (8.54) I 56 (17.08) I 13.1 (0.058) 3/8"-16 0.83 (1.23)
3/ 4" (20) 8 (2.44) 24 (7.32) I 48 (14.64) I 12.9 (0.057) 3/8"-16 0.83 (1.23)
3/ 4" (20) 10 (3.05) 20 (6.10) I 40 (12.19) I 13.7 (0.061) 3/8"-16 0.83 (1.23)
1" (25) 5 (1.52) 35 (10.67) I 70 (21.35) I 18.6 (0.083) 3/8"-16 1.18 (1.75)
1" (25) 6 (1.83) 36 (10.98) I 72 (21.94) I 20.2 (0.090) 3/8"-16 1.18 (1.75)
1" (25) 7 (2.13) 35 (10.67) I 70 (21.35) I 21.1 (0.094) 3/8"-16 1.18 (1.75)
1" (25) 8 (2.44) 32 (9.76) I 64 (19.52) I 21.2 (0.094) 3/8"-16 1.18 (1.75)
1" (25) 10 (3.05) 30 (9.15) I 60 (18.30) I 23.0 (0.102) 3/8"-16 1.18 (1.75)
11/4" (32) 5 (1.52) 40 (12.19) I 80 (24.38) I 27.1 (0.120) 3/8"-16 1.57 (2.33)
11/4" (32) 6 (1.83) 36 (10.98) I 72 (21.94) I 26.8 (0.119) 3/8"-16 1.57 (2.33)
11/4" (32) 7 (2.13) 35 (10.67) I 70 (21.35) I 28.0 (0.124) 3/8"-16 1.57 (2.33)
11/4" (32) 8 (2.44) 40 (12.19) I 80 (24.38) I 32.0 (0.142) 3/8"-16 1.57 (2.33)
11/4" (32) 10 (3.05) 30 (9.15) I 60 (18.30) I 30.6 (0.136) 3/8"-16 1.57 (2.33)
11/2" (40) 5 (1.52) 40 (12.19) I 80 (24.38) I 36.2 (0.161) 3/8"-16 2.10 (3.17)
11/2" (40) 6 (1.83) 36 (10.98) I 72 (21.94) I 35.9 (0.159) 3/8"-16 2.10 (3.17)
11/2" (40) 8 (2.44) 40 (12.19) I 80 (24.38) I 42.8 (0.190) 3/8"-16 2.10 (3.17)
11/2" (40) 10 (3.05) 40 (12.19) I 80 (24.38) I 47.2 (0.210) 3/8"-16 2.10 (3.17)
11/2" (40) 12 (3.66) 36 (10.98) I 72 (21.94) I 49.1 (0.218) 3/8"-16 2.10 (3.17)
2" (50) 5 (1.52) 40 (12.19) I 80 (24.38) I 58.1 (0.258) 3/8"-16 3.37 (5.01)
2" (50) 6 (1.83) 36 (10.98) I 72 (21.94) I 57.6 (0.256) 3/8"-16 3.37 (5.01)
2" (50) 8 (2.44) 40 (12.19) I 80 (24.38) I 68.7 (0.305) 3/8"-16 3.37 (5.01)
2" (50) 10 (3.05) 40 (12.19) I 80 (24.38) I 75.8 (0.337) 3/8"-16 3.37 (5.01)
2" (50) 12 (3.66) 36 (10.98) I 72 (21.94) I 78.9 (0.351) 3/8"-16 3.37 (5.01)
21/2" (65) 5 (1.52) 40 (12.19) I 80 (24.38) I 84.9 (0.377) 1/2"-13 4.92 (7.32)
21/2" (65) 6 (1.83) 36 (10.98) I 72 (21.94) I 84.1 (0.374) 1/2"-13 4.92 (7.32)
21/2" (65) 9 (2.74) 36 (10.98) I 72 (21.94) I 99.6 (0.443) 1/2"-13 4.92 (7.32)
21/2" (65) 10 (3.05) 40 (12.19) I 80 (24.38) I 110.7 (0.492) 1/2"-13 4.92 (7.32)
21/2" (65) 12 (3.66) 36 (10.98) I 72 (21.94) I 115.1 (0.512) 1/2"-13 4.92 (7.32)
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SUPPORT SPACING FOR SINGLE ROD HANGER PIPING
Table 2 - Maximum Hanger Spacing for Copper Tubing
Seismic Force Level (g’s) 0.15g (ASD)
3" (80) 5 (1.52) 40 (12.19) I 80 (24.38) I 120.1 (0.534) 1/2"-13 6.96 (10.35)
3" (80) 6 (1.83) 36 (10.98) I 72 (21.94) I 119.0 (0.529) 1/2"-13 6.96 (10.35)
3" (80) 8 (2.44) 40 (12.19) I 80 (24.38) I 142.0 (0.631) 1/2"-13 6.96 (10.35)
3" (80) 10 (3.05) 40 (12.19) I 80 (24.38) I 156.6 (0.696) 1/2"-13 6.96 (10.35)
3" (80) 12 (3.66) 36 (10.98) I 72 (21.94) I 162.9 (0.724) 1/2"-13 6.96 (10.35)
31/2" (90) 5 (1.52) 40 (12.19) I 80 (24.38) I 155.6 (0.692) 1/2"-13 9.02 (13.42)
31/2" (90) 6 (1.83) 36 (10.98) I 72 (21.94) I 154.2 (0.686) 1/2"-13 9.02 (13.42)
31/2" (90) 8 (2.44) 40 (12.19) I 80 (24.38) I 184.0 (0.818) 1/2"-13 9.02 (13.42)
31/2" (90) 10 (3.05) 40 (12.19) I 80 (24.38) I 202.9 (0.902) 1/2"-13 9.02 (13.42)
31/2" (90) 12 (3.66) 36 (10.98) I 72 (21.94) I 211.1 (0.939) 1/2"-13 9.02 (13.42)
4" (100) 6 (1.83) 36 (10.98) I 72 (21.94) II 197.8 (0.880) 1/2"-13 11.57 (17.21)
4" ( 100) 8 (2.44) 40 (12.19) I 80 (24.38) II 236.0 (1.050) 1/2"-13 11.57 (17.21)
4" ( 100) 10 (3.05) 40 (12.19) I 80 (24.38) II 260.3 (1.158) 1/2"-13 11.57 (17.21)
4" ( 100) 12 (3.66) 36 (10.98) I 72 (21.94) II 270.7 (1.204) 1/2"-13 11.57 (17.21)
4" ( 100) 15 (4.57) 30 (9.15) I 60 (18.30) I 286.3 1.273) 1/2"-13 11.57 (17.21)
Notes:
1). Many codes require pipe hangers to be spaced every 10’-0” (3.05m) regardless of size. Check
your local codes. Spacing and capacities are based on water filled standard weight pipe. Closer
hanger spacing may be required when additional valves and fittings increase the load. For
electrical conduit support spacing and weight of conduit filled with conductors information,
see B-Line Strut Systems Catalog.
2). The “structure connection type” is the brace anchorage requirement. See pages 23 thru 38 for
brace attachment details.
3). The hanger and rod loads indicates the maximum tension in the rod (and hanger) due to gravity
and the additional seismic forces at the braced location. Select a pipe hanger from pages
63 thru 71 that meets the hanger load requirements. Select a rod attachment detail from pages
39 thru 56 that meets the rod load requirements. Be sure to follow the guidelines on page 57 &
58 to see if a rod stiffener is required, due to the length of the rod. Rod stiffeners, if necessary,
are only required at braced locations. Unbraced hangers do not require rod stiffeners.
4). Braces must be attached within 4 inches (101mm) of hanger, see Figure 5, 6 and 8.
5). Table 1 is for steel pipe. Spacing limitations may exist for other types of pipe. See
Note E) on page 9.
6). Seismic forces include 1/3 of horizontal seismic force applied in vertical direction.
7). Consult appropriate plumbing code for non-braced hanger rod sizes.
8). Charts on pages 83 - 86 are for 0.15g (ASD) applications.
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SUPPORT SPACING FOR SINGLE ROD HANGER PIPING
Table 1 - Maximum Hanger Spacing for Steel Pipe
Seismic Force Level (g’s) 0.30g (ASD)
11/2" (40) 5 (1.52) 40 (12.19) I 80 (24.38) I 106 (0.471) 3/8"-16 3.60 (5.36)
11/2" (40) 6 (1.83) 36 (10.98) I 72 (21.94) I 102 (0.453) 3/8"-16 3.60 (5.36)
11/2" (40) 9 (2.74) 36 (10.98) I 72 (21.94) I 113 (0.502) 3/8"-16 3.60 (5.36)
11/2" (40) 10 (3.05) 40 (12.19) I 80 (24.38) I 126 (0.560) 3/8"-16 3.60 (5.36)
11/2" (40) 12 (3.66) 36 (10.98) I 72 (21.94) I 125 (0.556) 3/8"-16 3.60 (5.36)
2" (50) 5 (1.52) 40 (12.19) I 80 (24.38) I 150 (0.667) 3/8"-16 5.10 (7.59)
2" (50) 6 (1.83) 36 (10.98) I 72 (21.94) I 144 (0.640) 3/8"-16 5.10 (7.59)
2" (50) 8 (2.44) 40 (12.19) I 80 (24.38) I 167 (0.743) 3/8"-16 5.10 (7.59)
2" (50) 10 (3.05) 40 (12.19) I 80 (24.38) I 178 (0.792) 3/8"-16 5.10 (7.59)
2" (50) 12 (3.66) 36 (10.98) I 72 (21.94) I 177 (0.787) 3/8"-16 5.10 (7.59)
21/2" (65) 5 (1.52) 40 (12.19) I 80 (24.38) II 232 (1.032) 1/2"-13 7.87 (11.71)
21/2" (65) 6 (1.83) 36 (10.98) I 72 (21.94) II 222 (0.987) 1/2"-13 7.87 (11.71)
21/2" (65) 8 (2.44) 40 (12.19) I 80 (24.38) II 258 (1.147) 1/2"-13 7.87 (11.71)
21/2" (65) 10 (3.05) 40 (12.19) I 80 (24.38) II 275 (1.223) 1/2"-13 7.87 (11.71)
21/2" (65) 12 (3.66) 36 (10.98) I 72 (21.94) II 274 (1.219) 1/2"-13 7.87 (11.71)
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SUPPORT SPACING FOR SINGLE ROD HANGER PIPING
Field Maximum Transverse Maximum Longitudinal Braced Minimum
Hanger Transverse Structure Longitudinal Structure Hanger & Braced Water
Nominal Spacing Support Connection Support Connection Rod Loads Rod Filled
Pipe Size See Note 1 Spacing Type Spacing Type See Note 3 Size Weight
in. (mm) ft. (m) ft. (m) See Note 2 ft. (m) See Note 2 lbs. (kN) lbs./ft. (kg/m)
3" (80) 6 (1.83) 36 (10.98) I 72 (21.94) III 303 (1.348) 1/2"-13 10.75 (16.00)
3" (80) 8 (2.44) 40 (12.19) II 80 (24.38) III 353 (1.570) 1/2"-13 10.75 (16.00)
3" (80) 10 (3.05) 40 (12.19) II 80 (24.38) III 376 (1.672) 1/2"-13 10.75 (16.00)
3" (80) 12 (3.66) 36 (10.98) I 72 (21.94) III 374 (1.663) 1/2"-13 10.75 (16.00)
3" (80) 15 (4.57) 30 (9.15) I 60 (18.30) II 371 (1.650) 1/2"-13 10.75 (16.00)
31/2" (90) 6 (1.83) 36 (10.98) II 72 (21.94) III 378 (1.681) 1/2"-13 13.39 (19.92)
31/2" (90) 8 (2.44) 40 (12.19) II 80 (24.38) IV 439 (1.952) 1/2"-13 13.39 (19.92)
31/2" (90) 10 (3.05) 40 (12.19) II 80 (24.38) IV 469 (2.086) 1/2"-13 13.39 (19.92)
31/2" (90) 12 (3.66) 36 (10.98) II 72 (21.94) III 466 (2.073) 1/2"-13 13.39 (19.92)
31/2" (90) 15 (4.57) 30 (9.15) II 60 (18.30) III 462 (2.055) 1/2"-13 13.39 (19.92)
4" (100) 6 (1.83) 36 (10.98) II 72 (21.94) III 401 (1.783) 5/8"-11 16.31 (24.27)
4" (100) 8 (2.44) 40 (12.19) II 80 (24.38) III 457 (2.033) 5/8"-11 16.31 (24.27)
4" (100) 10 (3.05) 40 (12.19) II 80 (24.38) III 473 (2.104) 5/8"-11 16.31 (24.27)
4" (100) 12 (3.66) 36 (10.98) II 72 (21.94) III 509 (2.264) 5/8"-11 16.31 (24.27)
4" (100) 15 (4.57) 30 (9.15) II 60 (18.30) III 563 (2.504) 5/8"-11 16.31 (24.27)
5" (125) 8 (2.44) 40 (12.19) III 80 (24.38) IV 635 (2.824) 5/8"-11 23.39 (34.81)
5" (125) 10 (3.05) 40 (12.19) III 80 (24.38) IV 595 (2.646) 5/8"-11 23.39 (34.81)
5" (125) 12 (3.66) 36 (10.98) III 72 (21.94) IV 595 (2.646) 5/8"-11 23.39 (34.81)
5" (125) 15 (4.57) 30 (9.15) III 60 (18.30) IV 595 (2.646) 5/8"-11 23.39 (34.81)
5" (125) 18 (5.49) 36 (10.98) III 72 (21.94) IV 536 (2.384) 5/8"-11 23.39 (34.81)
6" (150) 8 (2.44) 40 (12.19) IV 48 (14.64) IV 731 (3.251) 3/4"-10 31.49 (46.86)
6" (150) 10 (3.05) 40 (12.19) IV 50 (15.25) IV 819 (3.643) 3/4"-10 31.49 (46.86)
6" (150) 12 (3.66) 36 (10.98) IV 48 (14.64) IV 869 (3.865) 3/4"-10 31.49 (46.86)
6" (150) 15 (4.57) 30 (9.15) IV 45 (13.72) IV 945 (4.203) 3/4"-10 31.49 (46.86)
6" (150) 18 (5.49) 36 (10.98) IV 36 (10.98) IV 964 (4.288) 3/4"-10 31.49 (46.86)
8" (200) 8 (2.44) 40 (12.19) V 40 (12.19) V 1045 (4.648) 3/4"-10 50.23 (74.75)
8" (200) 10 (3.05) 40 (12.19) V 40 (12.19) V 1155 (5.137) 3/4"-10 50.23 (74.75)
8" (200) 12 (3.66) 36 (10.98) V 36 (10.98) V 1205 (5.360) 3/4"-10 50.23 (74.75)
8" (200) 15 (4.57) 30 (9.15) IV 45 (13.72) V 1507 (6.703) 3/4"-10 50.23 (74.75)
8" (200) 20 (6.10) 40 (12.19) V 40 (12.19) V 1708 (7.588) 3/4"-10 50.23 (74.75)
10" (250) 8 (2.44) 24 (7.32) V 24 (7.32) V 1194 (5.311) 7/8"-9 74.60 (111.01)
10" (250) 10 (3.05) 30 (9.15) V 30 (9.15) V 1492 (6.636) 7/8"-9 74.60 (111.01)
10" (250) 12 (3.66) 24 (7.32) V 24 (7.32) V 1522 (6.770) 7/8"-9 74.60 (111.01)
10" (250) 15 (4.57) 30 (9.15) V 30 (9.15) V 1902 (8.460) 7/8"-9 74.60 (111.01)
10" (250) 20 (6.10) 20 (6.10) V 20 (6.10) V 2089 (9.292) 7/8"-9 74.60 (111.01)
12" (300) 8 (2.44) 16 (4.88) V 16 (4.88) V 1388 (6.174) 7/8"-9 102.10 (151.94)
12" (300) 10 (3.05) 20 (6.10) V 20 (6.10) V 1736 (7.722) 7/8"-9 102.10 (151.94)
12" (300) 12 (3.66) 12 (3.66) V 12 (3.66) V 1715 (7.628) 7/8"-9 102.10 (151.94)
12" (300) 15 (4.57) 15 (4.57) V 15 (4.57) V 2144 (9.536) 7/8"-9 102.10 (151.94)
12" (300) 16 (4.88) 16 (4.88) V 16 (4.88) V 2287 (10.172) 7/8"-9 102.10 (151.94)
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SUPPORT SPACING FOR SINGLE ROD HANGER PIPING
Table 2 - Maximum Hanger Spacing for Copper Tubing
Seismic Force Level (g’s) 0.30g (ASD)
3/ 4" (20) 5 (1.52) 20 (6.10) I 40 (12.19) I 14.5 (0.064) 3/8"-16 0.83 (1.23)
3/ 4" (20) 6 (1.83) 18 (5.49) I 36 (10.98) I 14.4 (0.064) 3/8"-16 0.83 (1.23)
3/ 4" (20) 7 (2.13) 14 (4.27) I 28 (8.54) I 13.4 (0.059) 3/8"-16 0.83 (1.23)
3/ 4" (20) 8 (2.44) 16 (4.88) I 32 (9.76) I 15.3 (0.068) 3/8"-16 0.83 (1.23)
3/ 4" (20) 10 (3.05) 10 (3.05) I 20 (6.10) I 14.1 (0.063) 3/8"-16 0.83 (1.23)
1" (25) 5 (1.52) 25 (7.62) I 50 (15.25) I 24.2 (0.107) 3/8"-16 1.18 (1.75)
1" (25) 6 (1.83) 24 (7.32) I 48 (14.64) I 24.8 (0.110) 3/8"-16 1.18 (1.75)
1" (25) 7 (2.13) 21 (6.40) I 42 (12.81) I 24.0 (0.107) 3/8"-16 1.18 (1.75)
1" (25) 8 (2.44) 24 (7.32) I 48 ( 14.64) I 27.4 (0.122) 3/8"-16 1.18 (1.75)
1" (25) 10 (3.05) 20 (6.10) I 40 (12.19) I 27.1 (0.120) 3/8"-16 1.18 (1.75)
11/4" (32) 5 (1.52) 30 (9.15) I 60 (18.30) I 36.9 (0.164) 3/8"-16 1.57 (2.33)
11/4" (32) 6 (1.83) 24 (7.32) I 48 ( 14.64) I 33.0 (0.147) 3/8"-16 1.57 (2.33)
11/4" (32) 7 (2.13) 28 (8.54) I 56 (17.08) I 38.5 (0.171) 3/8"-16 1.57 (2.33)
11/4" (32) 8 (2.44) 24 (7.32) I 48 ( 14.64) I 36.4 (0.162) 3/8"-16 1.57 (2.33)
11/4" (32) 10 (3.05) 20 (6.10) I 40 (12.19) I 36.1 (0.160) 3/8"-16 1.57 (2.33)
11/2" (40) 5 (1.52) 30 (9.15) I 60 (18.30) I 49.3 (0.219) 3/8"-16 2.10 (3.17)
11/2" (40) 6 (1.83) 30 (9.15) I 60 (18.30) I 51.7 (0.230) 3/8"-16 2.10 (3.17)
11/2" (40) 8 (2.44) 24 (7.32) I 48 ( 14.64) I 48.7 (0.216) 3/8"-16 2.10 (3.17)
11/2" (40) 10 (3.05) 20 (6.10) I 40 (12.19) I 48.3 (0.215) 3/8"-16 2.10 (3.17)
11/2" (40) 12 (3.66) 24 (7.32) I 48 ( 14.64) I 58.0 (0.258) 3/8"-16 2.10 (3.17)
2" (50) 5 (1.52) 35 (10.67) I 70 (22.35) I 89.3 (0.397) 3/8"-16 3.37 (5.01)
2" (50) 6 (1.83) 36 (10.98) I 72 (21.94) I 95.0 (0.422) 3/8"-16 3.37 (5.01)
2" (50) 8 (2.44) 32 (9.76) I 64 (19.52) I 94.4 (0.420) 3/8"-16 3.37 (5.01)
2" (50) 10 (3.05) 30 (9.15) I 60 (18.30) I 97.7 (0.434) 3/8"-16 3.37 (5.01)
2" (50) 12 (3.66) 24 (7.32) I 48 ( 14.64) I 93.0 (0.413) 3/8"-16 3.37 (5.01)
21/2" (65) 5 (1.52) 40 (12.19) I 80 (24.38) I 145.1 (0.645) 1/2"-13 4.92 (7.32)
21/2" (65) 6 (1.83) 36 (10.98) I 72 (21.94) I 138.7 (0.617) 1/2"-13 4.92 (7.32)
21/2" (65) 9 (2.74) 36 (10.98) I 72 (21.94) I 155.0 (0.689) 1/2"-13 4.92 (7.32)
21/2" (65) 10 (3.05) 30 (9.15) I 60 (18.30) I 142.7 (0.635) 1/2"-13 4.92 (7.32)
21/2" (65) 12 (3.66) 24 (7.32) I 48 ( 14.64) I 135.8 (0.604) 1/2"-13 4.92 (7.32)
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SUPPORT SPACING FOR SINGLE ROD HANGER PIPING
Table 2 - Maximum Hanger Spacing for Copper Tubing
Seismic Force Level (g’s) 0.30g (ASD)
3" (80) 5 (1.52) 40 (12.19) I 80 (24.38) II 205.3 (0.913) 1/2"-13 6.96 (10.35)
3" (80) 6 (1.83) 36 (10.98) I 72 (21.94) II 196.3 (0.873) 1/2"-13 6.96 (10.35)
3" (80) 8 (2.44) 40 (12.19) I 80 (24.38) II 228.3 (1.015) 1/2"-13 6.96 (10.35)
3" (80) 10 (3.05) 40 (12.19) I 80 (24.38) II 243.6 (1.083) 1/2"-13 6.96 (10.35)
3" (80) 12 (3.66) 36 (10.98) I 72 (21.94) II 242.2 (1.077) 1/2"-13 6.96 (10.35)
31/2" (90) 5 (1.52) 40 (12.19) I 80 (24.38) III 266.1 (1.183) 1/2"-13 9.02 (13.42)
31/2" (90) 6 (1.83) 36 (10.98) I 72 (21.94) II 254.4 (1.131) 1/2"-13 9.02 (13.42)
31/2" (90) 8 (2.44) 40 (12.19) I 80 (24.38) III 295.8 (1.316) 1/2"-13 9.02 (13.42)
31/2" (90) 10 (3.05) 40 (12.19) I 80 (24.38) III 315.7 (1.404) 1/2"-13 9.02 (13.42)
31/2" (90) 12 (3.66) 36 (10.98) I 72 (21.94) II 313.9 (1.396) 1/2"-13 9.02 (13.42)
4" (100) 5 (1.52) 40 (12.19) II 80 (24.38) III 341.3 (1.518) 1/2"-13 11.57 (17.21)
4" ( 100) 6 (1.83) 36 (10.98) II 72 (21.94) III 326.3 (1.451) 1/2"-13 11.57 (17.21)
4" ( 100) 8 (2.44) 40 (12.19) II 80 (24.38) III 379.5 (1.688) 1/2"-13 11.57 (17.21)
4" ( 100) 9 (2.74) 36 (10.98) II 72 (21.94) III 364.4 (1.621) 1/2"-13 11.57 (17.21)
4" ( 100) 11 (3.35) 33 (10.06) I 66 (20.13) III 369.1 (1.642) 1/2"-13 11.57 (17.21)
Notes:
1). Many codes require pipe hangers to be spaced every 10’-0” (3.05m) regardless of size. Check
your local codes. Spacing and capacities are based on water filled standard weight pipe. Closer
hanger spacing may be required when additional valves and fittings increase the load. For
electrical conduit support spacing and weight of conduit filled with conductors information,
see B-Line Strut Systems Catalog.
2). The “structure connection type” is the brace anchorage requirement. See pages 23 thru 38 for
brace attachment details.
3). The hanger and rod loads indicates the maximum tension in the rod (and hanger) due to gravity
and the additional seismic forces at the braced location. Select a pipe hanger from pages
63 thru 71 that meets the hanger load requirements. Select a rod attachment detail from pages
39 thru 56 that meets the rod load requirements. Be sure to follow the guidelines on page 57 &
58 to see if a rod stiffener is required, due to the length of the rod. Rod stiffeners, if necessary,
are only required at braced locations. Unbraced hangers do not require rod stiffeners.
4). Braces must be attached within 4 inches (101mm) of hanger, see Figure 5, 6 and 8.
5). Table 1 is for steel pipe. Spacing limitations may exist for other types of pipe. See
Note E) on page 9.
6). Seismic forces include 1/3 of horizontal seismic force applied in vertical direction.
7). Consult appropriate plumbing code for non-braced hanger rod sizes.
8). Charts on pages 87 - 90 are for 0.30g (ASD) applications.
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SUPPORT SPACING FOR SINGLE ROD HANGER PIPING
Table 1 - Maximum Hanger Spacing for Steel Pipe
Seismic Force Level (g’s) 0.45g (ASD)
11/4" (32) 5 (1.52) 40 (12.19) I 80 (24.38) I 122 (0.542) 3/8"-16 2.92 (4.34)
11/4" (32) 6 (1.83) 36 (10.98) I 72 (21.94) I 115 (0.511) 3/8"-16 2.92 (4.34)
11/4" (32) 7 (2.13) 35 (10.67) I 70 (21.35) I 115 (0.511) 3/8"-16 2.92 (4.34)
11/4" (32) 8 (2.44) 40 (12.19) I 80 (24.38) I 132 (0.587) 3/8"-16 2.92 (4.34)
11/4" (32) 10 (3.05) 30 (9.15) I 80 (24.38) I 112 (0.498) 3/8"-16 2.92 (4.34)
11/2" (40) 5 (1.52) 40 (12.19) I 80 (24.38) II 150 (0.667) 3/8"-16 3.60 (5.36)
11/2" (40) 6 (1.83) 36 (10.98) I 72 (21.94) I 141 (0.627) 3/8"-16 3.60 (5.36)
11/2" (40) 9 (2.74) 36 (10.98) I 72 (21.94) I 154 (0.685) 3/8"-16 3.60 (5.36)
11/2" (40) 10 (3.05) 40 (12.19) I 80 (24.38) II 171 (0.760) 3/8"-16 3.60 (5.36)
11/2" (40) 12 (3.66) 36 (10.98) I 72 (21.94) I 166 (0.738) 3/8"-16 3.60 (5.36)
2" (50) 5 (1.52) 40 (12.19) I 80 (24.38) II 213 (0.947) 3/8"-16 5.10 (7.59)
2" (50) 6 (1.83) 36 (10.98) I 72 (21.94) II 200 (0.889) 3/8"-16 5.10 (7.59)
2" (50) 8 (2.44) 40 (12.19) I 80 (24.38) II 231 (1.027) 3/8"-16 5.10 (7.59)
2" (50) 10 (3.05) 40 (12.19) I 80 (24.38) II 242 (1.076) 3/8"-16 5.10 (7.59)
2" (50) 12 (3.66) 36 (10.98) I 72 (21.94) II 236 (1.050) 3/8"-16 5.10 (7.59)
21/2" (65) 5 (1.52) 40 (12.19) II 80 (24.38) II 329 (1.463) 1/2"-13 7.87 (11.71)
21/2" (65) 6 (1.83) 36 (10.98) II 72 (21.94) II 309 (1.374) 1/2"-13 7.87 (11.71)
21/2" (65) 8 (2.44) 40 (12.19) II 80 (24.38) II 356 (1.583) 1/2"-13 7.87 (11.71)
21/2" (65) 10 (3.05) 40 (12.19) II 80 (24.38) II 374 (1.663) 1/2"-13 7.87 (11.71)
21/2" (65) 12 (3.66) 36 (10.98) II 72 (21.94) II 364 (1.619) 1/2"-13 7.87 (11.71)
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SUPPORT SPACING FOR SINGLE ROD HANGER PIPING
Field Maximum Transverse Maximum Longitudinal Braced Minimum
Hanger Transverse Structure Longitudinal Structure Hanger & Braced Water
Nominal Spacing Support Connection Support Connection Rod Loads Rod Filled
Pipe Size See Note 1 Spacing Type Spacing Type See Note 3 Size Weight
in. (mm) ft. (m) ft. (m) See Note 2 ft. (m) See Note 2 lbs. (kN) lbs./ft. (kg/m)
3" (80) 6 (1.83) 36 (10.98) II 72 (21.94) IV 422 (1.877) 1/2"-13 10.75 (16.00)
3" (80) 8 (2.44) 40 (12.19) II 80 (24.38) IV 486 (2.162) 1/2"-13 10.75 (16.00)
3" (80) 10 (3.05) 40 (12.19) II 80 (24.38) IV 511 (2.273) 1/2"-13 10.75 (16.00)
3" (80) 12 (3.66) 36 (10.98) II 72 (21.94) IV 497 (2.211) 1/2"-13 10.75 (16.00)
3" (80) 15 (4.57) 30 (9.15) II 60 (18.30) III 476 (2.117) 1/2"-13 10.75 (16.00)
31/2" (90) 6 (1.83) 36 (10.98) III 72 (21.94) IV 526 (2.340) 1/2"-13 13.39 (19.92)
31/2" (90) 8 (2.44) 40 (12.19) III 80 (24.38) V 605 (2.691) 1/2"-13 13.39 (19.92)
31/2" (90) 10 (3.05) 40 (12.19) III 80 (24.38) V 636 (2.829) 1/2"-13 13.39 (19.92)
31/2" (90) 12 (3.66) 36 (10.98) III 72 (21.94) IV 619 (2.753) 1/2"-13 13.39 (19.92)
31/2" (90) 15 (4.57) 30 (9.15) II 60 (18.30) IV 592 (2.633) 1/2"-13 13.39 (19.92)
4" (100) 6 (1.83) 36 (10.98) III 72 (21.94) V 641 (2.851) 5/8"-11 16.31 (24.27)
4" (100) 8 (2.44) 40 (12.19) III 80 (24.38) V 737 (3.278) 5/8"-11 16.31 (24.27)
4" (100) 10 (3.05) 40 (12.19) III 80 (24.38) V 775 (3.447) 5/8"-11 16.31 (24.27)
4" (100) 12 (3.66) 36 (10.98) III 72 (21.94) V 753 (3.349) 5/8"-11 16.31 (24.27)
4" (100) 15 (4.57) 30 (9.15) III 60 (18.30) IV 722 (3.211) 5/8"-11 16.31 (24.27)
5" (125) 8 (2.44) 40 (12.19) IV 40 (12.19) IV 636 (2.829) 5/8"-11 23.39 (34.81)
5" (125) 10 (3.05) 40 (12.19) IV 40 (12.19) IV 690 (3.069) 5/8"-11 23.39 (34.81)
5" (125) 12 (3.66) 36 (10.98) IV 36 (10.98) IV 702 (3.122) 5/8"-11 23.39 (34.81)
5" (125) 15 (4.57) 30 (9.15) III 45 (13.71) IV 877 (3.901) 5/8"-11 23.39 (34.81)
5" (125) 18 (5.49) 36 (10.98) IV 36 (10.98) IV 863 (3.838) 5/8"-11 23.39 (34.81)
6" (150) 8 (2.44) 32 (9.76) IV 32 (9.76) IV 743 (3.305) 3/4"-10 31.49 (46.86)
6" (150) 10 (3.05) 30 (9.15) IV 30 (9.15) IV 787 (3.500) 3/4"-10 31.49 (46.86)
6" (150) 12 (3.66) 24 (7.32) IV 24 (7.32) IV 775 (3.447) 3/4"-10 31.49 (46.86)
6" (150) 15 (4.57) 30 (9.15) IV 30 (9.15) IV 948 (4.217) 3/4"-10 31.49 (46.86)
6" (150) 18 (5.49) 18 (5.49) IV 18 (5.49) IV 907 (4.034) 3/4"-10 31.49 (46.86)
8" (200) 8 (2.44) 24 (7.32) V 24 (7.32) V 1005 (4.470) 3/4"-10 50.23 (74.75)
8" (200) 10 (3.05) 30 (9.15) V 30 (9.15) V 1256 (5.587) 3/4"-10 50.23 (74.75)
8" (200) 12 (3.66) 24 (7.32) V 24 (7.32) V 1236 (5.498) 3/4"-10 50.23 (74.75)
8" (200) 15 (4.57) 30 (9.15) V 30 (9.15) V 1544 (6.868) 3/4"-10 50.23 (74.75)
8" (200) 20 (6.10) 20 (6.10) V 20 (6.10) V 1607 (7.148) 3/4"-10 50.23 (74.75)
10" (250) 8 (2.44) 16 (4.88) V 16 (4.88) V 1223 (5.440) 7/8"-9 74.60 (111.01)
10" (250) 10 (3.05) 20 (6.10) V 20 (6.10) V 1529 (6.801) 7/8"-9 74.60 (111.01)
10" (250) 12 (3.66) 12 (3.66) V 12 (3.66) V 1432 (6.370) 7/8"-9 74.60 (111.01)
10" (250) 15 (4.57) 15 (4.57) V 15 (4.57) V 1790 (7.962) 7/8"-9 74.60 (111.01)
10" (250) 20 (6.10) 20 (6.10) V 20 (6.10) V 2387 (10.618) 7/8"-9 74.60 (111.01)
12" (300) 8 (2.44) 8 (2.44) V 8 (2.44) V 1307 (5.814) 7/8"-9 102.10 (151.94)
12" (300) 10 (3.05) 10 (3.05) V 10 (3.05) V 1633 (7.264) 7/8"-9 102.10 (151.94)
12" (300) 12 (3.66) 12 (3.66) V 12 (3.66) V 1960 (8.718) 7/8"-9 102.10 (151.94)
12" (300) 15 (4.57) 15 (4.57) V 15 (4.57) V 2450 (10.898) 7/8"-9 102.10 (151.94)
COOPER B-Line
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Raafat S. Aboulhosn
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Structural Engineer S 3913
SUPPORT SPACING FOR SINGLE ROD HANGER PIPING
Table 2 - Maximum Hanger Spacing for Copper Tubing
Seismic Force Level (g’s) 0.45g (ASD)
3/ 4" (20) 5 (1.52) 15 (4.57) I 30 (9.14) I 16.0 (0.071) 3/8"-16 0.83 (1.23)
3/ 4" (20) 6 (1.83) 12 (3.66) I 24 (7.32) I 14.7 (0.065) 3/8"-16 0.83 (1.23)
3/ 4" (20) 7 (2.13) 14 (4.27) I 28 (8.54) I 17.1 (0.076) 3/8"-16 0.83 (1.23)
3/ 4" (20) 8 (2.44) 8 (2.44) I 16 (4.88) I 13.6 (0.060) 3/8"-16 0.83 (1.23)
3/ 4" (20) 10 (3.05) 10 (3.05) I 20 (6.10) I 17.0 (0.075) 3/8"-16 0.83 (1.23)
1" (25) 5 (1.52) 20 (6.10) I 40 (12.19) I 28.0 (0.124) 3/8"-16 1.18 (1.75)
1" (25) 6 (1.83) 18 (5.48) I 36 (10.97) I 27.3 (0.121) 3/8"-16 1.18 (1.75)
1" (25) 7 (2.13) 14 (4.27) I 28 (8.54) I 24.4 (0.108) 3/8"-16 1.18 (1.75)
1" (25) 8 (2.44) 16 (4.88) I 32 ( 9.75) I 27.8 (0.123) 3/8"-16 1.18 (1.75)
1" (25) 10 (3.05) 10 (3.05) I 20 (6.10) I 24.2 (0.107) 3/8"-16 1.18 (1.75)
11/4" (32) 5 (1.52) 20 (6.10) I 40 (12.19) I 37.3 (0.166) 3/8"-16 1.57 (2.33)
11/4" (32) 6 (1.83) 24 (7.32) I 48 ( 14.64) I 44.7 (0.199) 3/8"-16 1.57 (2.33)
11/4" (32) 7 (2.13) 21 (6.40) I 42 (12.80) I 42.3 (0.188) 3/8"-16 1.57 (2.33)
11/4" (32) 8 (2.44) 16 (4.88) I 32 ( 9.75) I 37.1 (0.165) 3/8"-16 1.57 (2.33)
11/4" (32) 10 (3.05) 20 (6.10) I 40 (12.19) I 46.3 (0.206) 3/8"-16 1.57 (2.33)
11/2" (40) 5 (1.52) 25 (7.62) I 50 (15.24) I 59.3 (0.264) 3/8"-16 2.10 (3.17)
11/2" (40) 6 (1.83) 24 (7.32) I 48 ( 14.64) I 59.8 (0.266) 3/8"-16 2.10 (3.17)
11/2" (40) 8 (2.44) 24 (7.32) I 48 ( 14.64) I 64.7 (0.288) 3/8"-16 2.10 (3.17)
11/2" (40) 10 (3.05) 20 (6.10) I 40 (12.19) I 61.9 (0.275) 3/8"-16 2.10 (3.17)
11/2" (40) 12 (3.66) 12 (3.66) I 24 (7.32) I 51.7 (0.230) 3/8"-16 2.10 (3.17)
2" (50) 5 (1.52) 30 (9.15) I 60 (18.30) I 110.4 (0.491) 3/8"-16 3.37 (5.01)
2" (50) 6 (1.83) 24 (7.32) I 48 ( 14.64) I 96.0 (0.427) 3/8"-16 3.37 (5.01)
2" (50) 8 (2.44) 24 (7.32) I 48 ( 14.64) I 103.8 (0.462) 3/8"-16 3.37 (5.01)
2" (50) 10 (3.05) 20 (6.10) I 40 (12.19) I 99.4 (0.442) 3/8"-16 3.37 (5.01)
2" (50) 12 (3.66) 24 (7.32) I 48 ( 14.64) I 119.3 (0.530) 3/8"-16 3.37 (5.01)
21/2" (65) 5 (1.52) 30 (9.15) I 55 (16.76) I 150.1 (0.667) 1/2"-13 4.92 (7.32)
21/2" (65) 6 (1.83) 30 (9.15) I 54 (16.46) I 153.5 (0.683) 1/2"-13 4.92 (7.32)
21/2" (65) 9 (2.74) 27 (8.23) I 54 (16.46) I 170.5 (0.758) 1/2"-13 4.92 (7.32)
21/2" (65) 10 (3.05) 30 (9.15) I 50 (15.24) I 167.3 (0.744) 1/2"-13 4.92 (7.32)
21/2" (65) 12 (3.66) 24 (7.32) I 48 ( 14.64) I 174.2 (0.775) 1/2"-13 4.92 (7.32)
COOPER B-Line
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6 - 2 - 06 93 of Raafat S. Aboulhosn
Structural Engineer S 3913
SUPPORT SPACING FOR SINGLE ROD HANGER PIPING
Table 2 - Maximum Hanger Spacing for Copper Tubing
Seismic Force Level (g’s) 0.45g (ASD)
3" (80) 5 (1.52) 35 (10.67) II 70 (21.33) III 259.3 (1.153) 1/2"-13 6.96 (10.35)
3" (80) 6 (1.83) 30 (9.15) I 60 (18.29) II 235.9 (1.049) 1/2"-13 6.96 (10.35)
3" (80) 8 (2.44) 32 (9.75) II 64 (19.61) II 264.5 (1.176) 1/2"-13 6.96 (10.35)
3" (80) 10 (3.05) 30 (9.15) II 60 (18.29) II 267.9 (1.191) 1/2"-13 6.96 (10.35)
3" (80) 12 (3.66) 24 (7.32) I 48 ( 14.64) II 246.4 (1.096) 1/2"-13 6.96 (10.35)
31/2" (90) 5 (1.52) 35 (10.67) II 70 (21.33) III 336.0 (1.494) 1/2"-13 9.02 (13.42)
31/2" (90) 8 (2.44) 32 (9.75) II 64 (19.61) III 342.7 (1.524) 1/2"-13 9.02 (13.42)
31/2" (90) 10 (3.05) 30 (9.15) II 60 (18.29) III 347.3 (1.545) 1/2"-13 9.02 (13.42)
31/2" (90) 12 (3.66) 24 (7.32) II 48 ( 14.64) II 319.3 (1.420) 1/2"-13 9.02 (13.42)
4" (100) 5 (1.52) 36 (10.98) II 72 (21.94) IV 454.7 (2.022) 1/2"-13 11.57 (17.21)
4" ( 100) 6 (1.83) 32 (9.75) II 64 (19.61) IV 439.6 (1.955) 1/2"-13 11.57 (17.21)
4" ( 100) 8 (2.44) 30 (9.15) II 60 (18.29) III 445.4 (1.981) 1/2"-13 11.57 (17.21)
4" ( 100) 9 (2.74) 36 (10.98) II 72 (21.94) IV 534.5 (2.377) 1/2"-13 11.57 (17.21)
4" ( 100) 11 (3.35) 30 (9.15) II 60 (18.29) III 511.9 (2.277) 1/2"-13 11.57 (17.21)
Notes:
1). Many codes require pipe hangers to be spaced every 10’-0” (3.05m) regardless of size. Check
your local codes. Spacing and capacities are based on water filled standard weight pipe. Closer
hanger spacing may be required when additional valves and fittings increase the load. For
electrical conduit support spacing and weight of conduit filled with conductors information,
see B-Line Strut Systems Catalog.
2). The “structure connection type” is the brace anchorage requirement. See pages 23 thru 38 for
brace attachment details.
3). The hanger and rod loads indicates the maximum tension in the rod (and hanger) due to gravity
and the additional seismic forces at the braced location. Select a pipe hanger from pages
63 thru 71 that meets the hanger load requirements. Select a rod attachment detail from pages
39 thru 56 that meets the rod load requirements. Be sure to follow the guidelines on page 57 &
58 to see if a rod stiffener is required, due to the length of the rod. Rod stiffeners, if necessary,
are only required at braced locations. Unbraced hangers do not require rod stiffeners.
4). Braces must be attached within 4 inches (101mm) of hanger, see Figure 5, 6 and 8.
5). Table 1 is for steel pipe. Spacing limitations may exist for other types of pipe. See
Note E) on page 9.
6). Seismic forces include 1/3 of horizontal seismic force applied in vertical direction.
7). Consult appropriate plumbing code for non-braced hanger rod sizes.
8). Charts on pages 91 - 94 are for 0.45g (ASD) applications.
COOPER B-Line
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Phone: 800-851-7415
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Raafat S. Aboulhosn
6 - 2 - 06 94 of
Structural Engineer S 3913
SUPPORT SPACING FOR SINGLE ROD HANGER PIPING
Table 1 - Maximum Hanger Spacing for Steel Pipe
Seismic Force Level (g’s) 0.50g (ASD)
11/4" (32) 5 (1.52) 35 (10.67) I 70 (21.35) I 119 (0.529) 3/8"-16 2.92 (4.34)
11/4" (32) 6 (1.83) 36 (10.98) I 72 (21.94) I 126 (0.560) 3/8"-16 2.92 (4.34)
11/4" (32) 7 (2.13) 35 (10.67) I 70 (21.35) I 126 (0.560) 3/8"-16 2.92 (4.34)
11/4" (32) 8 (2.44) 32 (9.75) I 64 (19.51) I 121 (0.538) 3/8"-16 2.92 (4.34)
11/4" (32) 10 (3.05) 30 (9.14) I 60 (18.30) I 122 (0.542) 3/8"-16 2.92 (4.34)
11/2" (40) 5 (1.52) 40 (12.19) I 80 (24.38) II 165 (0.734) 3/8"-16 3.60 (5.36)
11/2" (40) 6 (1.83) 36 (10.98) I 72 (21.94) II 155 (0.689) 3/8"-16 3.60 (5.36)
11/2" (40) 9 (2.74) 36 (10.98) I 72 (21.94) II 167 (0.743) 3/8"-16 3.60 (5.36)
11/2" (40) 10 (3.05) 30 (9.14) I 60 (18.30) I 150 (0.667) 3/8"-16 3.60 (5.36)
11/2" (40) 12 (3.66) 36 (10.98) I 72 (21.94) II 180 (0.800) 3/8"-16 3.60 (5.36)
2" (50) 5 (1.52) 40 (12.19) I 80 (24.38) II 234 (1.041) 3/8"-16 5.10 (7.59)
2" (50) 6 (1.83) 36 (10.98) I 72 (21.94) II 219 (0.974) 3/8"-16 5.10 (7.59)
2" (50) 8 (2.44) 40 (12.19) I 80 (24.38) II 252 (1.121) 3/8"-16 5.10 (7.59)
2" (50) 10 (3.05) 40 (12.19) I 80 (24.38) II 263 (1.170) 3/8"-16 5.10 (7.59)
2" (50) 12 (3.66) 36 (10.98) I 72 (21.94) II 255 (1.134) 3/8"-16 5.10 (7.59)
21/2" (65) 5 (1.52) 40 (12.19) II 80 (24.38) III 361 (1.606) 1/2"-13 7.87 (11.71)
21/2" (65) 6 (1.83) 36 (10.98) II 72 (21.94) III 338 (1.503) 1/2"-13 7.87 (11.71)
21/2" (65) 8 (2.44) 40 (12.19) II 80 (24.38) III 388 (1.726) 1/2"-13 7.87 (11.71)
21/2" (65) 10 (3.05) 40 (12.19) II 80 (24.38) III 407 (1.810) 1/2"-13 7.87 (11.71)
21/2" (65) 12 (3.66) 36 (10.98) II 72 (21.94) III 393 (1.748) 1/2"-13 7.87 (11.71)
COOPER B-Line
509 West Monroe Street
Highland, Illinois 62249
Phone: 800-851-7415
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6 - 2 - 06 95 of Raafat S. Aboulhosn
Structural Engineer S 3913
SUPPORT SPACING FOR SINGLE ROD HANGER PIPING
Field Maximum Transverse Maximum Longitudinal Braced Minimum
Hanger Transverse Structure Longitudinal Structure Hanger & Braced Water
Nominal Spacing Support Connection Support Connection Rod Loads Rod Filled
Pipe Size See Note 1 Spacing Type Spacing Type See Note 3 Size Weight
in. (mm) ft. (m) ft. (m) See Note 2 ft. (m) See Note 2 lbs. (kN) lbs./ft. (kg/m)
3" (80) 6 (1.83) 36 (10.98) II 72 (21.94) IV 462 (2.055) 1/2"-13 10.75 (16.00)
3" (80) 8 (2.44) 40 (12.19) III 80 (24.38) IV 530 (2.357) 1/2"-13 10.75 (16.00)
3" (80) 10 (3.05) 40 (12.19) III 80 (24.38) IV 555 (2.469) 1/2"-13 10.75 (16.00)
3" (80) 12 (3.66) 36 (10.98) II 72 (21.94) IV 537 (2.389) 1/2"-13 10.75 (16.00)
3" (80) 15 (4.57) 30 (9.15) II 60 (18.30) IV 511 (2.273) 1/2"-13 10.75 (16.00)
31/2" (90) 6 (1.83) 36 (10.98) III 72 (21.94) V 576 (2.562) 1/2"-13 13.39 (19.92)
31/2" (90) 8 (2.44) 40 (12.19) III 80 (24.38) V 661 (2.940) 1/2"-13 13.39 (19.92)
31/2" (90) 10 (3.05) 40 (12.19) III 80 (24.38) V 692 (3.078) 1/2"-13 13.39 (19.92)
31/2" (90) 12 (3.66) 36 (10.98) III 72 (21.94) V 669 (2.976) 1/2"-13 13.39 (19.92)
31/2" (90) 15 (4.57) 30 (9.15) II 60 (18.30) IV 636 (2.829) 1/2"-13 13.39 (19.92)
4" (100) 6 (1.83) 36 (10.98) III 72 (21.94) V 701 (3.118) 5/8"-11 16.31 (24.27)
4" (100) 8 (2.44) 40 (12.19) IV 80 (24.38) V 805 (3.581) 5/8"-11 16.31 (24.27)
4" (100) 10 (3.05) 40 (12.19) IV 80 (24.38) V 843 (3.750) 5/8"-11 16.31 (24.27)
4" (100) 12 (3.66) 36 (10.98) III 72 (21.94) V 815 (3.625) 5/8"-11 16.31 (24.27)
4" (100) 15 (4.57) 30 (9.15) III 60 (18.30) V 775 (3.447) 5/8"-11 16.31 (24.27)
5" (125) 8 (2.44) 40 (12.19) IV 40 (12.19) V 686 (3.051) 5/8"-11 23.39 (34.81)
5" (125) 10 (3.05) 40 (12.19) IV 40 (12.19) V 741 (3.296) 5/8"-11 23.39 (34.81)
5" (125) 12 (3.66) 36 (10.98) IV 36 (10.98) V 748 (3.327) 5/8"-11 23.39 (34.81)
5" (125) 15 (4.57) 30 (9.15) IV 30 (9.15) V 760 (3.380) 5/8"-11 23.39 (34.81)
5" (125) 18 (5.49) 36 (10.98) IV 36 (10.98) V 912 (4.056) 5/8"-11 23.39 (34.81)
6" (150) 8 (2.44) 24 (7.31) IV 24 (7.31) IV 672 (2.989) 3/4"-10 31.49 (46.86)
6" (150) 10 (3.05) 30 (9.15) IV 30 (9.15) IV 840 (3.736) 3/4"-10 31.49 (46.86)
6" (150) 12 (3.66) 24 (7.31) IV 24 (7.31) IV 819 (3.643) 3/4"-10 31.49 (46.86)
6" (150) 15 (4.57) 30 (9.15) IV 30 (9.15) IV 1023 (4.550) 3/4"-10 31.49 (46.86)
6" (150) 18 (5.49) 18 (5.49) IV 18 (5.49) IV 945 (4.203) 3/4"-10 31.49 (46.86)
8" (200) 8 (2.44) 24 (7.31) V 24 (7.31) V 1072 (4.768) 3/4"-10 50.23 (74.75)
8" (200) 10 (3.05) 20 (6.09) V 20 (6.09) V 1088 (4.839) 3/4"-10 50.23 (74.75)
8" (200) 12 (3.66) 24 (7.31) V 24 (7.31) V 1306 (5.809) 3/4"-10 50.23 (74.75)
8" (200) 15 (4.57) 15 (4.57) V 15 (4.57) V 1256 (6.587) 3/4"-10 50.23 (74.75)
8" (200) 20 (6.10) 20 (6.10) V 20 (6.10) V 1674 (7.446) 3/4"-10 50.23 (74.75)
10" (250) 8 (2.44) 16 (4.88) V 16 (4.88) V 1293 (5.751) 7/8"-9 74.60 (111.01)
10" (250) 10 (3.05) 10 (3.05) V 10 (3.05) V 1243 (5.529) 7/8"-9 74.60 (111.01)
10" (250) 12 (3.66) 12 (3.66) V 12 (3.66) V 1492 (6.637) 7/8"-9 74.60 (111.01)
10" (250) 15 (4.57) 15 (4.57) V 15 (4.57) V 1866 (8.296) 7/8"-9 74.60 (111.01)
10" (250) 18 (5.49) 18 (5.49) V 18 (5.49) V 2238 (9.955) 7/8"-9 74.60 (111.01)
12" (300) 8 (2.44) 8 (2.44) V 8 (2.44) V 1361 (6.054) 7/8"-9 102.10 (151.94)
12" (300) 10 (3.05) 10 (3.05) V 10 (3.05) V 1701 (7.566) 7/8"-9 102.10 (151.94)
12" (300) 12 (3.66) 12 (3.66) V 12 (3.66) V 2042 (9.083) 7/8"-9 102.10 (151.94)
12" (300) 13 (3.96) 13 (3.96) V 13 (3.96) V 2212 (9.839) 7/8"-9 102.10 (151.94)
COOPER B-Line
509 West Monroe Street
Highland, Illinois 62249
Phone: 800-851-7415
Fax: 618-654-1917
Raafat S. Aboulhosn
6 - 2 - 06 96 of
Structural Engineer S 3913
SUPPORT SPACING FOR SINGLE ROD HANGER PIPING
Table 2 - Maximum Hanger Spacing for Copper Tubing
Seismic Force Level (g’s) 0.50g (ASD)
3/ 4" (20) 5 (1.52) 15 (4.57) I 30 (9.15) I 17.3 (0.077) 3/8"-16 0.83 (1.23)
3/ 4" (20) 6 (1.83) 12 (3.66) I 24 (7.32) I 15.8 (0.070) 3/8"-16 0.83 (1.23)
3/ 4" (20) 7 (2.13) 14 (4.27) I 28 (8.54) I 18.4 (0.082) 3/8"-16 0.83 (1.23)
3/ 4" (20) 8 (2.44) 8 (2.44) I 16 (4.88) I 14.4 (0.064) 3/8"-16 0.83 (1.23)
3/ 4" (20) 10 (3.05) 10 (3.05) I 20 (6.10) I 18.0 (0.080) 3/8"-16 0.83 (1.23)
1" (25) 5 (1.52) 20 (6.10) I 40 (12.19) I 30.5 (0.135) 3/8"-16 1.18 (1.75)
1" (25) 6 (1.83) 18 (5.49) I 36 (10.97) I 29.5 (0.131) 3/8"-16 1.18 (1.75)
1" (25) 7 (2.13) 14 (4.27) I 28 (8.54) I 26.2 (0.116) 3/8"-16 1.18 (1.75)
1" (25) 8 (2.44) 16 (4.88) I 32 ( 9.75) I 29.9 (0.133) 3/8"-16 1.18 (1.75)
1" (25) 10 (3.05) 10 (3.05) I 20 (6.10) I 25.6 (0.114) 3/8"-16 1.18 (1.75)
11/4" (32) 5 (1.52) 20 (6.10) I 40 (12.19) I 40.6 (0.180) 3/8"-16 1.57 (2.33)
11/4" (32) 6 (1.83) 18 (5.49) I 36 (10.97) I 39.2 (0.174) 3/8"-16 1.57 (2.33)
11/4" (32) 7 (2.13) 21 (6.40) I 42 (12.80) I 45.8 (0.204) 3/8"-16 1.57 (2.33)
11/4" (32) 8 (2.44) 16 (4.88) I 32 ( 9.75) I 39.8 (0.177) 3/8"-16 1.57 (2.33)
11/4" (32) 10 (3.05) 10 (3.05) I 20 (6.10) I 34.0 (0.151) 3/8"-16 1.57 (2.33)
11/2" (40) 5 (1.52) 25 (7.62) I 50 (15.24) I 64.7 (0.288) 3/8"-16 2.10 (3.17)
11/2" (40) 6 (1.83) 24 (7.32) I 48 ( 14.64) I 65.1 (0.289) 3/8"-16 2.10 (3.17)
11/2" (40) 8 (2.44) 16 (4.88) I 32 ( 9.75) I 53.2 (0.236) 3/8"-16 2.10 (3.17)
11/2" (40) 10 (3.05) 20 (6.10) I 40 (12.19) I 66.5 (0.296) 3/8"-16 2.10 (3.17)
11/2" (40) 12 (3.66) 12 (3.66) I 24 (7.32) I 54.6 (0.243) 3/8"-16 2.10 (3.17)
2" (50) 5 (1.52) 25 (7.62) I 50 (15.24) I 103.9 (0.462) 3/8"-16 3.37 (5.01)
2" (50) 6 (1.83) 24 (7.32) I 48 ( 14.64) I 104.5 (0.465) 3/8"-16 3.37 (5.01)
2" (50) 8 (2.44) 24 (7.32) I 48 ( 14.64) I 112.3 (0.499) 3/8"-16 3.37 (5.01)
2" (50) 10 (3.05) 20 (6.10) I 40 (12.19) I 106.7 (0.474) 3/8"-16 3.37 (5.01)
2" (50) 12 (3.66) 12 (3.66) I 24 (7.32) I 87.6 (0.389) 3/8"-16 3.37 (5.01)
21/2" (65) 5 (1.52) 30 (9.15) I 60 (18.29) II 176.3 (0.784) 1/2"-13 4.92 (7.32)
21/2" (65) 6 (1.83) 30 (9.15) I 60 (18.29) II 182.0 (0.809) 1/2"-13 4.92 (7.32)
21/2" (65) 9 (2.74) 27 (8.23) I 54 (16.46) II 184.5 (0.820) 1/2"-13 4.92 (7.32)
21/2" (65) 10 (3.05) 20 (6.10) I 40 (12.19) I 155.8 (0.693) 1/2"-13 4.92 (7.32)
21/2" (65) 12 (3.66) 24 (7.32) I 48 ( 14.64) I 187.0 (0.832) 1/2"-13 4.92 (7.32)
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SUPPORT SPACING FOR SINGLE ROD HANGER PIPING
Table 2 - Maximum Hanger Spacing for Copper Tubing
Seismic Force Level (g’s) 0.50g (ASD)
3" (80) 5 (1.52) 30 (9.15) I 60 (18.29) II 249.4 (1.109) 1/2"-13 6.96 (10.35)
3" (80) 6 (1.83) 30 (9.15) II 60 (18.29) II 257.5 (1.145) 1/2"-13 6.96 (10.35)
3" (80) 8 (2.44) 32 (9.75) II 64 (19.51) III 287.7 (1.279) 1/2"-13 6.96 (10.35)
3" (80) 10 (3.05) 30 (9.15) II 60 (18.29) II 290.0 (1.290) 1/2"-13 6.96 (10.35)
3" (80) 12 (3.66) 24 (7.32) II 48 ( 14.64) II 264.5 (1.176) 1/2"-13 6.96 (10.35)
31/2" (90) 5 (1.52) 35 (10.67) II 70 (21.33) III 368.3 (1.638) 1/2"-13 9.02 (13.42)
31/2" (90) 6 (1.83) 36 (10.98) II 72 (21.94) IV 387.9 (1.725) 1/2"-13 9.02 (13.42)
31/2" (90) 8 (2.44) 32 (9.75) II 64 (19.51) III 372.8 (1.658) 1/2"-13 9.02 (13.42)
31/2" (90) 10 (3.05) 30 (9.15) II 60 (18.29) III 375.8 (1.671) 1/2"-13 9.02 (13.42)
31/2" (90) 12 (3.66) 24 (7.32) II 48 ( 14.64) III 342.7 (1.524) 1/2"-13 9.02 (13.42)
4" (100) 5 (1.52) 40 (12.19) III 70 (21.33) IV 472.4 (2.101) 1/2"-13 11.57 (17.21)
4" ( 100) 6 (1.83) 36 (10.98) II 72 (21.94) IV 497.5 (2.213) 1/2"-13 11.57 (17.21)
4" ( 100) 8 (2.44) 40 (12.19) III 64 (19.51) IV 478.2 (2.127) 1/2"-13 11.57 (17.21)
4" ( 100) 10 (3.05) 36 (10.98) III 60 (18.29) IV 482.1 (2.144) 1/2"-13 11.57 (17.21)
4" ( 100) 12 (3.66) 33 (10.06) II 48 ( 14.64) III 439.6 (1.955) 1/2"-13 11.57 (17.21)
Notes:
1). Many codes require pipe hangers to be spaced every 10’-0” (3.05m) regardless of size. Check
your local codes. Spacing and capacities are based on water filled standard weight pipe. Closer
hanger spacing may be required when additional valves and fittings increase the load. For
electrical conduit support spacing and weight of conduit filled with conductors information,
see B-Line Strut Systems Catalog.
2). The “structure connection type” is the brace anchorage requirement. See pages 23 thru 38 for
brace attachment details.
3). The hanger and rod loads indicates the maximum tension in the rod (and hanger) due to gravity
and the additional seismic forces at the braced location. Select a pipe hanger from pages
63 thru 71 that meets the hanger load requirements. Select a rod attachment detail from pages
39 thru 56 that meets the rod load requirements. Be sure to follow the guidelines on page 57 &
58 to see if a rod stiffener is required, due to the length of the rod. Rod stiffeners, if necessary,
are only required at braced locations. Unbraced hangers do not require rod stiffeners.
4). Braces must be attached within 4 inches (101mm) of hanger, see Figure 5, 6 and 8.
5). Table 1 is for steel pipe. Spacing limitations may exist for other types of pipe. See
Note E) on page 9.
6). Seismic forces include 1/3 of horizontal seismic force applied in vertical direction.
7). Consult appropriate plumbing code for non-braced hanger rod sizes.
8). Charts on pages 95 - 98 are for 0.50g (ASD) applications.
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SUPPORT SPACING FOR SINGLE ROD HANGER PIPING
Table 1 - Maximum Hanger Spacing for Steel Pipe
Seismic Force Level (g’s) 0.75g (ASD)
11/4" (32) 5 (1.52) 30 (9.14) I 60 (18.30) II 150 (0.667) 3/8"-16 2.92 (4.34)
11/4" (32) 6 (1.83) 30 (9.14) I 60 (18.30) II 153 (0.680) 3/8"-16 2.92 (4.34)
11/4" (32) 7 (2.13) 28 (8.53) I 56 (17.07) I 148 (0.658) 3/8"-16 2.92 (4.34)
11/4" (32) 8 (2.44) 24 (7.32) I 48 (14.63) I 134 (0.596) 3/8"-16 2.92 (4.34)
11/4" (32) 10 (3.05) 30 (9.14) I 60 (18.30) II 168 (0.747) 3/8"-16 2.92 (4.34)
11/2" (40) 5 (1.52) 30 (9.14) I 60 (18.30) II 184 (0.818) 3/8"-16 3.60 (5.36)
11/2" (40) 6 (1.83) 30 (9.14) I 60 (18.30) II 189 (0.841) 3/8"-16 3.60 (5.36)
11/2" (40) 9 (2.74) 27 (8.23) I 54 (16.46) II 186 (0.827) 3/8"-16 3.60 (5.36)
11/2" (40) 10 (3.05) 30 (9.14) I 48 (14.63) II 207 (0.921) 3/8"-16 3.60 (5.36)
11/2" (40) 12 (3.66) 24 (7.32) I 60 (18.30) II 184 (0.818) 3/8"-16 3.60 (5.36)
2" (50) 5 (1.52) 35 (10.67) II 70 (21.33) III 300 (1.334) 3/8"-16 5.10 (7.59)
2" (50) 6 (1.83) 36 (10.98) II 72 (21.94) III 314 (1.397) 3/8"-16 5.10 (7.59)
2" (50) 8 (2.44) 32 (9.75) II 64 (19.51) III 296 (1.316) 3/8"-16 5.10 (7.59)
2" (50) 10 (3.05) 30 (9.14) II 60 (18.30) III 293 (1.303) 3/8"-16 5.10 (7.59)
2" (50) 12 (3.66) 24 (7.32) II 48 (14.63) II 260 (1.156) 3/8"-16 5.10 (7.59)
21/2" (65) 5 (1.52) 40 (12.19) III 80 (24.38) IV 521 (2.317) 1/2"-13 7.87 (11.71)
21/2" (65) 6 (1.83) 36 (10.98) III 72 (21.94) IV 484 (2.153) 1/2"-13 7.87 (11.71)
21/2" (65) 8 (2.44) 40 (12.19) III 80 (24.38) IV 551 (2.451) 1/2"-13 7.87 (11.71)
21/2" (65) 10 (3.05) 40 (12.19) III 80 (24.38) IV 571 (2.540) 1/2"-13 7.87 (11.71)
21/2" (65) 12 (3.66) 36 (10.98) III 72 (21.94) IV 543 (2.415) 1/2"-13 7.87 (11.71)
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SUPPORT SPACING FOR SINGLE ROD HANGER PIPING
Field Maximum Transverse Maximum Longitudinal Braced Minimum
Hanger Transverse Structure Longitudinal Structure Hanger & Braced Water
Nominal Spacing Support Connection Support Connection Rod Loads Rod Filled
Pipe Size See Note 1 Spacing Type Spacing Type See Note 3 Size Weight
in. (mm) ft. (m) ft. (m) See Note 2 ft. (m) See Note 2 lbs. (kN) lbs./ft. (kg/m)
3" (80) 6 (1.83) 36 (10.98) IV 54 (16.46) IV 516 (2.295) 1/2"-13 10.75 (16.00)
3" (80) 8 (2.44) 40 (12.19) IV 56 (17.07) IV 559 (2.486) 1/2"-13 10.75 (16.00)
3" (80) 10 (3.05) 40 (12.19) IV 50 (15.24) IV 537 (2.388) 1/2"-13 10.75 (16.00)
3" (80) 12 (3.66) 36 (10.98) IV 48 (14.63) IV 547 (2.433) 1/2"-13 10.75 (16.00)
3" (80) 15 (4.57) 30 (9.15) IV 45 (13.71) IV 564 (2.508) 1/2"-13 10.75 (16.00)
31/2" (90) 6 (1.83) 36 (10.98) IV 42 (12.81) IV 522 (2.322) 1/2"-13 13.39 (19.92)
31/2" (90) 8 (2.44) 40 (12.19) IV 40 (12.19) IV 536 (2.384) 1/2"-13 13.39 (19.92)
31/2" (90) 10 (3.05) 40 (12.19) IV 40 (12.19) IV 569 (2.531) 1/2"-13 13.39 (19.92)
31/2" (90) 12 (3.66) 36 (10.98) IV 36 (10.98) IV 562 (2.500) 1/2"-13 13.39 (19.92)
31/2" (90) 15 (4.57) 30 (9.15) IV 45 (13.71) IV 703 (3.127) 1/2"-13 13.39 (19.92)
4" (100) 6 (1.83) 36 (10.98) IV 36 (10.98) IV 563 (2.504) 5/8"-11 16.31 (24.27)
4" (100) 8 (2.44) 32 (9.75) IV 32 (9.75) IV 555 (2.468) 5/8"-11 16.31 (24.27)
4" (100) 10 (3.05) 30 (9.15) IV 30 (9.15) IV 571 (2.540) 5/8"-11 16.31 (24.27)
4" (100) 12 (3.66) 36 (10.98) IV 36 (10.98) IV 685 (3.047) 5/8"-11 16.31 (24.27)
4" (100) 15 (4.57) 30 (9.15) IV 30 (9.15) IV 673 (2.993) 5/8"-11 16.31 (24.27)
5" (125) 8 (2.44) 24 (7.31) IV 24 (7.31) IV 655 (2.913) 5/8"-11 23.39 (34.81)
5" (125) 10 (3.05) 20 (6.09) IV 20 (6.09) IV 643 (2.860) 5/8"-11 23.39 (34.81)
5" (125) 12 (3.66) 24 (7.31) IV 24 (7.31) IV 772 (3.434) 5/8"-11 23.39 (34.81)
5" (125) 15 (4.57) 15 (4.57) IV 15 (4.57) IV 702 (3.122) 5/8"-11 23.39 (34.81)
5" (125) 18 (5.49) 18 (5.49) IV 18 (5.49) IV 842 (3.745) 5/8"-11 23.39 (34.81)
6" (150) 8 (2.44) 16 (4.88) IV 16 (4.88) IV 693 (3.082) 3/4"-10 31.49 (46.86)
6" (150) 10 (3.05) 20 (6.09) IV 20 (6.09) IV 866 (3.852) 3/4"-10 31.49 (46.86)
6" (150) 12 (3.66) 12 (3.66) IV 12 (3.66) IV 756 (3.362) 3/4"-10 31.49 (46.86)
6" (150) 15 (4.57) 15 (4.57) IV 15 (4.57) IV 945 (4.203) 3/4"-10 31.49 (46.86)
6" (150) 18 (5.49) 18 (5.49) IV 18 (5.49) IV 1133 (5.040) 3/4"-10 31.49 (46.86)
8" (200) 8 (2.44) 16 (4.88) V 16 (4.88) V 1105 (4.915) 3/4"-10 50.23 (74.75)
8" (200) 10 (3.05) 10 (3.05) V 10 (3.05) V 1004 (4.466) 3/4"-10 50.23 (74.75)
8" (200) 12 (3.66) 12 (3.66) V 12 (3.66) V 1205 (5.360) 3/4"-10 50.23 (74.75)
8" (200) 15 (4.57) 15 (4.57) V 15 (4.57) V 1507 (6.703) 3/4"-10 50.23 (74.75)
8" (200) 18 (5.49) 18 (5.49) V 18 (5.49) V 1808 (8.042) 3/4"-10 50.23 (74.75)
10" (250) 5 (1.52) 10 (3.05) V 10 (3.05) V 1026 (4.564) 7/8"-9 74.60 (111.01)
10" (250) 6 (1.83) 12 (3.66) V 12 (3.66) V 1231 (5.476) 7/8"-9 74.60 (111.01)
10" (250) 8 (2.44) 8 (2.44) V 8 (2.44) V 1193 (5.307) 7/8"-9 74.60 (111.01)
10" (250) 10 (3.05) 10 (3.05) V 10 (3.05) V 1492 (6.637) 7/8"-9 74.60 (111.01)
10" (250) 12 (3.66) 12 (3.66) V 12 (3.66) V 1790 (7.962) 7/8"-9 74.60 (111.01)
12" (300) 5 (1.52) 5 (1.52) V 5 (1.52) V 1021 (4.541) 7/8"-9 102.10 (151.94)
12" (300) 6 (1.83) 6 (1.83) V 6 (1.83) V 1225 (5.449) 7/8"-9 102.10 (151.94)
12" (300) 8 (2.44) 8 (2.44) V 8 (2.44) V 1633 (7.264) 7/8"-9 102.10 (151.94)
12" (300) 9 (2.74) 9 (2.74) V 9 (2.74) V 1838 (8.176) 7/8"-9 102.10 (151.94)
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Structural Engineer S 3913
SUPPORT SPACING FOR SINGLE ROD HANGER PIPING
Table 2 - Maximum Hanger Spacing for Copper Tubing
Seismic Force Level (g’s) 0.75g (ASD)
3/ 4" (20) 5 (1.52) 10 (3.05) I 20 (6.10) I 17.6 (0.078) 3/8"-16 0.83 (1.23)
3/ 4" (20) 6 (1.83) 12 (3.66) I 24 (7.32) I 21.2 (0.094) 3/8"-16 0.83 (1.23)
3/ 4" (20) 7 (2.13) 7 (2.13) I 14 (4.27) I 16.0 (0.071) 3/8"-16 0.83 (1.23)
3/ 4" (20) 8 (2.44) 8 (2.44) I 16 (4.88) I 18.3 (0.081) 3/8"-16 0.83 (1.23)
3/ 4" (20) 10 (3.05) 10 (3.05) I 20 (6.10) I 22.8 (0.101) 3/8"-16 0.83 (1.23)
1" (25) 5 (1.52) 15 (4.57) I 30 (9.15) I 33.9 (0.151) 3/8"-16 1.18 (1.75)
1" (25) 6 (1.83) 12 (3.66) I 24 (7.32) I 30.1 (0.134) 3/8"-16 1.18 (1.75)
1" (25) 7 (2.13) 14 (4.27) I 28 (8.54) I 35.1 (0.156) 3/8"-16 1.18 (1.75)
1" (25) 8 (2.44) 8 (2.44) I 16 (4.88) I 26.0 (0.115) 3/8"-16 1.18 (1.75)
1" (25) 10 (3.05) 10 (3.05) I 20 (6.10) I 32.4 (0.144) 3/8"-16 1.18 (1.75)
1 1 / 4" (32) 5 (1.52) 15 (4.57) I 30 (9.15) I 45.1 (0.200) 3/8"-16 1.57 (2.33)
1 1 / 4" (32) 6 (1.83) 18 (5.49) I 36 (10.97) I 54.2 (0.241) 3/8"-16 1.57 (2.33)
1 1 / 4" (32) 7 (2.13) 14 (4.27) I 28 (8.54) I 46.7 (0.208) 3/8"-16 1.57 (2.33)
1 1 / 4" (32) 8 (2.44) 16 (4.88) I 32 ( 9.75) I 53.4 (0.237) 3/8"-16 1.57 (2.33)
1 1 / 4" (32) 10 (3.05) 10 (3.05) I 20 (6.10) I 43.2 (0.192) 3/8"-16 1.57 (2.33)
1 1 / 2" (40) 5 (1.52) 20 (6.10) I 40 (12.19) I 76.1 (0.338) 3/8"-16 2.10 (3.17)
1 1 / 2" (40) 6 (1.83) 18 (5.49) I 36 (10.97) I 72.4 (0.322) 3/8"-16 2.10 (3.17)
1 1 / 2" (40) 8 (2.44) 16 (4.88) I 32 ( 9.75) I 71.4 (0.317) 3/8"-16 2.10 (3.17)
1 1 / 2" (40) 10 (3.05) 10 (3.05) I 20 (6.10) I 57.7 (0.256) 3/8"-16 2.10 (3.17)
1 1 / 2" (40) 12 (3.66) 12 (3.66) I 24 (7.32) I 69.3 (0.308) 3/8"-16 2.10 (3.17)
2" (50) 5 (1.52) 20 (6.10) I 40 (12.19) I 122.2 (0.543) 3/8"-16 3.37 (5.01)
2" (50) 6 (1.83) 18 (5.49) I 36 (10.97) I 116.3 (0.517) 3/8"-16 3.37 (5.01)
2" (50) 8 (2.44) 16 (4.88) I 32 ( 9.75) I 114.6 (0.510) 3/8"-16 3.37 (5.01)
2" (50) 10 (3.05) 20 (6.10) I 40 (12.19) I 143.2 (0.637) 3/8"-16 3.37 (5.01)
2" (50) 12 (3.66) 12 (3.66) I 24 (7.32) I 111.2 (0.494) 3/8"-16 3.37 (5.01)
2 1 / 2" (65) 5 (1.52) 25 (7.62) I 50 (15.24) II 215.2 (0.957) 1/2"-13 4.92 (7.32)
2 1 / 2" (65) 6 (1.83) 24 (7.32) I 48 ( 14.64) II 214.0 (0.952) 1/2"-13 4.92 (7.32)
2 1 / 2" (65) 9 (2.74) 18 (5.49) I 36 (10.97) II 188.2 (0.837) 1/2"-13 4.92 (7.32)
2 1 / 2" (65) 10 (3.05) 20 (6.10) I 40 (12.19) II 209.1 (0.930) 1/2"-13 4.92 (7.32)
2 1 / 2" (65) 12 (3.66) 12 (3.66) I 24 (7.32) I 162.3 (0.722) 1/2"-13 4.92 (7.32)
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3" (80) 5 (1.52) 25 (7.62) II 50 (15.24) III 304.5 (1.354) 1/2"-13 6.96 (10.35)
3" (80) 6 (1.83) 24 (7.32) II 48 ( 14.64) III 302.7 (1.346) 1/2"-13 6.96 (10.35)
3" (80) 8 (2.44) 24 (7.32) II 48 ( 14.64) III 320.1 (1.424) 1/2"-13 6.96 (10.35)
3" (80) 10 (3.05) 20 (6.09) II 40 (12.19) II 295.8 (1.316) 1/2"-13 6.96 (10.35)
3" (80) 12 (3.66) 12 (3.66) II 24 (7.32) II 229.7 (1.022) 1/2"-13 6.96 (10.35)
31/2" (90) 5 (1.52) 25 (7.62) II 50 (15.24) IV 394.6 (1.755) 1/2"-13 9.02 (13.42)
31/2" (90) 6 (1.83) 24 (7.32) II 48 ( 14.64) IV 392.4 (1.745) 1/2"-13 9.02 (13.42)
31/2" (90) 8 (2.44) 24 (7.32) III 48 ( 14.64) IV 414.9 (1.845) 1/2"-13 9.02 (13.42)
31/2" (90) 10 (3.05) 20 (6.09) II 40 (12.19) III 383.3 (1.705) 1/2"-13 9.02 (13.42)
31/2" (90) 12 (3.66) 24 (7.32) III 48 ( 14.64) IV 460.0 (2.046) 1/2"-13 9.02 (13.42)
4" (100) 5 (1.52) 30 (9.14) III 60 (18.29) V 592.9 (2.637) 1/2"-13 11.57 (17.21)
4" ( 100) 6 (1.83) 30 (9.14) III 60 (18.29) V 607.4 (2.702) 1/2"-13 11.57 (17.21)
4" ( 100) 8 (2.44) 24 (7.32) III 48 ( 14.64) IV 532.2 (2.367) 1/2"-13 11.57 (17.21)
4" ( 100) 10 (3.05) 20 (6.09) III 40 (12.19) IV 491.7 (2.187) 1/2"-13 11.57 (17.21)
4" ( 100) 12 (3.66) 24 (7.32) III 48 ( 14.64) IV 590.0 (2.624) 1/2"-13 11.57 (17.21)
Notes:
1). Many codes require pipe hangers to be spaced every 10’-0” (3.05m) regardless of size. Check
your local codes. Spacing and capacities are based on water filled standard weight pipe. Closer
hanger spacing may be required when additional valves and fittings increase the load. For
electrical conduit support spacing and weight of conduit filled with conductors information,
see B-Line Strut Systems Catalog.
2). The “structure connection type” is the brace anchorage requirement. See pages 23 thru 38 for
brace attachment details.
3). The hanger and rod loads indicates the maximum tension in the rod (and hanger) due to gravity
and the additional seismic forces at the braced location. Select a pipe hanger from pages
63 thru 71 that meets the hanger load requirements. Select a rod attachment detail from pages
39 thru 56 that meets the rod load requirements. Be sure to follow the guidelines on page 57 &
58 to see if a rod stiffener is required, due to the length of the rod. Rod stiffeners, if necessary,
are only required at braced locations. Unbraced hangers do not require rod stiffeners.
4). Braces must be attached within 4 inches (101mm) of hanger, see Figure 5, 6 and 8.
5). Table 1 is for steel pipe. Spacing limitations may exist for other types of pipe. See
Note E) on page 9.
6). Seismic forces include 1/3 of horizontal seismic force applied in vertical direction.
7). Consult appropriate plumbing code for non-braced hanger rod sizes.
8). Charts on pages 99 - 102 are for 0.75g (ASD) applications.
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Structural Engineer S 3913
SUPPORT SPACING FOR SINGLE ROD HANGER PIPING
Table 1 - Maximum Hanger Spacing for Steel Pipe
Seismic Force Level (g’s) 1.0g (ASD)
11/4" (32) 5 (1.52) 25 (7.62) I 50 (15.24) II 165 (0.734) 3/8"-16 2.92 (4.34)
11/4" (32) 6 (1.83) 24 (7.32) I 48 (14.63) II 164 (0.729) 3/8"-16 2.92 (4.34)
11/4" (32) 7 (2.13) 21 (6.40) I 42 (12.80) I 150 (0.667) 3/8"-16 2.92 (4.34)
11/4" (32) 8 (2.44) 24 (7.32) I 48 (14.63) II 171 (0.760) 3/8"-16 2.92 (4.34)
11/4" (32) 10 (3.05) 20 (6.10) I 40 (12.19) I 156 (0.694) 3/8"-16 2.92 (4.34)
11/2" (40) 5 (1.52) 25 (7.62) I 50 (15.24) II 204 (0.907) 3/8"-16 3.60 (5.36)
11/2" (40) 6 (1.83) 24 (7.32) I 48 (14.63) II 202 (0.898) 3/8"-16 3.60 (5.36)
11/2" (40) 9 (2.74) 27 (8.23) I 54 (16.46) II 238 (1.058) 3/8"-16 3.60 (5.36)
11/2" (40) 10 (3.05) 20 (6.10) I 40 (12.19) II 192 (0.854) 3/8"-16 3.60 (5.36)
11/2" (40) 12 (3.66) 24 (7.32) I 48 (14.63) II 230 (1.023) 3/8"-16 3.60 (5.36)
2" (50) 5 (1.52) 30 (9.14) II 60 (18.30) III 340 (1.512) 3/8"-16 5.10 (7.59)
2" (50) 6 (1.83) 30 (9.14) II 60 (18.30) III 347 (1.543) 3/8"-16 5.10 (7.59)
2" (50) 8 (2.44) 24 (7.32) II 48 (14.63) III 299 (1.330) 3/8"-16 5.10 (7.59)
2" (50) 10 (3.05) 30 (9.14) II 60 (18.30) III 374 (1.663) 3/8"-16 5.10 (7.59)
2" (50) 12 (3.66) 24 (7.32) II 48 (14.63) III 326 (1.450) 3/8"-16 5.10 (7.59)
21/2" (65) 5 (1.52) 35 (10.67) III 70 (21.33) V 603 (2.682) 1/2"-13 7.87 (11.71)
21/2" (65) 6 (1.83) 36 (10.98) III 72 (21.94) V 630 (2.802) 1/2"-13 7.87 (11.71)
21/2" (65) 8 (2.44) 32 (9.75) III 64 (19.51) V 588 (2.615) 1/2"-13 7.87 (11.71)
21/2" (65) 10 (3.05) 30 (9.14) III 60 (18.30) IV 577 (2.566) 1/2"-13 7.87 (11.71)
21/2" (65) 12 (3.66) 24 (7.32) III 48 (14.63) IV 504 (2.242) 1/2"-13 7.87 (11.71)
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3" (80) 6 (1.83) 36 (10.98) IV 60 (18.30) V 731 (3.251) 1/2"-13 10.75 (16.00)
3" (80) 8 (2.44) 32 (9.75) IV 64 (19.51) V 803 (3.572) 1/2"-13 10.75 (16.00)
3" (80) 10 (3.05) 30 (9.15) IV 60 (18.30) V 788 (3.505) 1/2"-13 10.75 (16.00)
3" (80) 12 (3.66) 36 (10.98) IV 60 (18.30) V 817 (3.634) 1/2"-13 10.75 (16.00)
3" (80) 15 (4.57) 30 (9.15) IV 60 (18.30) V 860 (3.825) 1/2"-13 10.75 (16.00)
31/2" (90) 6 (1.83) 36 (10.98) V 48 (14.63) V 750 (3.336) 1/2"-13 13.39 (19.92)
31/2" (90) 8 (2.44) 40 (12.19) V 48 (14.63) V 786 (3.496) 1/2"-13 13.39 (19.92)
31/2" (90) 10 (3.05) 40 (12.19) V 50 (15.24) V 848 (3.772) 1/2"-13 13.39 (19.92)
31/2" (90) 12 (3.66) 36 (10.98) V 48 (14.63) V 857 (3.812) 1/2"-13 13.39 (19.92)
31/2" (90) 15 (4.57) 30 (9.15) IV 45 (13.71) V 870 (3.870) 1/2"-13 13.39 (19.92)
4" (100) 6 (1.83) 36 (10.98) V 42 (12.80) V 815 (3.625) 5/8"-11 16.31 (24.27)
4" (100) 8 (2.44) 40 (12.19) V 40 (12.19) V 826 (3.674) 5/8"-11 16.31 (24.27)
4" (100) 10 (3.05) 40 (12.19) V 40 (12.19) V 870 (3.870) 5/8"-11 16.31 (24.27)
4" (100) 12 (3.66) 36 (10.98) V 36 (10.98) V 848 (3.772) 5/8"-11 16.31 (24.27)
4" (100) 15 (4.57) 30 (9.15) V 30 (9.15) V 815 (3.625) 5/8"-11 16.31 (24.27)
5" (125) 8 (2.44) 24 (7.31) V 24 (7.31) V 811 (3.607) 5/8"-11 23.39 (34.81)
5" (125) 10 (3.05) 20 (6.09) V 20 (6.09) V 780 (3.469) 5/8"-11 23.39 (34.81)
5" (125) 12 (3.66) 24 (7.31) V 24 (7.31) V 936 (4.163) 5/8"-11 23.39 (34.81)
5" (125) 15 (4.57) 15 (4.57) V 15 (4.57) V 819 (3.643) 5/8"-11 23.39 (34.81)
5" (125) 18 (5.49) 18 (5.49) V 18 (5.49) V 982 (4.368) 5/8"-11 23.39 (34.81)
6" (150) 8 (2.44) 16 (4.88) V 16 (4.88) V 840 (3.736) 3/4"-10 31.49 (46.86)
6" (150) 10 (3.05) 20 (6.09) V 20 (6.09) V 1050 (4.670) 3/4"-10 31.49 (46.86)
6" (150) 12 (3.66) 12 (3.66) V 12 (3.66) V 1882 (3.923) 3/4"-10 31.49 (46.86)
6" (150) 15 (4.57) 15 (4.57) V 15 (4.57) V 1102 (4.902) 3/4"-10 31.49 (46.86)
6" (150) 18 (5.49) 18 (5.49) V 18 (5.49) V 1322 (5.880) 3/4"-10 31.49 (46.86)
8" (200) 5 (2.44) 10 (3.05) V 10 (3.05) V 837 (3.723) 3/4"-10 50.23 (74.75)
8" (200) 6 (3.05) 12 (3.66) V 12 (3.66) V 1004 (4.466) 3/4"-10 50.23 (74.75)
8" (200) 8 (3.66) 8 (2.44) V 8 (2.44) V 937 (4.168) 3/4"-10 50.23 (74.75)
8" (200) 10 (4.57) 10 (3.05) V 10 (3.05) V 1172 (5.213) 3/4"-10 50.23 (74.75)
8" (200) 12 (5.49) 12 (3.66) V 12 (3.66) V 1406 (6.254) 3/4"-10 50.23 (74.75)
10" (250) 5 (1.52) 5 (1.52) V 5 (1.52) V 870 (3.870) 7/8"-9 74.60 (111.01)
10" (250) 6 (1.83) 6 (1.83) V 6 (1.83) V 1044 (4.644) 7/8"-9 74.60 (111.01)
10" (250) 8 (2.44) 8 (2.44) V 8 (2.44) V 1392 (6.192) 7/8"-9 74.60 (111.01)
10" (250) 9 (2.74) 9 (2.74) V 9 (2.74) V 1566 (6.966) 7/8"-9 74.60 (111.01)
12" (300) 4 (1.22) 4 (1.22) V 4 (1.22) V 953 (4.239) 7/8"-9 102.10 (151.94)
12" (300) 5 (1.52) 5 (1.52) V 5 (1.52) V 1191 (5.298) 7/8"-9 102.10 (151.94)
12" (300) 6 (1.83) 6 (1.83) V 6 (1.83) V 1429 (6.356) 7/8"-9 102.10 (151.94)
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SUPPORT SPACING FOR SINGLE ROD HANGER PIPING
Table 2 - Maximum Hanger Spacing for Copper Tubing
Seismic Force Level (g’s) 1.0g (ASD)
3/4" (20) 5 (1.52) 10 (3.05) I 20 (6.10) I 22.1 (0.098) 3/8"-16 0.83 (1.23)
3/4" (20) 6 (1.83) 6 (1.83) I 12 (3.66) I 16.6 (0.074) 3/8"-16 0.83 (1.23)
3/4" (20) 7 (2.13) 7 (2.13) I 14 (4.27) I 19.4 (0.086) 3/8"-16 0.83 (1.23)
3/4" (20) 8 (2.44) 8 (2.44) I 16 (4.88) I 22.1 (0.098) 3/8"-16 0.83 (1.23)
1" (25) 5 (1.52) 10 (3.05) I 20 (6.10) I 31.5 (0.140) 3/8"-16 1.18 (1.75)
1" (25) 6 (1.83) 12 (3.66) I 24 (7.32) I 37.8 (0.168) 3/8"-16 1.18 (1.75)
1" (25) 7 (2.13) 7 (2.13) I 14 (4.27) I 27.5 (0.122) 3/8"-16 1.18 (1.75)
1" (25) 8 (2.44) 8 (2.44) I 16 (4.88) I 31.5 (0.140) 3/8"-16 1.18 (1.75)
1" (25) 10 (3.05) 10 (3.05) I 20 (6.10) I 39.3 (0.175) 3/8"-16 1.18 (1.75)
11/4" (32) 5 (1.52) 15 (4.57) I 30 (9.15) I 57.6 (0.256) 3/8"-16 1.57 (2.33)
11/4" (32) 6 (1.83) 12 (3.66) I 24 (7.32) I 50.2 (0.223) 3/8"-16 1.57 (2.33)
11/4" (32) 7 (2.13) 14 (4.27) I 28 (8.54) I 58.6 (0.260) 3/8"-16 1.57 (2.33)
11/4" (32) 8 (2.44) 8 (2.44) I 16 (4.88) I 41.9 (0.186) 3/8"-16 1.57 (2.33)
11/4" (32) 10 (3.05) 10 (3.05) I 20 (6.10) I 52.3 (0.232) 3/8"-16 1.57 (2.33)
11/2" (40) 5 (1.52) 15 (4.57) I 30 (9.15) I 77.0 (0.342) 3/8"-16 2.10 (3.17)
11/2" (40) 6 (1.83) 12 (3.66) I 24 (7.32) I 67.2 (0.299) 3/8"-16 2.10 (3.17)
11/2" (40) 8 (2.44) 16 (4.88) I 32 ( 9.75) I 89.6 (0.398) 3/8"-16 2.10 (3.17)
11/2" (40) 10 (3.05) 10 (3.05) I 20 (6.10) I 70.0 (0.311) 3/8"-16 2.10 (3.17)
11/2" (40) 12 (3.66) 12 (3.66) I 24 (7.32) I 84.0 (0.373) 3/8"-16 2.10 (3.17)
2" (50) 5 (1.52) 20 (6.10) I 35 (10.67) I 140.4 (0.624) 3/8"-16 3.37 (5.01)
2" (50) 6 (1.83) 18 (5.49) I 36 (10.97) I 148.3 (0.659) 3/8"-16 3.37 (5.01)
2" (50) 8 (2.44) 16 (4.88) I 32 ( 9.75) I 143.8 (0.639) 3/8"-16 3.37 (5.01)
2" (50) 10 (3.05) 10 (3.05) I 20 (6.10) I 112.3 (0.499) 3/8"-16 3.37 (5.01)
2" (50) 12 (3.66) 12 (3.66) I 24 (7.32) I 134.8 (0.599) 3/8"-16 3.37 (5.01)
21/2" (65) 5 (1.52) 20 (6.10) I 40 (12.19) II 229.6 (1.021) 1/2"-13 4.92 (7.32)
21/2" (65) 6 (1.83) 18 (5.49) I 36 (10.97) II 216.5 (0.963) 1/2"-13 4.92 (7.32)
21/2" (65) 9 (2.74) 18 (5.49) II 36 (10.97) II 236.1 (1.050) 1/2"-13 4.92 (7.32)
21/2" (65) 10 (3.05) 20 (6.10) II 40 (12.19) II 262.4 (1.167) 1/2"-13 4.92 (7.32)
21/2" (65) 12 (3.66) 12 (3.66) I 24 (7.32) I 196.8 (0.875) 1/2"-13 4.92 (7.32)
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3" (80) 5 (1.52) 20 (6.09) II 40 (12.19) III 324.8 (1.445) 1/2"-13 6.96 (10.35)
3" (80) 6 (1.83) 18 (5.49) II 36 (10.97) III 306.2 (1.362) 1/2"-13 6.96 (10.35)
3" (80) 8 (2.44) 16 (4.88) II 32 ( 9.75) III 296.9 (1.320) 1/2"-13 6.96 (10.35)
3" (80) 10 (3.05) 20 (6.09) II 40 (12.19) III 371.2 (1.651) 1/2"-13 6.96 (10.35)
3" (80) 12 (3.66) 12 (3.66) II 24 (7.32) II 278.4 (1.238) 1/2"-13 6.96 (10.35)
31/2" (90) 5 (1.52) 25 (7.62) III 50 (15.24) IV 511.1 (2.273) 1/2"-13 9.02 (13.42)
31/2" (90) 6 (1.83) 24 (7.32) III 48 ( 14.64) IV 505.1 (2.246) 1/2"-13 9.02 (13.42)
31/2" (90) 8 (2.44) 24 (7.32) III 48 ( 14.64) IV 529.1 (2.353) 1/2"-13 9.02 (13.42)
31/2" (90) 10 (3.05) 20 (6.09) III 40 (12.19) IV 481.0 (2.139) 1/2"-13 9.02 (13.42)
31/2" (90) 12 (3.66) 12 (3.66) III 24 (7.32) III 360.8 (1.605) 1/2"-13 9.02 (13.42)
4" (100) 5 (1.52) 25 (7.62) IV 50 (15.24) V 655.6 (2.916) 1/2"-13 11.57 (17.21)
4" ( 100) 6 (1.83) 24 (7.32) IV 48 ( 14.64) V 647.9 (2.882) 1/2"-13 11.57 (17.21)
4" ( 100) 8 (2.44) 24 (7.32) IV 48 ( 14.64) V 678.7 (3.019) 1/2"-13 11.57 (17.21)
4" ( 100) 10 (3.05) 20 (6.09) IV 40 (12.19) IV 617.0 (2.744) 1/2"-13 11.57 (17.21)
4" ( 100) 12 (3.66) 24 (7.32) IV 48 ( 14.64) V 740.4 (3.293) 1/2"-13 11.57 (17.21)
Notes:
1). Many codes require pipe hangers to be spaced every 10’-0” (3.05m) regardless of size. Check
your local codes. Spacing and capacities are based on water filled standard weight pipe. Closer
hanger spacing may be required when additional valves and fittings increase the load. For
electrical conduit support spacing and weight of conduit filled with conductors information,
see B-Line Strut Systems Catalog.
2). The “structure connection type” is the brace anchorage requirement. See pages 23 thru 38 for
brace attachment details.
3). The hanger and rod loads indicates the maximum tension in the rod (and hanger) due to gravity
and the additional seismic forces at the braced location. Select a pipe hanger from pages
63 thru 71 that meets the hanger load requirements. Select a rod attachment detail from pages
39 thru 56 that meets the rod load requirements. Be sure to follow the guidelines on page 57 &
58 to see if a rod stiffener is required, due to the length of the rod. Rod stiffeners, if necessary,
are only required at braced locations. Unbraced hangers do not require rod stiffeners.
4). Braces must be attached within 4 inches (101mm) of hanger, see Figure 5, 6 and 8.
5). Table 1 is for steel pipe. Spacing limitations may exist for other types of pipe. See
Note E) on page 9.
6). Seismic forces include 1/3 of horizontal seismic force applied in vertical direction.
7). Consult appropriate plumbing code for non-braced hanger rod sizes.
8). Charts on pages 103 - 106 are for 1.00g (ASD) applications.
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Pages 109 - 114 Tables 1 & 2 for Seismic Force Level 0.15g (ASD)
Pages 115 - 120 Tables 1 & 2 for Seismic Force Level 0.30g (ASD)
Pages 121 - 126 Tables 1 & 2 for Seismic Force Level 0.45g (ASD)
Pages 127 - 132 Tables 1 & 2 for Seismic Force Level 0.50g (ASD)
Pages 133 - 138 Tables 1 & 2 for Seismic Force Level 0.75g (ASD)
Pages 139 - 144 Tables 1 & 2 for Seismic Force Level 1.00g (ASD)
This Appendix contains bracing tables developed using allowable stress design
(ASD) for the following seismic force values (i.e. “g-values”): .15g (ASD),
.30g (ASD), .45g (ASD), .50g (ASD), .75g (ASD), and 1.0g (ASD). The
building code uses strength design. (See Special Note on page 2 for further
information.) These charts cover the vast majority of seismic requirements from
coast to coast, from Zone 1 to Zone 4 applications, and take into account the
many codes which may be referenced for a specific project.
The seismic zone, building type, and other factors determine the level of
seismic force for a particular project. The project design professional should
determine the correct seismic force value using the appropriate building code and
local requirements. Use of the correct table is very important to ensure that the
correct brace spacing and anchorage is provided. See pages 1 - 8 for more
information.
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0 - 10 6 36 I 78 I 36 3/8 90 3/8
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26 - 50 20 20 I 20 I 525 3 /8 600 3 /8
26 - 50 20 40 II 40 II 525 3 /8 675 1 /2
26 - 50 20 --- --- 80 III 525 3 /8 825 1 /2
26 - 50 24 24 I 24 I 630 3 /8 720 1 /2
26 - 50 24 --- --- 48 II 630 3 /8 810 1 /2
26 - 50 24 --- --- 72 III 630 3 /8 900 1 /2
51 - 75 6 18 I 18 I 237 3 /8 337 3 /8
51 - 75 6 36 II 36 II 237 3 /8 439 3 /8
51 - 75 6 --- --- 54 III 237 3 /8 540 3 /8
51 - 75 6 --- --- 78 IV 237 3 /8 675 1 /2
51 - 75 8 16 I 16 I 315 3 /8 405 3 /8
51 - 75 8 32 II 32 II 315 3 /8 495 3 /8
51 - 75 8 40 III 56 III 315 3 /8 630 1 /2
51 - 75 8 --- --- 80 IV 315 3 /8 765 1 /2
51 - 75 10 20 I 20 I 394 3 /8 506 3 /8
51 - 75 10 30 II 30 II 394 3 /8 562 3 /8
51 - 75 10 40 III 50 III 394 3 /8 675 1 /2
51 - 75 10 --- --- 80 IV 394 3 /8 844 1 /2
51 - 75 12 12 I 12 I 473 3 /8 540 3 /8
51 - 75 12 36 II 36 II 473 3 /8 675 1 /2
51 - 75 12 --- --- 48 III 473 3 /8 742 1 /2
51 - 75 12 --- --- 72 IV 473 3 /8 877 1 /2
51 - 75 16 16 I 16 I 630 1 /2 720 1 /2
51 - 75 16 32 II 32 II 630 1 /2 810 1 /2
51 - 75 16 --- --- 48 III 630 1 /2 900 1 /2
51 - 75 16 --- --- 80 IV 630 1 /2 1080 1 /2
51 - 75 20 20 I 20 I 788 1 /2 900 1 /2
51 - 75 20 40 III 40 III 788 1 /2 1012 1 /2
51 - 75 20 --- --- 80 IV 788 1 /2 1237 5 /8
51 - 75 24 24 II 24 II 945 1 /2 1080 1 /2
51 - 75 24 --- --- 48 III 945 1 /2 1215 5 /8
51 - 75 24 --- --- 72 IV 945 1 /2 1350 5 /8
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0 - 10 6 36 I 78 I 32 3/8 90 3/8
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26 - 50 10 10 I 10 I 275 3 /8 350 3 /8
26 - 50 10 20 II 20 II 275 3 /8 425 3 /8
26 - 50 10 40 III 40 III 275 3 /8 575 3 /8
26 - 50 10 --- --- 60 IV 275 3 /8 725 1 /2
26 - 50 10 --- --- 80 V 275 3 /8 875 1 /2
26 - 50 12 12 I 12 I 330 3 /8 420 3 /8
26 - 50 12 24 II 24 II 330 3 /8 510 3 /8
26 - 50 12 36 III 36 III 330 3 /8 600 3 /8
26 - 50 12 --- --- 60 IV 330 3 /8 780 1 /2
26 - 50 12 --- --- 72 V 330 3 /8 870 1 /2
26 - 50 16 16 I 16 I 440 3 /8 560 3 /8
26 - 50 16 32 III 32 III 440 3 /8 680 1 /2
26 - 50 16 --- --- 48 IV 440 3 /8 800 1 /2
26 - 50 16 --- --- 80 V 440 3 /8 1040 1 /2
26 - 50 20 20 II 20 II 550 3 /8 700 1 /2
26 - 50 20 40 III 40 III 550 3 /8 850 1 /2
26 - 50 20 --- --- 60 IV 550 3 /8 1000 1 /2
26 - 50 20 --- --- 80 V 550 3 /8 1150 5 /8
26 - 50 24 24 II 24 II 660 1 /2 840 1 /2
26 - 50 24 --- --- 48 IV 660 1 /2 1020 1 /2
26 - 50 24 --- --- 72 V 660 1 /2 1200 5 /8
51 - 75 6 6 I 6 I 248 3 /8 315 3 /8
51 - 75 6 18 II 18 II 248 3 /8 450 3 /8
51 - 75 6 24 III 24 III 248 3 /8 517 3 /8
51 - 75 6 36 IV 42 IV 248 3 /8 720 1 /2
51 - 75 6 --- --- 60 IV 248 3 /8 922 1 /2
51 - 75 8 8 I 8 I 330 3 /8 420 3 /8
51 - 75 8 16 II 16 II 330 3 /8 510 3 /8
51 - 75 8 24 III 24 III 330 3 /8 600 3 /8
51 - 75 8 40 IV 40 IV 330 3 /8 780 1 /2
51 - 75 8 --- --- 56 IV 330 3 /8 960 1 /2
51 - 75 10 10 I 10 I 413 3 /8 525 3 /8
51 - 75 10 20 III 20 III 413 3 /8 637 1 /2
51 - 75 10 40 IV 40 IV 413 3 /8 862 1 /2
51 - 75 10 --- --- 60 V 413 3 /8 1087 1 /2
51 - 75 12 12 II 12 II 495 3 /8 630 1 /2
51 - 75 12 24 III 24 III 495 3 /8 765 1 /2
51 - 75 12 36 IV 36 IV 495 3 /8 900 1 /2
51 - 75 12 --- --- 60 V 495 3 /8 1170 5 /8
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26 - 50 6 6 I 6 I 173 3 /8 240 3 /8
26 - 50 6 18 II 18 II 173 3 /8 375 3 /8
26 - 50 6 24 III 24 III 173 3 /8 442 3 /8
26 - 50 6 36 IV 42 IV 173 3 /8 645 1 /2
26 - 50 6 --- --- 60 V 173 3 /8 847 5 /8
26 - 50 8 8 I 8 I 230 3 /8 320 3 /8
26 - 50 8 16 II 16 II 230 3 /8 410 3 /8
26 - 50 8 24 III 24 III 230 3 /8 500 3 /8
26 - 50 8 40 IV 40 IV 230 3 /8 680 1 /2
26 - 50 8 --- --- 56 V 230 3 /8 860 1 /2
26 - 50 10 10 I 10 I 288 3 /8 400 3 /8
26 - 50 10 20 III 20 III 288 3 /8 512 3 /8
26 - 50 10 40 IV 40 IV 288 3 /8 737 1 /2
26 - 50 10 --- --- 60 V 288 3 /8 962 1 /2
26 - 50 12 12 II 12 II 345 3 /8 480 3 /8
26 - 50 12 24 III 24 III 345 3 /8 615 1 /2
26 - 50 12 36 IV 36 IV 345 3 /8 750 1 /2
26 - 50 12 --- --- 60 V 345 3 /8 1020 1 /2
26 - 50 16 16 II 16 II 460 3 /8 640 1 /2
26 - 50 16 32 IV 32 IV 460 3 /8 820 1 /2
26 - 50 16 --- --- 48 V 460 3 /8 1000 1 /2
51 - 75 6 6 I 6 I 259 3 /8 360 3 /8
51 - 75 6 12 II 12 II 259 3 /8 461 3 /8
51 - 75 6 18 III 18 III 259 3 /8 562 3 /8
51 - 75 6 24 IV 24 IV 259 3 /8 664 1 /2
51 - 75 6 36 V 36 V 259 3 /8 866 1 /2
51 - 75 8 8 II 8 II 345 3 /8 480 3 /8
51 - 75 8 16 III 16 III 345 3 /8 615 1 /2
51 - 75 8 24 IV 24 IV 345 3 /8 750 1 /2
51 - 75 8 40 V 40 V 345 3 /8 1020 1 /2
51 - 75 10 10 II 10 II 431 3 /8 600 3 /8
51 - 75 10 20 IV 20 IV 431 3 /8 769 1 /2
51 - 75 10 40 V 40 V 431 3 /8 1106 1 /2
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0 - 10 6 24 I 54 I 35 3/8 156 3 /8
0 - 10 6 36 II 78 II 35 3/8 210 3 /8
0 - 10 8 24 I 48 I 46 3/8 154 3 /8
0 - 10 8 40 II 80 II 46 3/8 226 3 /8
0 - 10 10 20 I 50 I 58 3/8 170 3 /8
0 - 10 10 40 II 80 II 58 3/8 237 3 /8
0 - 10 12 24 I 48 I 69 3/8 177 3 /8
0 - 10 12 36 II 72 II 69 3/8 231 3 /8
0 - 10 16 16 I 48 I 92 3/8 200 3 /8
0 - 10 16 32 II 80 II 92 3/8 272 3 /8
11 - 25 6 6 I 18 I 87 3/8 187 3 /8
11 - 25 6 18 II 36 II 87 3/8 289 3 /8
11 - 25 6 24 III 54 III 87 3/8 390 3 /8
11 - 25 6 36 IV 78 IV 87 3/8 525 1 /2
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11 - 25 20 20 II 20 II 292 3 /8 417 3 /8
11 - 25 20 40 III 40 III 292 3 /8 542 3 /8
11 - 25 20 --- --- 60 IV 292 3 /8 667 1 /2
11 - 25 20 --- --- 80 V 292 3 /8 792 1 /2
11 - 25 24 24 II 24 II 350 3 /8 500 3 /8
11 - 25 24 --- --- 48 III 350 3 /8 650 1 /2
11 - 25 24 --- --- 72 IV 350 3 /8 800 1 /2
26 - 50 6 6 I 6 I 175 3 /8 250 3 /8
26 - 50 6 12 II 12 II 175 3 /8 325 3 /8
26 - 50 6 24 III 24 III 175 3 /8 475 3 /8
26 - 50 6 36 IV 36 IV 175 3 /8 625 1 /2
26 - 50 6 --- --- 54 V 175 3 /8 850 5 /8
26 - 50 8 8 I 8 I 234 3 /8 333 3 /8
26 - 50 8 16 II 16 II 234 3 /8 433 3 /8
26 - 50 8 24 III 24 III 234 3 /8 533 3 /8
26 - 50 8 32 IV 32 IV 234 3 /8 633 1 /2
26 - 50 8 40 V 48 V 234 3 /8 833 1 /2
26 - 50 10 10 II 10 II 292 3 /8 417 3 /8
26 - 50 10 20 III 20 III 292 3 /8 542 3 /8
26 - 50 10 30 IV 30 IV 292 3 /8 667 1 /2
26 - 50 10 40 V 50 V 292 3 /8 917 1 /2
26 - 50 12 12 II 12 II 350 3 /8 500 3 /8
26 - 50 12 24 III 24 III 350 3 /8 650 1 /2
26 - 50 12 36 IV 36 IV 350 3 /8 800 1 /2
26 - 50 12 --- --- 48 V 350 3 /8 950 1 /2
26 - 50 16 16 II 16 II 467 3 /8 667 1 /2
26 - 50 16 32 IV 32 IV 467 3 /8 867 1 /2
26 - 50 16 --- --- 48 V 467 3 /8 1067 1 /2
51 - 75 6 6 I 6 I 263 3 /8 375 3 /8
51 - 75 6 12 III 12 III 263 3 /8 487 3 /8
51 - 75 6 24 IV 24 IV 263 3 /8 712 1 /2
51 - 75 6 36 V 36 V 263 3 /8 937 1 /2
51 - 75 8 8 II 8 II 350 3 /8 500 3 /8
51 - 75 8 16 III 16 III 350 3 /8 650 1 /2
51 - 75 8 24 IV 24 IV 350 3 /8 800 1 /2
51 - 75 8 32 V 32 V 350 3 /8 950 1 /2
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11 - 25 12 12 I 12 I 188 3 /8 300 3 /8
11 - 25 12 24 III 24 III 188 3 /8 412 3 /8
11 - 25 12 36 IV 48 IV 188 3 /8 637 1 /2
11 - 25 12 --- --- 72 V 188 3 /8 862 1 /2
11 - 25 16 16 II 16 II 250 3 /8 400 3 /8
11 - 25 16 32 III 32 III 250 3 /8 550 3 /8
11 - 25 16 --- --- 48 IV 250 3 /8 700 1 /2
11 - 25 16 --- --- 64 V 250 3 /8 850 1 /2
11 - 25 20 20 II 20 II 313 3 /8 500 3 /8
11 - 25 20 40 IV 40 IV 313 3 /8 687 1 /2
11 - 25 20 --- --- 60 V 313 3 /8 875 1 /2
26 - 50 6 6 I 6 I 188 3 /8 300 3 /8
26 - 50 6 12 III 12 III 188 3 /8 412 3 /8
26 - 50 6 24 IV 24 IV 188 3 /8 637 1 /2
26 - 50 6 36 V 36 V 188 3 /8 862 5 /8
26 - 50 8 8 II 8 II 250 3 /8 400 3 /8
26 - 50 8 16 III 16 III 250 3 /8 550 3 /8
26 - 50 8 24 IV 24 IV 250 3 /8 700 1 /2
26 - 50 8 32 V 32 V 250 3 /8 850 1 /2
26 - 50 10 10 II 10 II 313 3 /8 500 3 /8
26 - 50 10 20 IV 20 IV 313 3 /8 687 1 /2
26 - 50 10 30 V 30 V 313 3 /8 875 1 /2
26 - 50 20 20 IV 20 IV 625 3 /8 1000 1 /2
26 - 50 24 24 IV 24 IV 750 3 /8 1200 5 /8
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11 - 25 (Wt) continued on next page. * See note 2 on page 17. See page 145 for footnotes.
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11 - 25 6 6 I 6 I 100 3 /8 175 3 /8
11 - 25 6 12 II 12 II 100 3 /8 250 3 /8
11 - 25 6 24 III 24 III 100 3 /8 400 3 /8
11 - 25 6 36 IV 36 IV 100 3 /8 550 1 /2
11 - 25 6 --- --- 54 V 100 3 /8 775 5 /8
11 - 25 8 8 I 8 I 137 3 /8 233 3 /8
11 - 25 8 16 II 16 II 137 3 /8 333 3 /8
11 - 25 8 24 III 24 III 137 3 /8 433 3 /8
11 - 25 8 32 IV 32 IV 137 3 /8 533 1 /2
11 - 25 8 40 V 48 V 137 3 /8 733 1 /2
11 - 25 10 10 II 10 II 167 3 /8 292 3 /8
11 - 25 10 20 III 20 III 167 3 /8 417 3 /8
11 - 25 10 30 IV 30 IV 167 3 /8 542 3 /8
11 - 25 10 40 V 50 V 167 3 /8 792 1 /2
11 - 25 12 12 II 12 II 200 3 /8 350 3 /8
11 - 25 12 24 III 24 III 200 3 /8 500 3 /8
11 - 25 12 36 IV 36 IV 200 3 /8 650 1 /2
11 - 25 12 --- --- 48 V 200 3 /8 800 1 /2
11 - 25 16 16 II 16 II 267 3 /8 467 3 /8
11 - 25 16 36 IV 32 IV 267 3 /8 667 1 /2
11 - 25 16 --- --- 48 V 267 3 /8 867 1 /2
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Footnotes
1. It is not necessary to install both transverse braces and longitudinal braces on the same trapeze support. For
example, it is common to install transverse braces on trapezes every 40 ft., and then install both transverse and
longitudinal braces every 80 ft.
2. The “structure connection type” is the brace anchorage requirement. See pages 23 thru 38 for brace attachment
details.
3. Any combination of brace interval and structure connection type (anchor size) may be used for a given system
weight and support span. For example, it is not necessary to use structure connection type II for both transverse
and longitudinal braces. Often longitudinal braces are spaced at a greater distance, and would require a larger
anchor when attaching to structure.
4. The bracing intervals listed are maximums. They are rounded down to facilitate construction. For example, it is
common to use a longitudinal bracing interval that is twice the transverse spacing.
5. The rod load indicates the maximum tension in the rod due to gravity and 1/3 of the horizontal seismic force
applied in the vertical direction for “unbraced trapezes”. For trapezes with braces attached, the rod load also
includes additional seismic loads. Note that the rod loads at braced locations are significantly higher than
unbraced trapezes. Select a hanger rod attachment detail from pages 39 thru 56 that meets the load
requirements.
6. The minimum rod size is given for both braced and unbraced trapezes. Due to the additional seismic forces at
braced trapezes, the rod sizes may be significantly larger. Be sure to follow the guidelines on page 57 to see if a
rod stiffener is required, due to the length of the rod. Rod stiffeners, if necessary, are only required at braced
locations. Unbraced trapezes never require rod stiffeners.
7. Seismic forces for charts in Appendix 2 (pages 109 - 144) include 1/3 of horizontal seismic force applied in
vertical direction.
8. Charts in Appendix 2 (pages 109 - 144) are for the seismic force levels (%g) listed on those
pages.
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2003 International Building Code
As defined in the 2003 International Building Code, Chapter 16, Section 1621, the seismic horizontal force, Fp,
shall be calculated per Section 9.6 of ASCE 7:
0.4apSDSIp z
Fp = (1 + 2 • )Wp
Rp h
Except that: Fp shall not be less than 0.3 SDS Ip Wp and need not be more than 1.6 SDS Ip Wp.
Where:
Fp = Seismic Force Level
ap = Amplification Factor (Table 9.6.3.2 ASCE 7)
Rp = Component Response Modification Factor, (Table 9.6.3.2 ASCE 7) which varies
from 1.0 to 5.0
= 1.0 for shallow embedded anchors where the embedment length-to-diameter ratio
is less than 8. (Section 9.6.1.6.1 ASCE 7)
i.e. a 1/2" diameter anchor embedded less than 4" in concrete.
Ip = Importance Factor (Section 9.6.1.5 ASCE 7)
= 1.5 for Life-safety components required to function after an earthquake, buildings
containing hazardous or flammable material, and for storage racks open to the
general public.
= 1.0 for all other occupancies
SDS= Design spectral response acceleration at short period several factors: Seismic zone,
Soil Property Type, and Distance from known fault. (Section 9.4.1.2 ASCE 7)
Where,
SDS = (2/3) SMS (Section 9.4.1.2.5 ASCE 7)
SMS = FaSS Maximum considered spectral response acceleration for short
period (Section 9.4.1.2.4 ASCE 7)
Fa = Site coefficient, which is a combination of the Mapped spectral
Acceleration SS and Site Class (Table 9.4.1.2.4a ASCE 7)
SS = Mapped Spectral Acceleration for short periods (Section 9.4.1.2 ASCE 7)
Site Class = Soil type, “A thru F” (Table 9.4.1.2 ASCE 7)
z = Element or component attachment elevation with respect to grade.
Note: (z) shall not be taken less than 0.0
h = Average structure roof elevation with respect to grade.
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0.4apSDSIp z
Fp = (1 + 2 • )Wp
Rp h
z = 20 feet, for the elevation of the floor used to support the cable tray
h = 40 feet, for the average elevation of the structure roof
0.4(2.5)(0.40)(1.5) 20
Fp = (1 + 2 • )Wp = 0.24Wp = 0.24g
5.0 40
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To convert this Fp from a strength design, as just determined from the building code, to an
Allowable Stress Design (ASD) used in the Cooper B-Line Seismic Restraints Manual divide by 1.4.
0.24g
Fp = = 0.17g (ASD)
1.4
0.17g is the Allowable Stress Design Seismic Load Factor determined from 2003 International
Building Code.
Special Note: Installations using concrete anchors installed with an embedment length-to-diameter
ratio of less than 8, also referred to as shallow embedment anchors, have an adjusted Component
Response Factor. The adjusted factor being Rp = 1.5.
z = 20 feet, for the elevation of the floor used to support the cable tray
h = 40 feet, for the average elevation of the structure roof
0.4(2.5)(0.40)(1.5) 20
Fp = (1 + 2 • )Wp = 0.80Wp = 0.80g
1.5 40
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0.96g > 0.80g > 0.18g, thus allowing the use of 0.80g
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Stress Design (ASD) as used in the Cooper B-Line Seismic Restraints Manual divide by 1.4.
0.80g
Fp = = 0.57g (ASD)
1.4
0.57g is the Allowable Stress Design Seismic Load Factor determined from 2003 International
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1999 Standard Building Code
As defined in the 1999 Standard Building Code, Chapter 16, Section 1607.6.4, the seismic horizontal force,
Fp, may be calculated using the following formula:
Fp = AvCcPacWc
Where,
Fp = Seismic Force Level
Av = Peak velocity-related acceleration (Section 1607.1.5)
Cc = Seismic coefficient for mechanical, electrical components and systems
(Table 1607.6.4A)
P = Performance criteria factor (Table 1607.6.4A)
ac = Attachment amplification factor (Table 1607.6.4B)
Wc = Operating weight of the mechanical, electrical component of system
Example
This example is for a primary cable tray system suspended in a surgical center in Memphis, TN.
Fp = AvCcPacWc
To convert Fp from a strength design, as just determined from the building code, to an Allowable
Stress Design (ASD) as used in the Cooper B-Line Seismic Restraints Manual divide by 1.4.
0.60g
Fp = = 0.43g (ASD)
1.4
0.43g is the Allowable Stress Design Seismic Load Factor determined from 1999 Standard
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apCaIp h
Fp = (1 + 3 • x )Wp
Rp hr
Except that: Fp shall not be less than 0.7 Ca Ip Wp and need not be more than 4 Ca Ip Wp.
Where:
Fp = Seismic Force Level
ap = Amplification Factor (Table 16-O)
Rp = Component Response Modification Factor (Table 16-O)
= 3.0 for electrical, mechanical and plumbing equipment and associated
conduit, ductwork and piping.
= 1.5 for installations using concrete anchors with an embedment-to-diameter
ratio less than 8.
i.e. a 1/2" diameter concrete anchor with an embedment of less than 4" inches.
Ip = Importance Factor (Table 16-K)
= 1.5 for Essential facilities such as Hospitals, Fire Stations, Police Stations,
Aviation Control Towers, etc. consult Table 16-K in UBC for a detailed list.
= 1.0 for most other occupancies
Ca = Seismic Coefficient. This is an accumulation of several factors: (Table 16-Q)
Seismic Zone (Table 16-I), Soil Property Type (Table 16-J), and Distance from
known faults. (Table 16-S, and Table 16-U)
hx = Element or component attachment elevation with respect to grade.
Note: hx shall not be taken less than 0.0
hr = Structure Roof Elevation with respect to grade.
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Example One, Deeply Embedded Anchors:
Cable tray system is suspended on the 1st floor of a 40-foot tall, 2-story surgical center in California.
The cable tray is actually suspended from the bottom of the 2nd floor, which has an elevation of 20
feet above grade. Location of the surgical center is in seismic zone 4 with a rock soil profile.
a p Ca I p h
Fp = (1 + 3 • x )Wp
Rp hr
(1.0)((0.40(1.0))(1.5) 20
Fp = (1 + 3 • )Wp = 0.50Wp = 0.50g
3.0 40
To convert this Fp from a strength design, as just determined from the building code, to an
Allowable Stress Design (ASD) used in the Cooper B-Line Seismic Restraints Manual divide by 1.4.
0.50g
Fp = = 0.36g (ASD)
1.4
0.36g is the Allowable Stress Design Seismic Load Factor determined from 1997 Uniform
Building Code.
Special Note: Installations using concrete anchors installed with an embedment length-to-diameter
ratio of less than 8, also referred as shallow embedment anchors, have an adjusted Component
Response Factor being Rp = 1.5.
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(1.0)((0.40(1.0))(1.5) 20
Fp = (1 + 3 • )Wp = 1.0Wp = 1.0g
1.5 40
2.4g > 1.0g > 0.42g Therefore allowing the use of 1.0g
To convert this Fp from a strength design, as just determined from the building code, to an
Allowable Stress Design (ASD) used in the Cooper B-Line Seismic Restraints Manual divide by 1.4.
1.0g
Fp = = 0.71g (ASD)
1.4
0.71g is the Allowable Stress Design Seismic Load Factor determined from 1997 Uniform
Building Code for shallow embedment anchors.
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1999 BOCA (Building Officials and Code Administrators)
As defined in the 1999 BOCA, Chapter 16, Section 1610.6.4, the seismic horizontal force, Fp, may be calcu-
lated using the following formula:
Fp = AvCcPacWc
Where,
Fp = Seismic Force Level
Av = Peak velocity-related acceleration (Section 1610.1.3)
Cc = Seismic coefficient for mechanical, electrical components and systems
(Table 1610.6.4(1))
P = Performance criteria factor (Table 1610.6.4(1))
ac = Attachment amplification factor (Table 1610.6.4(2))
Wc = Operating weight of the mechanical, electrical component of system
Example
This example is for a primary cable tray system suspended in a surgical center in St. Louis, MO.
Fp = AvCcPacWc
To convert Fp from a strength design, as just determined from the building code, to an Allowable
Stress Design (ASD) as used in the Cooper B-Line Seismic Restraints Manual divide by 1.4.
0.45g
Fp = = 0.32g (ASD)
1.4
0.32g is the Allowable Stress Design Seismic Load Factor determined from the 1999 BOCA.
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