Plated Truss

Floor Truss Clips

FTC / FTCF

Reference Series: -- --
FTC clips slide easily onto the top or bottom chord and provides a guide to help position and support the second truss during assembly
FTCF clips easily install after the trusses are installed

Patent: U.S. Patent No. 5,653,079
Materials: 18 gauge
Finish: G90 galvanizing
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Installation

  • Use all specified fasteners.
  • The truss designer must determine the number of clips required and the spacing between clips based on loading conditions.
  • Concentrated Load Condition: (side load attached to 2-ply truss):
    The FTC clips shall be installed in pairs, or multiples of two, on either side of, and within 12″ of a concentrated load.

    Divide half of the concentrated load by the clip load transfer capacity to determine the number of clips required.

    Example:
    Concentrated (point) load = 3000 lbs
    FTC1 capacity (DF/SP) = 865 lbs
    1/2 (3000 lbs) divided by 865 lbs = 1.73 = 2 clips

    Install two FTC1 clips, one on each side of, and within 12″ of the concentrated load

  • Uniform Load Condition: (side load attached to 2-ply truss):
    To transfer uniform loads to the second ply, the FTC clips shall be installed at a regular interval along the loaded chord. Spacing between clips is limited to 24″ maximum.

    Divide the clip load transfer capacity by half the required load per lineal foot (PLF) to determine the spacing between clips.

    Example:
    Uniformly distributed load = 500 PLF
    FTC1 capacity (DF/SP) = 865 lbs
    865 lbs divided by 1/2 (500) PLF = 3.46′ spacing

    Since 3.46’ is greater than 24” (MAX), space clips at 24” along the loaded chord

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