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Connections using Alpine Hardware
ETAM Straps
Description
CFS trusses may be attached by ETAM straps
embedded into concrete beams. These straps are
attached to the truss with #10 self-drilling
tapping screws. Several sizes of ETAM straps are
available, depending upon the required load
transfer capability. See referred Standard Details
for lateral load capacities.
Fasteners
These straps are attached to the truss with #10
self-drilling tapping screws.
ETAM strap at truss heel or internal bearing
EMBEDDED CONNECTIONS TO CONCRETE
Reference Standard Details
Please refer to these Standard Details for
information regarding the selection of ETAM
Straps and installation requirements:
TS034
TS035
No. of Screws
per ETAM
3
4
5
6
TSC2.75
LBS (kN)
550 (2.45)
550 (2.45)
550 (2.45)
550 (2.45)
ETAM on One Face
TSC4.00
LBS (kN)
660 (2.94)
880 (3.91)
880 (3.91)
880 (3.91)
ETAM on Each Face
TSC2.75 & TSC4.00
LBS (kN)
1320 (5.87)
1760 (7.83)
1760 (7.83)
1760 (7.83)
ETAM Straps into Concrete Bearing (Internal)
Refer to Standard Detail TS034
ETAMstrap at truss heel
Maximum Connection Reactions - Uplift
Top Chord
28TSC2.75
33TSC2.75
43TSC2.75
28TSC4.00
33TSC4.00
43TSC4.00
54TSC4.00
Mil (GA)
28 (22)
33 (20)
43 (18)
28 (22)
33 (20)
43 (18)
54 (16)
ETAM on One Face
LBS (kN)
530 (2.36)
550 (2.45)
550 (2.45)
510 (2.27)
660 (2.94)
900 (4.00)
900 (4.00)
ETAM on Each Face
LBS (kN)
1230 (5.47)
1530 (6.81)
1760 (7.83)
1760 (7.83)
1760 (7.83)
1760 (7.83)
1760 (7.83)
ETAM Straps into Concrete Bearing (Heel)
Refer to Standard Detail TS035
Maximum Connection Reactions - Uplift
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CO N N E C T I O N S / D E TA I L S
