NYCTA PROJECT R-50529

Wireless Voice, Data and Multimedia Service

For 277 Underground Stations – Train Arrival System (TAS)

UPS Box and Solari Screen Mounting

Angled Parallel Beam/Channel Suspended UPS Box Mount
Cross-Beam Suspended Cantilever Single Screen Solari Mount
Attachment Details and Design Computations
Revision 1.0

Prepared For:

August 7th, 2017

Glenn Newmark, NYSPE (#068432-1)

Prepared By:

Newmark Engineering, P.C.

8 Hillside Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07042

973-233-4242 (Office)
646-529-2577 (Cell)
Summary and Conclusions
Newmark Engineering, P.C. Job Transit Wireless TAS - UPS/Solari Mount
8 Hillside Ave SHEET SC-01 OF SC-01
Montclair, NJ. 07042 BY GSN DATE 8-7-17
646-529-2577 CHECKED DATE

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION

1. Problem Statement: Transit Wireless proposes to support UPS box enclosures and
Solari screen using channel strut which will be attached to either existing I Beams using
beam clamps. Specific configurations investigated herewith are:

 Cantilever Strut Channel Support, Solari Screen supported using cantilevered

B22 beam, anchored to existing beam using beam clamps (Dwg M-70-TAS)

 Beam Suspension Mounting with Box Offset, UPS Box suspended with B11, B12
or B22 beams, anchored to existing beams using beam clamps (Dwg M-16-TAS)

Detailed calculations and investigation of required strength of attachment for each of

these situations has been analyzed and is presented herewith.

2. Assumptions and Design References: Hand calculations were performed to

demonstrate the adequacy of the support arrangement. Wind blast forces were
considered in addition to dead load of enclosures and brackets, using wind forces
generated from a 110mph 100-year storm event. Primary support hardware and
members were found to have adequate strength to safely support the UPS boxes and
soleri screens in these configurations.
 UPS Box Angled Parallel
Beam/Channel Suspended Mount

M-16-TAS
Solari Screen Strut Channel Support
Cross Beam Suspended Mount

M-70-TAS
 Design Computations

UPS Box Angled Parallel

Beam/Channel Suspended Mount
C1-1 to C1-2
 Design Computations

Solari Screen Strut Channel Support

Cross Beam Suspended Mount
C2-1 to C2-2
 Appendix “A”

Catalog Cuts for Anchor, Strut Channels and

Related Miscellaneous Hardware
Strut Systems SS-13

Strut systems
 Introduction
Our strut support system is designed with many time-saving features. They are fully adjustable and
reusable, with a complete line of channels, fittings and accessories for multi-purpose applications.
Introduction

• No Welding

• No Drilling

• Use Your Imagination

The strut system installs quickly, with no need for

special tools. All you need is a wrench and hacksaw.
Channels and parts can be taken apart for reuse
as quickly as they were assembled, yet help provide
the strength of welded construction. This eliminates
welding and drilling which can have substantial
savings in time and labor.

1. Channel nut may be inserted anywhere 2. A 90° turn aligns channel nut grooves
along continuous slot. Designed for easy with inturned lips of the channel.
insertion and self-alignment.

3. Position fitting over channel nut and 4. With the twist of a wrench, channel
insert bolt to start any connection. nut locks its teeth firmly against
inturned lips.

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 Table of Contents
Our strut system provides an economical
solution for electrical, mechanical and industrial
supports with an unlimited variety of applications

Introduction
in the construction industry.

Electrical Applications
• Lighting Fixture Supports
• Raceway Systems
• Trapeze Hangers
• Pipe & Conduit Supports
• Cable Tray Supports
• Beam Adjustments

Mechanical Applications
• Piping Racks
• Tunnel Pipe Stanchions
• Concrete Inserts
• Beam Attachments
• Pipe Risers

Industrial Applications
• Racks and Shelving
• Partitions
• Production Line Supports
• Trolley Systems
• Wall Framing

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MATERIALS

Carbon Steel Aluminum

Channels made from high-quality carbon Standard aluminum channel is extruded concentrated levels of Chlorine, [ Cl- ].
steel are continuously roll formed to from aluminum alloy 6063-T6. Strut fittings Please consult our fiberglass corrosion
precise dimensions. By cold working the are made from aluminum alloy 5052-H32. resistance charts on pg. 183 for specific
steel mechanical properties are increased, chemical recommendation data.
allowing lightweight structures to carry the The high strength to weight ratio of
required load. Corrosion resistance of channel made of aluminum helps greatly Unlike other base materials depicted in
carbon steel varies widely with coating and reduce the overall cost of installation this catalog, fiberglass exhibits unique
alloy. See “Finishes” for more detailed through ease of handling and field cutting. physical property changes when operating
information. in elevated temperature conditions that are
Aluminum owes its excellent corrosion a fraction of increase compared to steel or
Stainless Steel resistance to its ability to form an aluminum. Thus, it is advised against using
Stainless steel channel is available in AISI aluminum oxide film that immediately fiberglass in temperatures greater than
Type 304 or 316 material. Both are 200° F.
Technical Data

reforms when scratched or cut. In most

non-magnetic and belong to the austenitic outdoor applications, aluminum has
stainless steels group, based on alloy excellent resistance to “weathering”. Please refer to the "Corrosion Resistance
content and crystallographic structure. Like The resistance to chemicals, indoor or Guide" below for specific applications.
carbon steel, stainless steel exhibits outdoor, can best be determined by tests
increased strength when cold worked by conducted by the user with exposure to The fiberglass strut systems are
roll-forming. the specific conditions for which it is manufactured from glass fiber-reinforced
intended. The corrosion resistance of plastic shapes that meet ASTM E-84, Class
Several conditions make the use of aluminum to some commonly known 1 Flame Rating and self-extinguishing
stainless steel ideal. These include chemicals is shown in the Corrosion requirements of ASTM D-635. A surface
reducing long term maintenance costs, Chart. For further information, contact veil is applied during pultrusion to insure a
high ambient temperatures, appearance, us or the Aluminum Association.
and stable structural properties such as resin-rich surface and ultraviolet resistance.
yield strength, and high creep strength. Fiberglass While polyester is sufficient for most uses,
We offer two fire retardant (FR) resins for
Type 304 resists most organic chemicals, vinyl ester is suitable for a broader range of
strut systems, polyester and vinyl ester.
dyestuffs and a wide variety of inorganic environments.
Both resins are ideal for corrosive
chemicals at elevated or cryogenic environments or nonconductive
temperatures. Type 316 contains slightly applications with moderate strength
more nickel and adds molybdenum to give requirements. Some common types of
it better corrosion resistance in chloride environments where Vinyl Ester Resins are
and sulfuric acid environments. For more recommended, that Poly Esters are not,
information concerning the differences are paper mills, most any metal plating
between types 304 and 316, visit operation and any condition with
www.cooperbline.com/contactus.

6
01A
874
6
SS
B-Line Steel Strut is stamped with:
2
B2
ine
-L
Traceable to the steel’s origin
B Material/Finish
B-Line part number designation
Company Name

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FINISHES Chromium/ Zinc Hot Dip Galvanized After
Chromium/ Zinc is a corrosion resistant Fabrication (Hot dip galvanized or
Zinc Coatings composition, which was developed to batch hot dip galvanized)
Zinc protects steel in two ways. First it protect fasteners and small bulk items for Hot dip galvanized strut products are
protects the steel as a coating and automotive use. The coating applications fabricated from steel and then completely
second as a sacrificial anode to repair have since been extended to larger parts immersed in a bath of molten zinc. A
bare areas such as cut edges, scratches, and other markets. metallic bond occurs resulting in a zinc
and gouges. The corrosion protection of coating that completely coats all sufaces,
zinc is directly related to its thickness and Chromium/Zinc composition is an including edges and welds.
the environment. This means a .2 mil aqueous coating dispersion containing
coating will last twice as long as a .1 mil chromium, proprietary organics, and zinc Another advantage of this method is
coating in the same environment. flake. coating thickness. Strut products that are
hot dip galvanized after fabrication have a
Galvanizing also protects cut and drilled minimum thickness of 1.50 ounces per
This finish provides 500 hours protection
edges. square foot on each side, or a total 3.0
in salt spray testing per ASTM B117.
ounces per square foot of steel,

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Zn Pre-Galvanized Zinc according to ASTM A123.
ZnFe (Mill galvanized, hot dip mill galvanized The zinc thickness is controlled by the
Fe ZnO or continuous hot dip galvanized) Pre- amount of time each part is immersed in
galvanized steel is produced by coating the molten zinc bath as well as the speed
coils of sheet steel with zinc by at which it is removed. The term "double
continuously rolling the material through dipping" refers to parts too large to fit
molten zinc at the mills. This is also into the galvanizing kettle and, therefore,
Electrogalvanized Zinc known as mill galvanized or hot dip mill must be dipped one end at a time. It
galvanized. These coils are then slit to does not refer to extra coating thickness.
Electrogalvanized Zinc (also known as
size and fabricated by roll forming,
zinc plated or electroplated) is the
shearing, punching, or forming to The layer of zinc which bonds to steel
process by which a coating of zinc is produce our pre-galvanized strut provides a dual protection against
deposited on the steel by electrolysis products. corrosion. It protects first as an overall
from a bath of zinc salts.
barrier coating. If this coating happens
The G90 specification calls for a coating to be scratched or gouged, zinc's
A rating of SC3, our standard, provides a of .90 ounces of zinc per square foot of secondary defense is called upon to
minimum zinc coating thickness of .5 mils steel. This results in a coating of .45 protect the steel by galvanic action.
(excluding hardware, which is SC1 = .2 ounces per square foot on each side of
mils). the sheet. This is important when Hot-Dip Galvanized After Fabrication is
comparing this finish to hot dip recommended for prolonged outdoor
When exposed to air and moisture, zinc galvanized after fabrication. exposure and will usually protect steel for
forms a tough, adherent, protective film 20 years or more in most atmospheric
consisting of a mixture of zinc oxides, During fabrication, cut edges and welded environments and in many industrial
hydroxides, and carbonates. This film is areas are not normally zinc coated; environments. For best results, a zinc
in itself a barrier coating which slows however, the zinc near the uncoated rich paint (available from B-Line) should
subsequent corrosive attack on the zinc. metal becomes a sacrificial anode to be applied to field cuts. The zinc rich
This coating is usually recommended for protect the bare areas after a short period paint will provide immediate protection
indoor use in relatively dry areas, as it of time. for these areas and eliminate the short
provides ninety-six hours protection in time period for galvanic action to “heal”
salt spray testing per ASTM B117. the damaged coating.

Anticipated Life of Zinc Coatings In Various Atmospheric Environments

40
36 Hot Dip Galvanized = Zinc Coating 1.50 Oz./Ft.2 (.0026” Thick)
Pre-Galvanized = Zinc Coating 0.45 Oz./Ft.2 (.00075” Thick)
30 29

Life 25
in 21
Years 20 18

10 8 11
10
7 6 5
3

Rural Tropical Temperature Suburban Urban Highly

Marine Marine Industrial
Environment

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DURA-GREEN™ and “Standard for Pipe Hanger Equipment for thoroughly. A bonding coat is applied to
DURA- COPPER™ Epoxy Coatings Fire Protection Service, UL203”. the part and then preheated to a
DURA-GREEN and DURA-COPPER epoxy temperature above the melting point of the
coatings are water borne epoxy coatings Due to DURA-GREEN’s organically based coating powder. The product is then
applied to B-Line products by a precisely composition, it seats itself into porous passed through a fluidized bed of vinyl
controlled cathodic electro-deposition surfaces more completely and efficiently plastic powder where the powder particles
process. This process is accomplished than zinc coatings. As these porous melt, adhere and flow out to form a
using a conveyor to transport channel caverns are filled along the material smooth continuous coating. The thickness
and fittings through several cleaning, profile, the outer finished surface is controlled by the base metal temperature
phosphatizing and application stages prior demonstrates an increased smooth and the immersion time in the bed. It is
to being baked (See diagram below). uniform plane which produces then post-heated to complete the fusion of
considerably less off-gasing when tested. the outer surfaces.
This custom-designed paint system is
used for painting all channels, channel DURA-GREEN channel meets or exceeds The standard coating thickness of B-Line’s
combinations, slotted angle, and fittings. 100 level clean room standards. This was PVC coated products is 15 mils (.380 mm),
confirmed by testing the channel in plus or minus 5 mils (.125 mm). Since the
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Samples are selected on a routine basis accordance with Boeing (PCL) Standards, chemistry, not the thickness of vinyl plastic
for Salt Spray (fog) testing to verify the which are more stringent and complete PVC determines longevity, a coating of 10
quality of the finish. These tests are than ASTM E595-93. DURA-GREEN was to 20 mils (.250 to .500 mm) is more than
performed in accordance with ASTM B117 found to be a superior finish, due in part to adequate. If the corrosive conditions are
and evaluated and related according to its proven application process. such that the plasticizers are leeched out,
ASTM D1654 (Tables 1 & 2). a thicker coating will do little to extend the
PVC Coating life of a coated product.
The DURA-GREEN and DURA-COPPER Another of the corrosion resistant coatings
Epoxy coatings have been tested and offered by B-Line is PVC (polyvinyl For certain environments, a plastisol
listed by Underwriters Laboratories in chloride), applied over steel or aluminum dipped PVC coating is available on
accordance with “Standard for Surface channel and fittings. The PVC coating request.
Metal Raceway and Fittings, UL5” and process begins by cleaning the product
PVC coating depends totally on the
concept of encapsulation attached to the
SALT SPRAY TEST RESULTS base metal by a bonding agent. If any hole
or discontinuity occurs, the corrosive
˛ Unscribed Scribed 1/8” (3.2) Creepage action can undercut the base metal to a
Type of Finish 5% Failure (1) from Scribe (1) point where all that remains is the PVC.
B-Line DURA-GREEN Epoxy 1000 Hours 312 Hours
In the event of field cuts or any other
Mill Galv. (Pre-Galv.) G90 192 Hours 288 Hours damage to the coating, a liquid PVC patch,
Perma-Green 438 Hours 231 Hours available from B-Line, must be applied to
Zinc Chromate 36 Hours 96 Hours maintain the integrity of the coating. After
the installation is complete, a thorough
Industry Green (Range) 10 to 36 Hours 4 to 30 Hours
inspection should be performed to assure
(1) All salt spray (fog) tests conducted in accordance with ASTM B117 and evaluated and the absence of voids, pinholes, or cuts.
rated according to ASTM D1654 Tables 1 & 2. Tests are performed and certified by an
independent testing laboratory.

DURA-GREEN™/DURA-COPPER™ EPOXY COATING PROCESS

TANK 1 TANK 2 TANK 3 TANK 4 TANK 5 TANK 6 TANK 7 TANK 8 BAKE OVEN
The channel A rinse is A phosphatized The material A pre-deionized The electro- The first The final rinse The curing
and parts are applied to sealer is applied moves through rinse prepares coating tank post rinse insures a process takes 20
thoroughly remove to insure clear water rinse the metal for the applies a removes any smooth, minutes at a
cleaned and insoluble salts corrosion to remove excess cathodic electro- uniform coat unelectrically nonblemish baking temperature
phosphatized. and unreacted resistanceand phosphates. coating. of epoxy paint attracted surface. of 375° F (199° C).
phosphates. paint adhesion. to the entire solids.
surface.

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WELDING

The welding procedures used in the weld sequence, speed and duration are Quality Assurance
fabrication of our steel products are in carefully controlled and monitored by a Our Quality Assurance Program has
accordance with American Welding sophisticated electronic control system. been developed and implemented for
Society Standards. To achieve the A statistical quality control program, compliance with ISO9001:2008. We
highest quality in our manufacturing combining destructive and non- also complies with various industry
processes, our welders follow standards destructive testing, is used to ensure standards and specifications. We have
set by AWS Code. high quality welds. extensive experience in suppling metal
framing components for the nuclear
Spot Welding MIG Welding power generating industry, and upon
Spot welded back-to-back channel is MIG welded, more properly called gas request can provide products in
manufactured using a modern DC metal arc welded (GMAW) combination compliance with 10CFR50 Appendix B,
powered resistance welder controlled channels and fittings, are produced NQA-1 and 10CFR21. For more
by a microprocessor. This produces a when physical dimensions or certain information on our quality capability
series of spot welds with speed and combinations require a weld process

Technical Data
please visit
consistency. Consistency is one of the other than automatic spot welding. The
www.cooperbline.com/nuclear.
most important advantages in specifying same quality control requirements are
back-to-back channel. Variables such as imposed on MIG welded and spot-
welded products.

Spot Weld MIG Weld

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 Technical Data
CORROSION GALVANIC SERIES IN SEA WATER
All metal surfaces are affected by
corrosion. Depending on the physical
Anodic End
Magnesium
properties of the metal and the
Magnesium Alloys
environment to which it is exposed,
Zinc
chemical or electromechanical corrosion
Beryllium
may occur.
Aluminum - Zinc Alloys (7000 series)
Atmospheric Corrosion Aluminum - Magnesium Alloys (5000 series)
Atmospheric corrosion occurs when Aluminum (1000 series)
metal is exposed to airborne liquids, Aluminum - Magnesium Alloys (3000 series)
solids or gases. Some sources of Aluminum - Magnesium - Silicon Alloys (6000 series)
atmospheric corrosion are moisture, salt, Cadmium
dirt and sulphuric acid. This form of Aluminum - Copper Alloys (2000 series)
corrosion is typically more severe Cast Iron, Wrought Iron, Mild Steel
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outdoors, especially near marine Austenitic Nickel Cast Iron

environments. Type 410 Stainless Steel (active)
Type 316 Stainless Steel (active)
Chemical Corrosion Type 304 Stainless Steel (active)
Chemical corrosion takes place when Naval Brass, Yellow Brass, Red Brass
metal comes in direct contact with a Tin
More Anodic

corrosive solution. Some factors which Copper

affect the severity of chemical corrosion Lead-Tin Solders
include: chemical concentration level, Admiralty Brass, Aluminum Brass
duration of contact, frequency of Manganese Bronze
washing, and operating temperature. Silicon Bronze
Tin Bronze
Storage Corrosion
Type 410 Stainless Steel (passive)
Wet storage stain (white rust) is caused
Nickel - Silver
by the entrapment of moisture between
surfaces of closely packed and poorly Copper Nickel Alloys
ventilated material for an extended Lead
period. Wet storage stain is usually Nickel - Aluminum Bronze
superficial, having no affect on the Silver Solder
properties of the metal. Nickel 200
Silver
Light staining normally disappears with Type 316 Stainless Steel (passive)
weathering. Medium to heavy buildup Type 304 Stainless Steel (passive)
should be removed in order to allow the Incoloy 825
formation of normal protective film. Hastelloy B
Proper handling and storage will help to
Titanium
assure stain-free material. If product
arrives wet, it should be unpacked and Hastelloy C
dried before storage. Dry material should Platinum
be stored in a well ventilated “low Graphite
moisture” environment to avoid Cathodic End
condensation formation. Outdoor storage
is undesirable, and should be avoided Metals in descending order of activity in the presence of an electrolyte.
whenever possible.

Galvanic Corrosion
Galvanic corrosion occurs when two or cathode, and will be protected. If steel 2. The amount and concentration of
more dissimilar metals are in contact in and copper are in contact, the steel is electrolyte present - an indoor, dry
the presence of an electrolyte (ie. now the anode and will corrode. environment will have little or no galvanic
moisture). An electrolytic cell is created The rate at which galvanic corrosion corrosion compared to a wet
and the metals form an anode or a atmosphere.
occurs depends on several factors:
cathode depending on their relative
position on the Galvanic Series Table.
1. The relative position on the Galvanic 3. The relative size of the materials - a
The anodic material will be the one
Series Table - the further apart materials small amount of anodic material in
to corrode. Anodic or cathodic
are in the Galvanic Series Table, the contact with a large cathodic material will
characteristics of two dissimilar metals
greater the potential for corrosion of the result in greater corrosion. Likewise, a
will depend on the type of each material.
anodic material. large anode in contact with a small
For example: If zinc and steel are in
cathode will decrease the rate of attack.
contact, the zinc acts as the anode and
will corrode; the steel acts as the

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Type 304 Type 316 Zinc
Chemical Aluminum Dura-Green PVC Stainless Stainless Coated Steel
Acetic Acid 10% R NR R R R NR
Acetic Acid 2% R F R R R NR
Acetone R R NR R R R
Ammonium Hydroxide-Conc. R R R R R –
Ammonium Hydroxide 10% F R R R R –
Ammonium Hydroxide 2% R R R R R –
Benzene R R NR R R –
Bromine Water NR R R NR NR –
Butanol (Butyl Alcohol) R R R R R R
Carbon Disulfide R R NR R R –
Carbon Tetrachloride F R F R R –
Chlorine Water R R R NR F R
Cutting Oil – R – – – –
Diethanolamine R R NR – – NR

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Ethanol R R R R R R
Ethyl Acetate R R NR – – R
Ethylene Dichloride F R NR – – R
Formaldehyde 20% R R R R R R
Gasoline R R R R R R
Glycerine R R R R R R
Household Detergent 10% F R R R R –
Hydrochloric Acid 40% NR NR R NR NR NR
Hydrochloric Acid 10% NR F – NR NR NR
Hydrochloric Acid 2% NR F – NR NR NR
Hydrogen Peroxide 30% R NR R R R –
Hydrogen Peroxide 3% R R – R R –
Hydrogen Sulfide (Gas) R R R F R –
JP-4 Jet Fuel R R R R R –
Lactic Acid 85% F R R NR – –
Latex R R – R R NR
Linseed Oil Fatty Acid R F R R R –
Methanol R R R R R R
Methyl Ethyl Ketone R R NR – – R
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone R R NR – – R
Mineral Spirits R R – – – –
Motor Oil-10W R R R R R R
Naphtha, VM&P R R R R R R
Nitric Acid 2% F NR R R R –
Perchloroethylene R R – – – NR
Petroleum Ether – R – R R R
Phenol 10% R R NR R R R
Phosphoric Acid 2% F NR R R R NR
Potassium Hydroxide 50% NR R R R R –
Potassium Hydroxide 10% NR R R R R –
Potassium Hydroxide 2% NR R R R R –
Sodium Chloride 25% F R R R R F
Sodium Hydroxide 50% NR R R R R NR
Sodium Hydroxide 10% NR R R R R F
Sodium Hydroxide 2% NR R R – – –
Sodium Hypochlorite-C1. 10% F R R – – –
Sodium Hypochlorite-C1. 6% F R R NR R –
Sulfuric Acid 2% F NR R NR R NR
Tall Oil Fatty Acid (Syfate 94) R R R – – –
Tannic Acid 50% F R R R R –
Water-Deionized R R R R R F
Water-Sea F F R R R F
Water-Tap R R R F F R
Xyol R R NR – – –
Fiberglass corrosion chart on page 183.
The corrosion data given in this table is for general comparison only.
The presence of contaminates and the effect of temperature in chemical environments can greatly affect the corrosion of any material.
B-Line strongly suggests that field service tests or simulated laboratory tests using actual environmental conditions be conducted in order
to determine the proper materials and finishes to be selected.
R=Recommended
F=May be used under some conditions
NR=Not Recommended
–Information not available

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DESIGN OF Cantilever Beam Deflection
STRUT SYSTEMS Cantilever beams are often viewed as Deflection, commonly referred to as
variations of a fixed beam, but they have “sag”, is inherent in applying a load to a
Beams special characteristics of their own. One beam and cannot be avoided. Any and all
Beams are usually defined as horizontal end of the channel is firmly attached to a beams will deflect when loaded. The
members which are subjected to vertical rigid support while the other end remains amount of deflection will vary depending
loads such as shelves, platforms or completely free. upon the material and the stiffness or
supports for pipes, conduits or cable moment of inertia. The deflection
trays. The following is a brief overview of A shelf bracket is an example of a equations in this section show that
common beam configurations: cantilever beam. increasing the stiffness can be increased
by a variety of methods. Increasing the
Simple Beam depth of the channel is the most direct
An example of a simple beam is a length method.
of channel placed across two cylinders.
When a load is applied, the channel will Point Load
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support the load because of its stiffness.

The cylinders serve to support the
channel, but do not interfere with its
natural tendency to flex or bend. Simple
beam analysis is used almost universally
for beam comparisons, even though it is
seldom practical in field installations. Continuous Beam The material used affects deflection in a
This beam configuration is commonly manner which is significantly different
A cable tray or conduit trapeze hanger used in lighting installations. The from the way in which it affects load
closely resembles a simple beam. continuous beam possesses traits of capacity. The deflection under load is
both the simple and fixed beams. When inversely proportional to a material
Point Load equal loads are applied to all spans property known as the “modulus of
simultaneously, the counter-balancing elasticity” designated by “E”.
effect of the loads on both sides of a
support restricts the movement of the The modulus of elasticity is dependent
channel at the support, similar to that of upon the basic composition of the
the fixed beam. The end spans behave material and is not necessarily related to
substantially like simple beams. the material’s strength.
Fixed Beam
This type of fixed support restricts the
movement of the ends of the channel
when a load is applied. Because of this,
the stiffness of the channel at the ends
and center is employed to resist the load.
The result is a load capability which is
greater than that of an identical simple Continuous beam installations can
beam. typically support 20% more load than a
simple beam of the same span with
The fixed beam can be approximated by approximately half the deflection.
bolting or welding a length of channel to
rigid supports. Therefore, simple beam data should be
used for a general comparison only. An
example of this configuration is found in a
long run of channel when installed across
several supports to form a number of
spans.

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Safety Factor support and bracing inherently. Piping, Every structural material has its own
The design loads given for strut beam tubing, cable trays, or conduits mounted maximum or ultimate stress, which is
loads are based on a simple beam to the strut with straps and clamps usually expressed in “pounds per square
condition using allowable stress of 25,000 prevent twisting or lateral movement. If inch” (pascals). Any load which causes a
psi. This allowable stress results in a no such lateral support exists, contact the member to fail is referred to as its
safety factor of 1.68. This is based upon a factory for loading recommendations. “ultimate” load. In order to prevent
virgin steel minimum yield strength of channel from being accidentally loaded up
33,000 psi cold worked during rolling to Columns to or beyond its ultimate load, a safety
Columns are vertical members which factor is included into the design. The
an average yield stress of 42,000 psi.
carry loads in compression. One common ultimate load is divided by the safety
Aluminum typically has an elastic modulus example of a channel column is the factor to obtain the “recommended” or
which is 1/3 that of steel even though they vertical members of a storage rack. “allowable” working load.
may have identical strength. As a result,
the deflection of aluminum channel will In theory, a column will carry a load equal When evaluating channel under various
be three times that of steel channel under to its cross sectional area multiplied by beam conditions, it is often more
equal loading. In areas where structures the ultimate compressive stress of the convenient to compare in terms of the

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will be subject to general viewing, material of which the column is made. In ultimate or recommended “bending
deflection can produce a displeasing reality, there are many factors affecting moment”. Simple equations show the
effect. To the untrained eye, a sagging the load capacity of a column, such as the stress is directly proportional to the
channel may appear to be a result of tendency to buckle or twist laterally bending moment.
poor design or excessive loading. This is (torsional-flexural buckling), the type of
not usually the case. Many properly connection at the top or bottom, the Therefore, comparing bending moments
designed channel installations will show eccentricity of the load application, and can save time in repeated calculations.
a noticeable deflection at their designed material imperfections. Several of these The chart containing Formulas on
loads. In areas where cosmetics are not failure modes have been considered in the Common Beam Loadings (following page)
important, deflection should not be a allowable column load tables shown in the shows how to calculate the bending
factor. Designing an entire installation “Channel” section of this catalog. moment for various configurations and
based on minimal deflection could result load conditions. It should be noted that
in an over designed structure. This B-Line strongly recommends that the the bending moment is usually not
translates into increased material and engineer perform a detailed study of the constant, but varies along the length of
installation cost. Where cosmetics are many variable conditions before the the span. However, the channel must be
important, it may be necessary to limit the selection process begins. designed for a single point, which is the
deflection to an aesthetically pleasing point of maximum bending moment.
amount. This “acceptable deflection” Design Factors to be Considered
amount is typically given as a fraction The loading capacity of channel depends For information regarding dynamic or
of the span. 1/240 span deflection is primarily on the material, its cross- seismic design, contact us at:
typically the limit where the amount of sectional design, and the beam or column www.cooperbline.com/contactus.
deflection appears negligible. For loading configuration. It should be noted
example, a beam span of 240” would be that if two lengths of channel have GENERAL INFORMATION
allowed 1” (240/240) of deflection at the identical designs and configurations, the
mid point. A 120” span would only be one made of the stronger base material Torque
allowed 1/2” (120/240) of deflection. The will support a larger load. Therefore, any The torque values given throughout the
maximum load for the channel must be comparison of channel should begin by catalog are to be used as a guide only.
limited in order to remain under these determining whether the materials are The relationship between the applied
deflection requirements. The allowable approximately equal in strength. torque or torque wrench reading and the
load resulting in 1/240 span deflection is actual tension created in the bolt may be
posted in the beam load chart for each The column loading chart for each substantially different. For example, a dry
channel size. channel lists the allowable load for each non-lubricated bolt with a heavy plating
channel in compression. This load varies may rate 50% as efficient as a bolt which
For even more stringent deflection depending on the support condition or is lubricated with a mixture of heavy oil
requirements, an allowable load is listed in “K-factor”. and graphite. Other important factors
the beam load charts which results in affecting torque-tension relationships
1/360 span deflection. This amount of Several “K-factors” are listed, which include friction under the bolt head or nut,
deflection is sometimes used for beams in correspond to the following support hole tolerances, and torque wrench
finished ceilings that are to be plastered. conditions: tolerances. Accuracy of many commercial
torque wrenches may vary as much as
Twisting & Lateral Bracing K = .8 pinned top - fixed bottom plus or minus 25%.
Loading of strut on long spans can cause K = .65 fixed top - fixed bottom
torsional stress, resulting in the tendency K = 1.0 pinned top - pinned bottom Charts and Tables
of the strut to twist or bend laterally. This K = 1.2 free top - fixed bottom Charts and tables in this section are
phenomenon reduces the allowable beam There are a number of physical properties compiled from information published by
loads as shown in the beam loading which are important to the complete nationally recognized organizations and
charts. It is recommended that long spans design of a channel member; the “section are intended for use as a guide only.
be supported in a manner to prevent modulus” designated as “Sx” or “Sy”, We recommend that users of this
twisting (fixed ends), and that the channel “moment of inertia” designated by “Ix” or information determine the validity of such
have adequate lateral bracing. Many “Iy”, and the “radius of gyration” which is information as applied to their own
typical strut applications provide this given as “rx” or “ry”. application.

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 Technical Data
The data shown in the beam load charts for appropriate channels on page(s) 16 thru 37 is for simply supported, single span beams
with a uniformly distributed load. For other loading and/or support conditions, use the appropriate factor from the chart below.

Load Deflection
LOAD AND SUPPORT CONDITION
Factor Factor
Simple Beam - Uniform Load 1.00 1.00

Span

Simple Beam - Concentrated Load at Center .50 .80

Simple Beam - Two Equal Concentrated Loads at 1/4 Points 1.00 1.10
Technical Data

Beam Fixed at Both Ends - Uniform Load 1.50 .30

Beam Fixed at Both Ends - Concentrated Load at Center 1.00 .40

Cantilever Beam - Uniform Load .25 2.40

Cantilever Beam - Concentrated Load at End .12 3.20

Continuous Beam - Two Equal Spans - Uniform Load on One Span 1.30 .92

Span Span

Continuous Beam - Two Equal Spans - Concentrated Load on Both Spans 1.00 .42

Continuous Beam - Two Equal Spans - Concentrated Load at Center of One Span .62 .71

Continuous Beam - Two Equal Spans - Concentrated Load at Center of Both Spans .67 .48

EXAMPLES:

PROBLEM: PROBLEM:
Calculate the maximum allowable load and corresponding Calculate the maximum allowable load and corresponding
deflection of a simply supported B22 beam with a concentrated deflection of a cantilever B52 beam with a uniformly distributed
load at midspan as shown. load.

96”

SOLUTION: SOLUTION:
From beam load chart for B22 (page 22), maximum allowable From beam load chart for B52 (page 33), maximum allowable
Load is A and the corresponding deflection is B. load is A and the corresponding deflection is B.
Multiplying by the appropriate factors shown in the chart above. Multiplying by the appropriate factors shown in chart above.

LOAD = A x load factor = _______ LOAD = A x load factor = _______

DEFLECTION = B x deflection factor = DEFLECTION = B x deflection factor = _______

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 Technical Data
RECOMMENDED BOLTED METAL FRAMING SPECIFICATION
Brackets [ ] indicate alternative E. NEC Compliance: Comply with the process. Fittings shall be manufactured
specifications which may be substituted by latest revision NFPA 70 - Article 352 from steel meeting the minimum
the project engineer. “Surface Metal Raceways and Surface requirements of ASTM A1018 33,000 PSI
Nonmetallic Raceways”. min. yield. The fittings shall have the same
PART 1 - GENERAL epoxy finish as the strut. Threaded
1.01 WORK INCLUDED F. UL Compliance: Comply with UL hardware shall be zinc plated in accordance
A. Continuous slot, bolted framing channels “Standard for Surface Metal Raceway and with ASTM B633 Service Class 1 (SC1).
and all associated fittings and hardware. Fittings”. Service Class 1 is not an acceptable
B. Trapeze type supports for cable tray, coating for fittings or components other
1.04 SUBMITTALS
conduit, pipe and other similar systems. than threaded hardware.
A. Submit drawings of strut and
C. Use of bolted metal framing as a surface accessories including clamps, brackets, 3. Pre-Galvanized Steel: Strut shall be made
metal raceway. hanger rods and fittings. from structural quality steel meeting the
minimum mechanical properties of ASTM
1.02 REFERENCES B. Submit manufacturer’s product data on A653 33,000 PSI min. yield, mill
strut channels including, but not limited to,

Technical Data
A. ASTM A108 - Specification for Steel galvanized coating designation G90. Fittings
types, materials, finishes, gauge thickness shall be manufactured from steel meeting
Bars, Carbon, Cold Finished, Structural
and hole patterns. For each different strut the minimum requirements of ASTM A1018
Quality.
cross section, submit cross sectional 33,000 PSI min. yield and zinc plated in
B. ASTM A123 - Specification for Zinc properties including Section Modulus (Sx) accordance with ASTM B633 service class
(hot-dip galvanized) Coatings on Products and Moment of Inertia (Ix). 3 (SC3). Threaded hardware shall be zinc
Fabricated from Rolled, Pressed, and
1.05 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND plated in accordance with ASTM B633
Forged Steel Shapes, Plates, Bars and
Service Class 1 (SC1). Service Class 1 is
Strips. HANDLING
not an acceptable coating for fittings or
C. ASTM A1011, 33,000 PSI min. yield - A. Deliver strut systems and components
components other than threaded hardware.
Specification for Steel, Sheet and Strip, carefully to avoid breakage, denting, and
Carbon, Hot-Rolled, Structural Quality. scoring finishes. Do not install damaged 4. Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel: Strut shall be
equipment. made from structural quality steel meeting
D. ASTM B633 - Specification for
B. Store strut systems and components in the minimum mechanical properties of
Electrodeposited Coatings of Zinc on Iron
original cartons and in clean dry space; ASTM A1011 33,000 PSI min. yield and
and Steel.
protect from weather and construction shall be hot-dip galvanized after fabrication
E. ASTM A653 33,000 PSI min. yield G90 traffic. in accordance with ASTM A123. Fittings
- Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc Coated shall be manufactured from steel meeting
(Galvanized) by the Hot-Dip Process, PART 2 - PRODUCTS the minimum requirements of ASTM A1018
Structural Quality. 2.01 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS 33,000 PSI min. yield, and hot-dip
F. ASTM A1018 - Standard Specification A. Manufacturer: Subject to compliance galvanized after fabrication in accordance
for Steel, Sheet and Strip, Heavy-Thickness with these specifications, strut systems to with ASTM A123. All hardware shall be
Coils, Carbon, Hot-Rolled, Structural be installed shall be as manufactured by stainless steel Type 316 [Type 304] or
Quality. B-Line Systems, Inc. [or engineer chromium zinc ASTM F1136 Gr. 3. All hot-
approved equal.] dip galvanized after fabrication products
G. MFMA - Metal Framing Standards must be returned to point of manufacture
Publication, MFMA-4. 2.02 STRUT CHANNELS AND after coating for inspection and removal of
COMPONENTS all sharp burrs.
1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Manufacturers: Firms regularly engaged A. General: Strut shall be 15/8” wide in
5. Stainless Steel: All strut, fittings and
varying heights and welded combinations
in the manufacture of bolted metal framing hardware shall be made of AISI Type 316
as required to meet load capacities and
of the types required, whose products have [Type 304] stainless steel as indicated.
designs indicated on the drawings.
been in satisfactory use in similar service Channels must be identified as required in
for not less than 5 years. B. Material and Finish: Material and finish previous section 1.03 Quality Assurance.
B. A material heat code number shall be specifications for each strut type are as
follows: PART 3 - EXECUTION
stamped on all strut and fittings. This is 3.01 INSTALLATION
required to maintain traceability of the 1. Aluminum: Strut shall be manufactured A. Install strut as indicated; in accordance
product to the material test reports to the of extruded aluminum alloy 6063-T6. All with equipment manufacturer’s
ASTM standard. fittings and hardware shall be zinc plated recommendations, and with recognized
C. For stainless steel items, the part according to ASTM B633. For outdoor use, industry practices.
number shall contain a material designator all fittings and hardware shall be stainless
(EXAMPLE: B-Line B22SS6 for type 316 or steel Type 316 [Type 304] or chromium B. All nuts and bolts shall be tightened to
B22SS4 for type 304), or a separate stamp zinc, ASTM F1136 Gr. 3. the following values.
shall be included to reference the type of
2. Epoxy Painted: Strut shall be made from Bolt Size Torque (ft-lbs)
material used. steel meeting the minimum mechanical 1/4-20 6
D. MFMA Compliance: comply with the properties of ASTM A1011 33,000 PSI min 5/16-18 11
latest revision of MFMA Standard yield, then painted with water borne epoxy 3/8-16 19
Publication Number MFMA-4, “Metal applied by a cathodic electro-deposition 1/2-13 50
Framing”.

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 Metal Framing Channels
Channel
Metal framing channel is cold formed on our modern
rolling mills from 12 Ga. (2.6mm), 14 Ga. (1.9mm), and
16 Ga. (1.5mm) low carbon steel strips. A continuous
slot with inturned lips provides the ability to make
attachments at any point.

Lengths & Tolerances

All channels excluding ‘SH’ style
± 1/8” (3.2mm) on 10’ (3.05m) and
± 3/16” (4.76mm) on 20’ (6.09m)
All ‘SH’ channels only
± 1/4” (6.35mm) on 10’ (3.05m) and
± 1/2” (12.70mm) on 20’ (6.09m)
Custom lengths are available upon request.
Slots
Slotted series of channels offer full flexibility. A variety
of pre-punched slot patterns eliminate the need for
precise field measuring for hole locations. Slots offer
wide adjustments in the alignment and bolt sizing.
Holes
A variety of pre-punched 9/16” (14.3 mm) diameter hole
patterns are available in our channels. These hole
patterns provide an economical alternative to costly
field drilling required for many applications.
Channel & Combinations

Knockouts
When used with series B217-20 Closure Strips,
knockout channels can be used to provide an
economical U.L. listed surface raceway. Channels are
furnished with 7/8” (22.2 mm) knockouts on 6” (152 mm)
centers, allowing for perfect fixture alignment on spans
up to 20’ (6.09 m).
Materials & Finishes (Unless otherwise noted)
Steel: Plain & Pre-galvanized
12 Ga. (2.6), 14 Ga. (1.9) and 16 Ga. (1.5)

Finish
Code Finish Specification
PLN Plain ASTM A1011, 33,000 PSI
min. yield
GRN DURA-GREEN™
GLV Pre-Galvanized ASTM A653 33,000 PSI
min. yield
HDG Hot-Dipped Galvanized ASTM A123
YZN Yellow Zinc Chromate ASTM B633 SC3 Type II
SS4 Stainless Steel Type 304 ASTM A240
SS6 Stainless Steel Type 316 ASTM A240
AL Aluminum Aluminum 6063-T6

Note: A minimum order may apply on special material and finishes.

Design Load (Steel & Stainless Steel)
The design loads given for strut beam loads are based on a simple beam condition using an allowable stress of
25,000 psi. This allowable stress results in a safety factor of 1.68. This is based upon virgin steel minimum yield
strength of 33,000 psi cold worked during rolling to an average yield stress of 42,000 psi.
For aluminum channel loading multiply steel loading by a factor of 0.38.
Welding
Weld spacing is maintained between 21/2 inches (63.5 mm) and 4 inches (101.6 mm) on center. Through high
quality control testing of welded channels and continuous monitoring of welding equipment, B-Line provides
the most consistent combination channels available today.
Metric
Metric dimensions are shown in parentheses. Unless noted, all metric dimensions are in millimeters.

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 Channel
SELECTION CHART
for Channels, Materials and Hole Patterns

Material & Thickness * Channel Hole Pattern **

Channel
Dimensions Stainless SH S H17/8 TH KO6
Steel 9/16” x 11/8” 13/32” x 3” 9/16” 9/16” 7/8”

Channel Height Width slots on slots diameter diameter diameter

2” centers holes on 17/8” knockouts
Type Steel Alum. Type Type centers
304 316

1 2 3 4

B11 31/4” (82.5) 15/8” (41.3) 12 Ga. .105 – – 1 1 1 – 1

B12 27/16” (61.9) 15/8” (41.3) 12 Ga. .105 – – 12 1 12 – 12
B22 15/8” (41.3) 15/8” (41.3) 12 Ga. .105 12 Ga. 12 Ga. 1 2 3 4 1 3 123 1 12
B24 15/8” (41.3) 15/8” (41.3) 14 Ga. .080 14 Ga. 14 Ga. 1 2 3 4 1 123 – 12
B26 15/8” (41.3) 15/8” (41.3) 16 Ga. – – – 1 1 1 – 1
B32 13/8” (34.9) 15/8” (41.3) 12 Ga. – 12 Ga. – 13 1 13 – 1
B42 1” (25.4) 15/8” (41.3) 12 Ga. – 12 Ga. – 13 1 13 – 1
B52 13/16” (20.6) 15/8” (41.3) 12 Ga. – 12 Ga. 12 Ga. 1 3 4 1 1 – 1
13/16” 15/8”

Channel & Combinations

B54 (20.6) (41.3) 14 Ga. .080 14 Ga. 14 Ga. 1 2 3 4 1 1234 – 12
B56 13/16” (20.6) 15/8” (41.3) 16 Ga. – – – 1 1 1 – 1
B62 13/16” (20.6) 13/16” (20.6) 18 Ga. – – – – – – – –
B72 13/32” (10.3) 13/16” (20.6) 18 Ga. – – – – – – – –

The selection has been prepared to provide a reference for available channel, materials and hole patterns. Material types
available for various hole patterns are defined by numbers 1 thru 4.
Some stainless steel channels with hole patterns are available on special order only.

*Metric equivalent for thicknesses shown in chart. **1 - Steel

12 Ga. = 2.6 mm 18 Ga. = 1.2 mm 2 - Aluminum
14 Ga. = 1.9 mm .105 = 2.6 mm 3 - Type 304 Stainless Steel
16 Ga. = 1.5 mm .080 = 2.0 mm 4 - Type 316 Stainless Steel

Properties may vary due to commercial tolerances of the material.

Channel Part Numbering

Example:
B22 SH - 120 SS4

Channel Type Hole Patterns Length Material/Finish

B11 SH (pg. 40) 120 GRN
B12 S (pg. 40) 240 GLV
B22 † H178 (pg. 40) HDG
B24 † TH (pg. 41) YZN
B26 K06 (pg. 41) SS4
B32 SHA (pg. 41) SS6
B42 S58 (pg. 42) AL
B52 † M (pg. 42)
B54 † H25 (pg. 43)
B56 H112 † (pg. 42)
B62 * Leave blank for no hole pattern
B72

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 B11 Channel, Combinations & Load Data
B11 15/8”
• Thickness: 12 Gauge (2.6 mm) 3/8” (41.3) 3/8”
• Standard lengths: 10’ (3.05 m) & 20’ (6.09 m) (9.5)
(9.5)
• Standard finishes: Plain, DURA-GREEN™, 7/8”
Pre-Galvanized, Hot-Dipped Galvanized, (22.2) 9/32”
Aluminum Y (7.1)
• Weight: 3.05 Lbs./Ft. (4.54 kg/m)

31/4” X X
(82.5)

1.5190
(38.6)

13/16” Y
(20.6)

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 sq. in. cm2 in.4 cm4 in.3 cm3 in. cm in.4 cm4 in.3 cm3 in. cm
Channel & Combinations

B11 3.059 (4.55) .900 (5.81) 1.1203 (46.63) .6472 (10.61) 1.116 (2.83) .4357 (18.14) .5362 (8.79) .696 (1.77)
B11A 6.119 (9.11) 1.800 (11.61) 6.3931 (266.10) 1.9671 (32.24) 1.885 (4.79) .8714 (36.27) 1.0725 (17.58) .696 (1.77)
Calculations of section properties are based on metal thicknesses as determined by the AISI Cold-Formed Steel Design Manual.
BEAM LOADING
Uniform Load @ Deflection =
Beam Span Channel Uniform Load and Deflection 1/240 Span 1/360 Span
In. mm Style Lbs. kN In. mm Lbs. kN Lbs. kN
B11 5130 (22.82) .029 (.73) 5130 (22.82) 5130 (22.82)
24 (609)
B11A 5130* (22.82) .005 (.13) 5130* (22.82) 5130* (22.82)
B11 3488 (15.51) .065 (1.65) 3488 (15.51) 3488 (15.51)
36 (914)
B11A 5130* (22.82) .017 (.43) 5130* (22.82) 5130* (22.82)
B11 2616 (11.63) .117 (2.97) 2616 (11.63) 2616 (11.63)
48 (1219)
B11A 5130* (22.82) .040 (1.01) 5130* (22.82) 5130* (22.82)
B11 2093 (9.31) .183 (4.65) 2093 (9.31) 1908 (8.49)
60 (1524)
B11A 5130* (22.82) .079 (2.00) 5130* (22.82) 5130* (22.82)
B11 1744 (7.76) .263 (6.68) 1744 (7.76) 1325 (5.89)
72 (1829)
B11A 5130* (22.82) .136 (3.45) 5130* (22.82) 5130* (22.82)
B11 1495 (6.65) .358 (9.09) 1460 (6.49) 974 (4.33)
84 (2133)
B11A 4552 (20.25) .191 (4.85) 4552 (20.25) 4552 (20.25)
B11 1308 (5.82) .468 (11.89) 1118 (4.97) 745 (3.31)
96 (2438)
B11A 3983 (17.72) .250 (6.35) 3983 (17.72) 3983 (17.72)
B11 1163 (5.17) .592 (15.03) 884 (3.93) 589 (2.62)
108 (2743)
B11A 3541 (15.75) .317 (8.05) 3541 (15.75) 3353 (14.91)
B11 1046 (4.65) .731 (18.57) 716 (3.18) 477 (2.12)
120 (3048)
B11A 3187 (14.17) .391 (9.93) 3187 (14.17) 2716 (12.08)
B11 872 (3.88) 1.053 (26.74) 497 (2.21) 331 (1.47)
144 (3657)
B11A 2656 (11.81) .563 (14.30) 2656 (11.81) 1886 (8.39)
B11 747 (3.32) 1.433 (36.40) 365 (1.62) 243 (1.08)
168 (4267)
B11A 2276 (10.12) .766 (19.45) 2078 (9.24) 1386 (6.16)
B11 654 (2.91) 1.871 (47.52) 280 (1.24) 186 (0.83)
192 (4877)
B11A 1992 (8.86) 1.001 (25.42) 1591 (7.08) 1061 (4.72)
B11 581 (2.58) 2.368 (60.15) 221 (0.98) 147 (0.65)
216 (5486)
B11A 1770 (7.87) 1.267 (32.18) 1257 (5.59) 838 (3.73)
B11 523 (2.32) 2.924 (74.27) 179 (0.79) 119 (0.53)
240 (6096) B11A 1593 (7.08) 1.564 (39.72) 1018 (4.53) 679 (3.02)
Based on simple beam condition using an allowable design stress of 25,000 psi (172 MPa) in accordance with MFMA, with adequate lateral
bracing (see page 11 for further explanation). Actual yield point of cold rolled steel is 42,000 psi (289 MPa). To determine concentrated load
capacity at mid span, multiply uniform load by 0.5 and corresponding deflection by 0.8. *Failure determined by weld shear.

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 B11 Beam & Column Loading Data

Y
31/4”
(82.5)

61/2” Y
(165.1)

X
X 31/4”
X (82.5)

15/8”
X (41.3)

Y
Y
13/16”
31/4”
(20.6) 1.5190 (82.5)
(38.6)
15/8”

Channel & Combinations

(41.3)
B11A B11B
Wt. 6.10 Lbs./Ft. (9.08 kg/m) Wt. 6.10 Lbs./Ft. (9.08 kg/m)

COLUMN LOADING
Max. Column Loading K = .80 Max. Column Loading (Loaded @ C.G.)
Unbraced Channel Loaded@ Loaded@
Height Style C.G. Slot Face K = .65 K = 1.0 K = 1.2
In. mm Lbs. kN Lbs. kN Lbs. kN Lbs. kN Lbs. kN
B11 8190 (36.43) 4477 (19.91) 8446 (37.57) 7783 (34.62) 7311 (32.52)
24 (609)
B11A 17701 (78.74) 8267 (36.77) 17778 (79.08) 17572 (78.16) 17416 (77.47)
B11 7311 (32.52) 4183 (18.61) 7838 (34.86) 6503 (28.93) 5612 (24.96)
36 (914)
B11A 17416 (77.47) 8189 (36.42) 17590 (78.24) 17127 (76.18) 16774 (74.61)
B11 6214 (27.64) 3783 (16.83) 7053 (31.37) 4988 (22.19) 3816 (16.97)
48 (1219)
B11A 17016 (75.69) 8079 (35.94) 17327 (77.07) 16503 (73.41) 15876 (70.62)
B11 4988 (22.19) 3279 (14.58) 6140 (27.31) 3595 (15.99) 2790 (12.41)
60 (1524)
B11A 16503 (73.41) 7727 (34.37) 16988 (75.56) 15701 (69.84) 14721 (65.48)
B11 3816 (16.97) 2444 (10.87) 5146 (22.89) 2790 (12.41) 2213 (9.84)
72 (1829)
B11A 15876 (70.62) 6160 (27.40) 16574 (73.72) 14721 (65.48) 13310 (59.20)
B11 3063 (13.62) 1897 (8.44) 4133 (18.38) 2291 (10.19) 1846 (8.21)
84 (2133)
B11A 15135 (67.32) 4961 (22.07) 16084 (71.54) 13563 (60.33) 11642 (51.78)
B11 2564 (11.40) 1532 (6.81) 3398 (15.11) 1953 (8.69) 1591 (7.08)
96 (2438)
B11A 14279 (63.51) 4045 (17.99) 15520 (69.03) 12226 (54.38) 9717 (43.22)
B11 2213 (9.84) 1273 (5.66) 2886 (12.84) 1708 (7.60) 1401 (6.23)
108 (2743)
B11A 13310 (59.20) 3337 (14.84) 14880 (66.19) 10712 (47.65) 7725 (34.36)
B11 1953 (8.69) 1081 (4.81) 2514 (11.18) 1522 (6.77) 1251** (5.56)
120 (3048)
B11A 12226 (54.38) 2784 (12.38) 14164 (63.00) 9019 (40.12) 6257** (27.83)
B11 1591 (7.08) 816 (3.63) 2011 (8.94) 1251** (5.56) 1026** (4.56)
144 (3657)
B11A 9717 (43.22) 1990 (8.85) 12508 (55.64) 6257** (27.83) 4345** (19.33)
B11 1347 (5.99) 642 (2.85) 1687 (7.50) 1058** (4.70) 859** (3.82)
168 (4267)
B11A 7183 (31.95) 1464 (6.51) 10550 (46.93) 4597** (20.45) 3192** (14.20)
B11 1167** (5.19) 519 (2.31) 1459 (6.49) 910** (4.05) – –
192 (4877)
B11A 5499** (24.46) 1121 (4.98) 8330 (37.05) 3520** (15.66) – –
B11 1026** (4.56) 429 (1.91) 1285** (5.71) – – – –
216 (5486)
B11A 4345** (19.33) 885 (3.93) 6582** (29.28) – – – –
B11 910** (4.05) 360 (1.60) 1148** (5.10) – – – –
240 (6096) B11A 3520** (15.66) 717 (3.19) 5331** (23.71) – – – –
**Where the slenderness ratio KL exceeds 200, and K = end fixity factor, L = actual length and r = radius of gyration.
r

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 B12 Channel & Combinations
B12
• Thickness: 12 Gauge (2.6 mm)
• Standard lengths: 10’ (3.05 m) & 20’ (6.09 m)
• Standard finishes: Plain, DURA-GREEN™, Pre-Galvanized,
Hot-Dipped Galvanized, Aluminum
• Weight: 2.47 Lbs./Ft. (3.67 kg/m) 15/8”
3/8” (41.3) 3/8”
(9.5) (9.5)
7/8”
9/32”
(22.2)
(7.1)
Y
27/16” X X
(61.9)
1.1197
(28.4)

Y
13/16”
(20.6)

SECTION PROPERTIES X - X Axis Y - Y Axis

Channel & Combinations

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 sq. in. cm2 in.4 cm4 in.3 cm3 in. cm in.4 cm4 in.3 cm3 in. cm
B12 2.484 (3.70) .731 (4.71) .5349 (22.26) .4061 (6.65) .856 (2.17) .3377 (14.06) .4156 (6.81) .680 (1.73)
B12A 4.969 (7.40) 1.462 (9.43) 2.9036 (120.86) 1.1915 (19.52) 1.409 (3.58) .6756 (28.12) .8315 (13.63) .680 (1.73)

Calculations of section properties are based on metal thicknesses as determined by the AISI Cold-Formed Steel Design Manual.

Y
27/16”
(61.9) Y
47/8”
X (123.8)
31/4”
X (82.5)
X
15/8”
X (41.3)

Y
Y
13/16”
1.1199 27/16”
(20.6) (28.4)
15/8” (61.9)
(41.3)
B12A B12B
Wt. 4.94 Lbs./Ft. (7.35 kg/m) Wt. 4.94 Lbs./Ft. (7.35 kg/m)

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 B12 Beam & Column Loading Data
BEAM LOADING
Uniform Load @ Deflection =
Beam Span Channel Uniform Load and Deflection 1/240 Span 1/360 Span
In. mm Style Lbs. kN In. mm Lbs. kN Lbs. kN
B12 3880 (17.26) .009 (.23) 3880 (17.26) 3880 (17.26)
12 (305)
B12A 3880* (17.26) .001 (.02) 3880* (17.26) 3880* (17.26)
B12 3273 (14.56) .038 (.96) 3273 (14.56) 3273 (14.56)
24 (609)
B12A 3880* (17.26) .008 (.20) 3880* (17.26) 3880* (17.26)
B12 2182 (9.70) .086 (2.18) 2182 (9.70) 2182 (9.70)
36 (914)
B12A 3880* (17.26) .028 (.71) 3880* (17.26) 3880* (17.26)
B12 1636 (7.28) .153 (3.88) 1636 (7.28) 1421 (6.32)
48 (1219)
B12A 3880* (17.26) .067 (1.70) 3880* (17.26) 3880* (17.26)
B12 1309 (5.82) .240 (6.09) 1309 (5.82) 909 (4.04)
60 (1524)
B12A 3847* (17.11) .130 (3.30) 3847* (17.11) 3847* (17.11)
B12 1091 (4.85) .345 (8.76) 947 (4.21) 632 (2.81)
72 (1829)
B12A 3206 (14.26) .188 (4.77) 3206 (14.26) 3206 (14.26)
B12 935 (4.16) .470 (11.94) 696 (3.09) 464 (2.06)
84 (2133)
B12A 2748 (12.22) .255 (6.48) 2748 (12.22) 2509 (11.16)
B12 818 (3.64) .614 (15.59) 533 (2.37) 355 (1.58)
96 (2438)
B12A 2404 (10.69) .334 (8.48) 2404 (10.69) 1921 (8.54)
B12 727 (3.23) .777 (19.73) 421 (1.87) 281 (1.25)
108 (2743)
B12A 2137 (9.50) .422 (10.72) 2137 (9.50) 1518 (6.75)

Channel & Combinations

B12 655 (2.93) .959 (24.36) 341 (1.52) 227 (1.01)
120 (3048)
B12A 1924 (8.56) .521 (13.23) 1844 (8.20) 1229 (5.47)
Based on simple beam condition using an allowable design stress of 25,000 psi (172 MPa) in accordance with MFMA, with adequate lateral
bracing (see page 11 for further explanation). Actual yield point of cold rolled steel is 42,000 psi. To determine concentrated load capacity at
mid span, multiply uniform load by 0.5 and corresponding deflection by 0.8. *Failure determined by weld shear.

COLUMN LOADING
Max. Column Loading K = .80 Max. Column Loading (Loaded @ C.G.)
Unbraced Channel Loaded@ Loaded@
Height Style C.G. Slot Face K = .65 K = 1.0 K = 1.2
In. mm Lbs. kN Lbs. kN Lbs. kN Lbs. kN Lbs. kN
B12 10140 (45.10) 4752 (21.14) 10247 (45.58) 9965 (44.32) 9756 (43.40)
12 (305)
B12A 20820 (92.61) 8023 (35.69) 20854 (92.76) 20763 (92.36) 20694 (92.05)
B12 9244 (41.12) 4514 (20.08) 9639 (42.87) 8629 (38.38) 7933 (35.29)
24 (609)
B12A 20519 (91.27) 7956 (35.39) 20655 (91.88) 20293 (90.27) 20017 (89.04)
B12 7933 (35.29) 4137 (18.40) 8711 (35.75) 6786 (30.18) 5572 (24.78)
36 (914)
B12A 20017 (89.04) 7844 (34.89) 20324 (90.40) 19509 (86.78) 18889 (84.02)
B12 6386 (28.40) 3638 (16.18) 7562 (33.64) 4785 (21.28) 3717 (16.53)
48 (1219)
B12A 19315 (85.92) 7688 (34.20) 19861 (88.34) 18412 (81.90) 17309 (76.99)
B12 4785 (21.28) 2963 (13.18) 6285 (27.96) 3523 (15.67) 2806 (12.48)
60 (1524)
B12A 18412 (81.90) 6941 (30.87) 19265 (85.69) 17002 (75.63) 15278 (67.96)
B12 3717 (16.53) 2197 (9.77) 4964 (22.08) 2806 (12.48) 2271 (10.10)
72 (1829)
B12A 17309 (76.99) 5334 (23.73) 18536 (82.45) 15278 (67.96) 12795 (56.91)
B12 3052 (13.57) 1717 (7.64) 3994 (17.76) 2345 (10.43) 1913 (8.51)
84 (2133)
B12A 16005 (71.19) 4176 (18.57) 17675 (78.62) 13240 (58.89) 9884 (43.96)
B12 2600 (11.56) 1391 (6.19) 3350 (14.90) 2019 (8.98) 1650 (7.34)
96 (2438)
B12A 14500 (64.50) 3328 (14.80) 16682 (74.20) 10889 (48.43) 7567 (33.66)
B12 2271 (10.10) 1155 (5.14) 2893 (12.87) 1773 (7.88) 1446 (6.43)
108 (2743)
B12A 12795 (56.91) 2692 (11.97) 15556 (69.19) 8610 (38.30) 5979 (26.59)
B12 2019 (8.98) 977 (4.34) 2553 (11.35) 1577 (7.01) 1279** (5.69)
120 (3048)
B12A 10889 (48.43) 2202 (9.79) 14298 (63.60) 6974 (31.02) 4843** (21.54)

**Where the slenderness ratio KL exceeds 200, and K = end fixity factor, L = actual length and r = radius of gyration.
r

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 B22 Channel
B22
• Thickness: 12 Gauge (2.6 mm)
• Standard lengths: 10’ (3.05 m) & 20’ (6.09 m)
• Standard finishes: Plain, DURA-GREEN™, Pre-Galvanized,
Hot-Dipped Galvanized, Stainless Steel Type 304 or 316, Aluminum
• Weight: 1.90 Lbs./Ft. (2.83 kg/m)
15/8”
3/8” (41.3) 3/8”
(9.5) (9.5)
7/8”
(22.2) 9/32”
(7.1)
Y
15/8” X X
(41.3) .7252
(18.4)

13/16”
(20.6)

SECTION PROPERTIES X - X Axis Y - Y Axis

Channel & Combinations

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 sq. in. cm2 in.4 cm4 in.3 cm3 in. cm in.4 cm4 in.3 cm3 in. cm
B22 1.910 (2.84) .562 (3.62) .1912 (7.96) .2125 (3.48) .583 (1.48) .2399 (9.99) .2953 (4.84) .653 (1.66)
B22A 3.820 (5.69) 1.124 (7.25) .9732 (40.51) .5989 (9.81) .931 (2.36) .4798 (19.97) .5905 (9.68) .653 (1.66)
B22X 6.649 (9.89) 1.956 (12.62) 4.1484 (172.67) 1.7019 (27.89) 1.456 (3.70) 1.1023 (45.88) 1.2027 (19.71) .751 (1.91)
Calculations of section properties are based on metal thicknesses as determined by the AISI Cold-Formed Steel Design Manual.

Y
15/8”
(41.3)

31/4”
X X (82.5)

13/16”
(20.6)
B22A 15/8”
Wt. 3.80 Lbs./Ft. (5.65 kg/m) (41.3)

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 B52 Channel & Combinations
B52
• Thickness: 12 Gauge (2.6 mm)
• Standard lengths: 10’ (3.05 m) & 20’ (6.09 m)
• Standard finishes: Plain, DURA-GREEN™, Pre-Galvanized,
Stainless Steel Type 304 or 316, Hot-Dipped Galvanized
• Weight: 1.27 Lbs./Ft. (1.89 kg/m)

15/8”
3/8” (41.3) 3/8”
(9.5) (9.5)
7/8”
(22.2) 9/32”
13/16” Y (7.1)
(20.6) X X
Y
.3366
13/16”
(8.5)
(20.6)

SECTION PROPERTIES X - X Axis Y - Y Axis

Channel & Combinations

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 sq. in. cm2 in.4 cm4 in.3 cm3 in. cm in.4 cm4 in.3 cm3 in. cm
B52 1.313 (1.95) .386 (2.49) .0320 (1.33) .0673 (1.10) .288 (.73) .1404 (5.84) .1728 (2.83) .603 (1.53)
B52A 2.627 (3.91) .773 (4.99) .1517 (6.31) .1868 (3.06) .443 (1.13) .2809 (11.69) .3457 (5.67) .603 (1.53)
Calculations of section properties are based on metal thicknesses as determined by the AISI Cold-Formed Steel Design Manual.

1.241
(31.5) Y

13/16” Y
27/16” 31/4”
(20.6)
X (41.3)
(82.5)
X
X X
Y 15/8” 15/8”
X (41.3) (41.3)
X Y
Y Y
13/16” 13/16”
13/16”
(20.6) (20.6)
15/8” 15/8”
(20.6)
(41.3) 15/8”
(41.3) (41.3)
B52A B52B3 B52B4
Wt. 2.54 Lbs./Ft. (3.78 kg/m) Wt. 3.81 Lbs./Ft. (5.67 kg/m) Wt. 5.08 Lbs./Ft. (7.56 kg/m)

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 B52 Beam & Column Loading Data
BEAM LOADING
Uniform Load @ Deflection =
Beam Span Channel Uniform Load and Deflection 1/240 Span 1/360 Span
In. mm Style Lbs. kN In. mm Lbs. kN Lbs. kN
B52 1079 (4.80) .026 (.66) 1079 (4.80) 1079 (4.80)
12 (305)
B52A 1270* (5.65) .006 (.15) 1270* (5.65) 1270* (5.65)
B52 539 (2.40) .106 (2.69) 506 (2.25) 337 (1.50)
24 (609)
B52A 1270* (5.65) .052 (1.32) 1270* (5.65) 1270* (5.65)
B52 360 (1.60) .240 (6.09) 225 (1.00) 150 (0.67)
36 (914)
B52A 1013 (4.50) .141 (3.58) 1013 (4.50) 719 (3.20)
B52 270 (1.20) .427 (10.84) 126 (0.56) 84 (0.37)
48 (1219)
B52A 759 (3.37) .250 (6.35) 607 (2.70) 404 (1.80)
B52 216 (0.96) .667 (16.94) 81 (0.36) 54 (0.24)
60 (1524)
B52A 608 (2.70) .391 (9.93) 388 (1.72) 259 (1.15)
B52 180 (0.80) .960 (24.38) 56 (0.25) 37 (0.16)
72 (1829)
B52A 506 (.225) .563 (14.30) 270 (1.20) 180 (0.80)
B52 154 (0.68) 1.307 (33.20) 41 (0.18) 28 (0.12)
84 (2133)
B52A 434 (1.93) .766 (19.45) 198 (0.88) 132 (0.59)
B52 135 (0.60) 1.707 (43.36) 32 (0.14) 21 (0.93)
96 (2438)
B52A 380 (1.69) 1.001 (25.42) 152 (0.67) 101 (0.45)
B52 120 (0.53) 2.160 (54.86) 25 (0.11) 17 (0.75)
108 (2743)

Channel & Combinations

B52A 338 (1.50) 1.267 (32.18) 120 (0.53) 80 (0.35)
B52 108 (0.48) 2.667 (67.74) 20 (0.89) 13 (0.58)
120 (3048)
B52A 304 (.135) 1.564 (39.72) 97 (0.43) 65 (0.29)

Based on simple beam condition using an allowable design stress of 25,000 psi (172 MPa) in accordance with MFMA, with adequate lateral
bracing (see page 11 for further explanation). Actual yield point of cold rolled steel is 42,000 psi. To determine concentrated load capacity at
mid span, multiply uniform load by 0.5 and corresponding deflection by 0.8. *Failure determined by weld shear.

COLUMN LOADING
Max. Column Loading K = .80 Max. Column Loading (Loaded @ C.G.)
Unbraced Channel Loaded@ Loaded@
Height Style C.G. Slot Face K = .65 K = 1.0 K = 1.2
In. mm Lbs. kN Lbs. kN Lbs. kN Lbs. kN Lbs. kN
B52 8407 (37.36) 3162 (14.06) 8543 (38.00) 8205 (36.50) 7989 (35.54)
12 (305)
B52A 19160 (85.23) 5290 (23.53) 19425 (86.41) 18777 (83.52) 18363 (81.68)
B52 7519 (33.44) 2755 (12.25) 7879 (35.05) 6521 (29.01) 5397 (24.01)
24 (609)
B52A 17444 (77.59) 4955 (22.04) 18144 (80.71) 16412 (73.00) 15275 (67.94)
B52 5397 (24.01) 2152 (9.57) 6653 (29.59) 3616 (16.08) 2511 (11.17)
36 (914)
B52A 15275 (67.94) 4496 (20.00) 16547 (73.60) 13376 (59.50) 11243 (50.01)
B52 3178 (14.13) 1560 (6.94) 4785 (21.28) 2034 (9.05) 1412** (6.28)
48 (1219)
B52A 12692 (56.46) 3963 (17.63) 14667 (65.24) 9683 (43.07) 6780 (30.16)
B52 2034 (9.05) 1159 (5.15) 3081 (13.70) 1302** (5.79) 904** (4.02)
60 (1524)
B52A 9683 (43.07) 3383 (15.05) 12516 (55.67) 6248 (27.79) 4339 (19.30)
B52 1412** (6.28) 891 (3.96) 2139 (9.51) 904** (4.02) – –
72 (1829)
B52A 6780 (30.16) 2799 (12.45) 10084 (44.85) 4339 (19.30) 3013 (13.42)
B52 1038** (4.62) 704 (3.13) 1572 (6.99) 664** (2.95) – –
84 (2133)
B52A 4981 (22.15) 2337 (10.39) 7545 (33.56) 3188 (14.18) 2214** (9.85)
B52 794** (3.53) 570 (2.53) 1203** (5.35) – – – –
96 (2438)
B52A 3814 (16.96) 1973 (8.77) 5777 (25.70) 2441** (10.86) 1695** (7.54)
B52 - - 470 (2.09) 951** (4.23) – – – –
108 (2743)
B52A 3013 (13.40) 1684 (7.49) 4564 (20.30) 1928** (8.57) 1339** (5.95)
B52 - - 394 (1.75) 770** (3.42) – – – –
120 (3048)
B52A 2441** (10.86) 1452 (6.46) 3697 (16.44) 1562** (6.95) – –

**Where the slenderness ratio KL exceeds 200, and K = end fixity factor, L = actual length and r = radius of gyration.
r

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 Appendix “B”

Abstracts from
AASHTO “Standard Specifications for
Structural Supports for Highway Signs,
Luminaires and Traffic Signals”