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Based on the first edition, 1995 HVAC Duct Construction Standards, Metal and Flexible, published by the
Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association.
See Sections 506.2, 602.1, and 602.5 of the Uniform Mechanical Code.
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APPENDIX A, UMC STANDARD 6-2 UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE
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STANDARD FOR METAL DUCTS APPENDIX A, UMC STANDARD 6-2
TABLE 6-2-A
Rectangular Duct Hangers, Minimum Size
Maximum Pair at 10 ft. Spacing Pair at 8 ft. Spacing Pair at 5 ft. Spacing Pair at 4 ft. Spacing
Half of
Duct Perimeter Strap Wire/Rod Strap Wire/Rod Strap Wire/Rod Strap Wire/Rod
P=30" 1" x 0.030 10 ga. 1" x 0.030 10 ga. 1" x 0.030 12 ga. 1" x 0.030 12 ga.
2 (1" x 22 ga.) (0.135") (1" x 22 ga.) (0.135") (1" x 22 ga.) (0.106") (1" x 22 ga.) (0.106")
P=72" 1" x 0.047 3/8" 1" x 0.036 1/4" 1" x 0.030 1/4" 1" x 0.030 1/4"
2 (1" x 18 ga.) (1" x 20 ga.) (1" x 22 ga.) (1" x 22 ga.)
P=96" 1" x 0.058 3/8" 1" x 0.047 3/8" 1" x 0.036 3/8" 1" x 0.030 1/4"
2 (1" x 16 ga.) (1" x 18 ga.) (1" x 20 ga.) (1" x 22 ga.)
P=120" 1-1/2" x 0.058 1/2" 1" x 0.058 3/8" 1" x 0.047 3/8" 1" x 0.036 1/4"
2 (1-1/2" x 16 ga.) (1" x 16 ga.) (1" x 18 ga.) (1" x 20 ga.)
P=168" 1-1/2" x 0.058 1/2" 1" x 0.058 1/2" 1" x 0.058 3/8" 1" x 0.047 3/8"
2 (1-1/2" x 16 ga.) (1-1/2" x 16 ga.) (1" x 16 ga.) (1" x 18 ga.)
P=192" — 1/2" 1-1/2" x 0.058 1/2" 1" x 0.058 3/8" 1" x 0.058 3/8"
2 (1-1/2" x 16 ga.) (1" x 16 ga.) (1" x 16 ga.)
P=193" up Special analysis required
2
Single Hanger Maximum Allowable Load
When straps are lap-joined, use these minimum fasteners: Strap Wire or Rod (Dia.)
1 x 0.047", 0.036", 0.030 - two No. 10 or one 1/4 bolt 1" x 0.030"–260 lbs. 0.106"–80 lbs.
1" x 0.058" – two 1/4" dia. 1" x 0.036"–320 lbs. 0.135"–120 lbs.
1-1/2" x 0.058" - two 3/8" dia. 1" x 0.047"–420 lbs. 0.162"–160 lbs.
Place fasteners in series, not side by side. 1" x 0.058"–700 lbs. 1/4''–270 lbs.
1-1/2" x 0.058"–1,100 lbs. 3/8"–680 lbs.
1/2''–1,250 lbs.
5/8"–2,000 lbs.
3/4"–3,000 lbs.
Notes:
1. Dimensions other than gauge are in inches.
2. Tables allow for duct weight 1 lb./sf (4.8 kg/m2), insulation weight normal reinforcement, and trapeze weight, but no external
loads.
3. Straps are galvanized steel; other materials are uncoated steel.
4. Allowable loads for P/2 assume that ducts are 0.058 (16 ga.) (1.47 mm) maximum, except that when maximum duct dimension
(w) is over 60" (1,524 mm), then P/2 maximum is 1.25 w.
5. For trapeze sizes see Table 6-2-B.
6. Twelve [0.081 in. (2.05 mm)], 10 [0.102 in. (2.59 mm)], or 8 [0.128 in. (3.25 mm)] ga. wire is steel of black-annealed, bright basic,
or galvanized type.
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2 x 2 x 1/4"
Length
18" 80 150 180 350 510 650 940 1,230 1,500 1,960
24" 75 150 180 350 510 650 940 1,230 1,500 1,960
30" 70 150 180 350 510 650 940 1,230 1,500 1,960
36" 60 130 160 340 500 620 920 1,200 1,480 1,940
42" 40 110 140 320 480 610 900 1,190 1,470 1,930
48" — 80 110 290 450 580 870 1,160 1,440 1,900
54" — 40 70 250 400 540 840 1,120 1,400 1,860
60" — — — 190 350 490 780 1,060 1,340 1,800
66" — — — 100 270 400 700 980 1,260 1,720
72" — — — — 190 320 620 900 1,180 1,640
78" — — — — 80 210 500 790 1,070 1,530
84" — — — — — 80 380 660 940 1,400
96" — — — — — — — 320 600 1,060
108" — — — — — — — — 150 610
Note: Loads above assume that a hanger rod is 6" max. distance from duct side.
TABLE 6-2-C
Round Duct Hangers
Duct Maximum Wire
Diameter Spacing Diameter Rod Strap
10" down 12' One 12 ga. 1/4" 1" x 0.030 (22 ga.)
11 to 18" 12' Two 12 ga. 1/4" 1" x 0.030 (22 ga.)
or one 8 ga.
19 to 24" 12' Two 10 ga. 1/4" 1" x 0.030 (22 ga.)
25 to 36" 12' Two 8 ga. 3/8" 1" x 0.036 (20 ga.)
37 to 50" 12' fi Two 3/8" Two 1" x 0.036 (20 ga.)
51 to 80" 12' fi Two 3/8" Two 1" x 0.047 (18 ga.)
81 to 94" 12' fi Two 3/8" Two 1" x 0.058 (16 ga.)
Table 6-2-D
Flat Oval Duct Construction
Inches (Gauge)
Duct Width Spiral Lock Seam Duct Longitudinal Seam Duct Fittings
To 24" 0.024 (24) 0.036 (20) 0.036 (20)
25" to 36" 0.030 (22) 0.036 (20) 0.036 (20)
37" to 48" 0.030 (22) 0.047 (18) 0.047 (18)
49" to 60" 0.036 (20) 0.047 (18) 0.047 (18)
61" to 70" 0.036 (20) 0.058 (16) 0.058 (16)
71" and up 0.047 (18) 0.058 (16) 0.058 (16)
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TABLE 6-2-E
Round Duct Gauge Selection for Galvanized Steel
Maximum 2" W.G. (498 Pa) Maximum 10" W.G. (2.5 kPa) Maximum 2" W.G. (498 Pa)
Static Positive Static Positive Static Negative
Duct Diameter, Spiral Seam, Longitudinal Seam, Spiral Seam, Longitudinal Seam, Spiral Seam, Longitudinal Seam,
Inches Inches (Gauge) Inches (Gauge) Inches (Gauge) Inches (Gauge) Inches (Gauge) Inches (Gauge)
3 thru 8 0.016 (28) 0.016 (28) 0.019 (26) 0.024 (24) 0.016 (28) 0.024 (24)
9 thru 14 0.016 (28) 0.019 (26) 0.019 (26) 0.024 (24) 0.019 (26) 0.024 (24)
15 thru 26 0.019 (26) 0.024 (24) 0.024 (24) 0.030 (22) 0.024 (24) 0.030 (22)
27 thru 36 0.024 (24) 0.030 (22) 0.030 (22) 0.036 (20) 0.030 (22) 0.036 (20)
37 thru 50 0.030 (22) 0.036 (20) 0.036 (20) 0.036 (20) 0.036 (20) 0.047 (18)
51 thru 60 0.036 (20) 0.047 (18) 0.047 (18) 0.047 (18) 0.047 (18) 0.058 (16)
61 thru 84 0.047 (18) 0.058 (16) 0.047 (18) 0.058 (16) 0.058 (16) 0.070 (14)
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water gauge x 248.8 = Pa
TABLE 6-2-G Rectangular Duct Transverse Reinforcement for inches x 25.4 = mm
Duct Material Thicknesses from 0.030" (22 ga.) (0.76 mm) to 0.019" (26 ga.) (0.48 mm)
Pressure Class 1/2" 1/2" 1" 1" 2" 2" 1/2" 1/2" 1" 1" 2" 2" 1/2" 1/2" 1" 1" 2" 2"
(Water Gauge)
Duct Thickness 0.030" 0.030" 0.030" 0.030" 0.030" 0.030" 0.024" 0.024" 0.024" 0.024" 0.024" 0.024" 0.019" 0.019" 0.019" 0.019" 0.019" 0.019"
Inches (Gauge) (22) (22) (22) (22) (22) (22) (24) (24) (24) (24) (24) (24) (26) (26) (26) (26) (26) (26)
Duct Dimensions
7" dn. Standing reinforcement is not required on duct Not Required
sizes above this heavy line. Flat slips and drives or
8-10" another choice may be used. Flat slips and drives
APPENDIX A, UMC STANDARD 6-2
11, 12" must not be less than one gauge below duct gauge A/5D A/8D
and not less than 24 gauge.
13, 14" A/5D A/8D A/10DA/8D A/5D A/4D
15, 16" A/10D A/8D A/10D A/8D A/5D A/8D A/5D A/8D A/5D A/4D
17, 18" A/10D A/8D A/10D A/8D A/5D A/8D A/5D A/8D A/5D A/4D
19, 20" A/10D A/8D A/5D B/8 A/10D A/8D A/5D A/4D A/10D A/8D A/5D A/8D A/5D A/4D
21, 22" A/10 A/8 A/5 B/8 A/10 A/8 A/10 A/8 A/5 A/4 A/10 A/8 A/5 A/4 A/5 A/4
23, 24" B/10 B/8 B/5 C/8 A/10 A/8 B/10 B/8 B/5 B/4 A/10 A/8 A/5 A/4 B/5 B/4
25, 26" A/10 A/8 B/10 B/8 B/5 C/8 A/10 A/8 A/5 B/8 B/5 B/4 A/10 A/8 A/5 A/4 B/5 B/4
27, 28" B/10 B/8 C/10 C/8 C/5 B/4 B/10 B/8 B/5 C/8 C/5 B/4 B/5 B/8 B/5 B/4 B/2-1/2 B/4
29, 30" B/10 B/8 C/10 C/8 C/5 C/4 B/10 B/8 B/5 C/8 C/5 C/4 B/5 B/8 B/5 B/4 C/2-1/2 C/4
31-36" C/10 C/8 C/5 D/8 D/5 D/4 C/5 C/8 C/5 C/4 D/2-1/2 D/4 C/5 C/4 C/5 C/4
37-42" D/5 D/8 D/5 D/4 E/5 E/4 D/5 D/8 D/5 D/4 E/2-1/2 E/4 D/5 C/4 D/2-1/2 D/4
43-48" D/5 D/8 E/5 D/4 E/2-1/2 E/4 D/5 D/4 E/5 D/4 E/2-1/2 E/2 D/5 D/4 D/2-1/2 D/4
49-54" D/5 D/4 E/5 E/4 F/2-1/2 F/2 D/5 D/4 E/2-1/2 E/4 F/2-1/2 F/2 D/5 D/4
55-60" E/5 E/4 F/5 F/4 G/2-1/2 G/2 E/5 E/4 F/2-1/2 F/4 E/2-1/2 E/4
61-72" F/5 F/4 G/2-1/2 G/4 H/2-1/2 H/2 F/2-1/2 F/4
73-84" H/5 G/4 G/2-1/2 G/4 Not Allowed
85-96" H/2-1/2 H/4
97" up
This number is the spacing interval between reinforcements, in feet.
Note: Flat slips and drives may be backed with stiffeners from Table No. 6-2-J and
thereby qualified for this table. Where the superscript D occurs, the flat drive is This letter denotes the type of reinforcement to be selected from joint Tables 6-2-I,
accepted as Class A. See Table No. 6-2-K. 6-2-J, or 6-2-K.
UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE
TABLE 6-2-H Rectangular Duct Transverse Reinforcement for Duct Material Thicknesses from water gauge x 248.8 = Pa
0.058" (16 ga.) (1.47 mm) to 0.036" (20 ga.) (0.91 mm) inches x 25.4 = mm
Pressure Class 1/2" 1/2" 1" 1" 2" 2" 1/2" 1/2" 1" 1" 2" 2" 1/2" 1/2" 1" 1" 2" 2"
(Water Gauge)
Duct Thickness 0.058" 0.058" 0.058" 0.058" 0.058" 0.058" 0.047" 0.047" 0.047" 0.047 0.047" 0.047" 0.036" 0.036" 0.036" 0.036" 0.036" 0.036"
Inches (Gauge) (16) (16) (16) (16) (16) (16) (18) (18) (18) (18) (18) (18) (20) (20) (20) (20) (20) (20)
Duct Dimensions
7" dn.
STANDARD FOR METAL DUCTS
8-10"
11, 12" Not Required
13, 14"
Standing reinforcement is not required on duct
15, 16" sizes above this heavy line. Flat slips and drives or
another choice may be used. Flat slips and drives
17, 18"
must not be less than one gauge below duct gauge
19, 20" and not less than 24 gauge. B/10 B/8
21, 22" B/10 B/8 A/10 A/8 B/10 B/8
23, 24" C/10 C/8 B/10 B/8 B/10 C/8
25, 26" C/10 C/8 C/10 C/8 B/10 B/8 C/10 C/8
27, 28" C/10 C/8 C/10 C/8 C/10 C/8 B/10 B/8 C/10 C/8 C/5 C/8
29, 30" D/10 D/8 C/10 C/8 D/10 D/8 B/10 B/8 C/10 C/8 C/5 D/8
31-36" D/10 D/8 E/10 E/8 C/10 C/8 D/10 D/8 D/5 E/8 C/10 C/8 D/10 D/8 D/5 D/4
37-42" D/10 D/8 E/10 E/8 E/5 E/8 D/10 D/8 E/10 D/8 E/5 E/4 D/10 D/8 D/5 D/8 E/5 E/4
43-48" E/10 D/8 F/10 F/8 F/5 G/8 E/10 D/8 E/5 E/8 F/5 E/4 E/10 D/8 E/5 D/4 F/5 E/4
49-54" E/10 E/8 G/10 F/8 G/5 F/4 E/10 E/8 E/5 F/8 G/5 F/4 D/5 E/8 E/5 E/4 F/2-1/2 F/4
55-60" F/10 F/8 F/5 G/8 H/5 G/4 F/10 F/8 F/5 G/8 H/5 G/4 E/5 F/8 F/5 F/4 G/2-1/2 G/4
61-72" H/10 G/8 H/5 G/4 I/5 H/4 F/5 G/8 H/5 G/4 H/2-1/2 H/4 F/5 F/4 G/2-1/2 G/4 H/2-1/2 H/2
73-84" H/5 H/8 I/5 H/4 I/2-1/2 J/4 H/5 G/4 I/5 H/4 I/2-1/2 J/4 H/5 G/4 H/2-1/2 H/4 I/2-1/2 I/2
85-96" H/5 I/8 J/5 I/4 J/2-1/2 K/4 H/5 H/4 I/2-1/2 I/4 J/2-1/2 J/2 H/5 H/4 I/2-1/2 I/2 J/2-1/2 J/2
97" up H/5 H/4 J/2-1/2 J/2 K/2-1/2 K/2 H/5 H/4 J/2-1/2 J/2 K/2-1/2 K/2
Note: Flat slips and drives may be backed with stiffeners from Table No. 6-2-J and This number is the spacing interval between reinforcements, in feet.
thereby qualified for this table. This letter denotes the type of reinforcement to be selected from joint Tables Nos.
6-2-I, 6-2-J or 6-2-K.
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APPENDIX A, UMC STANDARD 6-2 UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE
TABLE 6-2-1
Transverse Joint Reinforcement for Tables 6-2-G and 6-2-H
STANDING S
(BAR REINFORCED)
T-13
D 0.5 Not given 1 x 0.024" 0.7 1 x 0.024" 0.7 1-1/8 x 0.019" 0.7
(1 x 24 ga.) (1 x 24 ga.) (1-1/8 x 26 ga.)
I 75 2 x 0.036" 2.9
(2 x 20 ga.)
2 x 2 x 1/8
L 200
Note:
* Nominal EI is number listed times 105.
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WT WT WT WT
LOCK T, LF LF LF LF
EI* H DUCT T, h HxT U HxT HxT
(x 25.4 for mm) (x 1.488 (x 25.4 for mm) (x 1.488 (x 25.4 for mm) (x 1.488 (x 25.4 for mm) (x 1.488
for kg/m) for kg/m) for kg/m) for kg/m)
A 0.5
C 2.5 T-17 0.019" (26 ga.) lock 0.6 1 x 0.024" 0.024" 0.5 1 x 0.024" 1.0
1" on 0.019" (26 ga.) (24 ga.) (24 ga.) (24 ga.)
D 5.0 T-17 0.024" (24 ga.) lock 0.7 1 x 0.030" 0.030" 0.6 1 x 0.030" 1.0
1" on 0.024" (24 ga.) (22 ga.) (22 ga.) (22 ga.)
E 10 T-18 0.030" (22 ga.) lock 1.4 1-1/2 x 0.024" 0.030" 0.8 two 1.7 1 x 0.058" (16 ga.) 1.0
1" 1 x 1/8 bar (24 ga.) (22 ga.) 1 x 1/8 1-1/2 x 0.024" (24 ga.)
F 15 T-17 0.030" (22 ga.) lock 1.0 1-1/2 x 0.036" 0.036" 1.0 1-1/2 x 0.030" (22 ga.) 1.0
1-1/2" (20 ga.) (20 ga.) 1-1/2 x 0.036" (20 ga.) 1.0
G 25 T-18 0.030" (22 ga.) lock 1.6 two 2.1 1-1/2 x 0.047" 1.5
1-1/2" 1-1/2 x 1/8 bar 1-1/4 x 1/8 (18 ga.)
H 50 T-19 0.036" (20 ga.) lock 2.9 2 x 0.058" 0.036" 1.5 two 2.6 2 x 0.047" 1.5
1-1/2" 1-1/2 x 3/16 angle (16 ga.) (20 ga.) 1-1/2 x 1/8 (18 ga.)
I 75 T-10 0.036" (20 ga.) lock 2.8 2 x 0.058" two* 2 x 0.058" 2.0
1-1/2" 2 x 1/8 angle (16 ga.) 1-1/2 x 3/16 3.7 (16 ga.)
*
Note:
* Nominal EI is number listed times 105.
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TABLE 6-2-J
Intermediate Reinforcement
Minimum
Rigidity ANGLE ZEE HAT SECTION CHANNEL
Class
A 0.5
C 2.5 1 x 0.047" (18 ga.) 0.34 3/4 x 1/2 x 0.047 0.36 3/4 x 3 x 0.047" 0.81
1 x 0.058" (16 ga.) 0.44 (18 ga.) (18 ga.)
3/4 x 1/8 0.59
D 5.0 1-1/4 x 0.047" 1 x 3/4 x 0.036" 0.35 1-1/8 x 3-1/4 x 0.047" 1.0
(18 ga.) 0.45 (20 ga.) (18 ga.)
1 x 1/8 0.80 1 x 3 x 0.047" (18 ga.)
1-1/4 x 0.090 0.80 1 x 3/4 x 0.090 0.78
E 10 1-1/2 x 0.058" 0.66 1-1/2 x 3/4 x 0.036" 0.41 0.7 1 x 2 x 1/8 1.6
(16 ga.) (20 ga.)
1-1/2 x 1/8** 1.23 1 x 3/4 x 1/8 1.03 1-1/2 x 3/4 x 5/8 x 0.036" (20 ga.) 0.7 1-1/4 x 3-1/2 x 0.058" (16 ga.) 1.32
F 15 1-1/2 x 3/4 x 0.047" 0.54 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 3/4 x 0.036" (20 ga.) 1.1 1-1/8 x 3 x 1/8 2.1
(18 ga.)
1-1/2 x 3/16 0.96 1-1/2 x 3/4 x 1/8 1.23 1-1/2 x 3/4 x 5/8 x 0.058" (16 ga.) 0.82
G 25 2 x 1-1/8 x 0.036" 0.6 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 3/4 x 0.047" (18 ga.) 1.1
(20 ga.) 2 x 1 x 3/4 x 0.036" (20 ga.) 0.90
2 x 1-1/8 x 0.058" 0.94 1-1/2 x 3/4 x 5/8 x 1/8 2.1 1.4 x 3 4.1
H 50 2 x 1/8 1.65 (16 ga.) 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 3/4 x 0.090 1.9
2 x 1 x 3/4 x 0.036" (20 ga.) 1.2
2 x 3/16 2.44 2 x 1-1/8 x .090 1.33 2 x 1 x 3/4 x .090 2.03 2 x 2 x 1/8 2.4
I 75 2-1/2 x 2 x 3/4 x 0.058" 1.88 1.5 x 3 5.0
(16 ga.)
2 x 1-1/8 x 1/8
J 100 2 x 1/4 3.2 3 x 1-1/8 x 0.058" 1.74 2 x 1 x 3/4 x 1/8 2.63 1.6 x 4 5.4
2-1/2 x 1/8 2.1 (16 ga.) 1.2 2-1/2 x 2 x 3/4 x 0.090 2.67
2-1/2 x 2 x 3/4 x 1/8 3.57
K 150 2-1/2 x 3/16 3.1 3 x 1-1/8 x 0.090 1.64 3 x 1-1/2 x 3/4 x 0.058" 2.0
(16 ga.) Not given
L 200 2-1/2 x 1/4 4.1 3 x 1-1/8 x 1/8 2.15 3 x 1-1/2 x 3/4 x 0.090 2.82
Notes:
*Nominal El is number listed times 105.
** See tie rod options.
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TABLE 6-2-K
Transverse Joint Replacement for Tables Nos. 6-2-G, 2-H, 2-L, 2-N, and 2-O
T-16 T-21a
T-15 T-21
STANDING SEAM STANDING SEAM OR WELDED FLANGE REINFORCED WELDED FLANGE
Minimum
Rigidity 26 TO 22 GA. DUCT 20 TO 16 GA. DUCT
Class
WT WT WT WT
EI* HS x T LF HS HxHxT LF HS HxHxT LF HS x T LF
(x 25.4 for mm) (x 1.488 (x 25.4 for mm) (x 1.488 (x 25.4 for mm) (x 1.488 (x 25.4 for mm) (x 1.488
for kg/m) for kg/m) for kg/m) for kg/m)
D 5.0 3/4 x 0.058" (16 ga.) 0.3 1" 1 x 1 x 0.058" 1.0 1 x 0.047" (18 ga.) 0.4
1 x 0.036" (20 ga.) 0.5 (16 ga.) 1-1/4 x 0.030" (22 ga.) 0.3
E 10 1 x 0.058" (16 ga.) 0.7 1" 1 x 1 x 1/8 1.4 1" 1 x 1 x 0.058" 1.0 1-1/4 x 0.047" (18 ga.) 0.5
1-1/2 x 0.024" (24 ga.) 0.7 (16 ga.) 1-1/2 x 0.030" (22 ga.) 0.4
F 15 1-1/2 x 0.036" 0.7 1-1/2" 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 0.058" 1.8 1-1/4" 1-1/4 x 1-1/4 x 0.058" 1.7 1-1/4 x 0.058" (16 ga.) 0.6
(20 ga.) (16 ga.) (16 ga.) 1-1/2 x 0.036" (20 ga.) 0.4
1-1/2 x 0.047" 0.8 1-1/2" 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 1/8 1-1/2" 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 1/8 1-1/2 x 0.058" (16 ga.) 0.7
G 25 (18 ga.) 1-1/2" 2 x 2 x 0.058" 2.0 2.4
(16 ga.)
See T-16 1-1/2" 2 x 2 x 1/8* 2.7 1-1/2"1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 3/16 2.8 See T-21a
H 50 and tie rod 1-1/2" 2 x 2 x 0.058" 2.0 and tie rod
options (16 ga.) options
Table No. 10-2-Q
L 200 1-1/2" 2-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 1/4 5.3 1-1/2" 2-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 3/16* 4.1
Note:
*Nominal El is number listed times 105.
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Note:
Where Table Nos. 6-2-G, H, L, M and N require Class A reinforcement, joint T-1 is acceptable as Class A within these parameters and
without supplemental reinforcement from Table No. 6-2-J.
Notes:
1. Reinforcement class refers to transverse joint or intermediate members having stiffness and other characteristics indicated in tables.
2. Joint spacing is unrestricted.
3. Reinforcement is evaluated for each duct side separately. When required on four sides, corners shall be tied. When required on two
sides, corners shall be tied with rods or angles at the ends on 4 inch (995 Pa), 6 inch (1493 Pa), and 10 inch (2488 Pa) pressure classes.
4. The same gauge of metal shall be used on all four sides of a cross-section.
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TABLE NO.6-2-M
Rectangular Duct Reinforcement
4" W.G.(995 Pa)
Static 0.058" 0.047" 0.036" 0.030" 0.024"
Pos. or Neg. (16 gauge) (18 gauge) (20 gauge) (22 gauge) (24 gauge)
(x 25.4 for mm) (x 304.8 for mm)
Duct Dimension Minimum Class Maximum Spacing
8" down Not required Not required Not required Not required Not required
9" to 10" A @ 5'
11" to 12" A @ 10' A @ 5'
13" to 14" A @ 10' A @ 8' A @ 5'
15" to 16" A @ 10' A @ 5' A @ 5'
17" to 18" B @ 10' B @ 8' A @ 5' A @ 5'
19" to 20" C @ 10' C @ 10' B @ 8' B @ 5' B @ 5'
21" to 22" C @ 10' C @ 10' B @ 5' B @ 5' B @ 4'
23" to 24" D @ 10' D @ 10' C @ 5' C @ 5' C @ 4'
25" to 26" D @ 10' D @ 10' C @ 5' C @ 5' C @ 4'
27" to 28" E @ 10' E @ 8' D @ 5' D @ 5' D @ 4'
29" to 30" E @ 10' E @ 8' D @ 5' D @ 5' D @ 4'
31" to 36" E @ 5' E @ 5' E @ 5' E @4' D @ 3'
37" to 42" F @ 5' F @ 5' F @ 4' E @ 3' E @ 2-1/2'
43" to 48" G @ 5' G @ 5' F @ 3' F @ 3' E @ 2'
49" to 54" H @ 5' H @ 4' G @ 3' G @ 2-1/2' F @ 2'
55" to 60" I @ 5' H @ 3' H @ 3' H@ 2-1/2' G @ 2'
61" to 72" I @ 3' I @ 3' I @ 2-1/2' H @ 2'
73" to 84" K @ 3' J @ 2-1/2' J @ 2'
85" to 96" L @ 2-1/2' K @ 2' K @ 2'
Over 96" H @ 2-1/2'*
Notes:
1. Reinforcement class refers to transverse joint or intermediate members having stiffness and other characteristics indicated in tables.
2. Joint spacing is unrestricted.
3. Reinforcement is evaluated for each duct side separately. When required on four sides, corners shall be tied. When required on two
sides, corners shall be tied with rods or angles at the ends on 4 inch (995 Pa), 6 inch (1493 Pa), and 10 inch (2488 Pa) pressure classes.
4. The same gauge of metal shall be used on all four sides of a cross-section.
5. *Plus tie rods at 48 inches (1219 mm) maximum along joints and intermediates.
Tie rod sizes: 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) diameter for 36 inch (914 mm) length or less; 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) diameter for over 36 inches (914 mm).
Space at even divisions of duct width.
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TABLE 6-2-N
Rectangular Duct Reinforcement
6" W.G. (1493 Pa)
Static 0.058" 0.047" 0.036" 0.030" 0.024"
Positive (16 gauge) (18 gauge) (20 gauge) (22 gauge) (24 gauge)
(x 25.4 for mm) (x 304.8 for mm)
Duct Dimension Minimum Class Maximum Spacing
8" down Not required Not required Not required Not required Not required
9" to 10" A @ 5' A @ 5'
11" to 12" A @ 10' A @ 5' A @ 5'
13" to 14" A @ 10' A @ 8' A @ 5'
15" to 16" A @ 10' B @ 10' A @ 5' A @ 5'
17" to 18" C @ 10 C @ 10' B @ 5' B @ 5' B @4'
19" to 20" C @ 10' C @ 8' B @ 5' B @ 5' B @ 4'
21" to 22" D @ 10' C @ 8' C @ 5' C @ 5' C @ 4'
23" to 24" D @ 10' D @ 8' C @ 5' C @ 5' C @ 3'
25" to 26" D @ 8' D @ 5' D @ 5' C @ 4' C @ 3'
27" to 28" E @ 8' D @ 8' D @ 5' D @ 4' C @ 3'
29" to 30" D @ 5' D @ 8' D @ 4' D @ 4' D @ 3'
31" to 36" F @ 5' F @ 5' E @ 4' E @ 3' E @ 2-1/2'
37" to 42" G @ 5' G @ 4' F @ 3' E @ 2-1/2'
43" to 48" H @ 4' H @ 4' G @ 2-1/2' G @ 2-1/2'
49" to 54" H @4' H @ 3' H@ 2-1/2' G @ 2'
55" to 60" H @ 3' H @ 3' H@ 2-1/2' H @ 2'
61" to 72" J @ 3' J @ 2-1/2' I@2
73" to 84" L @ 2-1/2' K @ 2'
85" to 96" L @ 2' L @ 2'
Over 96" H @ 2-1/2'*
Notes:
1. Reinforcement class refers to transverse joint or intermediate members having stiffness and other characteristics indicated in tables.
2. Joint spacing is unrestricted.
3. Reinforcement is evaluated for each duct side separately. When required on four sides, corners shall be tied. When required on two
sides, corners shall be tied with rods or angles at the ends on 4 inch (995 Pa), 6 inch (1493 Pa), and 10 inch (2488 Pa) pressure classes.
4. The same gauge of metal shall be used on all four sides of a cross-section.
5. *Plus tie rods at 48 inches (1219 mm) maximum along joints and intermediates.
Tie rod sizes:1/4 inch (6.4 mm) diameter for 36-inch (914 mm) length or less; 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) diameter for over 36 inches (914 mm).
Space at even divisions of duct width.
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TABLE 6-2-O
Rectangular Duct Reinforcement
10" W.G. (2488 Pa)
Static 0.058" 0.047" 0.036" 0.030" 0.024"
Positive (16 gauge) (18 gauge) (20 gauge) (22 gauge) (24 gauge)
(x 25.4 for mm) (x 304.8 for mm)
Duct Dimension Minimum Class Maximum Spacing
8" down Not required Not required Not required Not required Not required
9" to 10" A@5 A @ 5' A @ 4'
11" to 12" A @ 8' A @ 5' A @ 5' A @ 4'
13" to 14" B @ 8' B @ 8' A @ 5' A @ 4' A @ 3'
15" to 16" B @ 8' B @ 5' B @ 5' B @ 4' A @ 3'
17" to 18" C @ 8' C @ 5' C @ 5' B @ 4' B @ 3'
19" to 20" D @ 8' C @ 5' C @ 4' B @ 3' B @ 3'
21" to 22" C @ 5' C @ 5' C @ 4' C @ 3' C @ 3'
23" to 24" D @ 5' D @ 5' D @ 4' C @ 3' C @ 3'
25" to 26" D @ 5' D @ 5' D @ 4' D @ 3' C @ 2-1/2'
27" to 28" E @ 5' E @ 5' D @ 4' D @ 3' D @ 2-1/2'
29" to 30" E @ 5' E @ 4' D @ 3' D @ 3' D @ 2-1/2'
31" to 36" F @ 5' F @ 4' F @ 3' E @ 2-1/2' E @ 2'
37" to 42" H @ 4' G @ 3' G @ 2-1/2' F @ 2'
43" to 48" H @ 3' H @ 2-1/2' G @ 2' G @ 2'
49" to 54" I @ 3' H @ 2-1/2'' H @ 2'
55" to 60" J @ 3' I @ 2-1/2' I @ 2'
61" to 72" K @ 2-1/2' K@2
73" to 84" H @ 2'
85" to 96" H @ 2'*
Over 96" H @ 2'*
Notes:
1. Reinforcement class refers to transverse joint or intermediate members having stiffness and other characteristics indicated in tables.
2. Joint spacing is unrestricted.
3. Reinforcement is evaluated for each duct side separately. When required on four sides, corners shall be tied. When required on two
sides, corners shall be tied with rods or angles at the ends on 4 inch (995 Pa), 6 inch (1493 Pa), and 10 inch (2488 Pa) pressure classes.
4. The same gauge of metal shall be used on all four sides of a cross-section.
5. *Plus tie rods at 48 inches (1,219 mm) maximum along joints and intermediates.
Tie rod sizes:1/4 inch (9.5 mm) diameter for 36 inch (914 mm) length or less; 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) diameter for over 36 inches (914 mm).
Space at even divisions of duct width.
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TABLE 6-2-P-1
Rectangular Aluminum Duct
Adapted from 3" W.G. (746 Pa) or Lower Steel Construction Tables
Amend Tables 6-2-G, 6-2-H, and 6-2-L by using equivalent thicknesses from this table.
Galv. Steel Thickness, Inches 0.016” 0.019” 0.024” 0.030” 0.036” 0.047” 0.058”
(Gauge) (28) (26) (24) (22) (20) (18) (16)
Min. Aluminum Equivalent* 0.023 0.027 0.035 0.043 0.052 0.068 0.084
Commercial Size 0.025 0.032 0.040 0.050 0.064 0.071 0.090
Aluminum weight: 171.1 pounds per cubic foot (2,738 kg/m3)
*Note: The aluminum reference in the table is Alloy 3003-H14. If calculations are performed, the following allowable stresses shall be used:
tension or compression, 10,000 psi (68.9 MPa); shear, 6,000 psi (41.4 MPa); bearing, 16,000 psi (110 MPa). Unstiffened flanges shall have
stress reduced for the specified width-to-thickness ratio.
Equivalent Aluminum***
Steel Angle Size, Inches Code Angle Size, Inches Steel Bar Aluminum Bar***
1 x 1 x 0.058” (16 ga.) C 1-1/4 x 1-1/4 x 1/8 1 x 1/8 1-1/2 x 1/8 or
1-1/4 x 3/16
1 x 1 x 1/8 D 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 1/8 1-1/2 x 1/8 1-1/2 x 3/8 or
2 x 3/16
1-1/4 x 1-1/4 x 1/8 E 1-3/4 x 1-3/4 x 1/8
1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 1/8 F 2 x 2 x 3/16 or
2-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 1/8
1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 3/16 G 2 x 2 x 1/4 or
2-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 1/8
2 x 2 x 1/8 H 2-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 3/16
2 x 2 x 3/16 I 2-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 5/16 or
3 x 3 x 1/4
2 x 2 x 1/4 J 2-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 3/8 or
3 x 3 x 1/4
2-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 3/16 K 3 x 3 x 3/8 or
3-1/2 x 3-1/2 x 1/4
***Alloy 6061-T6 strength normally
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