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APPENDIX A

UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE STANDARD NO. 6-2


STANDARD FOR METAL DUCTS

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.

A.6.201 Scope. must be electrolytically compatible and shall not


The performance criteria and requirements herein reduce the performance levels for strength and tight
contemplate a duct that is a structural assembly closure of ducts.
having the capacity to support occupant health Structural Failure – Any visible and measurable
and safety while minimizing its own contribution rupture, collapse, buckling, or other permanent
to property damage under emergency conditions. deformation or separation of the elements in the duct
Ducts can supply fresh or treated air in support of assembly.
life and health, can convey products of combustion
away from a fire zone, can maintain a pressure
differential that facilitates evacuation and reduces A.6.203 Performance Requirements for Ducts.
the spread of fire and smoke, and can facilitate (A) Pressure. Structural failure or closure failure of
firefighter access to a fire source. a duct assembly shall not occur at 150 percent of the
designed operating pressure classification when
A.6.202 Definitions. supported at the maximum recommended
Closure – The joining components on duct surfaces support spacing.
that are subjected to a pressure differential across (B) Support Spacing. Structural failure or closure
the duct wall, including mechanical locks and failure of duct assembly shall not occur when
metallic and nonmetallic materials used as fillers or supported at twice the maximum recommended
sealers whether on straight sections of ducts or support spacing and atmospheric pressure is
fittings or used in connection of ducts or fittings to maintained inside the ducts.
other apparatus. Closure shall also pertain to (C) Deflection, Longitudinal. The maximum
penetrations of duct walls (such as by screws, rivets, allowable deflection of rectangular duct walls at
pipes, electrical conduits, etc.). design pressure classification shall not exceed
Closure Failure – Any structural failure at a closure the following:
and also any loss of adhesive bond, creep,
Duct Dimension Deflection
displacement, or other deterioration of closure
materials and methods that results in an increase in 12" down (305 mm) 1/2" (12.7 mm)
air leakage above an allowable level and any 13" to 18" (330 to 457 mm) 5/8" (15.9 mm)
behavior contributing to accelerated aging of the 19" to 24" (483 to 610 mm) 3/4" (19.1 mm)
closure systems.
over 24" (over 610 mm) 1" (25.4 mm)
Duct Assembly – The completed composite
connected assembly of straight sections, fittings, and The deflection reference plane is that
accessories attached to or occurring in the perimeter passing through two adjacent corners of the
of an air passageway that is used for supply air, duct. For cross-broken ducts, the measurement
exhaust air, or recirculated air mode. The point shall be on the centerline of the duct at a
passageway need not be continuous. point 1/8 of the duct width or reinforcement
Note: Where apparatus, ceiling plenums, room interval or joint spacing if unreinforced,
boundaries, shafts, air terminals, etc., form a part of whichever is greater, from the intersection of the
the passageways, such are not subject to the cross-breaks. For cross-broken ducts, the
performance requirements in this standard, but are
allowable wall deflection shall be increased by
not prohibited from being made subject to similar
50 percent of the deflection “set” measured at
requirements.
atmospheric pressure level in the duct.
Metal Duct – A duct constructed of galvanized
steel, uncoated steel, stainless steel, or aluminum (D) Deflection, Transverse. The maximum
material of commercial grade. Accessories and allowable deflection for rectangular duct transverse
reinforcements are not required by this standard to joint systems and intermediate reinforcements shall
be of the same material as the duct wall, but they be 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) for duct widths of 100 inches

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(2,540 mm) or less and shall be 0.3 percent of the span


for greater widths. In any case, the allowable
deflection shall not be construed as permitting such
members to exceed 60 percent of their yield stress.
(E) Allowable Stress. Loads imposed by fabricated
duct weight designed pressure differential across the
duct wall, bending moment created by supports,
and 1/2 pound per square foot (2.4 kg/m2) of
insulation weight shall not exceed 60 percent of the
yield stress of the metals in the duct and its
connections. Other internal and external loads are
not accounted for by this standard.
(F) Cyclical Loading Resistance. Duct assemblies
shall be capable of withstanding a daily on-off
cycle of operation without structural failure.
(G) Air-Tightness. Closures for ducts shall be
substantially air-tight.

A.6.204 Support Requirements for Ducts.


(A) Method and Interval. The support spacing
interval and method of contact with the duct
assembly shall be selected to avoid structural
failure or closure failure in the duct.
(B) Allowable Stress in Supports. Supports shall
not be subjected to more than 60 percent of their
yield stress.
(C) Safety Factor. The upper attachment of a duct
suspension (hanging) system to a building
structure shall have a safety factor of at least
four (4) based on ultimate failure (pullout) load.
(D) Loading. Supports shall account for loads
identified in Section A. 6.203(A).
(E) Fastening Loads. The location and
arrangement of all fastenings in the support
system shall be selected to avoid failure in
tensile, compressive, shear, and flexure modes.
(F) Corrosion Control. The support system shall
not cause corrosion by galvanic (electrolytic)
action at points of contact with the duct.
(G) Character of Support System. The support
system shall not penetrate enclosures containing
fluids or electrical wiring in such a manner as to
create a hazard, nor shall they penetrate a load-
bearing member in such a manner as to cause
excessive loading on the member.

A.6.205 Complying Systems.


Tables 6-2-A through 6-2-Q typify duct construction
conforming with this standard. Throughout the
tables in this standard, the minimum thickness in
inches for galvanized sheet gauge numbers is used.

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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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TABLE 6-2-B inches x 25.4 = mm


pounds x 0.454 = kg
Allowable Loads for Trapeze Angles (for Rectangular Ducts) feet x 304.8 = mm

1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 1/4" or 2 x 2 x 1/8"


1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 0.058" (16 ga.)
1 x 1 x 0.058" (16 ga.)

1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 3/16"

2-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 3/16"


1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 1/8"

2-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 1/4"


2 x 2 x 3/16"
1 x 1 x 1/8"

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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TABLE 6-2-1
Transverse Joint Reinforcement for Tables 6-2-G and 6-2-H

STANDING S
(BAR REINFORCED)
T-13

T-2 T-10 T-11 T-12 STANDING S


Minimum STANDING STANDING S STANDING S STANDING S (ANGLE REINFORCED)
Rigidity DRIVE SLIP T-14
Class
WT WT WT WT WT
HxT LF HxT LF HxT LF HxT LF HxT+h LF
EI* (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 (x 25.4 for mm) (x 1.488
for kg/m) for kg/m) for kg/m) for kg/m) for kg/m)

A 0.5 1/2 x 0.019" 0.5


(1/2 x 26 ga.)

B 1.0 1-1/8 x 0.019" 0.5 1/2 x 0.030" 0.7


(1-1/8 x 26 ga.) Not given (1/2 x 22 ga.)

C 2.5 1-1/8 x 0.030" 0.8 1 x 0.019" 0.6 1 x 0.019" 0.6


(1-1/8 x 22 ga.) (1 x 26 ga.) 0.6 (1 x 26 ga.) 0.6 Not given

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.)

E 10 1-1/8 x 0.036" 0.9 Not given 1-1/8 x 0.047" 1.4


(1-1/8 x 20 ga.) (1-1/8 x 18 ga.)
w = 3/16" Not given

F 15 1-5/8 x 0.030" 1.0 1-1/2 x 0.024" 1.0 1-1/2 x 0.024" 1.5


(1-5/8 x 22 ga.) (1-1/2 x 24 ga.) (1-1/2 x 24 ga.)
w = 3/16" 1-1/2 x 1/8 bar 1-1/2 x 1/8 bar

G 25 1-5/8 x 0.047" 1.5 1-1/2 x 0.047" 1.7 1-1/2 x 0.030" 1.6


(1-5/8 x 18 ga.) (1-1/2 x 18 ga.) (1-1/2 x 22 ga.)
w = 3/16" 1-1/2 x 1/8 bar

H 50 Not given Not given 1-1/2 x 0.036" 2.9


(1-1/2 x 20 ga.)
1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 3/16

I 75 2 x 0.036" 2.9
(2 x 20 ga.)
2 x 2 x 1/8

J 100 2 x 0.036" 3.7


(2 x 20 ga.)
2 x 2 x 3/16

K 150 Not given

L 200

Note:
* Nominal EI is number listed times 105.

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TABLE 6-2-I continued

POCKET LOCK BAR REINFORCED


T-17 POCKET LOCK
T-18
Minimum
Rigidity
Class
T-10 T-22 T-23
ANGLE REINFORCED
POCKET LOCK CAPPED FLANGE COMPANION FLANGED
T-19 ANGLES

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

B 1.0 3/4 x 0.019" 0.024" 0.4


(26 ga.) (24 ga.)

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.)
*

J 100 T-19 0.036" (20 ga.) lock 3.5 two* 2 x 0.047"


1-1/2" 2 x 3/16 angle 1-1/2 x 1/4 4.7 (18 ga.)

K 150 T-19 0.036" (20 ga.) lock 4.2 two* With


1-1/2" 2-1/2 x 3/16 angle 2 x 3/16 4.9 tie rods

L 200 Not given two*


2 x 1/4 6.5

Note:
* Nominal EI is number listed times 105.

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TABLE 6-2-I continued

Duct Inches 0.019" to 0.030" 0.036" 0.047" 0.058"


Thickness (Gauge) (26 to 22) (20) (18) (16)
Minimum Flat Slip 0.024" (24) 0.030" (22) 0.036" (20) 0.047" (18)
and Drive Gauge
By themselves, flat-type slip connections and lap joints do not qualify as
reinforcement. When backed by a stiffener from Table 6-2-J, the reinforcement is
graded by the stiffener. See exception for joint T-1 in Table 6-2-K. T-5, T-6, and T-7 are
restricted to 2" W.G. maximum service pressure.

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TABLE 6-2-J
Intermediate Reinforcement

Minimum
Rigidity ANGLE ZEE HAT SECTION CHANNEL
Class

H x T (MIN) WT H x B x T (MIN) WT HxBxDxT WT H x B x D x T (MIN) WT


LF LF LF LF
(x 1.488 (x 1.488 (x 1.488 (x 1.488
E1* (x 25.4 for mm) for kg/m) (x 25.4 for mm) for kg/m) (x 25.4 for mm) for kg/m) (x 25.4 for mm) for kg/m)

A 0.5

B 1.0 3/4 x 1/2 x 0.036" 0.28


(20 ga.)

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)

A 0.5 1/2 x 0.024" 0.2 1/2 x 0.030" 0.1


(24 ga.) (22 ga.)

B 1.0 3/4 x 0.024" 0.3 1/2 x 0.058" (16 ga.) 0.2


(24 ga.) 3/4 x 0.030" (22 ga.) 0.2

C 2.5 1 x 0.024" 0.5 3/4 x 0.047" (18 ga.) 0.3


(24 ga.) 1 x 0.030 (22 ga.)

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

I 75 1-1/2" 2 x 2 x 1/8* 2.7

J 100 1-1/2" 2 x 2 x 3/16* 3.5 1-1/2" 2 x 2 x 3/16* 3.5

K 150 1-1/2" 2-1/2 x 2-1/2 x 3/16* 4.1

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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TABLE 6-2-K continued

Maximum Allowable Duct Maximum Reinforcement


Static Width Dimension Spacing Interval
Pressure (Pa) Inches (mm) Feet (mm)

1/2" W.G. (124) 20 (508) 10 (3,048)


1" W.G. (249) 20 (508) 8 (2,438)
14 (356) 10 (3,048)
2" W.G. (498) 20 (508) 5 (1,524)
18 (457) 8 (2,438)
3" W.G. (764) 18 (457) 8 (2,438)
4" W.G. (995) 16 (406) 5 (1,524)
12 (305) 8 (2,438)
6" W.G. (1493) 12 (305) 5 (1,524)

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.

TABLE NO. 6-2-L Rectangular Duct Reinforcement

3" W.G. (746 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
10" down Not required Not required Not required Not required Not required
11" to 12" A @ 8'
13" to 14" A @ 8' A @ 5'
15" to 16" A @ 8' A @ 8' A @ 5'
17" to 18" A @ 8' A @ 8' A @ 5'
19" to 20" B @ 10' B @ 8' A @ 5' A @ 5'
21" to 22" C @ 10' B @ 8' B @ 5' B @ 5'
23" to 24" C @ 10' B @ 5' B @ 5' B @ 5'
25" to 26" D @ 10' D @ 10' C @ 5' C @ 5' C @ 5'
27" to 28" D @ 10' D @ 10' C @ 5' C @ 5' C @ 4'
29" to 30" D @ 10' D @ 8' C @ 5' C @ 5' C @ 4'
31" to 36" E @ 8' E @ 5' E @ 5' D @ 4' D @ 4'
37" to 42" E @ 5' E @ 5' E @ 5' E @4' E @ 3'
43" to 48" G @ 5' G @ 5' F @ 4' E @ 3' E @ 2-1/2'
49" to 54" H @ 5' H @ 5' G @ 3' G @ 3' E @ 2-1/2'
55" to 60" H @ 5' H @ 4' G @ 3' G @ 2-1/2' G @ 2-1/2'
61" to 72" I @ 4' H @ 3' H @ 4' H @ 2-1/2' F @ 2'*
73" to 84" J @ 3' J @ 3' J @ 2-1/2' I @ 2'
85" to 96" L @ 3' K @ 2-1/2' J @ 2' G @2-1/2'*
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.

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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.

Table 6-2-P-2 inches x 25.4 = mm


Dimension Adjustments
Galvanized rigidity class A B C D E F G H I J K L
Aluminum dimension per galvanized class C D E F H H I K ** ** ** **

**Calculate an Ix = 3 x that used for steel.

TABLE NO. 6-2-P-3


Reinforcements

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

Notes for Tables 6-2-P-1, P-2, and P-3:


1. For Tables 6-2-G, 6-2-H, and 6-2-L, use equivalent thickness from Table 6-2-P-1 for required thickness of aluminum stock.
2. For Tables 6-2-I and 6-2-K: 2a) A connector not using angles or bar stock shall have its thickness increased per Table 6-2-P-1 and its
dimensions increased per Table 6-P-2. 2b) A connector using angles or bar stock shall have its aluminum thickness increased per Table
6-2-P-1 and shall use either aluminum stock or galvanized stock from Table 6-2-P-3.
3. Table 6-2-J: Galvanized steel members of dimensions given may be used, or aluminum members having thickness and dimension
conforming to Table 6-2-P-3 may be used. Other suitable aluminum shapes having a moment of inertia three times that of steel may be
used.
4. Button-punch snaplock seams shall not be used in fabricating aluminum rectangular duct.

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Tie Rod Installations. Ties shall be spaced at even intervals of duct


In Tables 6-2-G, H, L, M, N, and O, duct sizes over width not exceeding sixty (60) inches (1,524 mm).
forty-eight (48) inches (1,219 mm) have a tie rod The use of ties does not void the need to attach
optional construction for positive pressures. reinforcements to the duct wall. However, when ties
occur outside of the duct, as on two-side
reinforcements at four (4) inch w.g. (995 Pa) and
TABLE 6-2-Q
over, the attachment within two (2) inches (50 mm)
Intermediate Tie Rods at Reinforcement of the corner is not required.
(Between Joints)
When ties occur in two directions in the same
Duct Table Reinforcement Reinforcement Grade vicinity, they shall either be prevented from
Width Grade for Tie Rod Option contacting or shall be in permanent contact.
49" to 96" G, H, I, or J 1-1/2" x 1/2" x 1/8" angle Ties may be used as components of the
suspension system for ducts over ninety-six (96) inch
with tie rod at center
(2,438 mm) width, provided that the hanger load is
73" to K or L 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" x 3/16" directly transmitted to a trapeze or duct
angle with tie rod at center reinforcement member beneath the duct.
97" up H with tie rod 2" x 2" x 1/8" The construction of ducts of widths greater than
angle with tie rod at 60" ninety-six (96) inches (2,438 mm) requires the use of
tie rods on Grade H joints and intermediates (2" x 2"
maximum intervals
x 1/8") (51 mm by 51 mm by 3.2 mm) at intervals not
exceeding sixty (60) inches (1,524 mm) in the
Tie Rods at Joints. transverse direction. For ten (10") w.g. (2,488 Pa),
The direct attachment of the tie rod by brazing or sixteen (16) gauge (1.47 mm) ducts with two (2) feet
welding to a vertical leg of the joint is allowed for (610 mm) reinforcement spacing is required;
joints T-15, T-20, T-22, and T-23. eighteen (18) gauge (1.19 mm) duct is required at
lower pressures with spacings of two (2) feet (610
The attachment of a tie rod to an angle that
mm) at six (6") w.g. (1,493 Pa); 2-1/2 feet (762 mm) at
reinforces a joint is allowed for joints T-4, T-8, T-9, T-
one (1") to four (4") w.g. (249 Pa to 995 Pa); and five
15, T-16, T-19, and T-21. The angle shall meet the
(5) feet (1,524 mm) at 1/2" w.g (124 Pa).
requirements for tie-rodded intermediate
reinforcement.
The attachment of two tie rods or tie straps to
the duct wall by welding or bolting within one (1)
inch (25 mm) of both sides of joints T-15, T-20, T-21
and T-23 is allowed.

Additional General Requirements.


Ties shall be attached in such a manner that they will
not loosen or detach with normal operating pressure
fluctuations in the duct. When ties are to be welded to
the duct wall, the rod or strap shall have a 90 degree
(1.57 rad) bend with 5/8 inch (15.9 mm) minimum
extension beyond the bend. The extension of the rod
shall be welded to the duct. The strap shall be welded
to the duct at the 90 degree (1.57 rad) bend.
Holes made in the duct wall for tie rod passage
shall be the minimum size.
Tie rods shall be galvanized steel of 1/4 inch (6.4
mm) minimum diameter if thirty-six (36) inch (914
mm) length or less and 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) minimum
diameter for greater length.
Tie straps shall be one (1) inch by 1/8 inch (25.4
mm by 3.2 mm) galvanized steel minimum, and the
smallest edge shall face the airflow direction.

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