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H-132-OS3 strut channels are 1⁵/₈" X 1⁵/₈" 12 gauge channels with a weight of 179 lbs per 100 ft. H-132 strut is the most common, and typically the standard, 12 gauge channel specified for numerous applications. Sometimes known as "deep" strut, it is commonly used for MEP supports, trapeze, seismic bracing, and many other applications. It is available "slotted" or with several other pre-punched hole and weld configurations.
H-Strut channels are produced from prime structural metals covered by the following specifications.
(See the technical section for additional information.)
Other materials and specifications are available upon request.
H-Strut is available in powder-coated and zinc trivalent. Other finishes are available upon request.
| Span or Unbraced Height(in) | Static Beam Load (X-X Axis) | Max. Allowable Load at Slot Face(lbs) | Column Loading Data | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Allowable Uniform Load(lbs) | Deflection at Uniform Load(in) | Uniform Load at Deflection | Max. Column Load Applied at C.G. | ||||||||
| Span/180 Deflection(lbs) | Span/240 Deflection(lbs) | Span/360 Deflection(lbs) | Weight of Channel(lbs) | k=.65(lbs) | k=.80(lbs) | k=1.0(lbs) | k=1.2(lbs) | ||||
| 24 | 1,750 | 0.06 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 3.9 | 3,670 | 10,790 | 9,920 | 8,770 | 7,700 |
| 36 | 1,170 | 0.13 | 1,170 | 1,170 | 910 | 5.8 | 3,320 | 8,910 | 7,700 | 6,330 | 5,220 |
| 48 | 870 | 0.22 | 870 | 770 | 510 | 7.8 | 2,900 | 7,210 | 5,930 | 4,600 | 3,720 |
| 60 | 700 | 0.35 | 650 | 490 | 330 | 9.7 | 2,510 | 5,840 | 4,600 | 3,560 | 2,900 |
| 72 | 580 | 0.50 | 450 | 340 | 230 | 11.6 | 2,200 | 4,740 | 3,720 | 2,900 | 2,360 |
| 84 | 500 | 0.69 | 330 | 250 | 170 | 13.6 | 1,970 | 3,960 | 3,130 | 2,430 | 1,950 |
| 96 | 430 | 0.88 | 260 | 190 | 130 | 15.5 | 1,760 | 3,400 | 2,700 | 2,080 | 1,650 |
| 108 | 390 | 1.14 | 200 | 150 | 100 | 17.5 | 1,610 | 2,980 | 2,360 | 1,790 | ** |
| 120 | 350 | 1.40 | 160 | 120 | 80 | 19.4 | 1,470 | 2,650 | 2,080 | ** | ** |
| 144 | 290 | 2.01 | 110 | 90 | 60 | 23.3 | 1,230 | 2,140 | 1,650 | ** | ** |
| 168 | 250 | 2.75 | 80 | 60 | 40 | 27.2 | ** | 1,790 | ** | ** | ** |
| 192 | 210 | 3.45 | 60 | 50 | NR | 31.0 | ** | ** | ** | ** | ** |
| 216 | 190 | 4.55 | 50 | 40 | NR | 34.9 | ** | ** | ** | ** | ** |
| 240 | 170 | 5.46 | 40 | NR | NR | 38.8 | ** | ** | ** | ** | ** |