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Aluma Beam Design & Maintenance Guidelines
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Design Data
Application
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This Engineering Manual is subject to periodic revision and
updating. Before designing shoring and forming systems with
Aluma Systems equipment, contact Aluma Systems’ Product and
Technical Services Department at 905-660-8158 to ensure you
are using the most recent revision of this manual.
WARNING!
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS SUPPLEMENT MUST BE
CAREFULLY FOLLOWED.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE
INFORMATION, GUIDELINES AND SUGGESTIONS IN THIS
SUPPLEMENT MAY RESULT IN DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
IF YOU ARE IN DOUBT OR IN NEED OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OR
ADVICE YOU MUST CONTACT ALUMA SYSTEMS ENGINEERING.
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used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
USE OF THIS PRODUCT DATA AND INFORMATION IS FOR THE SOLE
AND EXCLUSIVE USE BY TECHNICALLY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS
WITH APPROPRIATE EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
WITH GENERAL FORMING AND SHORING DESIGN PRINCIPLES AND
ENGINEERING DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
PROPER PROCEDURE, BOTH AS SET FORTH IN THIS GUIDE AND IN
ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED ENGINEERING PLANS, AND GOOD
AND SAFE CONSTRUCITON PRACTICES, CAN LEAD TO DEATH,
SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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Table of Contents
Contents
Page
Table of Contents
i
Introduction and General Guidelines
iii
Contact Information
v
Section 1 Aluma Beam and Aluma Stringer
Section 1.1 Aluma Beam
Product ID
1.1.1
Aluma Beam
Product Detail
Aluma Beam Section Properties
1.1.2
Design Data
Aluma Beam Design Chart
1.1.4
Aluma Beam Load Chart – Imperial
1.1.5
Aluma Beam Load Chart – Metric
1.1.8
Allowable Loads (for width “b”) – Aluma Beam
1.1.11
Deflection Tables – Imperial
1.1.12
Deflection Tables – Metric
1.1.15
Section 1.2Aluma Stringer
Product ID
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
1.2.1
Aluma Stringer
Product Detail
1.2.2
Aluma Stringer Section Properties
Design Data
Aluma Stringer Design Chart
1.2.4
Aluma Stringer Load Chart – Imperial
1.2.5
Aluma Stringer Load Chart – Metric
1.2.8
Allowable Loads (for width “b”) – Aluma Stringer
1.2.11
Section 2 Beam Accessories
Product ID
Beam Accessories – Index
2.1
Aluma Bolt – Mark 1
2.2
Aluma Bolt – Mark 2
2.3
Hex Bolt
2.4
Aluma ‘A’ – Clamp
2.5
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Aluma ‘J’ – Clamp
2.6
Aluma ‘W’ – Clamp
2.7
Aluma Steel Clamp
2.8
Packing Clip
2.9
Strongback Splice
2.10
Design Data
Aluma Bolt Capacity
2.11
Section 3 Application
Application
Application – Index
3.1
Sloping Slab Details
3.2
Packing Detail for Sloping Joists
3.7
Aluma Stringer Splice Details
3.9
Section 4 Appendix
Appendix
4.1
Codes and Regulation
4.2
Field Maintenance Manual
4.3
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
Beam and Stringer Inspection
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Introduction and General Guidelines
INTRODUCTION
Purpose:
To provide technical data for the proper usage of the Aluma
Beam and Aluma Stringer as part of an engineered system.
This information is intended to be used by technically qualified individuals with appropriate
knowledge of general forming and shoring design principals and engineering design
fundamentals and is intended to cover areas of design and application such as:
Î Packing details (refer to 3.7-3.8)
Î Sloping slab conditions (refer to 3.2-3.6)
Î Appropriate accessories (refer to section 2)
The technical data presented in this document is based upon theoretical calculations or testing.
Calculations and testing have both been done in accordance with applicable design standards
(please see appendix 4.2).
GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR THE SAFE USE OF ALUMA BEAMS AND STRINGERS
1)
NEVER exceed the loads shown on the load charts for any application unless approved
in advance by Aluma Engineering.
2)
Whenever Aluma Beams or Aluma Stringers are used to support sloping slabs or beams,
careful consideration of the effects of sideways and lateral loads must be taken into
account. Connections between plywood, beams and stringers are especially
important to maintain stability whenever sloping concrete is supported.
3)
Whenever wood packing is used on Aluma Beams or Aluma Stringers, careful
consideration must be given to the effect of such packing on the stability and load
capacity of the Aluma Beams and Stringers. In some cases, the height of the packing
may necessitate the use of Aluma Packing Clips or custom connectors.
4)
Never use Aluma Beams and Stringers that are deformed outside specifications or in
excess of limitations outlined in the Inspection Maintenance section of this document.
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field, and is to be used with other data.
The following guidelines are intended to ensure that designers and experienced users address
the following critical issues while designing any forming or shoring applications or otherwise
using Aluma Beams and Stringers. These guidelines should not be assumed to be allencompassing. IF YOU ARE IN DOUBT OR IN NEED OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OR
ADVICE, YOU MUST CONTACT ALUMA SYSTEMS ENGINEERING.
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Introduction and General Guidelines
5)
Always design the forming or shoring layout for the specific application at hand. UNDER
NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU RELY ON LAYOUT FROM ANY PREVIOUS
CONSTRUCTION OR APPLICATION. RELIANCE ON PRIOR LAYOUTS MAY RESULT
IN AN IMPROPER DESIGN THAT MAY RESULT IN DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY
INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
6)
Stability of Aluma Beams and Stringers is highly dependent upon the stability of the
structure used to support them. Always ensure that the shoring is properly braced and
the height-to-base ratio of any independent shoring towers does not exceed allowable
values stated in National, State, Provincial or local codes. This is particularly important
for applications involving sloping slabs and beams.
7)
During erection, obey all safety codes and tie-off regulations. It is imperative that
experienced personnel supervise the overall erection, utilizing the approved drawings
and layout for the forming and shoring system to ensure that the completed installation is
in strict compliance with approved drawings and layout as well as the requirements of this
supplement. Careful planning of the erection sequence is recommended, to ensure that
the safety of the erectors is assured at all times.
8)
DO NOT use non-Aluma products as substitutes for Aluma beams and stringers.
9)
Whenever Aluma Beams and Stringers are subjected to dynamic sideways loads, during
construction from motorized equipment, such as screed machines, concrete pumps etc,
careful consideration of the effects of such loads must be made.
10)
The thermal movement of long concrete decks must be carefully taken into account. The
forces from thermal movement and post-tensioning movements can be significant and
require careful allowance in the construction sequence and the forming and shoring
design.
11)
Aluma Systems Engineering Manual has comprehensive data on all Aluma Systems
products. When designing applications involving Aluma Systems products, BE SURE TO
USE THE LATEST DESIGN DATA. A copy of the latest version of the Aluma Systems
Engineering Manual is available to qualified individuals upon request.
IF IN DOUBT, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ALUMA
SYSTEMS BRANCH OR ENGINEERING OFFICE.
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Contact Information
CANADA:
Concord:
55 Costa Road*
Concord, ON.
L4K 1M8
Tel: 905-669-5282
Edmonton:
Cityview Business Park, Bldg. A, 6312-50th Street,
Edmonton, AB.
T6B 2N7
Tel: 780-440-1320
Montreal:
1951 Boulevard Fortin,
Laval, PQ.
H7S 1P4
514-383-1985
UNITED STATES:
Atlanta:
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
5240 E Great Southwest Pkwy.*,
Atlanta, GA.
30336
404-699-0979
404-699-0273 (Engineering)
Beltsville:
6711 Industrial Drive,
Beltsville, MD.
20705
800-634-8362
301-937-5090
Las Vegas:
2915 Sunrise Ave.,
Las Vegas, NV.
89101
702-866-6513
Phoenix:
5045 N 12th St., Ste 119*
Phoenix, AZ.
85014
602-212-0350
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Contact Information
Seattle:
8639 S 190th St.,
Kent, WA.
98031
800-552-7108
425-251-0270
Tampa:
6402 E Hanna Ave.,
Tampa, FL.
33610
800-282-9199
813-626-1133
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
* Indicates location of engineering office.
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Standard Length
ft
m
10' 6"
3.20
12
3.66
14
4.27
16
4.88
18
5.49
21
6.40
Item #
SAP
15
16
14
12
11
17
Weight
old
213
214
212
211
210
215
lb
42.0
48.0
56.0
64.0
72.0
84.0
kg
19.1
21.8
25.4
29.0
32.7
38.1
Description:
An aluminum extrusion with standard lengths ranging from 10ft-6in (3.20m) to 21ft (6.40m).
Application:
Used as a beam in slab formwork, as a primary (working as a stringer) or as a secondary (working as a joist). Used
as a secondary member (working as a stud vertically or horizontally) in wall forms application.
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Aluma Beam Section Properties
3.200 in
[81.3]
0.250 in
[6.3]
1.620 in
[41.1]
R0.250 in
[R6.3]
Y
3.835 in
[97.4]
6.557 in 6.501 in
[166.5] [165.1]
1.725 in
[43.8]
R0.250 in
[R6.3]
0.100 in
[2.5]
0.125 in
[3.2]
X
X
3.872 in
[98.3]
R0.250 in
[R6.3]
R0.243 in
[R6.2]
2.500 in
[63.5]
Y
0.160 in
[4.1]
5.000 in
[127.0]
Imperial
A (without nailer)
2.66 in2
Ixx
16.96 in4
Moment of Inertia
Iyy
2.65 in4
Sxx(min)
4.42 in3
Section Modulus
Syy(min)
1.06 in3
rx
2.52 in
Radius of Gyration
ry
1.00 in
J
0.05 in4
Torsion Constant
H
7.57 in6
Warping Constant
(without nailer)
3.18 lb/ft
Weight/ft
(with nailer)
4.00 lb/ft
Material Properties
AA ALUMINUM ALLOY 6061-T6
Fu
38 ksi
Ultimate Tensile Strength
Fy
35 ksi
Yield Strength
E
10150 ksi
Modulus of Elasticity
r
0.0975 lb/in3
Density
% Elongation
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
Section Properties
Cross-Section Area
Metric
1716 mm2
7.06E6 mm4
1.10E6 mm4
72.50E3 mm3
17.35E3 mm3
64.11 mm
25.32 mm
19.11E3 mm4
2.03E9 mm6
4.73 kg/m
5.95 kg/m
260 MPa
240 MPa
70000 MPa
2700 kg/m3
8%
Note: Bolt slot accepts 1/2” SAE Gr. 5 or ASTM A307 Hex bolts, Aluma bolts or standard square head bolts.
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3.200 in
[81.3]
6.557 in
[166.5]
5.000 in
[127.0]
Imperial
76.34 kip-in
12.35 kips
7.31 kips
6.17 kips
Metric
8.58 kN-m
54.94 kN
32.52 kN
27.47 kN
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
Allowable Bending Moment
Allowable Interior Reaction
Allowable Shear
Allowable End Reaction
Safety Factor 2.2:1 (on ultimate)
(Interior reaction based on an effective bearing length of 5” (127mm))
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Aluma Beam Design Chart
Imperial
SPAN
(ft)
4.00
4.50
5.00
5.50
6.00
6.50
7.00
7.50
8.00
8.50
9.00
9.50
10.00
Allowable
Deflection
L/360 (in)
0.13
0.15
0.17
0.18
0.20
0.22
0.23
0.25
0.27
0.28
0.30
0.32
0.33
1 SPAN
(lbs/ft)
3151 M**
2490 M
2017 M
1537 D
1184 D
931 D
745 D
606 D
* 606
499 D
* 468
416 D
* 367
351 D
* 292
298 D
* 235
256 D
* 192
UDL Limit
2 SPAN
(lbs/ft)
2471 R
2196 R
1977 R
1797 R
1402 M
1193 M
1030 M
896 M
788 M
676 M
622 M
558 M
509 M
* 462
3 SPAN
(lbs/ft)
2808 R
2496 R
2246 R
2042 R
1753 M
1728 R
1288 M
1144 D
* 1144
942 D
* 883
786 D
* 693
662 D
* 551
563 D
* 444
482 D
* 362
Allowable
Deflection
L/360 (mm)
3.33
3.75
4.17
4.58
5.00
5.42
5.83
6.25
6.67
7.08
7.50
7.92
8.33
1 SPAN
(kN/m)
47.47 M**
37.51 M
30.38 M
23.52 D
18.12 D
14.25 D
11.41 D
9.28 D
* 8.90
7.64 D
* 6.88
6.37 D
* 5.40
5.37 D
* 4.29
4.56 D
* 3.46
3.91 D
* 2.82
UDL Limit
2 SPAN
(kN/m)
36.64 R
32.57 R
29.31 R
26.64 R
20.46 M
17.41 M
15.03 M
13.08 M
11.50 M
9.87 M
9.08 M
8.14 M
7.43 M
* 6.79
3 SPAN
(kN/m)
41.63 R
37.01 R
33.31 R
30.28 R
25.58 M
25.62 M
18.80 M
17.50 D
*16.80
14.42 D
* 12.98
12.02 D
* 10.19
10.13 D
* 8.10
8.61D
* 6.53
7.38 D
* 5.32
Metric
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
SPAN
(m)
1.20
1.35
1.50
1.65
1.80
1.95
2.10
2.25
2.40
2.55
2.70
2.85
3.00
Notes:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
R – Reaction governs. Effective bearing length is 5” (127mm) on interior reactions.
V – Shear governs.
M – Moment governs.
D – Deflection governs (deflection L/360).
Values with * – Deflection governs with deflection limited to ¼” (6mm).
Factor of Safety = 2.2:1 (on ultimate)
Values with ** – capacity based on full bearing in J-head.
Values are based on laterally unrestrained condition.
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Aluma Beam Load Chart – Imperial
1
4
2
8
3
12
4
16
5
20
6
5
7
10
8
15
9
20
10
6
11
12
12
18
13
24
14
7
15
14
16
21
17
8
18
16
19
9
20
18
UDL CONDITION SHOWN
ALSO EQUALS POINT LOADS
@ 12in CTRS.
UDL LIMIT L/360 UDL
LIMIT* BY
(in) L/360
(lbs/ft)
(lbs/ft)
4'
4'
4'
4'
4'
4'
4'
4'
4'
4'
4'
4'
4'
4'
4'
5'
5'
5'
5'
5'
5'
5'
5'
5'
5'
6'
6'
6'
6'
6'
6'
6'
6'
6'
6'
7'
7'
7'
7'
7'
7'
8'
8'
8'
9'
9'
9'
3151
M
NA
NA
2471
R
NA
NA
2808
R
NA
NA
2701
R
NA
NA
2728
R
NA
NA
2017
M
NA
NA
1977
R
NA
NA
2246
R
NA
NA
2161
R
NA
NA
1184
D
0.233 1184
1402
M
NA
NA
1753
M
NA
NA
1652
M
NA
NA
745
D
0.233
745
1030
M
NA
NA
1288
M
NA
NA
468
D
0.267
499
788
M
NA
NA
292
D
0.3
350
622
M
NA
NA
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
CASE BEAM
NO. LENGTH
(ft)
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used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
CASE BEAM
NO. LENGTH
(ft)
UDL CONDITION SHOWN
ALSO EQUALS POINT LOADS
@ 12in CTRS.
21
10
22
20
23
9
24
13
4'
5'
25
14
5'
4'
26
18
4'
5'
4'
27
18
4'
5'
5'
28
10
4'
6'
29
14
30
20
31
14
32
16
33
16
6'
34
16
35
16
36
20
37
12
38
16
4'
8'
39
20
8'
4'
40
14
192
D
0.333
255
462
D
M
509
2173
R
NA
NA
4'
2463
R
NA
NA
5'
2495
R
NA
NA
5'
2378
R
NA
NA
4'
2457
R
NA
NA
1802
M
NA
NA
2176
R
NA
NA
1996
D
0.2
1996
10'
10'
10'
5'
4'
6'
4'
6'
4'
UDL LIMIT L/360 UDL
LIMIT* BY
(in) L/360
(lbs/ft)
(lbs/ft)
4'
6'
4'
4'
6'
1934
M
NA
NA
6'
6'
1625
M
NA
NA
4'
6'
1920
D
0.2
1920
5'
5'
6'
1880
M
NA
NA
5'
6'
5'
2021
R
NA
NA
7'
6'
1287
D
0.233 1287
839
D
0.267
895
4'
1416
M
NA
NA
8'
755
D
0.267
805
897
D
0.267
957
4'
4'
8'
4'
6'
7'
8'
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Aluma Beam Load Chart – Imperial
CASE BEAM
NO. LENGTH
(ft)
UDL LIMIT L/360 UDL
LIMIT* BY
(in) L/360
(lbs/ft)
(lbs/ft)
41
20
6'
8'
6'
1260
M
NA
NA
42
22
8'
6'
8'
773
D
0.266
826
43
11
1343
D
0.233 1343
44
18
7'
1198
D
0.233 1198
45
15
5'
10'
343
D
0.333
458
46
16
6'
10'
347
D
0.333
462
47
17
7'
10'
358
D
0.333
477
48
18
8'
10'
378
D
0.333
504
49
19
9'
10'
410
D
0.333
547
50
12
1307
M
NA
NA
51
20
1688
M
NA
NA
52
20
1221
D
0.233 1221
4'
7'
4'
5'
5'
7'
5'
7'
7'
7'
5'
7'
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
Notes:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
UDL CONDITION SHOWN
ALSO EQUALS POINT LOADS
@ 12in CTRS.
R – Reaction governs. Effective bearing length is 5” on interior reactions.
V – Shear governs.
M – Moment governs.
D – Deflection governs (deflection L/360).
Values with * – Deflection governs with deflection limited to ¼”.
Factor of Safety = 2.2:1
Values with ** – capacity based on full bearing in J-head.
Values are based on laterally unrestrained condition.
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Aluma Beam Load Chart – Metric
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used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
CASE BEAM
NO. LENGTH
(m)
1
1.22
2
2.44
3
3.66
4
4.88
5
6.10
6
1.52
7
3.05
8
4.57
9
6.10
10
1.83
11
3.66
12
5.49
13
7.32
14
2.13
15
4.27
16
6.40
17
2.44
18
4.88
19
2.74
20
5.49
UDL CONDITION SHOWN
ALSO EQUALS POINT LOADS
@ 12in (30.5cm) CTRS.
UDL LIMIT L/360 UDL
LIMIT* BY (mm) L/360
(kN/m)
(kN/m)
1.22 m
1.22 m
1.22 m
1.22 m
1.22 m
1.22 m
1.22 m
1.22 m
1.22 m
1.22 m
1.22 m
1.22 m
1.22 m
1.22 m
1.22 m
1.52 m
1.52 m
1.52 m
1.52 m
1.52 m
1.52 m
1.52 m
1.52 m
1.52 m
1.52 m
1.83 m
1.83 m
1.83 m
1.83 m
1.83 m
1.83 m
1.83 m
1.83 m
1.83 m
1.83 m
2.13 m
2.13 m
2.13 m
2.13 m
2.13 m
2.13 m
2.44 m
2.44 m
2.44 m
2.74 m
2.74 m
2.74 m
45.99
M
NA
NA
36.06
R
NA
NA
40.98
R
NA
NA
39.42
R
NA
NA
39.81
R
NA
NA
29.44
M
NA
NA
28.85
R
NA
NA
32.78
R
NA
NA
31.54
R
NA
NA
17.28
D
5.92 17.28
20.46
M
NA
NA
25.58
M
NA
NA
24.11
M
NA
NA
10.87
D
5.92 10.87
15.03
M
NA
NA
18.80
M
NA
NA
6.83
D
6.78
7.28
11.50
M
NA
NA
4.26
D
7.62
5.11
9.08
M
NA
NA
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Aluma Beam Load Chart – Metric
UDL CONDITION SHOWN
ALSO EQUALS POINT LOADS
@ 12in (30.5cm) CTRS.
21
3.05
22
6.10
23
2.74
24
3.96
25
4.27
26
5.49
1.22 m
1.52 m
1.22 m
27
5.49
1.22 m
1.52 m
1.52 m
28
3.05
29
4.27
30
6.10
31
4.27
32
4.88
33
4.88
34
4.88
35
4.88
36
6.10
37
3.66
38
4.88
39
6.10
40
4.27
2.80
D
8.46
3.72
6.74
D
M
7.43
31.71
R
NA
NA
35.94
R
NA
NA
36.41
R
NA
NA
1.52 m
34.70
R
NA
NA
1.22 m
35.86
R
NA
NA
26.30
M
NA
NA
31.76
R
NA
NA
29.13
D
5.08 29.13
3.05 m
3.05 m
3.05 m
1.52 m
1.22 m
1.22 m
1.52 m
1.22 m
1.52 m
1.22 m
1.52 m
1.83 m
1.22 m
1.83 m
1.22 m
1.83 m
1.22 m
1.83 m
1.22 m
1.83 m
28.22
M
NA
NA
1.83 m
1.83 m
23.72
M
NA
NA
28.02
D
5.08 28.02
27.44
M
NA
NA
29.49
R
NA
NA
18.78
D
5.92 18.78
12.24
D
6.78 13.06
20.66
M
NA
11.02
D
6.78 11.75
13.09
D
6.78 13.97
1.22 m
1.22 m
1.22 m
1.22 m
UDL LIMIT L/360 UDL
LIMIT* BY (mm) L/360
(kN/m)
(kN/m)
1.83 m
1.22 m
1.83 m
1.52 m
1.52 m
1.83 m
1.52 m
1.83 m
1.52 m
2.13 m
1.22 m
1.22 m
2.44 m
1.83 m
1.83 m
2.13 m
2.44 m
2.44 m
1.22 m
1.22 m
2.44 m
2.44 m
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
CASE BEAM
NO. LENGTH
(m)
NA
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Aluma Beam Load Chart – Metric
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
CASE BEAM
NO. LENGTH
(m)
Notes:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
UDL CONDITION SHOWN
ALSO EQUALS POINT LOADS
@ 12in (30.5cm) CTRS.
UDL LIMIT L/360 UDL
LIMIT* BY (mm) L/360
(kN/m)
(kN/m)
41
6.10
1.83 m
2.44 m
1.83 m
18.39
M
NA
42
6.71
2.44 m
1.83 m
2.44 m
11.28
D
6.76 12.05
43
3.35
19.60
D
5.92 19.60
44
5.49
2.13 m
17.48
D
5.92 17.48
45
4.57
1.52 m
3.05 m
5.01
D
8.46
6.68
46
4.88
1.83 m
3.05 m
5.06
D
8.46
6.74
47
5.18
2.13 m
3.05 m
5.22
D
8.46
6.96
48
5.49
2.44 m
3.05 m
5.52
D
8.46
7.36
49
5.79
5.98
D
8.46
7.98
50
3.66
19.07
M
NA
NA
51
6.10
24.63
M
NA
NA
52
6.10
17.82
D
5.92 17.82
1.22 m
2.13 m
3.05 m
2.74 m
1.52 m
1.51 m
2.12 m
2.13 m
1.22 m
2.12 m
2.13 m
1.52 m
1.51 m
2.12 m
NA
R – Reaction governs. Effective bearing length is 127 mm on interior reactions.
V – Shear governs.
M – Moment governs.
D – Deflection governs (deflection L/360).
Values with * – Deflection governs with deflection limited to 6mm
Factor of Safety = 2.2:1
Values with ** – capacity based on full bearing in J-head.
Values are based on laterally unrestrained condition.
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Appendix
Allowable Loads (for Width “b”) – Aluma Beam
b
L
b (ft)
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
6.0
L = 4 ft
Total Load
UDL
(kips)
(lbs/ft)
6.75 M
13501
7.23 M
7233
7.79 M
5193
8.44 M
4219
9.21 M
3682
10.13 M
3375
11.25 M
3215
11.03 M
3151
L = 5 ft
Total Load
UDL
(kips)
(lbs/ft)
5.33 M
10659
5.63 M
5626
5.96 M
3971
6.33 M
3164
6.75 M
2700
7.23 M
2411
7.79 M
2226
8.44 M
2110
9.21 M
2046
9.08 M
2017
L = 6 ft
Total Load
UDL
(kips)
(lbs/ft)
4.40 M
8805
4.50 D
4501
4.58 D
3050
4.68 D
2340
4.82 D
1926
4.99 D
1662
5.20 D
1485
5.45 D
1363
5.76 D
1279
6.13 D
1225
6.57 D
1194
7.11 D
1184
L = 1.22 m
Total Load
UDL
(kN)
(kN/m)
30.0 M
200
32.1 M
107.0
34.5 M
76.7
37.4 M
62.3
40.7 M
54.2
44.6 M
49.6
49.5 M
47.1
55.5 M
46.2
L = 1.52 m
Total Load
UDL
(kN)
(kN/m)
23.7 M
157.9
25.0 M
83.3
26.4 M
58.7
28.0 M
46.7
29.9 M
29.8
32.0 M
35.5
34.4 M
32.7
37.2 M
31.0
40.4 M
30.0
44.4 M
29.6
L = 1.83 m
Total Load
UDL
(kN)
(kN/m)
19.6 m
130.5
20.0 D
66.7
20.3 D
45.2
20.8 D
34.6
21.4 D
28.5
22.1 D
24.6
23.0 D
21.9
27.0
18.0
25.4 D
18.8
27.0 D
18.0
28.8 D
28.8
31.6 D
17.3
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
Imperial
Metric
b (m)
0.15
0.30
0.46
0.61
0.76
0.91
1.07
1.22
1.37
1.52
1.68
1.83
Notes:
1. M – Bending moment governs.
2. D – Deflection governs (L/360).
3. Factor of safety = 2.2:1
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L
18' 0"
A B
12' 0"
L
16' 0"
A B
10' 0"
L
16' 0"
A B
12' 0"
L
14' 0"
A B
10' 0"
L
14' 0"
A B
7' 0"
L
14' 0"
A B
10' 0"
L
12' 0"
A B
7' 0"
L
12' 0"
A B
10' 0"
L
10' 6"
7' 0"
10' 6"
U 0.01
D 0.11
D 0.21
U 0.01
D 0.13
D 0.24
U 0.01
D 0.16
D 0.26
U 0.01
D 0.19
D 0.21
U 0.02
D 0.21
D 0.31
U 0.02
D 0.24
D 0.34
U 0.02
D 0.26
D 0.37
U 0.02
D 0.29
D 0.39
U 0.03
D 0.31
D 0.42
D 0.04
U 0.02
D 0.02
D 0.04
U 0.02
D 0.03
D 0.04
U 0.02
D 0.03
D 0.05
U 0.02
D 0.04
D 0.05
U 0.03
D 0.04
D 0.05
U 0.03
D 0.04
D 0.06
U 0.03
D 0.05
D 0.07
U 0.04
D 0.05
D 0.07
1' 9"
D 0.02
0' 3"
U 0.01
2' 6"
D 0.04
D 0.03
U 0.01
D 0.04
D 0.03
U 0.01
D 0.03
D 0.02
U 0.01
D 0.03
D 0.02
U 0.01
D 0.03
D 0.02
U 0.01
D 0.03
D 0.02
U 0.01
D 0.02
D 0.01
U 0.01
D 0.02
D 0.01
U 0.01
D 0.02
D 0.01
U 0.01
1' 0"
D 0.40
D 0.30
U 0.09
D 0.37
D 0.28
U 0.09
D 0.35
D 0.25
U 0.08
D 0.33
D 0.23
U 0.07
D 0.30
D 0.20
U 0.06
D 0.28
D 0.18
U 0.06
D 0.25
D 0.15
U 0.05
D 0.23
D 0.13
U 0.04
D 0.20
D 0.10
U 0.03
3' 6"
U 0.02
D 0.02
D 0.11
U 0.02
U 0.01
D 0.10
U 0.02
U 0.01
D 0.09
U 0.02
U 0.01
D 0.08
U 0.02
U 0.01
D 0.07
U 0.01
U 0.01
D 0.06
U 0.01
U 0.01
D 0.05
U 0.01
U 0.01
D 0.05
U 0.01
U 0.01
D 0.04
2' 0"
D 0.34
D 0.26
U 0.15
D 0.32
D 0.23
U 0.14
D 0.30
D 0.21
U 0.12
D 0.28
D 0.19
U 0.11
D 0.26
D 0.17
U 0.10
D 0.23
D 0.15
U 0.09
D 0.21
D 0.13
U 0.08
D 0.19
D 0.11
U 0.06
D 0.17
D 0.09
U 0.05
1' 0"
D 0.84
D 0.63
U 0.17
D 0.79
D 0.58
U 0.15
D 0.74
D 0.53
U 0.14
D 0.68
D 0.48
U 0.13
D 0.63
D 0.43
U 0.11
D 0.58
D 0.37
U 0.10
D 0.53
D 0.32
U 0.09
D 0.48
D 0.27
U 0.07
D 0.43
D 0.22
U 0.06
3' 0"
D 0.24
D 0.18
U 0.11
D 0.22
D 0.16
U 0.11
D 0.21
D 0.15
U 0.10
D 0.19
D 0.14
U 0.09
D 0.18
D 0.12
U 0.08
D 0.16
D 0.11
U 0.07
D 0.15
D 0.09
U 0.06
D 0.14
D 0.08
U 0.05
D 0.12
D 0.06
U 0.04
2' 0"
D 0.75
D 0.57
U 0.29
D 0.71
D 0.52
U 0.26
D 0.66
D 0.47
U 0.24
D 0.61
D 0.43
U 0.22
D 0.57
D 0.38
U 0.19
D 0.52
D 0.34
U 0.17
D 0.47
D 0.29
U 0.15
D 0.43
D 0.24
U 0.12
D 0.38
D 0.20
U 0.10
4' 0"
D 0.10
D 0.07
D 0.06
D 0.09
D 0.07
D 0.06
D 0.09
D 0.06
D 0.05
D 0.08
D 0.06
D 0.05
D 0.07
D 0.05
D 0.04
D 0.07
D 0.04
D 0.04
D 0.06
D 0.04
D 0.03
D 0.06
D 0.03
D 0.03
D 0.05
D 0.03
D 0.02
3' 0"
D 0.61
D 0.46
U 0.30
D 0.57
D 0.42
U 0.28
D 0.53
D 0.38
U 0.25
D 0.50
D 0.35
U 0.23
D 0.46
D 0.31
U 0.20
D 0.42
D 0.27
U 0.18
D 0.38
D 0.23
U 0.15
D 0.35
D 0.20
U 0.13
D 0.31
D 0.16
U 0.10
D 0.28
D 0.21
U 0.08
D 0.26
D 0.20
U 0.07
D 0.25
D 0.18
U 0.07
D 0.23
D 0.16
U 0.06
D 0.21
D 0.14
U 0.06
D 0.20
D 0.13
U 0.05
D 0.18
D 0.11
U 0.05
D 0.16
D 0.09
U 0.04
D 0.14
D 0.07
U 0.03
Application
12
11
10
A B
10' 0"
A B
Design Data
9
8
7
A B
L
A B
L
18' 0"
L
Product Detail
6
5
DE
DM1
DM2
DE
DM1
DM2
DE
DM1
DM2
DE
DM1
DM2
DE
DM1
DM2
DE
DM1
DM2
DE
DM1
DM2
DE
DM1
DM2
DE
DM1
DM2
U: Upward Deflection
D: Downward Deflection
12' 0"
Deflection in inches with Aluma Beam Spacing of 19.2 in
DE : Deflection @ ends due to dead
load
DM1: Deflection @ middle due to
dead load
DM2: Deflection @ middle due to dead
load plus live load of 50 psf
NOTE:
21' 0"
4' 6"
1.1.12
12' 0"
Product ID
4
Nature of
Deflection
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used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
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Deflection Table – Imperial
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10' 0"
L
18' 0"
A B
12' 0"
L
16' 0"
A B
10' 0"
L
16' 0"
A B
12' 0"
L
14' 0"
A B
10' 0"
L
14' 0"
A B
7' 0"
L
14' 0"
A B
10' 0"
L
12' 0"
A B
7' 0"
L
12' 0"
A B
10' 0"
L
10' 6"
7' 0"
10' 6"
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D 0.09
D 0.18
U 0.01
D 0.11
D 0.20
U 0.01
D 0.13
D 0.22
U 0.01
D 0.16
D 0.24
U 0.01
D 0.18
D 0.26
U 0.02
D 0.20
D 0.28
U 0.20
D 0.22
D 0.31
U 0.02
D 0.24
D 0.33
U 0.02
D 0.26
D 0.35
D 0.03
U 0.01
D 0.02
D 0.03
U 0.01
D 0.02
D 0.04
U 0.02
D 0.03
D 0.04
U 0.02
D 0.03
D 0.04
U 0.02
D 0.03
D 0.05
U 0.02
D 0.04
D 0.05
U 0.03
D 0.04
D 0.06
U 0.03
D 0.04
D 0.06
2' 6"
D 0.03
D 0.02
U 0.01
D 0.03
D 0.02
U 0.01
D 0.03
D 0.02
U 0.01
D 0.03
D 0.02
U 0.01
D 0.02
D 0.02
U 0.01
D 0.02
D 0.01
U 0.01
D 0.02
D 0.01
U 0.01
D 0.02
D 0.01
U 0.01
D 0.02
D 0.01
U 0.01
1' 0"
D 0.33
D 0.25
U 0.08
D 0.31
U 0.23
U 0.07
D 0.29
D 0.21
U 0.07
D 0.27
D 0.19
U 0.06
D 0.25
D 0.17
U 0.05
D 0.23
D 0.15
U 0.05
D 0.21
D 0.13
U 0.04
D 0.19
D 0.11
U 0.03
D 0.17
D 0.09
U 0.03
U 0.02
U 0.01
D 0.09
U 0.02
U 0.01
D 0.08
U 0.01
U 0.01
D 0.07
U 0.01
U 0.01
D 0.07
U 0.01
U 0.01
D 0.06
U 0.01
U 0.01
D 0.05
U 0.01
U 0.01
D 0.05
U 0.01
U 0.01
D 0.04
U 0.01
U 0.01
D 0.03
3' 6"
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
U 0.01
1' 9"
D 0.02
0' 3"
U 0.01
2' 0"
D 0.28
D 0.21
U 0.12
D 0.27
D 0.20
U 0.11
D 0.25
D 0.18
U 0.10
D 0.23
D 0.16
U 0.09
D 0.21
D 0.14
U 0.08
D 0.20
D 0.13
U 0.07
D 0.18
D 0.11
U 0.06
D 0.16
D 0.09
U 0.05
D 0.14
D 0.07
U 0.04
1' 0"
D 0.70
D 0.53
U 0.14
D 0.66
D 0.49
U 0.13
D 0.62
D 0.44
U 0.12
D 0.57
D 0.40
U 0.11
D 0.53
D 0.36
U 0.09
D 0.49
D 0.31
U 0.08
D 0.44
D 0.27
U 0.07
D 0.40
D 0.23
U 0.06
D 0.36
D 0.18
U 0.05
3' 0"
D 0.20
D 0.15
U 0.10
D 0.19
D 0.14
U 0.09
D 0.17
D 0.13
U 0.08
D 0.16
D 0.11
U 0.07
D 0.15
D 0.10
U 0.06
D 0.14
D 0.09
U 0.06
D 0.13
D 0.08
U 0.05
D 0.11
D 0.06
U 0.04
D 0.10
D 0.05
U 0.03
2' 0"
D 0.63
D 0.47
U 0.24
D 0.59
D 0.44
U 0.22
D 0.55
D 0.40
U 0.20
D 0.51
D 0.36
U 0.18
D 0.47
D 0.32
U 0.16
D 0.44
D 0.28
U 0.14
D 0.40
D 0.24
U 0.12
D 0.36
D 0.20
U 0.10
D 0.32
D 0.16
U 0.08
4' 0"
D 0.08
D 0.06
D 0.05
D 0.08
D 0.06
D 0.05
D 0.07
D 0.05
D 0.04
D 0.07
D 0.05
D 0.04
D 0.06
D 0.04
D 0.03
D 0.06
D 0.04
D 0.03
D 0.05
D 0.03
D 0.03
D 0.05
D 0.03
D 0.02
D 0.04
D 0.02
D 0.02
3' 0"
D 0.51
D 0.38
U 0.25
D 0.48
D 0.35
U 0.23
D 0.45
D 0.32
U 0.21
D 0.41
D 0.29
U 0.19
D 0.38
D 0.26
U 0.17
D 0.35
D 0.23
U 0.15
D 0.32
D 0.20
U 0.13
D 0.29
D 0.16
U 0.11
D 0.26
D 0.13
U 0.09
4' 6"
D 0.24
D 0.18
U 0.07
D 0.22
D 0.16
U 0.07
D 0.21
D 0.15
U 0.06
D 0.19
D 0.13
U 0.06
D 0.18
D 0.12
U 0.05
D 0.16
D 0.11
U 0.05
D 0.15
D 0.09
U 0.04
D 0.13
D 0.08
U 0.03
D 0.12
D 0.06
U 0.02
Application
12
11
10
L
18' 0"
A B
Design Data
9
8
7
Nature of
Deflection
DE
DM1
DM2
DE
DM1
DM2
DE
DM1
DM2
DE
DM1
DM2
DE
DM1
DM2
DE
DM1
DM2
DE
DM1
DM2
DE
DM1
DM2
DE
DM1
DM2
A B
L
A B
12' 0"
L
Product Detail
6
5
4
U: Upward Deflection
D: Downward Deflection
21' 0"
REV. 1.0
12' 0"
Product ID
Deflection in inches with Aluma Beam Spacing of 16 in
DE : Deflection @ ends due to dead
load
DM1: Deflection @ middle due to
dead load
DM2: Deflection @ middle due to dead
load plus live load of 50 psf
NOTE:
Aluma Beam Design and Maintenance Guidelines
Appendix
Deflection Table – Imperial
Slab Thick.
(in)
Engineering Manual
L
16' 0"
A B
10' 0"
L
16' 0"
A B
12' 0"
L
14' 0"
A B
10' 0"
L
14' 0"
A B
7' 0"
L
14' 0"
A B
10' 0"
L
12' 0"
A B
7' 0"
L
12' 0"
A B
10' 0"
L
10' 6"
A B
7' 0"
10' 6"
U 0.01
D 0.07
D 0.13
U 0.01
D 0.08
D 0.15
U 0.01
D 0.10
D 0.17
U 0.01
D 0.12
D 0.18
U 0.01
D 0.13
D 0.20
U 0.01
D 0.15
D 0.21
U 0.01
D 0.17
D 0.23
U 0.01
D 0.18
D 0.25
U 0.01
D 0.20
D 0.26
D 0.02
U 0.01
D 0.01
D 0.03
U 0.01
D 0.02
D 0.03
U 0.01
D 0.02
D 0.03
U 0.01
D 0.02
D 0.03
U 0.02
D 0.03
D 0.04
U 0.02
D 0.03
D 0.04
U 0.02
D 0.03
D 0.04
U 0.02
D 0.03
D 0.04
1' 9"
D 0.01
0' 3"
U 0.01
2' 6"
D 0.02
D 0.02
U 0.01
D 0.02
D 0.02
U 0.01
D 0.02
D 0.02
U 0.01
D 0.02
D 0.01
U 0.01
D 0.02
D 0.01
U 0.01
D 0.02
D 0.01
U 0.01
D 0.02
D 0.01
U 0.01
D 0.01
D 0.01
U 0.01
D 0.01
D 0.01
U 0.01
1' 0"
D 0.25
D 0.19
U 0.06
D 0.23
U 0.17
U 0.05
D 0.22
D 0.16
U 0.05
D 0.20
D 0.14
U 0.04
D 0.19
D 0.13
U 0.04
D 0.17
D 0.11
U 0.04
D 0.16
D 0.10
U 0.03
D 0.14
D 0.08
U 0.03
D 0.13
D 0.07
U 0.02
3' 6"
U 0.01
U 0.01
D 0.07
U 0.01
D 0.01
D 0.07
U 0.01
U 0.01
D 0.06
U 0.01
U 0.01
D 0.04
U 0.01
U 0.01
D 0.04
U 0.01
U 0.01
D 0.04
U 0.01
U 0.01
D 0.03
U 0.01
U 0.01
D 0.03
U 0.01
U 0.01
D 0.02
2' 0"
D 0.21
D 0.16
U 0.09
D 0.20
D 0.15
U 0.09
D 0.19
D 0.13
U 0.08
D 0.17
D 0.12
U 0.07
D 0.16
D 0.11
U 0.06
D 0.15
D 0.09
U 0.06
D 0.13
D 0.08
U 0.05
D 0.12
D 0.07
U 0.04
D 0.11
D 0.06
U 0.03
1' 0"
D 0.53
D 0.40
U 0.10
D 0.49
D 0.36
U 0.10
D 0.46
D 0.33
U 0.09
D 0.43
D 0.30
U 0.08
D 0.40
D 0.27
U 0.07
D 0.36
D 0.23
U 0.06
D 0.33
D 0.20
U 0.05
D 0.30
D 0.17
U 0.04
D 0.27
D 0.14
U 0.04
3' 0"
D 0.15
D 0.11
U 0.07
D 0.14
D 0.10
U 0.07
D 0.13
D 0.09
U 0.06
D 0.12
D 0.08
U 0.05
D 0.11
D 0.08
U 0.05
D 0.10
D 0.07
U 0.04
D 0.09
D 0.06
U 0.04
D 0.08
D 0.05
U 0.03
D 0.08
D 0.04
U 0.02
12' 0"
2' 0"
D 0.47
D 0.36
U 0.18
D 0.44
D 0.33
U 0.16
D 0.41
D 0.30
U 0.15
D 0.39
D 0.27
U 0.14
D 0.36
D 0.24
U 0.12
D 0.33
D 0.21
U 0.11
D 0.30
D 0.18
U 0.09
D 0.27
D 0.15
U 0.08
D 0.24
D 0.12
U 0.06
10' 0"
4' 0"
D 0.06
D 0.05
D 0.04
D 0.06
D 0.04
D 0.04
D 0.05
D 0.04
D 0.03
D 0.05
D 0.03
D 0.03
D 0.05
D 0.03
D 0.03
D 0.04
D 0.03
D 0.02
D 0.04
D 0.02
D 0.02
D 0.03
D 0.02
D 0.02
D 0.03
D 0.02
D 0.01
12' 0"
3' 0"
D 0.38
D 0.29
U 0.19
D 0.36
D 0.26
U 0.17
D 0.33
D 0.24
U 0.16
D 0.31
D 0.22
U 0.14
D 0.29
D 0.19
U 0.13
D 0.26
D 0.17
U 0.11
D 0.24
D 0.15
U 0.10
D 0.22
D 0.12
U 0.08
D 0.19
D 0.01
U 0.07
D 0.18
D 0.13
U 0.05
D 0.17
D 0.12
U 0.04
D 0.16
D 0.11
U 0.04
D 0.14
D 0.10
U 0.03
D 0.13
D 0.09
U 0.03
D 0.12
D 0.08
U 0.02
D 0.11
D 0.07
U 0.02
D 0.10
D 0.06
U 0.01
D 0.09
D 0.05
U 0.01
Application
12
11
10
A B L
18' 0"
L
Design Data
9
8
7
A B
A B L
A B L
18' 0"
Deflection in inches with Aluma Beam Spacing of 12 in
U: Upward Deflection
D: Downward Deflection
Product Detail
6
5
4
NOTE:
DE : Deflection @ ends due to dead
load
DM1: Deflection @ middle due to dead
load
DM2: Deflection @ middle due to dead
load plus live load of 50 psf
21' 0"
4' 6"
1.1.14
12' 0"
Product ID
DE
DM1
DM2
DE
DM1
DM2
DE
DM1
DM2
DE
DM1
DM2
DE
DM1
DM2
DE
DM1
DM2
DE
DM1
DM2
DE
DM1
DM2
DE
DM1
DM2
Nature of
Deflection
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
Aluma Beam Design and Maintenance Guidelines
Appendix
Deflection Table – Imperial
© Copyright 2005 Aluma Enterprises Inc.
REV. 1.0
Slab Thick.
(in)
Engineering Manual
L
5.49 m
A B
3.66 m
L
4.88 m
A B
3.05 m
L
4.88 m
A B
3.66 m
L
4.27 m
A B
3.05 m
L
4.27 m
A B
2.13 m
L
4.27 m
A B
3.05 m
L
3.66 m
A B
2.13 m
L
3.66 m
A B
3.05 m
L
3.20 m
2.13 m
3.20 m
© Copyright 2005 Aluma Enterprises Inc.
1.1.15
D 2.8
D 5.3
U 0.3
D 3.3
D 6.1
U 0.3
D 4.1
D 6.6
U 0.3
D 4.8
D 5.3
U 0.5
D 5.3
D 7.9
U 0.5
D 6.1
D 8.6
U 0.5
D 6.6
D 9.4
U 0.5
D 7.4
D 9.9
U 0.8
D 7.9
D 10.7
D 1.0
U 0.5
D 0.5
D 1.0
U 0.5
D 0.8
D 1.0
U 0.5
D 0.8
D 1.3
U 0.5
D 1.0
D 1.3
U 0.8
D 1.0
D 1.3
U 0.8
D 1.0
D 1.5
U 0.8
D 1.3
D 1.8
U 1.0
D 1.3
D 1.8
0.76 m
D 1.0
D 0.8
U 0.3
D 1.0
D 0.8
U 0.3
D 0.8
D 0.5
U 0.3
D 0.8
D 0.5
U 0.3
D 0.8
D 0.5
U 0.3
D 0.8
D 0.5
U 0.3
D 0.5
D 0.3
U 0.3
D 0.5
D 0.3
U 0.3
D 0.5
D 0.3
U 0.3
0.30 m
D 10.2
D 7.6
U 2.3
D 9.4
D 7.1
U 2.3
D 8.9
D 6.4
U 2.0
D 8.4
D 5.8
U 1.8
D 7.6
D 5.1
U 1.5
D 7.1
D 4.6
U 1.5
D 6.4
D 3.8
U 1.3
D 5.8
D 3.3
U 1.0
D 5.1
D 2.5
U 0.8
U 0.5
D 0.5
D 2.8
U 0.5
U 0.3
D 2.5
U 0.5
U 0.3
D 2.3
U 0.5
U 0.3
D 2.0
U 0.5
U 0.3
D 1.8
U 0.3
U 0.3
D 1.5
U 0.3
U 0.3
D 1.3
U 0.3
U 0.3
D 1.3
U 0.3
U 0.3
D 1.0
1.07 m
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
U 0.3
0.53 m
D 0.5
0.08 m
U 0.3
0.61 m
D 8.6
D 6.6
U 3.8
D 8.1
D 5.8
U 3.6
D 7.6
D 5.3
U 3.0
D 7.1
D 4.8
U 2.8
D 6.6
D 4.3
U 2.5
D 5.8
D 3.8
U 2.3
D 5.3
D 3.3
U 2.0
D 4.8
D 2.8
U 1.5
D 4.3
D 2.3
U 1.3
0.30 m
D 21.3
D 16.0
U 4.3
D 20.1
D 14.7
U 3.8
D 18.8
D 13.5
U 3.6
D 17.3
D 12.2
U 3.3
D 16.0
D 10.9
U 2.8
D 14.7
D 9.4
U 2.5
D 13.5
D 8.1
U 2.3
D 12.2
D 6.9
U 1.8
D 10.9
D 5.6
U 1.5
0.91 m
D 6.1
D 4.6
U 2.8
D 5.6
D 4.1
U 2.8
D 5.3
D 3.8
U 2.5
D 4.8
D 3.6
U 2.3
D 4.6
D 3.0
U 2.0
D 4.1
D 2.8
U 1.8
D 3.8
D 2.3
U 1.5
D 3.6
D 2.0
U 1.3
D 3.0
D 1.5
U 1.0
0.61 m
D 19.1
D 14.5
U 7.4
D 18.0
D 13.2
U 6.6
D 16.8
D 11.9
U 6.1
D 15.5
D 10.9
U 5.6
D 14.5
D 9.7
U 4.8
D 13.2
D 8.6
U 4.3
D 11.9
D 7.4
U 3.8
D 10.9
D 6.1
U 3.0
D 9.7
D 5.1
U 2.5
1.22 m
D 2.5
D 1.8
D 1.5
D 2.3
D 1.8
D 1.5
D 2.3
D 1.5
D 1.3
D 2.0
D 1.5
D 1.3
D 1.8
D 1.3
D 1.0
D 1.8
D 1.0
D 1.0
D 1.5
D 1.0
D 0.8
D 1.5
D 0.8
D 0.8
D 1.3
D 0.8
D 0.5
0.91 m
D 15.5
D 11.7
U 7.6
D 14.5
D 10.7
U 7.1
D 13.5
D 9.7
U 6.4
D 12.7
D 8.9
U 5.8
D 11.7
D 7.9
U 5.1
D 10.7
D 6.9
U 4.6
D 9.7
D 5.8
U 3.8
D 8.9
D 5.1
U 3.3
D 7.9
D 4.1
U 2.5
D 7.1
D 5.3
U 2.0
D 6.6
D 5.1
U 1.8
D 6.4
D 4.6
U 1.8
D 5.8
D 4.1
U 1.5
D 5.3
D 3.6
U 1.5
D 5.1
D 3.3
U 1.3
D 4.6
D 2.8
U 1.3
D 4.1
D 2.3
U 1.0
D 3.6
D 1.8
U 0.8
Application
12
11
10
A B
3.05 m
A B
Design Data
9
8
7
L
5.49 m
L
Product Detail
6
5
4
A B
L
A B
3.66 m
Deflection in mm with Aluma Beam Spacing of 488 mm
U: Upward Deflection
D: Downward Deflection
6.40 m
1.37 m
REV. 1.0
3.66 m
Product ID
Nature of
Deflection
DE
DM1
DM2
DE
DM1
DM2
DE
DM1
DM2
DE
DM1
DM2
DE
DM1
DM2
DE
DM1
DM2
DE
DM1
DM2
DE
DM1
DM2
DE
DM1
DM2
NOTE:
DE : Deflection @ ends due to dead
load
DM1: Deflection @ middle due to dead
load
DM2: Deflection @ middle due to dead
load plus live load of 50 psf
Aluma Beam Design and Maintenance Guidelines
Appendix
Deflection Table – Metric
Slab Thick.
(in)
Engineering Manual
A B
3.05 m
L
5.49 m
A B
3.66 m
L
4.88 m
A B
3.05 m
L
4.88 m
A B
3.66 m
L
4.27 m
A B
3.05 m
L
4.27 m
A B
2.13 m
L
4.27 m
A B
3.05 m
L
3.66 m
A B
2.13 m
L
3.66 m
A B
3.05 m
L
3.20 m
A B
2.13 m
3.20 m
D 5.1
D 0.8
D 6.6
D 8.9
D 1.0
D 1.5
U 0.5
U 0.5
U 0.5
U 0.8
D 6.6
D 1.0
D 8.4
D 4.6
D 0.8
D 1.5
U 0.3
U 0.5
D 6.1
D 6.1
D 1.0
D 1.0
D 4.1
D 0.8
U 0.5
U 0.3
U 0.5
U 0.8
D 5.6
D 1.0
D 7.9
D 3.3
D 0.5
D 5.6
U 0.3
U 0.3
D 1.3
D 5.1
D 0.8
D 1.0
D 2.8
D 0.5
D 7.1
U 0.3
U 0.3
U 5.1
D 4.6
D 0.8
U 0.5
D 2.3
D 1.3
U 0.3
0.53 m
D 0.5
0.08 m
U 0.3
0.76 m
D 0.8
D 0.5
U 0.3
D 0.8
D 0.5
U 0.3
D 0.8
D 0.5
U 0.3
D 0.8
D 0.5
U 0.3
D 0.5
D 0.5
U 0.3
D 0.5
D 0.3
U 0.3
D 0.5
D 0.3
U 0.3
D 0.5
D 0.3
U 0.3
D 0.5
D 0.3
U 0.3
0.30 m
D 8.4
D 6.4
U 2.0
D 7.9
U 5.8
U 1.8
D 7.4
D 5.3
U 1.8
D 6.9
D 4.8
U 1.5
D 6.4
D 4.3
U 1.3
D 5.8
D 3.8
U 1.3
D 5.3
D 3.3
U 1.0
D 4.8
D 2.8
U 0.8
D 4.3
D 2.3
U 0.8
1.07 m
U 0.5
U 0.3
D 2.3
U 0.5
U 0.3
D 2.0
U 0.3
U 0.3
D 1.8
U 0.3
U 0.3
D 1.8
U 0.3
U 0.3
D 1.5
U 0.3
U 0.3
D 1.3
U 0.3
U 0.3
D 1.3
U 0.3
U 0.3
D 1.0
U 0.3
U 0.3
D 0.8
0.61 m
D 7.1
D 5.3
U 3.0
D 6.9
D 5.1
U 2.8
D 6.4
D 4.6
U 2.5
D 5.8
D 4.1
U 2.3
D 5.3
D 3.6
U 2.0
D 5.1
D 3.3
U 1.8
D 4.6
D 2.8
U 1.5
D 4.1
D 2.3
U 1.3
D 3.6
D 1.8
U 1.0
0.30 m
D 17.8
D 13.5
U 3.6
D 16.8
D 12.4
U 3.3
D 15.7
D 11.2
U 3.0
D 14.5
D 10.2
U 2.8
D 13.5
D 9.1
U 2.3
D 12.4
D 7.9
U 2.0
D 11.2
D 6.9
U 1.8
D 10.2
D 5.8
U 1.5
D 9.1
D 4.6
U 1.3
0.91 m
D 5.1
D 3.8
U 2.5
D 4.8
D 3.6
U 2.3
D 4.3
D 3.3
U 2.0
D 4.1
D 2.8
U 1.8
D 3.8
D 2.5
U 1.5
D 3.6
D 2.3
U 1.5
D 3.3
D 2.0
U 1.3
D 2.8
D 1.5
U 1.0
D 2.5
D 1.3
U 0.8
0.61 m
D 16.0
D 11.9
U 6.1
D 15.0
D 11.2
U 5.6
D 14.0
D 10.2
U 5.1
D 13.0
D 9.1
U 4.6
D 11.9
D 8.1
U 4.1
D 11.2
D 7.1
U 3.6
D 10.2
D 6.1
U 3.0
D 9.1
D 5.1
U 2.5
D 8.1
D 4.1
U 2.0
1.22 m
D 2.0
D 1.5
D 1.3
D 2.0
D 1.5
D 1.3
D 1.8
D 1.3
D 1.0
D 1.8
D 1.3
D 1.0
D 1.5
D 1.0
D 0.8
D 1.5
D 1.0
D 0.8
D 1.3
D 0.8
D 0.8
D 1.3
D 0.8
D 0.5
D 1.0
D 0.5
D 0.5
0.91 m
D 13.0
D 9.7
U 6.4
D 12.2
D 8.9
U 5.8
D 11.4
D 8.1
U 5.3
D 10.4
D 7.4
U 4.8
D 9.7
D 6.6
U 4.3
D 8.9
D 5.8
U 3.8
D 8.1
D 5.1
U 3.3
D 7.4
D 4.1
U 2.8
D 6.6
D 3.3
U 2.3
D 6.1
D 4.6
U 1.8
D 5.6
D 4.1
U 1.8
D 5.3
D 3.8
U 1.5
D 4.8
D 3.3
U 1.5
D 4.6
D 3.0
U 1.3
D 4.1
D 2.8
U 1.3
D 3.8
D 2.3
U 1.0
D 3.3
D 2.0
U 0.8
D 3.0
D 1.5
U 0.5
Application
12
11
10
L
5.49 m
L
Design Data
9
8
7
A B
L
A B
3.66 m
Deflection in mm with Aluma Beam Spacing of 406 mm
U: Upward Deflection
D: Downward Deflection
Product Detail
6
5
DE
DM1
DM2
DE
DM1
DM2
DE
DM1
DM2
DE
DM1
DM2
DE
DM1
DM2
DE
DM1
DM2
DE
DM1
DM2
DE
DM1
DM2
DE
DM1
DM2
NOTE:
DE : Deflection @ ends due to dead
load
DM1: Deflection @ middle due to dead
load
DM2: Deflection @ middle due to dead
load plus live load of 50 psf
6.40 m
1.37 m
1.1.16
3.66 m
Product ID
4
Nature of
Deflection
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
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Deflection Table – Metric
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L
5.49 m
A B
3.66 m
L
4.88 m
A B
3.05 m
L
4.88 m
A B
3.66 m
L
4.27 m
A B
3.05 m
L
4.27 m
A B
2.13 m
L
4.27 m
A B
3.05 m
L
3.66 m
A B
2.13 m
L
3.66 m
A B
3.05 m
L
3.20 m
2.13 m
3.20 m
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D 1.8
D 3.3
U 0.3
D 2.0
D 3.8
U 0.3
D 2.5
D 4.3
U 0.3
D 3.0
D 4.6
U 0.3
D 3.3
D 5.1
U 0.3
D 3.8
D 5.3
U 0.3
D 4.3
D 5.8
U 0.3
D 4.6
D 6.4
U 0.3
D 5.1
D 6.6
D 0.5
U 0.3
D 0.3
D 0.8
U 0.3
D 0.5
D 0.8
U 0.3
D 0.5
D 0.8
U 0.3
D 0.5
D 0.8
U 0.5
D 0.8
D 1.0
U 0.5
D 0.8
D 1.0
U 0.5
D 0.8
D 1.0
U 0.5
D 0.8
D 1.0
0.76 m
D 0.5
D 0.5
U 0.3
D 0.5
D 0.5
U 0.3
D 0.5
D 0.5
U 0.3
D 0.5
D 0.3
U 0.3
D 0.5
D 0.3
U 0.3
D 0.5
D 0.3
U 0.3
D 0.5
D 0.3
U 0.3
D 0.3
D 0.3
U 0.3
D 0.3
D 0.3
U 0.3
0.30 m
D 6.4
D 4.8
U 1.5
D 5.8
U 4.3
U 1.3
D 5.6
D 4.1
U 1.3
D 5.1
D 3.6
U 1.0
D 4.8
D 3.3
U 1.0
D 4.3
D 2.8
U 1.0
D 4.1
D 2.5
U 0.8
D 3.6
D 2.0
U 0.8
D 3.3
D 1.8
U 0.5
U 0.3
U 0.3
D 1.8
U 0.3
D 0.3
D 1.8
U 0.3
U 0.3
D 1.5
U 0.3
U 0.3
D 1.0
U 0.3
U 0.3
D 1.0
U 0.3
U 0.3
D 1.0
U 0.3
U 0.3
D 0.8
U 0.3
U 0.3
D 0.8
U 0.3
U 0.3
D 0.5
1.07 m
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
U 0.3
0.53 m
D 0.3
0.08 m
U 0.3
0.61 m
D 5.3
D 4.1
U 2.3
D 5.1
D 3.8
U 2.3
D 4.8
D 3.3
U 2.0
D 4.3
D 3.0
U 1.8
D 4.1
D 2.8
U 1.5
D 3.8
D 2.3
U 1.5
D 3.3
D 2.0
U 1.3
D 3.0
D 1.8
U 1.0
D 2.8
D 1.5
U 0.8
0.30 m
D 13.5
D 10.2
U 2.5
D 12.4
D 9.1
U 2.5
D 11.7
D 8.4
U 2.3
D 10.9
D 7.6
U 2.0
D 10.2
D 6.9
U 1.8
D 9.1
D 5.8
U 1.5
D 8.4
D 5.1
U 1.3
D 7.6
D 4.3
U 1.0
D 6.9
D 3.6
U 1.0
0.91 m
D 3.8
D 2.8
U 1.8
D 3.6
D 2.5
U 1.8
D 3.3
D 2.3
U 1.5
D 3.0
D 2.0
U 1.3
D 2.8
D 2.0
U 1.3
D 2.5
D 1.8
U 1.0
D 2.3
D 1.5
U 1.0
D 2.0
D 1.3
U 0.8
D 2.0
D 1.0
U 0.5
0.61 m
D 11.9
D 9.1
U 4.6
D 11.2
D 8.4
U 4.1
D 10.4
D 7.6
U 3.8
D 9.9
D 6.9
U 3.6
D 9.1
D 6.1
U 3.0
D 8.4
D 5.3
U 2.8
D 7.6
D 4.6
U 2.3
D 6.9
D 3.8
U 2.0
D 6.1
D 3.0
U 1.5
1.22 m
D 1.5
D 1.3
D 1.0
D 1.5
D 1.0
D 1.0
D 1.3
D 1.0
D 0.8
D 1.3
D 0.8
D 0.8
D 1.3
D 0.8
D 0.8
D 1.0
D 0.8
D 0.5
D 1.0
D 0.5
D 0.5
D 0.8
D 0.5
D 0.5
D 0.8
D 0.5
D 0.3
0.91 m
D 9.7
D 7.4
U 4.8
D 9.1
D 6.6
U 4.3
D 8.4
D 6.1
U 4.1
D 7.9
D 5.6
U 3.6
D 7.4
D 4.8
U 3.3
D 6.6
D 4.3
U 2.8
D 6.1
D 3.8
U 2.5
D 5.6
D 3.0
U 2.0
D 4.8
D 0.3
U 1.8
D 4.6
D 3.3
U 1.3
D 4.3
D 3.0
U 1.0
D 4.1
D 2.8
U 1.0
D 3.6
D 2.5
U 0.8
D 3.3
D 2.3
U 0.8
D 3.0
D 2.0
U 0.5
D 2.8
D 1.8
U 0.5
D 2.5
D 1.5
U 0.3
D 2.3
D 1.3
U 0.3
Application
12
11
10
A B
3.05 m
A B
Design Data
9
8
7
L
5.49 m
L
Product Detail
6
5
4
A B
L
A B
3.66 m
Deflection in mm with Aluma Beam Spacing of 305 mm
U: Upward Deflection
D: Downward Deflection
6.40 m
1.37 m
REV. 1.0
3.66 m
Product ID
Nature of
Deflection
DE
DM1
DM2
DE
DM1
DM2
DE
DM1
DM2
DE
DM1
DM2
DE
DM1
DM2
DE
DM1
DM2
DE
DM1
DM2
DE
DM1
DM2
DE
DM1
DM2
NOTE:
DE : Deflection @ ends due to dead
load
DM1: Deflection @ middle due to dead
load
DM2: Deflection @ middle due to dead
load plus live load of 50 psf
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Deflection Table – Metric
Aluma Beam Design and Maintenance Guidelines
Product ID
Product Detail
Design Data
Application
ALUMA STRINGER
Item #
SAP
old
189
503
190
504
191
506
192
507
lb
66
76
84
108
Appendix
Standard Length
ft
m
12
3.57
14
4.27
16
4.88
20
6.09
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
Aluma Stringer
Weight
kg
29.9
34.5
38.1
49.0
Description:
An aluminum extrusion with standard lengths ranging from 12ft (3.57m) to 20ft (6.09m).
Application:
Used as a primary (stringer) for slab formwork, it may also be used as secondary beam.
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Aluma Stringer Section Properties
3.875 in
[98.4]
0.500 in
[12.7]
1.620 in
[41.1]
R0.500 in
[R12.7]
0.142 in
[3.6]
4.016 in
[102.0]
0.200 in
[5.1]
Y
R0.500 in
[R12.7]
0.156 in
[4.0]
7.556 in
[191.9]
7.504 in
[190.6]
X
0.500 in
[12.7]
X
R0.187 in
[R4.8]
R0.250 in
[R6.4]
R0.250 in
[R6.4]
0.200 in
[5.1]
Y
0.164 in
[4.2]
R0.187 in
[R4.8]
4.779 in
[121.4]
R0.187 in
[R4.8]
2.500 in
[63.5]
5.000 in
[127.0]
Imperial
Metric
A (without nailer)
3.89 in2
2510 mm2
Ixx
34.06 in4
14.18E6 mm4
Moment of Inertia
4
4.74 in
1.97E6 mm4
Iyy
3
Sxx(min)
8.54 in
1.40E6 mm3
Section Modulus
3
1.89 in
31.04E3 mm3
Syy(min)
rx
2.97 in
75.35 mm
Radius of Gyration
1.10 in
28.03 mm
ry
J
0.13 in4
52.18E3 mm4
Torsion Constant
6
H
28.94 in
7.77E9 mm6
Warping Constant
(without nailer)
4.38 lb/ft
6.52 kg/m
Weight/ft
(with nailer)
5.20 lb/ft
7.75 kg/m
Material Properties
AA ALUMINUM ALLOY 6061-T6
Fu
38 ksi
260 MPa
Ultimate Tensile Strength
Fy
35 ksi
240 MPa
Yield Strength
E
10150 ksi
70000 MPa
Modulus of Elasticity
3
r
0.0975 lb/in
2700 kg/m3
Density
8%
% Elongation
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
Section Properties
Cross-Section Area
Note: Bolt slot accepts 1/2” SAE Gr. 5 or ASTM A307 Hex bolts, Aluma bolts or standard square head bolts.
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3.875 in
[98.4]
7.556 in
[191.9]
Allowable Bending Moment
Allowable Interior Reaction
Allowable Shear
Allowable End Reaction
Safety Factor 2.2:1
Imperial
147.5 kip-in
16.4 kips
10.0 kips
8.2 kips
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
5.000 in
[127.0]
Metric
16.58 kN-m
72.8 kN
44.5 kN
36.4 kN
(Interior Reaction based on an effective bearing length of 5” (127mm))
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Aluma Stringer Design Chart
Imperial
SPAN
(ft)
4.00
4.50
5.00
5.50
6.00
6.50
7.00
7.50
8.00
8.50
9.00
9.50
10.00
Allowable
Deflection
(in)
0.13
0.15
0.17
0.18
0.20
0.22
0.23
0.25
0.27
0.28
0.30
0.32
0.33
UDL Limit (lbs/ft)
1 SPAN
2 SPAN
3 SPAN
5000 V**
4444 V**
3825 M
3077 D
2370 D
1864 D
1493 D
1214 D
* 1214
1000 D
* 938
834 D
* 736
702 D
* 585
597 D
* 471
512 D
* 384
3270 R
2907 R
2616 R
2378 R
2180 R
2012 R
1869 R
1744 R
1524 M
1362 M
1185 M
1064 M
960 M
* 925
3716 R
3303 R
2973 R
2703 R
2477 R
2287 R
2123 R
1982 R
1858 R
* 1769
1573 D
* 1388
1325 D
* 1104
1127D
* 890
966 D
* 725
Metric
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
SPAN
(m)
1.20
1.35
1.50
1.65
1.80
1.95
2.10
2.25
2.40
2.55
2.70
2.85
3.00
Allowable
Deflection
(mm)
3.33
3.75
4.17
4.58
5.00
5.42
5.83
6.25
6.67
7.08
7.50
7.92
8.33
UDL Limit (kN/m)
1 SPAN
2 SPAN
3 SPAN
72.97 V**
64.86 V**
52.70 V
47.11 D
36.28 D
28.54 D
22.85 D
18.58 D
* 17.83
15.31 D
* 13.78
12.76 D
* 10.81
10.75 D
* 8.60
9.14 D
* 6.93
7.84 D
* 5.64
48.48 R
43.10 R
38.79 R
35.26 R
32.32 R
29.84 R
27.71 R
25.86 R
22.24 M
19.88 M
17.29 M
15.53 M
14.01 M
* 13.59
55.10 R
48.97 R
44.08 R
40.07 R
36.73 R
33.91 R
31.48 R
29.38 R
27.55 R
* 26.00
24.08 D
* 20.40
20.29 D
* 16.23
17.25 D
* 13.07
14.79 D
* 10.65
Notes:
1. R – Reaction governs. Effective bearing length is 5” (127mm) on interior reactions.
2. V – Shear governs.
3. M – Moment governs.
4. D – Deflection governs (deflection L/360).
5. Values with * – Deflection governs with deflection limited to ¼” (or 6mm).
6. Factor of Safety = 2.2:1
7. Values with ** – capacity based on full bearing in J-head.
8. Values are based on laterally unrestrained condition.
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Aluma Stringer Load Chart – Imperial
1
4
2
8
3
12
4
16
5
20
6
5
7
10
8
15
9
20
10
6
11
12
12
18
13
24
14
7
15
14
16
21
17
8
18
16
19
9
UDL CONDITION SHOWN
ALSO EQUALS POINT LOADS
@ 12in CTRS.
UDL LIMIT L/360 UDL
LIMIT* BY
(in) L/360
(lbs/ft)
(lbs/ft)
4'
4'
4'
4'
4'
4'
4'
4'
4'
4'
4'
4'
4'
4'
4'
5'
5'
5'
5'
5'
5'
5'
5'
5'
5'
6'
6'
6'
6'
6'
6'
6'
6'
6'
6'
7'
7'
7'
7'
7'
7'
8'
8'
8'
9'
5000
V
NA
NA
3270
R
NA
NA
3716
R
NA
NA
3587
R
NA
NA
3623
R
NA
NA
3825
M
NA
NA
2616
R
NA
NA
2973
R
NA
NA
2870
R
NA
NA
2370
D
0.2
2371
2180
R
NA
NA
2477
R
NA
NA
2391
R
NA
NA
1493
D
0.23
1493
1869
R
NA
NA
2123
R
NA
NA
938
D
0.267 1000
1524
M
NA
NA
585
D
0.3
702
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
CASE BEAM
NO. LENGTH
(ft)
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used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
CASE BEAM
NO. LENGTH
(ft)
UDL CONDITION SHOWN
ALSO EQUALS POINT LOADS
@ 12in CTRS.
20
18
21
10
22
20
23
9
24
13
4'
5'
25
14
5'
4'
26
18
4'
5'
4'
27
18
4'
5'
5'
28
10
4'
6'
29
14
30
20
31
14
32
16
33
16
6'
34
16
35
16
36
20
37
12
38
16
9'
1185
M
NA
NA
384
D
0.333
512
925
D
M
975
2886
R
NA
NA
4'
3271
R
NA
NA
5'
3326
R
NA
NA
5'
3158
R
NA
NA
4'
3263
R
NA
NA
2539
R
NA
NA
2890
R
NA
NA
2793
R
NA
NA
9'
10'
10'
10'
5'
4'
6'
4'
6'
4'
UDL LIMIT L/360 UDL
LIMIT* BY
(in) L/360
(lbs/ft)
(lbs/ft)
4'
6'
4'
4'
6'
2704
R
NA
NA
6'
6'
2370
R
NA
NA
4'
6'
2989
R
NA
NA
5'
5'
6'
2614
R
NA
NA
5'
6'
5'
2684
R
NA
NA
7'
6'
2302
R
NA
NA
1683
D
0.267 1795
2301
R
NA
4'
4'
8'
4'
4'
7'
8'
4'
NA
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CASE BEAM
NO. LENGTH
(ft)
UDL CONDITION SHOWN
ALSO EQUALS POINT LOADS
@ 12in CTRS.
39
20
40
14
41
20
6'
8'
42
22
8'
6'
43
11
44
18
7'
45
15
5'
46
16
6'
8'
1514
D
1798
D
R
1843
6'
2091
R
NA
NA
8'
1552
D
0.267 1662
2241
R
NA
2402
D
0.233 2402
10'
689
D
0.333
919
10'
696
D
0.333
928
8'
4'
6'
8'
4'
UDL LIMIT L/360 UDL
LIMIT* BY
(in) L/360
(lbs/ft)
(lbs/ft)
7'
4'
7'
0.267 1615
NA
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
Notes:
1. R – Reaction governs. Effective bearing length is 5” on interior reactions.
2. V – Shear governs.
3. M – Moment governs.
4. D – Deflection governs (deflection L/360).
5. Values with * – Deflection governs with deflection limited to ¼”.
6. Factor of Safety = 2.2:1
7. Values with ** – capacity based on full bearing in J-head.
8. Values are based on laterally unrestrained condition.
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Appendix
Aluma Stringer Load Chart – Metric
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
CASE BEAM
NO. LENGTH
(m)
1
1.22
2
2.44
3
3.66
4
4.88
5
6.10
6
1.52
7
3.05
8
4.57
9
6.10
10
1.83
11
3.66
12
5.49
13
7.32
14
2.13
15
4.27
16
6.40
17
2.44
18
4.88
19
2.74
UDL CONDITION SHOWN
ALSO EQUALS POINT LOADS
@ 12in (30.5cm) CTRS.
UDL LIMIT L/360 UDL
LIMIT* BY (mm) L/360
(kN/m)
(kN/m)
1.22 m
1.22 m
1.22 m
1.22 m
1.22 m
1.22 m
1.22 m
1.22 m
1.22 m
1.22 m
1.22 m
1.22 m
1.22 m
1.22 m
1.22 m
1.52 m
1.52 m
1.52 m
1.52 m
1.52 m
1.52 m
1.52 m
1.52 m
1.52 m
1.52 m
1.83 m
1.83 m
1.83 m
1.83 m
1.83 m
1.83 m
1.83 m
1.83 m
1.83 m
1.83 m
2.13 m
2.13 m
2.13 m
2.13 m
2.13 m
2.13 m
2.44 m
2.44 m
2.44 m
2.74 m
72.97
V
NA
NA
47.72
R
NA
NA
54.23
R
NA
NA
52.35
R
NA
NA
52.87
R
NA
NA
55.82
M
NA
NA
38.18
R
NA
NA
43.39
R
NA
NA
41.88
R
NA
NA
34.59
D
5.08 34.60
31.81
R
NA
NA
36.15
R
NA
NA
34.89
R
NA
NA
21.79
D
5.84 21.79
27.28
R
NA
NA
30.98
R
NA
NA
13.69
D
6.78 14.59
22.24
M
NA
8.54
D
7.62 10.24
NA
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UDL CONDITION SHOWN
ALSO EQUALS POINT LOADS
@ 12in (30.5cm) CTRS.
20
5.49
21
3.05
22
6.10
23
2.74
24
3.96
25
4.27
26
5.49
1.22 m
1.52 m
1.22 m
27
5.49
1.22 m
1.52 m
1.52 m
28
3.05
29
4.27
30
6.10
31
4.27
32
4.88
33
4.88
34
4.88
35
4.88
36
6.10
37
3.66
38
4.88
2.74 m
17.29
M
NA
NA
5.60
D
8.46
7.47
13.50
D
M
14.23
42.12
R
NA
NA
47.74
R
NA
NA
48.54
R
NA
NA
1.52 m
46.09
R
NA
NA
1.22 m
47.62
R
NA
NA
37.05
R
NA
NA
42.18
R
NA
NA
40.76
R
NA
NA
2.74 m
3.05 m
3.05 m
3.05 m
1.52 m
1.22 m
1.22 m
1.52 m
1.22 m
1.52 m
1.22 m
1.52 m
1.83 m
1.22 m
1.83 m
1.22 m
1.83 m
1.22 m
1.22 m
1.22 m
1.22 m
1.83 m
1.22 m
1.22 m
1.83 m
39.46
R
NA
NA
1.83 m
1.83 m
34.59
R
NA
NA
43.62
R
NA
NA
38.15
R
NA
NA
39.17
R
NA
NA
33.60
R
NA
NA
24.56
D
6.78 26.20
33.58
R
NA
1.83 m
1.22 m
1.83 m
1.52 m
1.52 m
1.83 m
1.52 m
1.83 m
1.52 m
2.13 m
1.22 m
1.22 m
UDL LIMIT L/360 UDL
LIMIT* BY (mm) L/360
(kN/m)
(kN/m)
1.83 m
2.13 m
2.44 m
2.44 m
1.22 m
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
CASE BEAM
NO. LENGTH
(m)
NA
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field, and is to be used with other data.
CASE BEAM
NO. LENGTH
(m)
UDL CONDITION SHOWN
ALSO EQUALS POINT LOADS
@ 12in (30.5cm) CTRS.
39
6.10
40
4.27
41
6.10
1.83 m
2.44 m
42
6.71
2.44 m
1.83 m
43
3.35
44
5.49
2.13 m
45
4.57
1.52 m
46
4.88
1.83 m
2.44 m
1.83 m
1.22 m
UDL LIMIT L/360 UDL
LIMIT* BY (mm) L/360
(kN/m)
(kN/m)
22.10
D
6.78 23.57
26.24
D
R
26.90
1.83 m
30.52
R
NA
NA
2.44 m
22.65
D
6.78 24.26
32.70
R
NA
35.05
D
5.92 35.05
3.05 m
10.06
D
8.46 13.41
3.05 m
10.16
D
8.46 13.54
1.22 m
2.44 m
2.44 m
2.13 m
1.22 m
2.13 m
NA
Notes:
1. R – Reaction governs. Effective bearing length is 127mm on interior reactions.
2. V – Shear governs.
3. M – Moment governs.
4. D – Deflection governs (deflection L/360).
5. Values with * – Deflection governs with deflection limited to 6mm.
6. Factor of Safety = 2.2:1
7. Values with ** – capacity based on full bearing in J-head.
8. Values are based on laterally unrestrained condition.
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Allowable Loads (for width “b”) – Aluma Stringer
b
L
b (ft)
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
6.0
L = 4 ft
Total Load
UDL
(kips)
(lbs/ft)
13.04 M
26087
13.98 M
13975
15.05 M
10034
16.30 M
8152
17.79 M
7115
19.57 M
6522
20.01 V
5717
20.01 V
5002
L = 5 ft
Total Load
UDL
(kips)
(lbs/ft)
10.30 M
20595
10.87 M
10870
11.51 M
7673
12.23 M
6114
13.04 M
5217
13.98 M
4658
15.05 M
4300
16.30 M
4076
17.79 M
3953
19.57 M
3913
L = 6 ft
Total Load
UDL
(kips)
(lbs/ft)
8.51 M
17014
8.89 M
8893
9.22 D
6144
9.43 D
4713
9.70 D
3880
10.04 D
3348
10.47 D
2990
10.98 D
2745
11.60 D
2577
12.34 D
2467
13.23 D
2406
14.31 D
2385
L = 1.22 m
Total Load
UDL
(kN)
(kN/m)
57.98 M
386.5
62.05 M
206.8
66.73 M
148.3
72.17 M
120.3
78.59 M
104.8
86.25 M
95.8
89.00 V
84.8
89.00 V
74.2
L = 1.52 m
Total Load
UDL
(kN)
(kN/m)
45.77 M
305.2
48.27 M
160.9
51.06 M
113.5
54.19 M
90.3
57.73 M
77.0
61.76 M
68.6
66.39 M
63.2
71.78 M
59.8
78.12 M
57.9
85.69 m
57.1
L = 1.83 m
Total Load
UDL
(kN)
(kN/m)
37.81 M
252.1
39.50 M
131.7
40.95 D
91.0
41.85 D
69.8
43.03 D
57.4
44.51 D
49.5
46.32 D
44.1
48.52 D
40.4
51.15 D
37.9
54.30 D
36.2
58.09 D
35.2
63.66 D
34.8
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
Imperial
Metric
b (m)
0.15
0.30
0.46
0.61
0.76
0.91
1.07
1.22
1.37
1.52
1.68
1.83
Notes:
1. M – Bending moment governs
2. D – Deflection governs (L/360)
3. V – Shear governs
3. Factor of Safety = 2.2:1
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Beam Accessories – Index
Page
2.2
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
2.10
2.11
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field, and is to be used with other data.
Content Description
• Aluma bolt assembly
• Hex Bolt
• A’ – clamp assembly
• ‘J’ – clamp assembly
• ‘W’ – clamp assembly
• Steel clamp assembly
• Packing clip assembly
• Strongback Splice
• Aluma Bolt Capacity
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Aluma Bolt – Mark 1
Aluma Bolt with Shoulder
Aluma Bolt Assembly
0.502 in
[12.8]
1.500 in
[38.1]
0.125 in
[3.2]
0.748 in
[19.0]
Ø0.500 in
[12.7]
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
0.197 in
[5.0]
Description
Aluma Bolt Assembly
Aluma Bolt
Item #
SAP
Old
4351
955
3986
955A
Weight
lb
kg
0.17
0.08
0.15
0.07
Description:
1
/2“ (12.7mm) x 11/2“ (38.1mm) Aluma bolt and bolt assembly with special oval head. Square shoulder allows bolt to
be inserted into beams, stringers, or strongbacks.
Application:
The Aluma bolt is used to fasten clamps to beams, stringers, or strongbacks.
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Aluma Bolt – Mark 2
Aluma Bolt without Shoulder
0.502 in
[12.8]
2.000 in
[50.8]
0.748 in
[19.0]
Ø0.500 in
[12.7]
0.197 in
[5.0]
0.502 in
[12.8]
0.748 in
[19.0]
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
3.500 in
[88.9]
Ø0.500 in
[12.7]
0.197 in
[5.0]
Description
Aluma Bolt Mark 2 – 2in
Aluma Bolt Mark 2 – 3.5in
Item #
SAP
Old
3407
983
8161
N/A
Weight
lb
kg
0.20
0.09
0.24
0.11
Description:
Similar to Aluma bolt Mark 1, but shoulder has been removed from beneath the head.
Application:
The Aluma bolt is used to fasten clamps to beams, stringers, or strongbacks.
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Hex Bolt
1/2" HEX. BOLT (FOR STRINGER SPLICE)
0.750 in
[19.0]
0.336 in
[8.5]
2.000 in
[50.8]
Ø0.500 in
[12.7]
Description
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
½” (12.7mm) Hex. Bolt (for stringer splice)
Item #
SAP
Old
6042
N/A
Weight
lb
kg
0.14
0.06
Description:
1/2” Dia. X 2” long hex bolt.
Application:
This bolt is used to fasten stringer splice to the stringer.
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0.221 in
[5.6]
Ø0.512 in
[13.0]
2.562 in
[65.1]
0.700 in
[17.8]
1.181 in
[30.0]
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
1.024 in
[26.0]
2.362 in
[60.0]
0.225 in
[5.7]
2.061 in
[52.4]
0.460 in
[11.7]
0.200 in
[5.1]
Aluma ‘A’ – Clamp
'A' - CLAMP ASSEMBLY
Description
‘A’ Clamp Assembly
‘A’ Clamp Extrusion
Item #
SAP
4046
3981
Weight
Old
920
200
lb
0.33
0.15
kg
0.15
0.07
Description:
One Aluma Bolt is used with ‘A’ clamp as a fastening device.
Application:
Fastens Aluma beams to stringers, trusses, strongbacks, or other beams or stringers.
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Aluma ‘J’ – Clamp
2.756 in
[70.0]
0.125 in
[3.2]
Ø0.562 in
[14.3]
0.750 in
[19.1]
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
1.119 in
[28.4]
0.937 in
[23.8]
0.370 in
[9.4]
1.378 in
[35.0]
0.109 in
[2.8]
0.375 in
[9.5]
2.751 in
[69.9]
0.375 in
[9.5]
'J' - CLAMP ASSEMBLY
Item #
Description
SAP
4353
3982
‘J’ Clamp Assembly
‘J’ Clamp Extrusion
Weight
Old
923
201
lb
0.50
0.38
kg
0.23
0.17
Description:
One Aluma Bolt is used with ‘J’ Clamp as a fastening device.
Application:
Fastens Aluma beams to inverted base plates.
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Aluma ‘W’ – Clamp
0.748 in
[19.0]
0.984 in
[25.0]
0.500 in
[12.7]
1.969 in
[50.0]
Ø0.562 in
[14.3]
9° in
0.749 in
[19.0]
0.375 in
[9.5]
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
0.375 in
[9.5]
2.362 in
[60.0]
0.250 in
[6.4]
'W' - CLAMP ASSEMBLY
Description
‘W’ Clamp Assembly
‘W’ Clamp Extrusion
Item #
SAP
3475
3476
Old
WSP11
WSP11A
Weight
lb
kg
0.67
0.30
0.50
0.23
Description:
One Aluma Bolt is used with ‘W’ Clamp as a fastening device.
Application:
Used to fasten Aluma beams to steel channels and beams.
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1.185 in
[30.1]
0.895 in
[22.7]
0.093 in
[2.4]
Ø0.551 in
[14.0]
0.125 in
[3.2]
Aluma Steel Clamp
2.000 in
[50.8]
0.311 in
[7.9]
1.378 in
[35.0]
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
1.579 in
[40.1]
2.437 in
[61.9]
0.751 in
[19.1]
0.095 in
[2.4]
0.515 in
[13.1]
STEEL CLAMP ASSEMBLY
Description
STEEL CLAMP Assembly
STEEL CLAMP Stamping
Item #
SAP
3371
4365
Weight
Old
910
204
lb
0.28
0.19
kg
0.13
0.09
Description:
A steel stamping usually supplied with an Aluma bolt assembly.
Application:
Used as a fastening device for fastening Aluma beams to stringers, trusses, strongbacks or another beam or
stringer. Can be used as an alternative to Aluma ‘A’ Clamp.
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Packing Clip
1.750 in
[44.4]
0.848 in
[21.5]
60° in
2.000 in
[50.8]
1.000 in
[25.4]
1.562 in
[39.7]
1.250 in
[31.7]
1.000 in
[25.4]
0.750 in
[19.0]
PACKING CLIP ASSEMBLY
Description
Packing Clip Stamping
Item #
SAP
3984
Weight
Old
918
lb
0.33
kg
0.15
Description:
Heavy duty steel fastener assembly with hole for 1/2” O.D. bolt.
Application:
Used to fasten Aluma beams or stringers to trusses or strongbacks when packing is required. Length of bolt varies
to suit application.
Reference: Application: 3.8
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Ø0.531 in
[13.5]
0.900 in
[22.9]
0.250 in
[6.3]
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Stringer Splice
STRINGER SPLICE
9.252 in
[235.0]
6.260 in
[159.0]
1.496 in
[38.0]
2.000 in
[50.8]
Description
Stringer Splice
4.000 in
[101.6]
1.000 in
[25.4]
Ø0.625 in
[Ø15.9]
0.375 in
[9.5]
Item #
SAP
1742
Old
990054
Weight
lb
2.0
kg
0.91
Description:
Steel splice plate.
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
Application:
Used in conditions where continuity of the stringer is required such as bridges, etc.
Reference: Application: 3.9
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Aluma Bolt Capacity
FH
Torque Req.
Pull-out Capacity (FT)
Sliding Friction Capacity(FH)
Sliding Friction for Multiple Bolts
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
FT
1
/2 turn after snug fit or 50 lb-ft (67.8 N m)
2200 lbs
9.79 kN
SF: 3:1
750 lbs
3.34 kN
SF: 3:1
500 lbs
2.22 kN
SF: 3:1
Note: Check-clamp – Add 250 lbs (1.11 kN) for sliding friction. Do not exceed more than 1 check clamp.
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Application – Index
Page
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field, and is to be used with other data.
Content Description
• Sloped Slabs/Beams
• Packing Details
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Sloping Slab Details
RECOMMENDATION:
PLYWOOD TO BE NAILED
OR SCREWED TO ALUMA
BEAM, MINIMUM FOUR
PER PLYWOOD SHEET BY
THE CONTRACTOR –TYP.
-
FOR ERECTION SAFTEY,
EACH ALUMA BEAM
SHOULD BE SECURED TO
THE LEDGER WITH ONE ACLAMP AT EACH END
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
-
ALUMA BEAM AND ALUMA STRINGER AS LEDGER
FOR SLOPES GREATER THAN 2% AND LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 4% (1.15oÆ2.29o)
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SECT. 'X'
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used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
RECOMMENDATION:
PLYWOOD TO BE NAILED OR
SCREWED TO EACH ALUMA BEAM @
36” (914mm) c/c (max.) BY THE
CONTRACTOR – TYP.
ALUMA BEAM AND ALUMA STRINGER AS LEDGER
FOR SLOPES GREATER THAN 4% AND LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 10% (2.29oÆ5.71o)
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SECT. 'X'
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
RECOMMENDATION:
PLYWOOD TO BE NAILED OR
SCREWED TO EACH ALUMA BEAM @
24” (610mm) c/c (max.) BY THE
CONTRACTOR – TYP.
SECT. 'X'
ALUMA BEAM AND ALUMA STRINGER AS LEDGER
FOR SLOPES GREATER THAN 10% AND LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 15% (5.71oÆ8.53o)
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5.000 in
[127.0]
=
0.562 in
[14.3]
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
3.000 in
[76.2]
9/16"
[14.3] DIA.
HOLE
=
0.250 in
[6.4]
SECT. 'X'
3.000 in
[76.2]
ALUMA BEAM AS LEDGER
FOR SLOPES GREATER THAN 15% (8.53o)
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used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
5.000 in
[127.0]
3.000 in
[76.2]
=
0.562 in
9/16"
[14.3] DIA.
HOLE
=
0.250 in
[6.4]
[14.3]
3.000 in
[76.2]
ALUMA STRINGER AS LEDGER
FOR SLOPES GREATER THAN 15% (8.53o)
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Packing Detail for Sloping Joists
CONTINUOUS WOOD PACKING
BY THE CONTRACTOR
PLYWOOD
ALUMA BEAM
ALUMA STRINGER
ALUMA CLAMP - ONE CLIP PER
BEAM ALTERNATED AT EACH
LEDGER LOCATION
PLYWOOD
SLOPE TO SUIT
ALUMA BEAM
JOISTS
ALUMA
STRINGER
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
FULL WIDTH & CONTINUOUS
WOOD PACKING BY THE
CONTRACTOR
SECT. 'X'
PACKING DETAIL WITH ALUMA CLAMP
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SLOPE TO SUIT
PLYWOOD
CONTINUOUS WOOD PACKING
BY THE CONTRACTOR
ALUMA BEAM
ALUMA PACKING CLIP W/ Ø 21"
(12.7mm ) BOLT (BY CONTRACTOR)
ONE CLIP PER BEAM ALTERNATED
AT EACH LEDGER LOCATION
ALUMA STRINGER
ALUMA BEAM
JOISTS
PLYWOOD
FULL WIDTH & CONTINUOUS
WOOD PACKING BY THE
CONTRACTOR
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
ALUMA STRINGER
SECT. 'X'
PACKING DETAIL WITH PACKING CLIP
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Aluma Stringer Splice Details
ALUMA STRINGER
1.496 in
[38.0]
6.260 in
[159.0]
=
4.000 in
[101.6]
1.496 in
[38.0]
=
3
8" (10 mm) THICK STEEL
OR ALUMINUM PLATE ON
ONE SIDE WITH (4) Ø 21"
(12.7mm) X 2 " (50mm)
HEX HEAD OR ALUMA
BOLTS
1.000 in
[25.4]
2.000 in
[50.8]
ALUMA BOLT
ALUMA STRINGER
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
3
8" (10 mm) THICK STEEL
OR ALUMINUM PLATE ON
ONE SIDE WITH (4) Ø 21"
(12.7mm) X 2" (50mm)
HEX HEAD OR ALUMA
BOLTS
NOTE: STRINGER SPLICE MUST BE CENTERED IN U-HEAD.
THIS SPLICE IS NOT CAPABLE OF BENDING RESISTANCE.
APPLICATION: FOR CONDITIONS WHERE CONTINUITY OF THE
STRINGER IS REQUIRED SUCH AS BRIDGES, ETC...
STRINGER SPLICE WITHOUT SLOPE
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3
8" (10 mm) THICK STEEL OR
6.260 in
[159.0]
1.496 in
[38.0]
ALUMINUM PLATE ON ONE
SIDE WITH (4) Ø 21" (12.7mm)
X 2" (50mm) HEX HEAD OR
ALUMA BOLTS
1.496 in
[38.0]
ALUMA STRINGER
2.000 in
[50.8]
4.000 in
[101.6]
1.000 in
[25.4]
FULL HARDWOOD WEDGE TO
SUIT SLOPE SECURED TO
'J'-HEAD BY THE CONTRACTOR
ALUMA BOLT
Ø 21" (12.7mm) LONG
HEX HEAD BOLT
(LENGTH TO SUIT)
SUPPLIED BY THE
CONTRACTOR.
3
8" (10 mm) THICK STEEL OR
ALUMINUM PLATE ON ONE
SIDE WITH (4) Ø 21" (12.7mm) X
2" (50mm) HEX HEAD OR
ALUMA BOLTS
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
ALUMA STRINGER
SECT. 'X'
NOTE: STRINGER SPLICE MUST BE CENTERED IN U-HEAD.
THIS SPLICE IS NOT CAPABLE OF BENDING RESISTANCE.
APPLICATION: FOR CONDITIONS WHERE CONTINUITY OF THE
STRINGER IS REQUIRED SUCH AS BRIDGES, ETC...
STRINGER SPLICE WITH SLOPE
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3
8" (10 mm) THICK STEEL
OR ALUMINUM PLATE ON
ONE SIDE WITH (4) Ø 21"
(12.7mm) X 2" (50mm)
HEX HEAD OR ALUMA
BOLTS
ALUMA STRINGER
FULL HARDWOOD
WEDGE TO SUIT SLOPE
SECURED TO 'J'-HEAD
BY THE CONTRACTOR
ALUMA BOLT
3
8" (10mm) THICK STEEL OR
ALUMINUM PLATE ON ONE
SIDE WITH (4) Ø 21" (12.7mm) X
2" (50mm) HEX HEAD OR
ALUMA BOLTS
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
ALUMA STRINGER
NOTE: STRINGER SPLICE MUST BE CENTERED IN U-HEAD.
THIS SPLICE IS NOT CAPABLE OF BENDING RESISTANCE.
APPLICATION: FOR CONDITIONS WHERE CONTINUITY OF THE
STRINGER IS REQUIRED SUCH AS BRIDGES, ETC...
STRINGER SPLICE WITH SLOPE
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Beam and Stringer Inspection
Aluma has a maintenance program to ensure that the beams and stringers supplied by Aluma
are suitable for use. However, it is the customers’ responsibility to continually check and inspect
the beams and stringers to insure that they have not been damaged in construction operations
or during the form cycles due to misuse or any other cause. It is very important that continuous
close attention and scrutiny of the beams and stringers be maintained at all times following
delivery by Aluma to the job site.
Do not use any beam or stringer that exhibits the following conditions:
Top Flange
Broken or chipped flanges larger than 2" (50mm).
Saw cuts in flanges deeper than 1/16" (1.6mm).
Cracks or tears longer than 2" (50mm) anywhere
along the beam.
Severe bend in web relative to bottom flange (web
more than 3/16” (5mm) out of plumb).
Sharp burrs or cuts that may cause injury during
handling.
Holes larger than 3/4" (20mm) diameter.
Bottom Flange
Aluma Beam
Should you find any beams or stringers exhibiting any of the above conditions, DO NOT USE
THEM. Please call the nearest Aluma Systems branch to have them replaced.
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If the beam is visually curved or twisted (greater than
3
/8” (10mm) over its length).
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Design Standards and References
Design Standards:
CSA – CAN3-S157 – M83 – Strength Design in Aluminum
The Aluminum Association – Aluminum Design Manual
CSA S269.1-1975 – Falsework for Construction Purposes
CSA S269.2-M87 – Access Scaffolding for Construction Purposes
CSA S269.3-M92 – Concrete Formwork
Reference Publications:
ACI: SP4 Formwork for Concrete
ACI: 347R-94 – Guide to Formwork for Concrete
The Concrete Society: Formwork – A Guide to Good Practice
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
Alcan: Strength of Aluminum
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A.
Equipment Maintenance Manual
Scope
This procedure is intended for Operations Managers and Yard Supervisors. It gives as much
detail as is presently available about all aspects of Maintenance for the title subject.
Yard workers are expected to be trained under the direction of the Operations
Manager/Yard Supervisor, and to work from the current version of the Fleet Inspection
Manual.
Index
A. Scope .................................................................................................... 4.3
B. Index...................................................................................................... 4.3
C. General.................................................................................................. 4.4
D. Inspection Requirements ....................................................................... 4.7
E. Servicing Requirements......................................................................... 4.8
F. Packaging.............................................................................................. 4.9
G. Repair Procedures................................................................................. 4.9
H. Salvaging Aluminum Beams or Stringers ............................................ 4.11
I. Splicing Aluminum Beams ................................................................... 4.11
J. When to Scrap Aluminum Beams or Stringers .................................... 4.12
K. Training................................................................................................ 4.12
L. Tools.................................................................................................... 4.13
M. Materials and Supplies ........................................................................ 4.14
N. Securing Nailer Insert in Top Hat Section............................................ 4.14
O. Placement of Stick-on Label ................................................................ 4.15
P. Acceptable for Return to Rental Fleet.................................................. 4.16
Q. Requires Servicing – no charge to Customer ...................................... 4.17
R. Requires Servicing – Charge Customer .............................................. 4.18
S. Requires Repair – No Charge to Customer ......................................... 4.19
T. Requires Repair –Charge Customer.................................................... 4.20
U. Beam Recognition Chart...................................................................... 4.21
Aluma Beam Servicing Checklist .......................................................... 4.22
Aluma Stringer Servicing Checklist ....................................................... 4.23
Guardrail Beam Servicing Checklist...................................................... 4.24
V. Inspection Template for Aluma Beam.................................................. 4.25
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
B.
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General
Beams and Stringers are subjected to rough handling in many applications resulting in tears,
cracks, cuts and bending. These conditions are readily identifiable and must be documented for
charge back to the Customer.
Our purpose is to save as much beam as we possibly can, and to keep as much beam in
service as possible. Therefore, we must make decisions quickly as to
whether product can go directly back into the Rental Fleet, and we
must act quickly to repair damaged beam.
Examine the truckload of material as it comes into the yard. If it
appears to be in reasonable condition, move it directly to the
“Servicing” area.
There would be no charge for damages in this case, but we would save
the labor cost that would be used for inspecting each piece of
equipment.
If the load looks “suspect,” we will do a more detailed inspection of
the shipment, and prepare for charging out damages. Considering the
average age of the Rental Fleet, it may be that most loads would have to be considered
“suspect.”
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
A camera, (still, throwaway, video, digital – preferably not Polaroid) is a necessary part of our
Yard equipment. The information in the photograph can be used to verify counts, and to
document damage.
The beam is a structural member designed to safely support anticipated loading even
when slightly damaged.
Cracks or ends chipped off longer than 2 inches
(50 mm) in the flanges present a stability
problem when beams are installed in J-Heads. In
an 8-inch (200 mm) J-Head, there is only 4 inches
(100 mm) of support for the loaded beam. If the
crack is 2 inches (50 mm) long, only 2 inches (50
mm) of the flange supports the beam. And if the
beam is already 1 inch (25 mm) short, we are
depending on 1 inch (25 mm) of flange to ensure
that the beam will stand upright under load.
Although “hammered” ends don’t look very attractive, and hammered bolt slots make it
impossible to insert a bolt from the end of the beam, the structural integrity of the beam is not
impaired unless the web of the beam is bent.
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Aluma bolts are intended to be inserted into the bolt slot from below the beam. There is no
need for the end of the beam to be trimmed to enable a bolt to be inserted from the end of the
beam.
The web of the beam is supposed to be vertical. We have tested the beam to verify that it
is capable of safely supporting intended loads when it is as far as 3/16 inch (5 mm) out of
plumb.
If the beam “bends over” or is offset more than 3/16 of an inch (5 mm), it must be trimmed to the
point where the out-of-plumb condition comes within the acceptable limit. A template is being
devised to identify the limit of bends.
Drop Head Beams
Drop Head beams were specifically designed for the purpose
of forming 4” Drop Heads in parking structures.
If the “top hat” area is cracked,
the only repair function that
can be carried out is to cut off
both ends of the beam to make
a 9’0” (2.74 m) beam.
All other inspection criteria for
aluminum beams apply to Drop Head beams.
Guardrail Beam
The Guardrail Beam was designed originally for mounting guardrails on the ends of truss
panels.
The shape and use of the Guardrail Beam allow it to function properly even with a significant
amount of damage that would not be acceptable in other types of beams.
The most amount of damage we encounter is to the nailer insert. It is important that the nailer
insert be in good condition to secure the plywood to the top of the beam. Therefore, the nailer
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must be replaced as often as necessary to ensure that a secure connection can be made with
the plywood.
Damage to the ends of the sloped section of the
Guardrail Beam does not seriously affect the strength of
the beam. If the damage is away from the ends of the
beam, other portions of the beam may not function as
they should, or the beam may be bent.
Damage to the ends of the bolt slots may be acceptable,
as Aluma Bolts can be installed anywhere along the
length of the slot.
Damage to the bolt slot away from the ends of the beam
could be a problem for the contractor, if a post socket can
not be installed where it is required.
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
If either side of the “top hat” section is cracked or split,
the beam must be cut. The connections between the
beam, the insert, and the plywood must be secure for
the Guardrail Beam to provide the required safety.
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Inspection Requirements
The first step is to verify that the beam or stringer belongs to Aluma. If not, it should be
returned to the Customer. A BEAM RECOGNITION CHART IS ATTACHED AT THE END OF THIS
PROCEDURE.
Look for Customer misuse or abuse.
See “Critical Inspection Flashcard.” Page 23
1. Beam is an Aluma Product.
2. There is a little or no concrete on the surface of the beam.
3. Bolt slot is clear of concrete or other foreign materials.
4. Flanges or Web are straight and not bent beyond acceptable limits.
5. There are no unacceptable holes in the beam caused by drilling, punching, or nails.
[Holes in beam webs may be acceptable at the end of the beam where “splices” could
be installed to secure beams together when used as stringers on a scope.]
6. There are no saw cuts in the flanges or “top hat” of beam deeper than “just
noticeable.”
7. There are no cracks, splits or tears in the flanges or “top hat” section, longer than 2
in (50 mm).
8. The wood or plastic inserts are in good condition, capable of accepting and
securing nails.
9. The beam is not visibly curved (or bent) in any direction.
10. The ends of the beams are cleanly cut with no rough edges.
11. The beam is within 1 inch (25 mm) of the correct length. [Measure the first beam to
be used for a bundle. If it is the correct size, the next beam can be compared with it.
Keep beam ends even at one end. Then it is easy to see if any other beams are too
short (or too long).]
12. The Aluma Systems label is properly located on the left end of each side of the
beam. [See Section O.]
If the answer to all the above points is “YES,” the beam may be returned directly to the Rental
Fleet with no further servicing required. [See Photos in Section P.]
If the answer to any point is “NO,” the beam must be set aside for Servicing.
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E.
Servicing Requirements
1. The competitor’s beam can be returned to the Customer.
2. Concrete on the surface of the beam, is readily cleaned by breaking the concrete off
with a hammer.
3. Excess concrete in the bolt slot can easily be removed by using a power chisel or a
hammer and chisel to break up and remove the concrete. Be careful to only break the
concrete with the chisel. We don’t want to damage the good aluminum at the bottom of
the bolt slot.
4. The flanges or web of the beam can be flattened with a hammer, without breaking the
metal. The web of the beam should be vertical. If only the end 1 inch (25 mm) of the
web, along the length of the beam, is bent or otherwise distorted, the beam is acceptable.
Beyond 1 inch (25mm), the beam should be trimmed or cut down to the next size.
5. Holes in the beam are less than ¾ inch (20 mm) diameter in the web.
6. There are no saw cuts in the flanges or “top hat” of beam deeper than “just noticeable.”
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
7. There are no cracks, splits or tears in the flanges or “top hat” section, longer than 2 in
(50 mm).
8. The wood or plastic inserts are replaced with no other damage to the beam. Broken
or missing screws must be replaced. Use existing holes for screws when replacing wood
or plastic inserts. If the existing holes can not be used, drill new holes approximately 1
inch (25 mm) away from the old hole. Replace all wood in Aluma Beams with plastic
inserts. Wood in Anthes beams must be replaced with standard 2 x 2 (1½ x 1½ actual)
(38 x 38 mm) sized wood. See Section N for screw placement. When replacing inserts
at the ends of beams, the minimum length should be 2 feet (600 mm), and secured by
screws. Insert should not extend beyond the end of the beam, but may be as much as 3”
short.
9. The curve (or bend) in the beam is less than 3/8 inch (10 mm).
10. The cut ends of the beams can easily be made smooth by filing.
11. The beam is within 1 inch (25 mm) of the correct length.
12. The Aluma Systems label is correctly placed on the left end of both sides of the beam.
[See Section O.]
If the answer to all of the above points is “YES,” the beam may be returned directly to the
Rental Fleet with no further servicing required. No charges will be made to Customers for
any of the above servicing activities. [See Photos in Section Q.]
If the answer to any point is “NO,” the beam must be set aside for Repair. All activities in
“Repair” are set aside to be charged back to the Customer.
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Packaging
Beams and Stringers should be bundled in
groups of 30, 10 across by 3 rows high, as
shown in the diagram. Beam lengths up to
21 feet (6.40 m) should be strapped at both
ends. Beams longer than 21 feet (6.40 m)
should be strapped at both ends and in the
middle.
When stacking in the yard, 4x4 (100 x 100)
dunnage should be placed between each row
of beam bundles, for easy handling with a
forklift. Beam lengths up to 21 feet (6.40 m)
should have dunnage at both ends. Beams
longer than 21 feet (6.40 m) should have dunnage at both ends and in the middle.
When loading on trucks, bundles should be placed three across, more widely spaced at the
bottom than at the top, to provide some additional stability to the load. Dunnage should be
placed on the truck in the same manner as in the yard. When chains or straps are used to tie
down the load, the beam flanges should be protected from damage by excessive tightening
by using corner protectors.
Repair Procedures
All costs incurred in repairing beam should be reported to the Location Manager for charge back
to the Customer who caused the damage.
1. If the competitor’s beam cannot be returned to the Customer, it must be set aside for
disposal by some other method, such as to be used for some suitable purpose in the
yard, or scrapped. The beam should be counted a “Damaged Beyond Repair” in order
to remove it from our inventory records.
2. If the concrete on the beam cannot be cleaned by breaking it off with a hammer, the
Yard Supervisor must determine if the beam can be cut down to a smaller standard
size.
3. If the concrete in the bolt slot cannot be cleaned by using a power chisel or a hammer
and chisel, the Yard Supervisor must determine if the beam can be cut down to a smaller
standard size. The Yard Supervisor must make a determination if the labor cost for
cleaning the bolt slot would be more than the cost of replacing the beam.
4. If the flanges of the beam crack, split or break less than 2 inches (50 mm) when being
flattened with a hammer, they can be returned to the Rental Fleet. If the cracked, split or
broken section is more than 2 inches (50 mm) along the length of the beam, the beam
should be trimmed to as much as 1 inch (25 mm) shorter than its correct length. If the
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beam is already 1 inch (25 mm) short, it must be cut down to the next smaller standard
size. Apply new labels to the cut ends.
5. Holes in the beam larger than 1½ inch (38 mm) will weaken the beam. If the holes are
located near the end of the beam, we may be able to trim the beam to reduce the effect
of the hole. If the beam is already 1 inch (25 mm) short, it must be cut down to the next
smaller standard size. Apply new labels to cut ends.
6. Saw cuts in the flanges or “top hat” of the beam more than 1/16 inch (1.5 mm) deep will
weaken the beam. If the saw cuts are located near the end of the beam, we may be able
to trim the beam to remove the saw cuts. If the beam is already 1 inch (25 mm) short, it
must be cut down to the next smaller standard size. Apply new labels to cut ends.
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
7. Cracks, splits or tears longer than 2 inches (50 mm) in the flanges or “top hat” section
will weaken the beam. If the cracks, splits or tears are located near the end of the beam,
we may be able to trim the beam to reduce the effect of the cracks or tears. If the beam
is already 1 inch (25 mm) short, it must be cut down to the next smaller standard size.
Cracks, splits or tears located away from the ends of the beam are dangerous. The
beam must be cut to remove the crack. Apply new labels to cut ends.
8. If the beam is visibly curved (or bent), there will likely be visible damage at the bottom
flange, near the bend. Curves (or bends) in the beam more than 3/8 inch (10 mm) can
affect the integrity of a slab or wall form panel. Use the Inspection Template to verify.
Vertical beam deflection is more critical to our Customers than sideways deflection, but
beams bent sideways are susceptible to being damaged by nails being driven too close
to the beam flanges. The effect of a curve can be reduced by cutting the beam to a
smaller size. Cut the beam to the next shorter length that will reduce the amount of
curve to 3/8 inch (10 mm) or less. Apply new labels to cut ends.
9. Cut ends of beam must be clean. Ragged edges are safety hazards. Rough ends can
be trimmed. If the beam is already 1 inch (25 mm) short, it must be cut down to the next
smaller standard size. Apply new labels to cut ends.
10. Beams shorter than 1 inch (25 mm) less than their correct size can present problems
on slab and wall form panels, especially where the full length of bearing in the U-head
and/or on the plywood is required for the support of the concrete. If the beam is already
short, it must be cut down to the next smaller standard size. Apply new labels to cut
ends.
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Salvaging Aluminum Beams or Stringers
The only way to salvage Aluminum Beams or Stringers is to cut them to the next useable
standard size, based on the condition of the beam. If the ends are damaged, trim or cut to
the next standard size. If the beam is curved (or bent), cut to the next standard size away
from the curve. Be sure to apply new labels to cut ends.
Some locations are cutting beam to odd-size lengths. The advantages of increased beam
life expectancy and reduced scrap costs may be offset by other considerations. It is up to
the Location Manager to decide for the particular location whether odd-size beams will be
salvaged from damaged beams.
1. Yard Space requirement for beams is doubled.
If damaged beams are cut to the next foot size, our yard space requirements become:
21’
18’
16’
14’
12’
10-6’
9’
100.5’
→
→
→
→
→
→
→
→
20’
17’
15’
13’
11’
10’
8’
94’
3. 17-foot (5.18 m) beams, for example, cannot be substituted for either 16-foot (4.88 m) or
18-foot (5.49 m) beams, which our Customers rightfully expect us to have in stock.
4. Beam utilization may suffer.
5. The beams may have to be handled a second time to be cut to standard sizes if beam
availability is short.
I.
Splicing Aluminum Beams
A number of the beams in our rental fleet have been spliced with aluminum extrusion splice
plates welded across the joint in the beams, on both sides.
Consideration for splicing: It may not be as easy as initially thought to splice two beams
together to make a longer one. Two 10’6” (3.20 m) beams do not necessarily make a 21’0”
(6.40 m) beam. First, the ends must be properly prepared for welding together, and
secondly, one or both of the beams may already be short. It might require a 12’0” (3.66 m)
and a 10’6” (3.20 m) beam to make a 21’0” (6.40 m) beam. Welding must be done by a
welder certified for aluminum.
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2. Customers may get used to having odd-size beams available, and may demand those
sizes when they are not available.
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At this time, the only approved splicing is for making 21’0” (6.40 m) beams out of 10’6” (3.20
m) beams, due to availability.
Splicing beams to get 16’0” (4.88 m) beams or shorter may not be economically feasible.
There is a detailed procedure for splicing [Refer to Drawing 739-F101], which can be
obtained from the Equipment Maintenance Specialist, in Concord.
J.
When to Scrap Aluminum Beams or Stringers
If the smallest standard size cannot be salvaged, the Location Manager will decide if next
even foot size should be salvaged. If possible, short beams should be offered for sale to
customers at a price to be determined by the Location Manager. If a piece 4 feet (1.22 m)
long cannot be salvaged from the damaged beam or stringer, then it must be scrapped. 4foot pieces of beam may be used for making Saddle Beams.
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
K.
Training
It is the responsibility of the Operations Manager to ensure maintenance personnel are
instructed on procedures, and to monitor work on an ongoing basis.
Beam Inspection:
1. New Employee Safety Orientation in accordance with SP #9.2 of the Safety Procedures
Manual.
2. Work with experienced employee to learn which beams can be returned immediately to
Rental Fleet, which beams require Servicing, and which must go into Repair.
Beam Servicing:
1. Adequate experience in Beam Inspection.
2. Work with experienced employee to learn how to clean surface of beam to an acceptable
level for return to Rental Fleet.
3. Work with experienced employee to learn how to hammer bent portions of beam to an
acceptable level of “flat.”
4. Work with experienced employee to learn how to remove wood from beam, clean inside
of “Top Hat,” and install new plastic or wood insert in “Top Hat” section.
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5. Work with experienced employee to learn how to remove concrete and other foreign
materials from bolt slot without damaging aluminum.
Beam Repair:
1. Adequate experience in Beam Servicing.
2. Work with experienced employee to learn how to use saw to trim beam ends, and how to
cut beam to next smaller standard size.
Tools
Inspection: 25-foot tape measure, inspection template to check
web offset and amount of bend.
Servicing: The above, plus:
16-ounce ball peen hammer
2” cold chisel
or
Pneumatic air hammer, Campbell
Hausfeld L1534 (or equiv.)
Milwaukee HD “Screw Shooter” Cat#6758-1 (or
equiv.)
5/16” Hex magnetic chuck.
Saw Horses
Clamping Saw Horse
3-foot Crow Bar
Repair:
Saw Horse
The above, plus:
Delta Radial Arm Saw [or equivalent]
18” Carbide Tooth Blade [should have at least 3
blades – 1 on saw, 1 ready to mount on saw, 1
being sharpened]
Conveyor Roller Track, both sides of saw table,
angle back stop, marked off in lengths used.
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
L.
Clamping Saw Horse
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Materials and Supplies
Wood Insert – Part No. 2x2.
Plastic Insert – Part No. P2x2.
Teks 10-16x1, HWH Self-drilling, self-tapping screws, zinc plated -- Part No. 801.
Aluma Labels – Part No. TBA
Beam Splice -- Part No. 2110.
N.
Securing Nailer Insert in Top Hat Section
Screws are located approximately 2 inches (50 mm) from the end of the beam on one side,
then spaced approximately 2 feet (600 mm) apart for the rest of the length of the beam. On the
opposite side of the beam, screws are offset approximately 2½ inches (64 mm) from the first
screw, then spaced 2 feet (600 mm) apart.
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
Where insert members must be joined, screws are installed 2 inches (50 mm) from the ends
of each insert, and the next screw 6 inches (150 mm) away on the opposite side of the beam.
Then the screws continue at their original spacing pattern.
If the screws are located within 6 inches (150 mm) of another screw in the spacing pattern, do
not install the screw for the spacing pattern.
The time to replace wood nailers calls for judgment on the part of the Inspector. If the wood
looks as if it will no longer hold nails, it should be replaced. Lift damaged portion of nailer out
of “top hat,” cut bad end off square. Replacement portion of nailer should be at least 2 ft (600
mm) long.
Nailer inserts in Aluma Beams should always be replaced with plastic inserts (Part No. P2X2).
Inserts in Anthes beams must use standard 2 x 2 (50 x 50 mm) lumber (Part No. 2X2) [actual
size 1½ x 1½ (38 x 38 mm)].
The insert should not extend beyond the end of the beam, but may be as much as ¼” (6mm)
short.
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Placement of Stick-on Label
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used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
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P.
Acceptable for Return to Rental Fleet
Minor Damage to web,
slight curl on bottom
flange
Beam spliced.
Corner broken less
than 2 inches (50 mm)
at bottom flanges.
Minor damage to web.
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
Corner broken less
than 2 inches (50 mm)
at bottom flanges.
Slight bend in web,
approximately 1 inch
(25mm) deep along
length of web.
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Requires Servicing – no charge to Customer
Web bent, can be
hammered flat.
Bent flange, hammer
flat.
Flange bent, can be
hammered flat.
Bent flange, hammer
flat, replace end of
wood insert.
Crack less than 2
inches, hammer flat.
Replace wood.
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
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Flatten web, flange,
secure wood insert.
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Requires Servicing – Charge Customer
Customer misuse.
Clean excess concrete out of bolt slot.
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
Customer abuse.
Flatten flange.
Customer misuse.
Flatten flange.
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Requires Repair – No Charge to Customer
Excessive bend in
web. Trim or cut back
to next smaller
standard size.
Missing wood. Lift out
and square off
remaining piece,
install new piece to
end of beam.
Bent flanges, spread
top hat. Trim or cut
back to next smaller
standard size.
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
Rotten wood.
Remove and replace
end section, at least.
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used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
T.
Requires Repair –Charge Customer
Customer misuse.
Trim or cut back to
next smaller
standard size.
Saw cuts. Trim or
cut back to next
smaller standard
size.
Customer misuse.
Trim or cut back to
next smaller
standard size.
Customer misuse.
Trim or cut back to
next smaller
standard size.
Customer misuse.
Trim or cut back to
next smaller
standard size.
Customer abuse.
Cut back to next
smaller standard
size.
Customer misuse.
Trim or cut back to
next smaller
standard size.
Customer abuse. Cut
back to next smaller
standard size.
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used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
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Aluma Beam Servicing Checklist
UNIT SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY INSPECTED PRIOR TO RETURN TO THE RENTAL
FLEET WITH PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING CONSIDERATIONS:
1. Check nailer insert to ensure that
the top of the wood or plastic is
flush with, or slightly below, the
top flanges.
2. Check the ends of the nailer insert
to be sure that nails will hold in
the insert from both the top and
the end.
3. Check for cracks, tears, holes,
notches,
and
splits.
[See
procedure for details, Page]
4. Check the length of the beam.
Minimum length is 1 inch (25 mm)
less than standard length. Nonstandard lengths must be cut to
standard lengths.
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
5. Check the web to see that it is
straight and visibly perpendicular
to the flange and to the “Top Hat”
[Use the Inspection
section.
Template.]
6. Check the beam for curves
(bends) in any direction.
Set
beam into the bundle. If there is a
gap greater than 3/8 inch (10
mm) between the beam and the
one next to, or below it, the beam
must be repaired or cut down.
[Use the Inspection Template.]
THIS CHECKLIST IS ALSO APPLICABLE TO ANTHES BEAMS.
EQUIPMENT MAY BE RETURNED TO THE RENTAL FLEET ONLY
AFTER THESE POTENTIAL PROBLEM AREAS HAVE BEEN CHECKED,
ENSURING THAT THE EQUIPMENT CONFORMS TO COMPANY
STANDARDS.
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UNIT SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY INSPECTED PRIOR TO RETURN TO THE RENTAL
FLEET WITH PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING CONSIDERATIONS:
1. Check nailer insert to ensure that the
top of the wood or plastic is flush
with, or slightly below, the top
flanges.
2. Check the ends of the nailer insert to
be sure that nails will hold in the insert
from both the top and the end.
3. Check
for cracks, tears, holes,
notches, and splits. [See procedure for
details, Page]
4. Check the length of the beam.
Minimum length is 1 inch (25 mm)
less than standard length.
Nonstandard lengths must be cut to
standard lengths.
5. Check the web to see that it is
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
straight and visibly perpendicular to
the flange and to the “Top Hat”
section. [Use the Inspection Template.]
6. Check the beam for curves (bends) in
any direction. Set stringer into the
bundle. If there is a gap greater than
3/8 inch (10 mm) between the
stringer and the one next to, or below
it, the stringer must be repaired or cut
down. [Use the Inspection Template.]
THIS CHECKLIST IS ALSO APPLICABLE TO ANTHES BEAMS.
EQUIPMENT MAY BE RETURNED TO THE RENTAL FLEET ONLY
AFTER THESE POTENTIAL PROBLEM AREAS HAVE BEEN CHECKED,
ENSURING THAT THE EQUIPMENT CONFORMS TO COMPANY
STANDARDS.
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Guardrail Beam Servicing Checklist
UNIT SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY INSPECTED PRIOR TO RETURN TO THE RENTAL
FLEET WITH PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING CONSIDERATIONS:
1. Check nailer insert to ensure that it will
hold nails.
2. Check the ends of the nailer insert to
be sure that nails will hold in the insert
from both the top and the end.
3. Check for cracks, tears, holes,
notches, and splits that will affect the
ability to support a guardrail.
4. Check the length of the beam.
Minimum length is 1 inch (25 mm) less
than standard length. Non-standard
lengths must be cut to standard lengths.
This information is subject to change; it is intended to be
used by technically skilled designers, knowledgeable in the
field, and is to be used with other data.
5. Check the side bolt slots to ensure
that post sockets will likely be able to
be installed in the required positions.
6. Check the beam for curves (bends) in
any direction. If the Guardrail Beam
appears to be bent, there is likely some
other structural damage.
EQUIPMENT MAY BE RETURNED TO THE RENTAL FLEET ONLY
AFTER THESE POTENTIAL PROBLEM AREAS HAVE BEEN CHECKED,
ENSURING THAT THE EQUIPMENT CONFORMS TO COMPANY
STANDARDS.
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Policy: Inspection on Return
Beams and Stringers must be inspected (in accordance with Critical Inspectioin Flashcard)
when they are returned to the yard. Sometimes the web of the beam or stringer is bent by more
than an acceptable amount [3/16 in (5 mm)]. This Inspection Template is designed to help
inspectors visually recognize when the web is too badly bent.
Objective(s) and limitations of testing:
1. The inspection template helps the inspector to recognize when the web is bent more than
3/16 (5 mm) out of line.
2. This test is only PART of the Critical Inspections detailed in the Critical Inspection
Flashcards. The complete inspection procedure outlined on the flashcard must be
followed.
Equipment Set-Up:
1. None.
How to Test:
1. Press the nose of the template (darkened part) into the base of the beam, on the side of the
beam the web leans toward (see illustrations below).
2. If the web of the beam doesn’t touch the tip of the template, the beam is good. If the nose of
the template can’t fit against the fillet of the web (the curved part at the base of the web),
REJECT the beam for servicing.
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