PS 200 - 1-5/8" x 1-5/8", 12 Gage Channel, Solid

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Part No. Length (ft) Finish Product Weight / Ft (lbs/ft)
PS200 10 PG 1.89
PS200 20 PG 1.89
PS200 10 DF 2.014
PS200 20 DF 2.014
PS200 10 HG 2.014
PS200 20 HG 2.014
PS200 20 GR 1.89
PS200 10 GR 1.89
PS200 10 PL 1.89
PS200 20 PL 1.89
PS200 20 ZD 1.89
PS200 10 ZD 1.89
PS200 10 SS 1.89
PS200 20 SS 1.89
PS200 10 ST 1.89
PS200 20 ST 1.89
PS200 10 EA 0.733
PS200 20 EA 0.733

    Beam Loading

    Beam Loading - PS 200
    Span
    (in)     		Max Allow.
    Uniform Load
    (lbs)     		Deflection at
    Uniform Load
    (in)     		Uniform Loading at Deflection Lateral Bracing
    Reduction Factor
    Span/180
    (lbs)     		Span/240
    (lbs)     		Span/360
    (lbs)
    24 1,690 0.06 1,690 1,690 1,690 1.00
    36 1,130 0.13 1,130 1,130 900 0.94
    48 850 0.22 850 760 500 0.88
    60 680 0.35 650 480 320 0.82
    72 560 0.5 450 340 220 0.78
    84 480 0.68 330 250 160 0.75
    96 420 0.89 250 190 130 0.71
    108 380 1.14 200 150 100 0.69
    120 340 1.40 160 120 80 0.66
    144 280 2.00 110 80 60 0.61
    168 240 2.72 80 60 40 0.55
    192 210 3.55 60 50 NR 0.51
    216 190 4.58 50 40 NR 0.47
    240 170 5.62 40 NR NR 0.44
    Note NR - Not Recommended

    Refer to the General Specifications for loading information.

    Column Loading

    Column Loading - PS 200
    Unbraced
    Height
    (in)     		Allowable
    Load at
    Slot Face
    (lbs)     		Max Column Load
    Applied at C.G.
    K=0.65 (lbs) K=0.80 (lbs) K=1.0 (lbs) K=1.2 (lbs)
    24 3,550 10,740 9,890 8,770 7,740
    36 3,190 8,910 7,740 6,390 5,310
    48 2,770 7,260 6,010 4,690 3,800
    60 2,380 5,910 4,690 3,630 2,960
    72 2,080 4,840 3,800 2,960 2,400
    84 1,860 4,040 3,200 2,480 1,980
    96 1,670 3,480 2,750 2,110 1,660
    108 1,510 3,050 2,400 1,810 KL/r>200
    120 1,380 2,700 2,110 KL/r>200 KL/r>200
    144 1,150 2,180 1,660 KL/r>200 KL/r>200
    Refer to the General Specifications for loading information.

    Elements of Section

    Elements of Section - PS 200
    Area of Section 0.555 in2 (3.6 cm2)
    Axis 1-1 Axix 2-2
    Moment of Inertia (I) 0.185 in4 (7.7 cm4) 0.236 in4 (9.8 cm4)
    Section Modulus (S) 0.202 in3 (3.3 cm3) 0.290 in3 (4.8 cm3)
    Radius of Gyration (r) 0.577 in (1.5 cm) 0.651 in (1.7 cm)

    General Specifications

    Standard Lengths:

    • 10 feet:  10' or 10’ 1/8” (3.05m) ± 1/8" (3 mm)
    • 20 feet:  20' or 20’ 3/8” (6.11m) ± 1/8" (3 mm)

    Special Lengths:

    Curved Channel:

    • Many Power-Strut channel sections can be supplied with a curve. Click here for our ordering form, specifications, and instructions.

    Load Data:

    • All beam and column load data pertains to carbon steel and stainless steel channels.
    • Load tables apply only to Power-Strut brand channel.
    • Load tables and charts are constructed to be in accordance with the SPECIFICATION FOR THE DESIGN OF COLD-FORMED STEEL STRUCTURAL MEMBERS 2007 EDITION published by the AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL INSTITUTE USING ASD METHOD.
    • Loads are based on 33 ksi steel cold formed to 42 ksi.
    • Safety Factor to Yield Strength is 1.67 for Beam Loads and 1.80 for Column Loads.
    • Beam loads are based on a simple beam and are given as a total uniform load (W) in pounds. For proper calculation procedures, refer to our Beam Load Calculation Guide.
    • For bearing loads, reference our Bearing Loads Page.

    Materials & Finishes

    Materials & Finishes - Standard:

    • Pregalvanized (PG):  Conforms to ASTM A653 SS GR 33, G90.
    • Power-Strut Defender (DF):  Conforms to ASTM A1046 SS GR 33
    • Hot Dip Galvanized (HG):  Steel conforms to ASTM A1011 SS GR 33, Finish conforms to ASTM A123
    • Perma-Green (GR):  Steel conforms to ASTM A1011 SS GR 33, E-Coat finish
    • Perma-Gold (ZD):  Steel conforms to ASTM A1011 SS GR 33, Finish conforms to ASTM B633, Type II SC3
    • Plain (PL):  Conforms to ASTM A1011 SS GR 33
    Materials & Finishes - Special Metals:
    • Stainless Steel, Type 304 (SS):  ASTM A240, Type 304 *
    • Stainless Steel, Type 316 (ST):  ASTM A240, Type 316 *
    • Aluminum (EA):  ASTM B221, Type 6063-T6 (Extruded) *

    * These materials have different physical properties and performance characteristics. Please contact us for design support.

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