PS 560 - 1-5/8" x 13/16", 16 Gage, Solid

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Part No. Length (ft) Finish Product Weight / Ft (lbs/ft)
PS 560 20 PG 0.82
PS 560 10 PG 0.82
PS 560 20 HG 0.869
PS 560 10 HG 0.869
PS 560 10 GR 0.83
PS 560 20 GR 0.83
PS 560 10 PL 0.82
PS 560 20 PL 0.82
PS 560 20 ZD 0.82
PS 560 10 ZD 0.82
PS 560 20 SS 0.82
PS 560 10 SS 0.82
PS 560 20 ST 0.82
PS 560 10 ST 0.82
PS 560 10 EA 0.45
PS 560 20 EA 0.45

    Beam Loading

    Beam Loading - PS 560
    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)
    24 410 0.11 410 370 250 1.00
    36 270 0.24 220 170 110 0.94
    48 200 0.43 120 90 60 0.88
    60 160 0.67 80 60 40 0.83
    72 140 1.01 60 40 30 0.79
    84 120 1.38 40 30 20 0.75
    96 100 1.72 30 20 20 0.72
    108 90 2.20 20 20 10 0.69
    120 80 2.68 20 10 10 0.66
    Refer to the General Specifications for loading information.

    Column Loading

    Column Loading - PS 560
    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 1,630 4,670 4,290 3,780 3,310
    36 1,450 3,840 3,310 2,460 1,730
    48 1,160 3,030 2,190 1,400 970
    60 870 2,120 1,400 900 KL/r>200
    72 670 1,470 970 KL/r>200 KL/r>200
    Refer to the General Specifications for loading information.

    Elements of Section

    Elements of Section - PS 560
    Area of Section 0.244 in2 (1.6 cm2)
    Axis 1-1 Axix 2-2
    Moment of Inertia (I) 0.023 in4 (1 cm4) 0.092 in4 (3.8 cm4)
    Section Modulus (S) 0.049 in3 (0.8 cm3) 0.113 in3 (1.9 cm3)
    Radius of Gyration (r) 0.306 in (0.8 cm) 0.613 in (1.6 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.