Glenn Traylor

Is Plate Substitution the Most Common Error By Confused Truss Builders?

Glenn Traylor

Generally speaking, ANSI/TPI 1 makes common sense and is very logical. However, there are several items that can be a little confusing because they seem to defy logic. When we upgrade lumber per ANSI/TPI 1 Section 3.4.2, we know that lumber strength needs to be maintained in order to meet the...

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May 2025
Issue #17310
Page 39
MiTek Staff

Multiple-Ply Girder Load Distribution Change in ANSI/TPI 1-2022

MiTek Staff

Girder trusses are trusses specially designed to carry extra load from tie-in trusses and equipment. If a single ply is insufficient to carry the entire load, the truss designer specifies a multiply girder, that is made of identical trusses and fastened together to act as one unit to support the...

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May 2025
Issue #17310
Page 138
Glenn Traylor

Do You Use Sub-Components to Aid in the Assembly of Components?

Glenn Traylor

Managing a truss with multiple pieces can affect productivity. For example, maintaining compliance with ANSI/TPI 1 Chapter 3 requirements for nearly thirty pieces can be challenging. To improve cycle time while preserving quality, using sub-components may be a practical solution. Most likely,...

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April 2025
Issue #17309
Page 39
MiTek Staff

The Evolution of Product Testing in Engineering and Manufacturing

MiTek Staff

Product testing is the backbone of quality control in engineering and manufacturing, ensuring products are reliable, durable, and safe before reaching the market. Over the years, the testing processes have evolved dramatically, transitioning from manual inspections to highly sophisticated...

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April 2025
Issue #17309
Page 140
Glenn Traylor

How Important is Training in Your Operation?

Glenn Traylor

What do you think of when you hear the word “training”? A classroom with students listening to a teacher? A truss plant with a new hire following behind a seasoned truss builder? Or, maybe your first thought was sitting in front of a computer for an online course? The truth is that...

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March 2025
Issue #17308
Page 39
Jay Jones, P.E.

What the Latest ANSI/TPI-1 Updates Mean for Truss Designs

Jay Jones, P.E.

The ANSI/TPI 1 standard is a critical document that governs the design and quality criteria for metal plate-connected wood trusses. It serves as a guideline for truss manufacturers and engineers alike, providing the technical framework to design and construct reliable and code-compliant trusses...

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March 2025
Issue #17308
Page 116
Glenn Traylor

What is the Risk of Using Incorrect Lumber?

Glenn Traylor

What is at risk when we fail to use the correct lumber? If you are not careful, it could cost you your business. [For all images, See PDF or View in Full Issue.] Several years ago, I received a call from a client searching for a solution to a problem. Unfortunately, their purchasing...

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February 2025
Issue #17307
Page 37
Glenn Traylor

What Should a Truss Builder Do About Wane in the Plated Area?

Glenn Traylor

First, wane occurs often when lumber is manufactured and cut close to the outside of the timber, resulting in missing material or a bark area. This is done to increase the yield of the timber, which increases lumber manufacturer profits but creates some issues for lumber users. Prime grades...

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December 2024
Issue #16305
Page 35
Glenn Traylor

What Can We Learn From the Timber Products Inspection BCMC Challenge?

Glenn Traylor

“Since its inception in 1980, the mission of BCMC is to educate and inform, as well as encourage the growth of the component manufacturing industry. Over the course of its history, the show has welcomed exhibitors from all over the world to showcase the cutting-edge technologies,...

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November 2024
Issue #16304
Page 37
Glenn Traylor

Have You Taken the Quality Assurance Challenge?

Glenn Traylor

We have an annual tradition at the Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC)—the Timber Products Inspection quality assurance challenge! This competition lets truss fabricators test their knowledge of ANSI/TPI 1 Chapter 3 requirements, and the winner receives a Yeti cooler. How...

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October 2024
Issue #16303
Page 33
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