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
Alpine Team

Stay Connected and Analyze Data with Ease

Alpine Team

IntelliSheets and dashboards enhance team collaboration and decision-making. Real-Time Access to Critical Job Data Alpine continues to innovate with the latest enhancements (24 series) to IntelliSheets, offering real-time access to job details, item information, and status history through...

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May 2025
Issue #17310
Page 133
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
Simpson Strong-Tie Staff

Viewing Project Details Just Got Easier

Simpson Strong-Tie Staff

Simpson Strong-Tie’s Component Solutions® Director™ software creates an audit trail of user changes and displays this information on the History Tab for each project you are working on. The following historical Information displays when you click the History Tab: Pricing...

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May 2025
Issue #17310
Page 146
Alpine Team

Hand Calculations for Maximum Gravity Reaction on Truss Design Drawings

Alpine Team

Building engineers rely on maximum gravity reactions (R+) from Truss Design Drawings (TDD) to design structural components. These maximum reactions are calculated based on load combinations specified by building codes, representing the highest downward forces which allow engineers to determine...

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April 2025
Issue #17309
Page 131
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
Simpson Strong-Tie Staff

Using Truss Self-Weight

Simpson Strong-Tie Staff

A benefit of using Simpson Strong-Tie’s CS Truss Studio™ is managing the relationship between the truss self-weight and the dead load. Truss self-weight is checked against all applied dead loads to verify that there is enough assumed “extra” dead load to account for the...

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April 2025
Issue #17309
Page 148
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
Frank Woeste and  Joseph Loferski

Existing Deck Inspection—A Must for Springtime Celebrations

Frank Woeste and Joseph Loferski

A common denominator for deck collapses is a special family event, such as a graduation, wedding, birthday party, or family reunion. A properly designed and constructed 14-ft x 24-ft residential deck floor, designed for a 40 psf uniform live load, should safely support 84 occupants based on an...

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March 2025
Issue #17308
Page 124
Simpson Strong-Tie Staff

Managing Uplift Reactions

Simpson Strong-Tie Staff

Uplift reactions are the result of a set of conditions that generally includes load types, load combinations, bearing locations, and web patterns. In most cases, especially those involving wind load combinations, uplift reactions are relatively small and can easily be resolved through the...

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March 2025
Issue #17308
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