All Things Wood: Structural Design Topics in Wood Construction Course Frank Woeste After a three-year absence, Virginia Tech is offering its popular two-day course on topics related to wood construction. On May 17–18 in Blacksburg, VA, the Structural Design Topics in Wood Construction course will address wood truss design, in-service performance, and installation... Read More March 2022 Issue #14272 Page 90
Recommendations and Limitations for Depth and Deflection of Parallel Chord Trusses MiTek Staff In addition to allowable lumber stress limitations, parallel chord truss designs are also regulated by maximum permissible deflection-to-span and depth-to-span limitations. All of the following recommended limitations should be achieved to provide a quality roof / floor system and assure... Read More February 2022 Issue #14271 Page 105
All Things Wood: The Use of Non-Typical Lumber Grades Anna Stamm In our January 2021 issue, Frank Woeste and Don Bender wrote, “Hybrid Lumber" Grade Stamps Require Special Attention. This article provided information on how to recognize hybrid grade marks and how to calculate hybrid lumber values for truss design. Included was this caution: A... Read More July 2021 Issue #13264 Page 82
All Things Wood: Wood Structure Design Basics—Lumber Grading Frank Woeste This series of articles, Wood Structure Design Basics, is intended to serve truss designers (TDs) and others who are new to the wood construction industry and/or may not have the opportunity to study the basics of wood design in a formal setting such as a university. The mix of basics will... Read More April 2021 Issue #13261 Page 86
Trainer to the Pros — How Simpson Strong-Tie Educates the Industry Michael Weber Did you know that Simpson Strong-Tie offers free education and training to the construction industry? Indeed, we do. For several decades, Simpson Strong-Tie has made a commitment to supporting the development of our industry, and each year we educate tens of thousands of industry pros —... Read More January 2020 Issue #12246 Page 114
Enhancing Product Neutrality in Building Energy Codes Robert Glowinski The wood products industry has taken great leaps in generating greater awareness regarding the advantages of wood products in construction; however, people often overlook wood’s good performance in building energy efficiency. With pressure mounting to combat carbon emissions and reduce the... Read More September 2019 Issue #11242 Page 92
All Things Wood: IBC Balcony Changes Spur “Best Practice” Design Recommendations Frank Woeste Because of their limited structural redundancy and exposure to weather, cantilevered balconies require special attention by design professionals, contractors, permitting and inspection departments, and owners in-service. As shown in the photos, modern wood-framed, multi-family projects often... Read More April 2019 Issue #11237 Page 60
AWC Releases 2015 Deck Guide in Spanish Robert Glowinski Spring is upon us. Construction is ramping up nationwide. And, as we get ready to spend more time in our favorite outdoor spaces and decks, we must ensure they are safe for gatherings with family and friends. Just in time for the nicer weather, and the influx of construction workers, the... Read More April 2019 Issue #11237
Choosing Resiliency: Lessons from Hurricane Michael Doug Allen Doug Allen, P.E., a structural engineer with Simpson Strong-Tie, looks at the choice homeowners in disaster-prone areas face between simply building to code and building to standards of resilience or IBHS FORTIFIED Home™ standards instead. Resilience, or resiliency: The capacity to... Read More April 2019 Issue #11237 Page 90
All Things Wood: Addressing the Roof Truss Design Note: “Provide adequate drainage to prevent water ponding.” Frank Woeste The purpose of this article to examine the significance and implementation of a typical note that appears on metal plate connected roof-truss drawings when a top-chord-pitch of ¼:12 or less is specified by the Construction Documents. Three questions will be addressed: What is the... Read More January 2019 Issue #11234 Page 46