Frank Woeste. P.E.

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...

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March 2022
Issue #14272
Page 90
MiTek Staff

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...

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February 2022
Issue #14271
Page 105
Anna Stamm

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...

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July 2021
Issue #13264
Page 82
Frank Woeste. P.E.

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...

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April 2021
Issue #13261
Page 86
Michael Weber

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 —...

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January 2020
Issue #12246
Page 114
Robert Glowinski

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...

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September 2019
Issue #11242
Page 92
Frank Woeste. P.E.

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...

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April 2019
Issue #11237
Page 60
Robert Glowinski

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...

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April 2019
Issue #11237
Doug Allen, P.E.

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...

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April 2019
Issue #11237
Page 90
Frank Woeste. P.E.

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...

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January 2019
Issue #11234
Page 46
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