Bryan Wert, MS, PE, SECB

A New Wood Construction Connectors Catalog for the New Year

Bryan Wert

We just released our updated Wood Construction Connectors catalog (C-C-2024) which features our product line that has a legacy that started in 1956. This year’s 372-page version begins with a colorful, attention-grabbing cover design and is packed inside with all the technical details that...

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February 2024
Issue #16295
Page 100
Jeff Ellis

Reviewing 2021 IBC Changes for Cold-Formed Steel Light-Frame Design

Jeff Ellis

“Change is the only constant in life” and “When you are finished changing, you are finished” are quotes from the ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus and Benjamin Franklin, respectively. I’m reminded of them as I review the numerous changes to codes and standards...

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March 2023
Issue #15284
Page 100
Simpson Strong-Tie Staff

Mechanical Anchors:  Screw vs. Expansion: Which is Right for Me?

Simpson Strong-Tie Staff

Not all post-installed mechanical anchors are created equal. There are key differences between screw and expansion anchor types — differences that include how they gain their holding strength, installation requirements, and overall anchor performance. In the following article, field...

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December 2022
Issue #14281
Page 124
Paul McEntee, S.E.

LTTP2 — an Update to a Classic Light Tension Tie

Paul McEntee

It would give you an incomplete idea of the new LTTP2 light tension tie if we didn’t first discuss the original LTT series. The LTT20 tension tie first appeared in our 1987 Connectors for Wood Construction catalog as a post-pour, wood-to-concrete connector. The LTT20 installed with nails...

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April 2022
Issue #14273
Page 114
Mark Jarvinen

Providing Performance Data for Shallowly Embedded Anchors

Mark Jarvinen

In the last few years, Simpson Strong-Tie has heard from a number of structural engineers expressing frustration with the lack of performance data for shallowly embedded, post-installed anchors (shallow anchors). Engineers of Record (EOR) have identified a common application for shallow anchors...

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November 2021
Issue #13268
Page 116
Karissa Louie

Questions Answered: Strong-Wall® High-Strength Wood Shearwall

Karissa Louie

In this follow up to our July webinar, Innovations in Strength and Versatility: Overview of the Strong-Wall® High-Strength Wood Shearwall, we answer some of the interesting questions raised by attendees. During the webinar, we discussed the new Simpson Strong-Tie® Strong-Wall...

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August 2021
Issue #13265
Page 122
Christopher Gould

Understanding Ply-To-Ply Girder Nailing Failures

Christopher Gould

You probably wouldn’t ignore a “warning sign” on the highway, as you can easily imagine the consequences of doing so. We can face similar situations when designing trusses, and the end result is that whatever we do in the software can end up in the real world somewhere on a...

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April 2021
Issue #13261
Page 116
Caleb Knudson

Introducing the Stronger, Simpler and More Versatile Strong-Wall® High-Strength Wood Shearwall

Caleb Knudson

After years of development, we’re excited to introduce the newest member of the Strong-Wall® shearwall family – the Strong-Wall high-strength wood shearwall (WSWH). The Strong-Wall High-Strength Wood Shearwall Lineup The WSWH is a high-strength prefabricated shearwall...

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April 2021
Issue #13261
Page 130
Neelima Tapata

New Materials Require New Hardware — Three Fasteners Engineered Specifically for Mass Timber Construction

Neelima Tapata

Simpson Strong-Tie has always been a leader in designing innovative products for various construction markets. As an R&D engineer, I enjoy the opportunities for continuous exploring, experimenting and learning that come with my role. There’s never a dull moment working in research and...

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June 2020
Issue #12251
Page 114
Rachel Holland, P.E.

Attaching a Deck Ledger to a Home Through Brick or Masonry Veneer — the BVLZ Solution

Rachel Holland

Brick or masonry veneer has traditionally posed a problem to homeowners and contractors seeking to attach a deck to a home without removing large portions of the veneer or siding. No longer is that the case, thanks to the innovative BVLZ brick veneer ledger connector from Simpson Strong-Tie. In...

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April 2020
Issue #12249
Page 124
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