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... Read More April 2025 Issue #17309 Page 140
MiTek Structural Products Compliance with New Building Codes MiTek Staff In 2024, the MiTek Building & Product Regulations team completed a tri-annual project to update all MiTek structural product evaluation reports to establish compliance with the new 2024 I-Codes. Building codes in the U.S., also known as the I-Codes, are developed on a 3-year cycle. Each... Read More March 2025 Issue #17308 Page 148
MiTek Trimmable End Details MiTek Staff Wood trusses are prefabricated frameworks made of lumber and connected by metal plates that support roofs, floors, and other structures. They are widely used in residential, commercial, and agricultural construction. While trusses can be designed in almost any shape or size, restricted only by... Read More February 2025 Issue #17307 Page 132
Using the Roof Live Load Reduction MiTek Staff Consider a roof with a live load of 20 psf (pounds per square foot). This load is intended to account for construction loading (workers, materials, and equipment placed on the roof during construction or maintenance). If the roof has a large surface area, like a post-frame building, is it really... Read More January 2025 Issue #17306 Page 112
Hem-Fir (North) Allowable Design Value Changes MiTek Staff The National Lumber Grading Authority (NLGA) is the grading agency having authority over establishing lumber design values for Hem-Fir (North) lumber and conducting on-going testing to verify the design values. The NLGA follows inspection and grading rules approved by the American Lumber... Read More December 2024 Issue #16305 Page 112
Celebrating Success: MiTek Innovations & Connections at BCMC | FS 2024 MiTek Staff We at MiTek Inc. extend a heartfelt thank you to SBCA and all attendees for making BCMC | Framer Summit 2024 a fantastic event. From a dynamic show floor to ample opportunities to network, learn, and connect with our industry, BCMC plays a crucial role in advancing our industry, and we are... Read More November 2024 Issue #16304 Page 58
Types of Bearings MiTek Staff Bearing: A structural support, usually a beam or wall, which is designed by the building designer to carry the truss reactions to the foundation. [For all images, See PDF or View in Full Issue.] MiTek’s engineering software uses two common types of bearings, roller and pinned. There is... Read More November 2024 Issue #16304 Page 116
The Emerging Significance of EPDs in Building Construction MiTek Staff Sustainable building materials and methods are top-of-mind in today’s construction industry. While there are many sustainable building materials to choose from during design, wood is naturally a superior choice for developers, designers, and builders interested in lowering the... Read More October 2024 Issue #16303 Page 122
MiTek to Showcase Innovative Solutions at BCMC | FS 2024 MiTek Staff As a global pioneer in the building components industry, we’re looking forward to presenting our integrated solutions suite at the upcoming Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC) | Framer’s Summit 2024. Our booth at the event will feature best-in-class software, automated... Read More September 2024 Issue #16302 Page 52
Allowable Plate Embedment Tolerance MiTek Staff Oftentimes, MiTek engineers are asked what plate embedment tolerance is allowed for metal connector plates in wood trusses. Chapter 3 of the ANSI/TPI 1 (National Design Standard for Metal Plate Connected Wood Truss Construction) addresses the tolerance for metal connector plate tooth... Read More September 2024 Issue #16302 Page 114