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Innovation Redefined: The Future of Structural Testing with Our Million Pound Rig

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The future of full-scale structures testing and product development is here – and it is BIG. Our Tyrell Gilb Research Laboratory built a brand-new Million Pound Rig to help in the testing of our new Yield-Link® brace connection (YLBC), along with our many other products. Hear from Mike...

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December 2023
Issue #15293
Page 102
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The Exciting World of Building Technology: The View from a Simpson Strong-Tie Sales Representative

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A Territory Sales Representative for Simpson Strong-Tie, John Kemper shares his perspective on the thrilling opportunities and challenges presented by working in Building Technology. He highlights the significance of ongoing learning, setting goals, and having mentors in achieving professional...

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November 2023
Issue #15292
Page 104
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Top Five Most Downloaded Engineering Letters

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Prior to joining Simpson Strong-Tie, I spent 13 years working as consulting structural engineer. As a specifier, I was amazed at the number of resources Simpson made available to me. From software, to blogs, to design guides, there were many resources to help me solve problems and streamline the...

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October 2023
Issue #15291
Page 114
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Contributing to a New Youth Scout Den in New Zealand

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Our Simpson Strong-Tie New Zealand branch was established in 2010 and helps provide Simpson Strong-Tie products to our friends in New Zealand. Recently, the branch had the opportunity to help a local scouts club build a new den to accommodate their growing club. [For all photos, See PDF or...

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June 2023
Issue #15287
Page 102
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How to Accommodate Misplaced Shearwall Anchorage

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For several years, the Simpson Strong-Tie Strong-Wall® research and development team has kicked around the idea of developing an “adapter” that would allow for field substitutions or accommodate misplaced Strong-Wall anchorage. The Strong-Wall WSWH high-strength wood shearwall...

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April 2023
Issue #15285
Page 108
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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
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Take a Tour of Our McKinney R&D Lab

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Did you know that Simpson Strong-Tie has a research and development lab in our McKinney, Texas, branch? In the following article, Francisco Hernandez, the McKinney branch lab manager, talks about the history of this lab and what we do there. History of the McKinney Lab Jeremy Gilstrap and...

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November 2022
Issue #14280
Page 114
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A Standing Innovation: Fastening Wood to Steel Just Got Easier

Simpson Strong-Tie Staff

If you’ve ever spent a few hours working on your hands and knees to drill holes and drive screws, you know how time consuming and tedious it can be. Now, imagine spending consecutive weeks, months or even years fastening wood planks to steel on a manufacturing production line. For...

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May 2022
Issue #14274
Page 110
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How To DIY a Sectional Sofa

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We have paired up with Jaime Costiglio from That’s My Letter to bring you free plans for a DIY sofa and ottoman. [For photos, see PDF or View in Full Issue.] Most people have a family room or another designated space where they watch TV or play games. In my home, we have an open first...

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March 2022
Issue #14272
Page 120
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The Scalable LotSpec Solution from Simpson Strong-Tie

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As one of the top 10 private homebuilders in the US (and one of the top 25 overall), Gehan Homes has explored its fair share of technologies promising efficiency and productivity gains. When it came to pulling home designs, plans, elevations, and options into full job start packets (JSPs), the...

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February 2022
Issue #14271
Page 108
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