Question of the Day: Permanent Bracing – What’s the Big Deal? Stan Sias Permanent bracing, what’s the big deal? I was recently on a jobsite talking with the Superintendent. The topic quickly turned to the trusses overhead (imagine that!) and I asked if he had a set of the Truss Design Drawings that came with them. He said he did and that they were in... Read More June 2016 Issue #09203 Page 4
Simultaneous Loading on Hurricane Ties Kelly Sias “Structures are connections held together by members” (Hardy Cross) Take a quick look at a truss design drawing, and you will see a reaction summary that specifies the downward reaction, uplift and a horizontal reaction (if applicable) at each bearing location. Some people are... Read More May 2016 Issue #09202 Page 12
Question of the Day: FLBOA 2016 Education Conference Stan Sias Do Building Officials really want education on the trusses we produce? On Monday, March 14, I had the honor and privilege of presenting to a group of Building Officials (BOs) and Building Designers (BDs) [over 350 individuals live and in-person!] at the Finger Lakes Building Officials... Read More April 2016 Issue #09201 Page 4