What the Latest ANSI/TPI-1 Updates Mean for Truss Designs Jay Jones, P.E. The ANSI/TPI 1 standard is a critical document that governs the design and quality criteria for metal plate-connected wood trusses. It serves as a guideline for truss manufacturers and engineers alike, providing the technical framework to design and construct reliable and code-compliant trusses... Read More March 2025 Issue #17308 Page 116
ANSI/TPI 1: The National Design Standard for Metal Plate Connected Wood Truss Construction Jay Jones, P.E. After more than three years in development, I’m pleased to announce the publication of ANSI/TPI 1–2022 National Design Standard for Metal Plate Connected Wood Truss Construction. Including a Commentary & Appendices, this standard is available for purchase in print and... Read More August 2023 Issue #15289 Page 90
Time to Review the National Design Standard Jay Jones, P.E. It’s important to review our standards on a regular basis, so that we can update and improve them over time. Businesses evolve, technology evolves, and so too should our definition of best practices. For wood trusses, our current standard is ANSI/TPI 1–2014 National Design Standard... Read More May 2022 Issue #14274 Page 75