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TJI® Joist Reactions, Web Stiffeners Requirements & Forte® Software Analysis

The need for and the correct use of web stiffeners with TJI® joists is a common question. A web stiffener may be required to provide one or more[…]

TimberStrand® LSL – Engineered Solutions for Multi-Family Projects

13 Jan 0

Jerad Bankston, P.E. in

The improving economy has led to a rapid increase in housing demand. Both single-family and multi-family (apartments and condominiums) have seen a[…]

New Round Hole Capabilities for Microllam LVL, Parallam PSL and TimberStrand LSL

16 Dec 0

Tomo Tsuda P.Eng, PE in

The size and location of holes that can be cut in wood beams, whether sawn lumber, glulam or structural composite lumber, have traditionally been[…]

Common Field Issues and Mistakes can be Avoided

11 Nov 1

Jason Shumaker, PE in

As the housing market continues its path to recovery, certain mistakes when using engineered wood products (EWP) are becoming more common. Many of[…]

Engineered Diaphragms and TJI® Joists

18 Oct 2

Robert Miller, P.E. in

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Demands on prefabricated wood I-joists in engineered buildings extend to more than just gravity requirements. Seismic and wind lateral forces induce[…]

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