Truss Cert Docs Not Available, Architect Gone, Contractor Gone...
Truss Cert Docs Not Available, Architect Gone, Contractor Gone...
(OP)
Good Morning,
I am analyzing a roof structure for the installation of solar panels (4-5psf Load) but the building is comprised of different types of Metal plate connected wood trusses (Scissor, attic, and fink).
The contractor seems to be defunct, architect is dead, and coded dept has no truss cert.
Building was built in Mid 1990's, using M-20 plates. I believe that these are Mitek plates?
Any ideas how to analyze these plates easily without having manufacturer software?
Thanks
I am analyzing a roof structure for the installation of solar panels (4-5psf Load) but the building is comprised of different types of Metal plate connected wood trusses (Scissor, attic, and fink).
The contractor seems to be defunct, architect is dead, and coded dept has no truss cert.
Building was built in Mid 1990's, using M-20 plates. I believe that these are Mitek plates?
Any ideas how to analyze these plates easily without having manufacturer software?
Thanks





RE: Truss Cert Docs Not Available, Architect Gone, Contractor Gone...
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
RE: Truss Cert Docs Not Available, Architect Gone, Contractor Gone...
I'm kinda stumped on how to approach this one. I mean, the panels only way about 4psf, but I at this point I can't justify the added stress at all without the truss cert.
I'll look for that overrated wood info you speak of.
thanks
RE: Truss Cert Docs Not Available, Architect Gone, Contractor Gone...
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
RE: Truss Cert Docs Not Available, Architect Gone, Contractor Gone...
Good Idea. I'm going to look into that a bit.
I still would love to be abel to analyze these truss plates.
Thanks again
RE: Truss Cert Docs Not Available, Architect Gone, Contractor Gone...
Thanks
RE: Truss Cert Docs Not Available, Architect Gone, Contractor Gone...
http://www.ecodes.biz/ecodes_support/updates/Legac...
RE: Truss Cert Docs Not Available, Architect Gone, Contractor Gone...
RE: Truss Cert Docs Not Available, Architect Gone, Contractor Gone...
RE: Truss Cert Docs Not Available, Architect Gone, Contractor Gone...
I can see some logic in live load reduction where no snow loads occur, but cannot understand reasoning where snow occurs. Could you please elaborate?