Wood Truss Joints
Wood Truss Joints
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Hi,
Does anyone know of a good reference book or manual to check 2x wood truss joints connected with metal plates by hand?
Does anyone know of a good reference book or manual to check 2x wood truss joints connected with metal plates by hand?






RE: Wood Truss Joints
This may help too: Link
One manufacturer's ICC report: Link
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RE: Wood Truss Joints
RE: Wood Truss Joints
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.
RE: Wood Truss Joints
USFPL has a formula for "yield" (0.015 ") loads on common nails parallel to grain. p=KD3/2 lb/nail, Where K is 1,440 to 2200 for soft woods and D is in inches diameter. Ultimate loads approach 3-1/2 times this when tested. Ring shanks much better.
RE: Wood Truss Joints
Capacity Tables can be found here,
http://www.wholebuild.co.uk/assets/user/thiclirost...
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l.fs.fed.us/documnts/fplgtr/fplgtr113/ch07.pdf
RE: Wood Truss Joints
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RE: Wood Truss Joints
RE: Wood Truss Joints
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.
RE: Wood Truss Joints
A confused student is a good student.
Nathaniel P. Wilkerson, PE
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RE: Wood Truss Joints
RE: Wood Truss Joints
RE: Wood Truss Joints
The basic reason is that the plates are designed to be installed in a plant location with controls and the plate manufacturers also offer truss designs supervised by professionals.
A plate manufacturer does not see a benefit to sell just the plates for unsupervised use and incur liability if they are used by a "nail bender" with no liability.
A truss is a structural component that is based on performance, controls and just as prestressed and precast concrete, unless the engineer takes chances.
Dick
Engineer and international traveler interested in construction techniques, problems and proper design.
RE: Wood Truss Joints
RE: Wood Truss Joints
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.
RE: Wood Truss Joints
RE: Wood Truss Joints
A confused student is a good student.
Nathaniel P. Wilkerson, PE
www.medeek.com