Ribbed Structural Nails v.s. Glue coated Nails

[Chengineer4]

I was just wondering what the difference is between the two. Are there significant withdrawal loads each can withstand? I have a set of plans which calls out that "ribbed structural nails, not glue coated shall be used." is there a standard or code that reinforces this statement? I also want to know if a ribbed structural nail is glue coated wouldn't that create a stronger connection?

 

[SlideRuleEra]

IMHO, the best impartial discussion of the various types of nails, including cement coated and deformed nails is by the USDA Forest Products Labs at this link:
Wood As An Engineering Material - Chapter 8 - Fastenings

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[Tmoose]

I'm used to hearing about "ring shanked" or barbed nails.
Bostitch claims normal ring shanked nails have ~ 10% greater than smooth shanked nails.
Table 3, page 13 (21) here -

http://www.bostitch.com/xhtml/literature/GA1381_Fasteners_Guide_0909.pdf