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2009 April
- The performance of shear walls under lateral loads was recently tested in a full-scale assembly in SBCRI.
- The tests yielded results that are consistent with similar testing done by NAHB RC and APA.
- The test data calls into question prescriptive requirements of braced wall lines in the IRC.
Article
2009 April
- Finding faster, safer ways to install our products and discovering new applications is a benefit of component testing.
- SBCRI in Madison, WI affords us the opportunity to work with TPI and others to push the boundaries of component knowledge.
- Everyone is welcome to visit SBCRI and see what our industry has developed!
Article
2009 April
- Truss placement diagrams (TPD) are intended to assist in positioning trusses and related components supplied by the component manufacturer.
- On residential projects, the truss design engineer is responsible for the single truss design depicted on each truss design drawing.
- Since the TPD is not typically prepared under the truss designer engineer’s supervision, it is not considered an engineered document.
- It is not legal in most states for a truss design engineer to seal a non-registered person’s work for which he has
Article
2009 April
- History shows that decision makers continue to attend BCMC; the opportunity to launch a new product or capture more market share is as strong as ever.
- BCMC 2009, as always, will bring in attendees that can make the call and make a difference.
- Decision makers and key influencers are precisely the people exhibitors want to target.
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2009 April
- Symptoms of depression include persistent feelings of sadness, anxiety and worthlessness to fatigue, difficulty concentrating and insomnia.
- Depression can result in absenteeism, lost workdays or increased health care claims.
- Depression is a delicate but serious subject, and many people fear they will be judged for admitting their condition.