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This presentation seeks to explain how to correctly apply live loads to the bottom chord of trusses for uninhabitable attics in accordance with IRC Table R301.5 and IBC Table 1607.1 and ASCE 7-10 Table 4-1.
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This presentation examines the different ways that the organizations that publish evaluation reports handle liability, and what this means for the manufacturer seeking a Technical Evaluation Report (TER) for their product.
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Controlling sound transmission in buildings is an important serviceability issue. This presentation explores methods of reducing sound transmission in assemblies constructed with wood trusses.
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This research report will focus on manufacturer or trade association deflection requirements for a number of floor topping/covering related products where deflection requirements may impact serviceability.
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This presentation provides information on changes to ASCE 7-16 relating to wind loading.
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This presentation provides an overview of fire-rated assemblies that include wood trusses. Topics covered include assembly testing, Harmathy’s rules, and an examination of fire performance in the field.
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This presentation gives an overview of the environmental and design factors that contribute to gypsum ridging and cracking in ceilings and walls of homes.
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This presentation will address the requirements of the 2009, 2012 and 2015 International Residential Code (IRC) and International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) as they impact ceiling insulation and truss heel heights.
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This presentation provides guidance on the structural capacity of floor truss ribbon boards and whether intermediate blocking is required under wall studs.
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