White Papers
The significance of the response of mass timber connections to loading conditions such as seismic or high wind events grows over time with the increase in maximum height now ...
White Papers
This white paper explores the role of stiffness in designing a custom bearing beam hanger system for mass timber buildings and emphasizes on the importance of testing and ...
White Papers
This white paper reviews the results of recent lateral load testing of Assy screws used to fasten steel plates to CLT.
White Papers
This white paper discusses application of long self-tapping screws (STS) in near-edge applications.
White Papers
This Special Design Provision suggests adequate self-tapping screw replacements for given lag screw geometry that meet or exceed load-carrying capacities calculated for single ...
White Papers
This CLT Special Provisions contains reference design values derived from testing. With it, designers can increase cost efficiency for large projects.
White Papers
The beam hanger system is among the most recent technological innovations in the field of mass timber engineering. These pre-engineered connections are premanufactured, ...
White Papers
This special provision provided a reduction factor for Assy screws loaded in withdrawal with less than 8D embedment.
White Papers
Design provisions for fire design of mass timber connection systems in North America compared against the results derived from full-scale testing.
White Papers
Special detailing considerations regarding moisture induced dimensional changes in wood and potential solutions using modern self-tapping screws.
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The Inter-story drift performance of concealed pre-engineered connection systems under quasi statically reverse cyclic load is presented in this paper.
White Papers
Overview of innovative method of arranging two high capacity KNAPP RICON® S connectors for slender beams.
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