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Positional Considerations for Beam Hangers [Part 2 of 2]

This two-part blog series explores crucial factors influencing the optimal position of beam hangers, with a focus on gravity loading, fire safety, and seismic drift. Part 1 ...

Technical Blogs

Positional Considerations for Beam Hangers [Part 1 of 2]

This two-part blog series explores crucial factors influencing the optimal position of beam hangers, with a focus on gravity loading, fire safety, and seismic drift. Part 1 ...

Technical Blogs

Screw Crosses—A Potential Connecting Solution for Low-Load Conditions

In mass timber construction, beam hangers are often used to connect beams to various structural elements like other beams and columns. However, in certain scenarios with lower ...

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Double-Beam Hanger Assemblies: Necessity, Options, and Installation Best Practices

Increasing load demands from technological advancement in modern mass timber construction and potential evolving building functions may warrant the need of double-beam hanger ...

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Key Considerations for Selecting Self-Tapping Screws

MTC Solutions offers an extensive range of ASSY® self-tapping screws, available in a variety of sizes and head shapes for both partially and fully threaded options. This ...

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Understanding Wood Swelling and Shrinkage for Effective Timber Structure Detailing

Stresses arising from the natural shrinkage and swelling of wood in response to periodic changes in ambient moisture levels may pose a considerable threat to the performance ...

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MTC Solutions Fasteners for Dry and Wet Service Conditions

MTC Solutions offers fasteners in both carbon steel (coated with zinc) and stainless steel to meet the exposure requirements of the North American timber construction ...

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What Are the Benefits of Predrilling?

MTC Solutions’ partners often ask questions about the necessity, benefits, and differences between pilot and predrilled holes when installing structural self-tapping screws ...

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45° Wedge Washer—Benefits, Design Considerations, and Installation Best Practices

As mass timber members increase in size and carry heavier combined loads, their connections must also scale up to meet these demands. Steel strong-back or splice plates ...

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Geometry Requirements for Structural Screws [Part 2 of 2]

MTC Solutions design guides provide essential connection detailing requirements that ensure safe stress transmittance while minimizing the risk of wood splitting. This ...

Technical Blogs

Geometry Requirements for Structural Screws [Part 1 of 2]

MTC Solutions design guides provide essential connection detailing requirements that ensure safe stress transmittance while minimizing the risk of wood splitting. This ...

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A Withdrawal Reduction Factor for Structural Screws at Shallow Embedment Depths

To meet safety standards, it is advisable to implement a reduction factor of 0.8 when applying the reference withdrawal design values (RWDVs) for self-tapping screws with an ...

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