Technical Blogs
ASSY self-tapping screws are widely used in mass timber applications including lateral connections. Connections using self-tapping screws loaded laterally include but are not ...
Technical Blogs
This blog post offers designers and installers several tips to properly installing the RICON XL 390X80 beam hanger system and its ICC-ESR approved fasteners. This blog post ...
Technical Blogs
MTC Solutions rigging systems are innovative devices, developed to accelerate the rigging time of mass timber elements while maintaining on-site safety. These lab-tested ...
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There are several options available to detail a steel-to-wood connection using ASSY self-tapping screws. It can be done by sitting the screw directly on the steel plate, by ...
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Many products developed in Europe are available to the mass timber market in North America. Consequently, some designers may attempt to use design values from European ...
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This post offers a step-by-step solution to avoid common installation issues with long fully threaded screws in near edge applications such as wood splitting, poorly aimed ...
Technical Blogs
The Self-Drilling Dowel (SDD) can be used in multiple connection scenarios where internal steel plates are used for load transmission. Examples are shown below such as timber ...
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Ricon S VS connectors may provide resistance against torsional effects on deep beams during construction, but only in a limited capacity. After construction, sheathing over ...
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Calculated axial capacity design values for Assy self-tapping screws must be compared against all other possible failure modes.
Technical Blogs
The lap joint is a common panel-to-panel connection employed with CLT panels, largely due to ease of installation. Lap joints are highly effective at transferring shear ...
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For wood/wood inclined screw connections, the threads of the screws are anchored into the side member and main member, so no pre-tensioning force is assumed in the screws. For ...
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When designing for short term loading scenarios, the adjustment factors may not be applied to the tensile strength of the fastener.
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