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Cost comparison between different fastening technologies must consider the entire picture to have any relevance.
Technical Blogs
Clause 12.11 in CSA O86 pertains to wood screws that meet the requirements of ASME B18.6.1. The yield mode equations in Clause 12.11.4.2 include a higher embedment strength in ...
Technical Blogs
Single shear connection design procedures in both the NDS and CSA O86 are based on the "European Yield Model" which assigns the least of six possible yield mode strengths to ...
Technical Blogs
RICON beam hangers are usually used to connect joists to girders at 90° horizontal angles. Generally, a RICON plate attaches to a joist with the screws embedded in the end ...
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When installing inclined fasteners, fasteners driven in at 90° to the shear plane are sometimes installed prior to inclined fasteners to ensure a tight connection and precise ...
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Assy FWH screws combine the pulling power of a washer-head screw (like the SK) with a clean finish of a countersunk head screw (like the ECOFAST). Code approval for FWH ...
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Challenges with site access or equipment limitations may force the installer to stop and drive the Assy screws in multiple runs.
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