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Find concise answers to the most frequently asked technical questions as well as MTC Solutions’ advice on design and cost-efficiency of mass timber connections. Keep up to date with mass timber connection design challenges explained.

Detailing Steel-To-Wood Connections with ASSY Self-Tapping Screws

There are several options available to detail a st...

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Concealed Fire Rated Beam Hanger Systems

Concealed connection systems are often selected fo...

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Design Value Comparison: USA, Canada & Europe

Many products developed in Europe are available to...

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Mass Timber Bracket – Test Analysis

The MTC Solutions Mass Timber Bracket (MTB) is an ...

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ICC-ESR approved 45-Degree Washer Detailing and Installation Tips

This blog post will offer designers and installers...

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How to Install Long Fully Threaded Screws in Near Edge Applications

Approximately 8-minute read This post offers a ste...

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Notch Reinforcement with ASSY Fully Threaded Screws

October 10, 2019 Tension side notches in bending m...

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Comparing the Behavior of Shear and Axially Loaded Fastener in Lateral Connections

September 12, 2019 Fasteners used in lateral conne...

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ICC-ESR-3179 Revision

MTC Solutions’ ICC-ESR-3179 approval has been re...

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Steel to Wood Research with UNBC

This year has been an exceptionally busy year for ...

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Testing Update Shear Connection Design

The growing mass timber industry will require a gr...

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Designing with Internal Knife Plates

The Self-Drilling Dowel (SDD) can be used in multi...

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