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Geometry Requirements of ASSY Self-tapping Screws

September 26, 2019 The geometry requirements for t...

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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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What Are the Advantages of Using Self-tapping Screws Compared to Standard Bolts, Dowels, Rivets, and Lag Screws?

The modern Self-Tapping screw is an engineered evo...

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Can You Use the RICON S VS Beam Hanger Systems in Masonry?

RICON S VS is one of the most versatile beam hange...

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Testing Update Shear Connection Design

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

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Why Do Spacing Requirements Significantly Increase for Fasteners Installed into Douglas Fir?

Douglas fir has specific spacing and edge distance...

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Designing Internal Knife Plate

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

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Can Two Beam Hangers be Installed Vertically On Top of Each Other?

Two beam hangers may be installed vertically on to...

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Are Torsional Effects a Concern for Deep Beams with RICON S VS Connectors?

Deep beams paired with smaller Ricon S VS beam han...

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Does Head Pull-through Failure Apply for ASSY Self-Tapping Screws with Steel Side Plate Connections?

Calculated axial capacity design values for Assy s...

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