by FTMA News | Apr 30, 2025 | Industry News, Tech Talk
BRACE YOURSELVES – STRUCTURAL CEILING DIAPHRAGM This episode of Tech Talk was written by Ranville Marmeto, Design Engineer for FTMA Principal Partner MiTek. All structures must be adequately braced to resist applied forces and maintain stability. It is well known...
by FTMA News | Mar 31, 2025 | Industry News, Tech Talk
Understanding Parallel vs. Perpendicular Properties and Split Risk in Short Members This episode of Tech Talk was written by David Zhang, Lead Structural Engineering Manager for FTMA Principal Partner Multinail. Selecting the right timber material is crucial...
by FTMA News | Feb 28, 2025 | Industry News, Tech Talk
ATTIC TRUSS DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS This episode of Tech Talk was written by Nick Cui, Design Services Manager for FTMA Principal Partner Pryda. Before powerful computer software made attic truss design a matter of a few clicks, one method to achieve the result would...
by FTMA News | Nov 28, 2024 | Industry News, Tech Talk
PROTECT TRUSSES FROM THE WEATHER This episode of Tech Talk was written by Ranville Marmeto, Design Engineer for FTMA Principal Partner MiTek. As the summer season approaches, it brings unpredictable weather that can negatively impact timber roof trusses and frames....
by FTMA News | Oct 31, 2024 | Industry News, Tech Talk
MULTIPLE SUPPORTS AND LOAD REVERSAL This episode of Tech Talk was written by Vaimiti Rigal – Structural Engineer for FTMA Principal Partner Multinail. When detailing trusses and frames, we tend to think of supports as “the more, the merrier.”...
by FTMA News | Sep 30, 2024 | Industry News, Tech Talk
Bottom Plate Requirements for Double-sided Plywood Wall Bracing Units Consulting engineers commonly specify double-sided plywood bracing units when there is insufficient width for single-sided bracing, a situation frequently encountered in modern buildings with large...
