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...
by FTMA News | Aug 29, 2024 | Tech Talk
Beyond Nails: Why Creeper Connectors Are Essential for Code Compliance When it comes to truss connections and hold downs, everyone accepts that, in accordance with AS1684, the minimum connector for a truss-to-support is classified as one framing anchor. Whilst truss...
by FTMA News | Jul 31, 2024 | Tech Talk
Short Wall Bracing for Open Plan Living Modern homes often feature open plan living areas with large window and door openings, which resulting in a minimal number of walls for bracing applications. Such design trend can make bring challenges to satisfy bracing...
by FTMA News | Jun 28, 2024 | Tech Talk
Floor Truss Supporting Brace Walls In recent years it has been seen that the market calls for houses with larger lintel openings and open plan living and kitchen. From a structural engineer’s perspective this means more open spaces leaving less walls that can be used...
by FTMA News | May 29, 2024 | Tech Talk
Precision Matters We are constantly reminded that “Speed Kills” whenever we get behind the wheel. The same applies when fixing metal connectors, as we are all prone to being too hasty under time pressure. Engineered Building Products (EBP) are carefully designed...
