FTMA Tech Talk – Ed.73

AI & AUTOMATION IN TIMBER FRAMING This episode of Tech Talk  was written by Sasikumar Arjunan, CPEng, Structural Engineer for FTMA Principal Partner Pryda.  In an era defined by digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are reshaping...

FTMA Tech Talk – Ed.72

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...

FTMA Tech Talk – Ed.71

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...

FTMA Tech Talk – Ed.70

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...

FTMA Tech Talk – Ed.69

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....

FTMA Tech Talk – Ed.68

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.”...