by FTMA News | Feb 26, 2021 | Tech Talk
Path to Compliance for Structural Design Software In 2012, the ABCB Software Protocol for Structural Software was introduced and sets the minimum requirements for structural design software to meet that enables non-engineers to produce designs for building approvals,...
by FTMA News | Dec 15, 2020 | Tech Talk
Considerations for the use of Nails vs Screws in your Timber Connections Nails and screws are the two most common fasteners specified by engineers and used by builders. When considering the suitable fasteners to use, sometimes we have options and sometimes we don’t....
by FTMA News | Nov 18, 2020 | Tech Talk
OFFSITE OPPORTUNITIES IN NEW ENGINEERING LEGISLATION For this month’s Tech Talk I’m zooming out from the details and looking at changes in the laws that govern who can provide technical advice and how it is communicated. Fundamentally this is great news for...
by FTMA News | Oct 13, 2020 | Tech Talk
SHALLOW TRUSS CAMBERS DISAPPEARING INTO THE NIGHT Deflection issues, on site, from very shallow trusses raise their head on a regular basis despite many past precautionary articles on the subject. This is partly because some architects persist with producing extremely...
by FTMA News | Sep 9, 2020 | Tech Talk
Lateral Restraints in Pre-Fab Timber Roof Trusses Design vs Installation! A truss is a very efficient structural member which consists of a group of ties and struts connected to form a structure that acts as a large span beam. The design of the truss is based on a...
by FTMA News | Aug 11, 2020 | Tech Talk
THE BENEFITS OF SCREWS FOR TIE-DOWNS In my last Tech Talk I hinted at changes in the product landscape for tie down connections. The industry is evolving even in this period of unprecedented change and disruption, and fabricators, builders and certifies are seeing the...
