Simpson Strong-Tie News: August 2012

Strong-Drive® Structural
Wood Screws

Simpson Strong-Tie has recently added new products and updated existing products to our Strong-Drive SDW structural wood screw product line. The SDW series of structural wood screws are now code-listed and comply with the 2006 and 2009 IBC and IRC. The new Strong-Drive SDWS and SDWH screws provide high-strength alternatives to through-bolting and traditional lag screws. The SDWS is specifically designed for structural wood-to-wood applications, and the
hex-head Strong Drive SDWH screw is designed for structural and general-purpose fastening applications. A video with features and benefits of the SDWS and SDWH is available here. For more information on the product line, visit www.strongtie.com/fasten.

New Holdown Selector Tool

Holdown connectors are typically used to anchor shearwall segments against overturning. The new Holdown Selector is a quick and easy tool that enables customers to select the most effective holdown connector for their job based on type of installation, demand load and the wood species of the post. Depending upon the installation method (pre- or post-concrete placement), the Holdown Selector provides the application, holdown model number and capacity, and the percentage of installed cost based on the specific holdowns recommended. Users will also see the deflection at demand load, minimum post thickness, anchor bolt diameter and the required fastener types for holdown connector installation. Learn More.

Deck Safety on Today Show

Yesterday, the Today Show featured a segment on the importance of deck safety. The show visited our Tyrell Gilb Research Lab in Stockton, California, to film our side-by-side deck display. Vice President of Engineering Ricardo Arevalo, P.E. used our display to discuss some of the warning signs on an old or improperly built deck and the key connections on a safe, well-built deck, including using screws and bolts to secure the deck ledger to the house. Click here to watch the story.

FLASH/Simpson Strong-Tie Scholarship Winner

Each academic year, the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) and Simpson Strong-Tie sponsor a scholarship with a specific focus on structural engineering and construction, which is highlighted in StormStruck: A Tale of Two Homes®, an interactive severe weather experience at INNOVENTIONS at Epcot® at the Walt Disney World® Resort. The scholarship recipient for the 2012-2013 academic year is Jonathan Aycock from Goldsboro, NC. With his scholarship, Jonathan will measure how building products, specifically Oriented Strand Board (OSB), perform in real world flood conditions over time. Jonathan graduates from North Carolina State in 2013 with a Master's degree in Forest Biomaterials. Jonathan will be recognized at the 2012 FLASH Annual Conference on Nov. 1-2 in Lake Buena Vista, FL, where he will present his
research findings.

Resources

Workshops

CATALOGS:
High Wind-Resistant Construction
C-HW12

SOFTWARE:
Product Submittal Generator (online web application)
Version 1.2
Anchor Selector™ Software for ETAG
Version 1.5.0.0
Holdown Selector (online web application)
Version 1.0
Anchor Selector™ Software for ACI 318
Version 4.9.0.0
Wall-Bracing-Length Calculator (online web application)
Version 2.0
Rod Elongation Calculator (online web application)
Version 1.0

FLIERS:
AT-XP™ Anchoring Adhesive F-SAS-ATXP12

CODE REPORTS:
To see all of the newest code reports, click here. You can also view all our code reports by product and by agency.

NORTHWEST:
Construction Basics with Lateral, Truss and CFS for Inspectors
Sep 13 Stockton CA
General Construction with Lateral and CFS - Open Audience
Sep 20 Portland OR
Seismic Retrofit - Open Audience
Sep 20 Portland OR

NORTHEAST:
Continuous Load Path – Wood Framed Structures
Sep 19 Lexington KY
Sep 27 Fair Oaks VA
Oct 18 Appleton WI
Oct 24 Roanoke VA
Deck and Porch Framing Connection Seminar
Sep 20 Lexington KY
Simpson Anchor Systems for Engineers and Architects
Sep 12 Bloomington IL
Sep 19 Newark NJ
Oct 3 Carle Place NY

SOUTHWEST:
All Audience - All Topic Workshop
Aug 23 San Diego CA
Sep 20 Bakersfield CA
Oct 4 Riverside CA

SOUTHEAST:
Building Officials & Inspectors Workshop
Sep 11 Miami FL
Sep 13 Tampa FL
Deck & Handrail Requirements
of the IRC Overview
Oct 24 Gatlinburg TN
Deck & Handrail Requirements
of the NCRC Overview
Oct 25 Asheville NC
Introduction to High Wind Design
& Construction
Sep 26 Jacksonville FL
Sep 27 Tallahassee FL
Oct 11 Savannah GA
Requirements of the International Residential Code
Oct 4 McKinney TX
Strengthening of URM Structures
in Seismic Areas
Aug 30 Memphis TN

Upcoming Shows and Events

NCSEAC St. Louis, MO Oct 4-5, 2012	Metalcon Rosemont, IL Oct 9-11, 2012	Deck Expo Baltimore, MD Oct 10-12, 2012
BCMC New Orleans, LA Oct 17-19, 2012	ICC Portland, OR Oct 21-24, 2012	STAFDA Orlando, FL Nov 4-6, 2012

Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. – 5956 W. Las Positas Boulevard, Pleasanton, CA 94588 – (800) 999-5099