Simpson Strong-Tie News: September 2013
Simpson Strong-Tie Supports Final Phase of CFS-NEES Project

Simpson Strong-Tie Supports Final Phase of CFS-NEES Project

Simpson Strong-Tie donated product and provided technical expertise for the CFS-NEES project, a series of earthquake tests for cold-formed steel-framed buildings. As part of the final phase of a three-year, National Science Foundation-funded research project led by Johns Hopkins University, the purpose of the tests is to better understand the overall system performance of cold-formed steel-framed buildings and to develop performance-based design methodology for seismic resistance.

Using the shake table at the University of Buffalo's Earthquake Engineering Research Center, a two-story cold-formed steel building structure was subjected to simulated earthquakes that ranged in magnitude of 44% to 100% of the 6.7-magnitude Northridge, California, earthquake.

Project Team Leader Benjamin Schafer, Ph.D., P.E., of the Department of Civil Engineering at Johns Hopkins University said, "This project has already resulted in several innovations that will immediately impact seismic cold-formed steel design standards, making buildings safer." For more information about the project, visit the project website or blog.

DSV Decking ScrewDSV Decking Screw

The DSV decking screw is a powerful fastening solution for preservative-treated wood deck applications. With its under-head nibs and fast-start tip, the DSV is ideal for today's wood deck boards. The heavy #10 shank diameter is designed to withstand the swelling and shrinkage that is common with fast-growth lumber.

The DSV screw is offered in a variety of sizes to fasten decking, fascia and trim. Contractors can choose from hand-drive screws or collated screw strips for use with the Quik Drive® auto-feed screw driving system.

Simpson Strong-Tie Supports Habitat For Humanity's Carter Work ProjectSimpson Strong-Tie Supports Habitat For Humanity's Carter Work Project

Every year since 1984, President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn have spent a week building homes with Habitat for Humanity. The Carters' yearly commitment to Habitat - called the Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project - brings a spotlight to the local community and enthusiasm for Habitat's work across the globe.

Nearly 40 Simpson Strong-Tie volunteers will participate in this year's 30th annual Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project from October 6-12 in Oakland and San Jose, Calif., Denver, Colo., New York, N.Y. and Union Beach, N.J. On the October 7 Presidential Build Day in Oakland, employees will work directly alongside the Carters. The company is supporting the project as a bronze level sponsor with a $35,000 donation.

Simpson Strong-Tie began its collaboration with Habitat for Humanity in 2007 and has since contributed cash and product donations in addition to time, labor and technical skills. For more information about our support of Habitat, click here.

DSV Decking ScrewUpcoming Steel Deck Institute Webinars

Steel Deck Institute (SDI) is hosting a "Designing With Steel Roof Deck" webinar on October 23 and November 13 at 11 a.m. EST. The webinar is intended to expand participants' knowledge of steel roof deck by introducing them to the benefits, manufacturing processes, shapes, properties, and finishes of this product. The basis of the presentation is SDI's new Roof Deck Design Manual, which will be provided to participants. Various roof deck design considerations will be explored as well as an overall coverage of fasteners and industry construction practices.

CANAM/United Steel Deck and Vulcraft will be presenting. Simpson Strong-Tie will be moderating the webinar and providing two PDHs (0.2 CEUs) for participants. Click here to sign up for one of the webinars.

Resources

Workshops

CONNECTOR SELECTION GUIDE:
LP Building Products
CSG-LPSUPP13

FLIERS:
LTA2 Lateral Truss Anchor
F-C-LTA213
Roof Boundary Clip
F-C-RBC13
RUZ/NRUZ Retrofit U Hangers for Panelized Roof Construction
F-C-RUZNRUZ13

PRODUCT GUIDE:
Repair, Protection and Strengthening Systems for Concrete and Masonry
F-R-PG13

SOFTWARE:
Connector-Anchor Selector
Version 1.0

TECHNICAL BULLETINS:
Connectors Installed on SCL Columns, Limit States Design, for Canada only
T-C-SCLCLMCAN13
LSTA24 and MSTA24 Field-Formed as a Stud-to-Mudsill Anchor
T-C-STRAPS13
Top-Flange Joist Hangers Installed On Walls Over Wood Structural Panel Sheathing Or Drywall
T-C-TFWALL13
Uplift Capacities for Top Flange Joist Hangers Used with Nailers
T-C-NAILUPLFT13

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.

REVIT® DRAWINGS:
We recently updated a large number of our Revit families.
Visit our Revit Drawings page to download the latest 2D and 3D drawing families.

NORTHWEST:
Anchoring Systems
Nov 5 Denver CO
General Construction Review with Lateral Systems and CFS
Oct 17 St. George UT
General Construction with Lateral and CFS for Engineers, Architects & Specifiers
Oct 30 Stockton CA

SOUTHWEST:
Connector Workshop For General Audiences
Oct 17 Bakersfield CA
Oct 24 Riverside CA
Industrial, Commercial and Infrastructure (Anchoring and Concrete Repair)
Sep 19 Chandler AZ
Oct 3 North Las Vegas NV
Oct 10 Fullerton CA

NORTHEAST:
Continuous Load Path (Structural): Coastal and Flood Construction
Oct 2 Louisville KY
Oct 23 Fair Oaks VA
Nov 13 Charlottesville VA
Deck Framing Connection Seminar
Sep 19 Eagan MN
Oct 17 Eagan MN
Deck and Porch Framing Connection Seminar
Oct 9 Orland Park IL
Oct 30 Portsmouth NH
Residential High Wind Design Using the 2001 WFCM
Oct 15 Manahawkin NJ
Simpson Strong-Tie Strength Design of Post-Installed Anchors Workshop
Sep 18 Chicago IL
Oct 9 Novi MI

SOUTHEAST:
Anchoring Products and Repair Solutions for Concrete & Masonry ICI Projects
Nov 7 Jacksonville FL
Design Criteria Related to Products for ICI
Oct 10 High Point NC
Design, Construction, & Inspection of Residential Wood Structures Using the IRC
Oct 24 McKinney TX
Nov 6 Kennesaw GA
Designing for Multi-Family Wood Framed Construction
Nov 5 Atlanta GA
Tornado Resistant Wood Framed Construction
Sep 26 McKinney TX

Upcoming Shows and Events

NCSEA
Atlanta, GA
Sep 19-20, 2013

ICC
Atlantic City, NJ
Sep 29 - Oct 2, 2013

BCMC
San Antonio, TX
Oct 8-10, 2013

Deck Expo
Chicago, IL
Oct 16-18, 2013

ProDealer
Nashville, TN
Oct 23-25, 2013

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