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Simpson Strong-Tie News: March 2014
Utility Clip Connectors Now Available for Cold-Formed Steel Construction

Utility Clip Connectors Now Available for Cold-Formed Steel Construction

Simpson Strong-Tie has just added the SSC steel stud connector, the SJC steel joist connector and the SFC steel framing connector to our cold-formed steel product line. These new utility clips are designed with pre-punched holes and intuitive fastener hole patterns to maximize design flexibility as well as installer efficiency. They offer numerous connection solutions—from cold-formed steel kneewalls and kickers to by-pass curtain walls and load-bearing headers. All three clips have been thoroughly tested by Simpson Strong-Tie, ensuring the system structural behavior is captured in load tables, which saves Designers calculation time and helps mitigate design risk. To learn more, go to www.strongtie.com/cfs.

Genuine Simpson Strong-Tie® Connector CollectionGenuine Simpson Strong-Tie® Connector Collection

Simpson Strong-Tie recently worked with Portland, Oregon-based photographer Jim Golden to create our new Genuine Simpson Strong-Tie Connector Collection photograph. Golden is known for taking everyday objects and arranging them to showcase their unique character. This photo represents the great pride in the detail and care we put into making each of our connectors as well as the greater pride in the trust our customers have in us.

A behind-the-scenes video of how this photo was made is on our YouTube channel. By subscribing to our YouTube channel, you can receive notifications when we add new product testing and installation videos. To watch the video and learn more about the photograph, visit www.strongtie.com/genuine.

New Anchor Designer™ Software Training CourseNew Anchor Designer™ Software Training Course

The new online training course for Anchor Designer Software is now available on www.strongtie.com. This free course is for professional Designers interested in learning about advanced design software for Simpson Strong-Tie anchoring products. It covers the specifics of current anchoring technology and helps provide a solid understanding of anchor products, building code requirements and applications. To enroll in the Anchor Designer Software training course and other free classes, visit www.strongtie.com/workshops.

Updated Holdown Selector Web App for CanadaUpdated Holdown Selector Web App for Canada

The updated Holdown Selector web app is now available in U.S. and Canadian versions. Holdown connectors are typically used to anchor shearwall segments against overturning. The Holdown Selector web app is a quick and easy tool that selects the most cost-effective holdown connector based on the type of installation, demand load and the wood species of the post. The app lets users select the appropriate design category for the site based on the governing load combinations per Part 4 NBCC 2010 as well as choose between imperial and metric units of measurement.

Click here to use the Holdown Selector web app.

Resources

Workshops

FLIERS:
Easier Mudsill Anchoring: Cast-in-Place Mudsill Anchor (Replaces F-MASA10)
F-C-MASA14
Utility Clip Connectors For Cold-Formed Steel Construction
S-CF-UC14

TECHNICAL BULLETINS:
Chemical Resistance of Anchoring Adhesives (Replaces T-SAS-CHEMRES11)
T-A-CHEMRES14

SOFTWARE:
Connector Selector® Software
US Version 2014.1.1

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:
Authorized Stocking Dealers & Dealers/Distributors
May 22 Durango CO
Authorized Stocking Dealers-Condensed
Apr 10 St. George UT
May 21 St. Spokane WA
General Construction Review with Lateral Systems and Anchor Systems
Apr 10 St. George UT
May 21 St. Spokane WA
May 22 Durango CO
General Review with Lateral, Wood & CFS Connectors, Anchors & RPS
Mar 18 St. Anchorage AK
Mar 20 St. Fairbanks AK
Introduction to Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses
Mar 18 Kent WA
Mar 20 Stockton CA
Introduction to RPS (Repair, Protect & Strengthen)
Mar 25 Golden CO
Mar 27 Sandy UT
Lateral Systems and Retrofits
Apr 3 Campbell CA
Overview of Anchors, Decks and Retrofits for Inspectors
May 13 Kent WA
May 15 Stockton CA

SOUTHWEST:
All Audience-All Topic Workshop
Apr 29 San Diego CA
Jun 12 Albuquerque NM
Jun 26 North Las Vegas NV
All Audience-All Topic Workshop
Apr 10 Tustin CA
Apr 25 San Luis Obispo CA
Anchor Systems Workshop for All Audiences
May 29 Chandler CA
Cold Formed Steel Construction Workshop
Jun 5 Riverside CA
Connector Workshop for Building Officials & Inspectors
Apr 3 Riverside CA
Connector Workshop For Engineers, Architects
May 21 Waipahu HI
Connector Workshop for General Audiences
Mar 20 Chandler AZ
Connector Workshop for General Audiences
May 22 Waipahu HI
Deck Framing Connection Seminar
Apr 16 Riverside CA
Introduction to RPS (Repair, Protect & Strengthen)
Jun 19 Chandler AZ

NORTHEAST:
NY Continuous Load Path - Wood Framed Structures
May 14 New Rochelle NY
Continuous Load Path (Structural): Beyond the Basics of Wood Framing
Mar 18 Ocean City MD
Apr 9 Novi MI
Apr 16 Columbus OH
Apr 23 Monroeville PA
Jun 25 Omaha NE
Deck and Porch Framing Connection Seminar
Apr 2 Pewaukee WI
May 22 Pittsford NY
Jun 11 Taunton MA
Foundation Design and Connections for Coastal Areas
Mar 25 Manahawkin NJ
Mar 26 Manahawkin NJ

SOUTHEAST:
Commercial Construction (Software, Connections, Anchorage, & Specifications)
Apr 24 Charlotte NC
Jun 10 Tulsa OK
Jun 12 McKinney TX
Concrete Anchoring, Repair, & Strengthening Workshop
Mar 26 Kansas City MO
May 15 Orlando FL
May 20 Greenville SC
Design Criteria Related to Products for ICI
Mar 18 New Braunfels TX
Apr 9 Miami FL
Apr 17 Germantown TN
Apr 24 Charlotte NC
Apr 29 Destin FL
May 1 Atlanta GA
May 1 Arlington TX
May 14 Jacksonville FL
Jun 18 New Orleans LA
Jun 25 Nashville TN
High Wind Design & Construction
Apr 8 Miami FL
Apr 10 Tampa FL
Apr 30 Destin FL
Jun 19 New Orleans LA

Upcoming Shows and Events

JLC-Live Providence
Providence, RI, Booth 816
Mar 21-22, 2014

INTEX Expo
Las Vegas, NV, Booth 216
Apr 2-3, 2014

Structures Congress
Boston, MA, Booths 402 & 403
Apr 3-5, 2014

National Hurricane Conference
Orlando, FL, Booth 316
Apr 14-17, 2014

National Bridge Preservation Partnership Conference
New Orleans, LA, Booth 316
Apr 21-25, 2014

National Hardware Show
Las Vegas, NV, Booth 7335
May 6-8, 2014

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