Simpson Strong-Tie News: October 2014

New KBS1Z Knee-Brace Stabilizer

Simpson Strong-Tie has recently developed the KBS1Z knee-brace stabilizer for free-standing structures requiring strong lateral support. The KBS1Z makes a structural connection between knee bracing and columns or beams that are common in structures such as carports, pergolas and trellises. It complies with many prescriptive deck bracing requirements including the American Wood Council's DCA6 Prescriptive Residential Wood Deck Construction. The connector braces 2x, 4x and 6x in line post-to-beam configurations. The KBS1Z knee-brace stabilizer is finished with ZMAX® coating for corrosion resistance. For more information, click here.

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Millions Drop, Cover and Hold On for Great ShakeOut

On October 16, nearly 26 million people participated in the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill. Each year, millions of people participate in ShakeOut, a global earthquake drill that serves as an opportunity to exercise safe practices during earthquakes. ShakeOut also provides education and resources about how to update emergency response plans and supplies. In light of the recent Napa earthquake and the 25th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake, Simpson Strong-Tie encourages customers and businesses to stay prepared with response plans and drill practices. To learn more, visit www.shakeout.org.


	Updated Anchor Designer™ Software Simpson Strong-Tie has released an updated version of its Anchor Designer™ professional design software for ACI 318, ETAG and CSA. Anchor Designer enables users to satisfy the strength design provisions of ACI 318 Appendix D, CAN/CSA A23.3 Annex D, ETAG 001 Annex C or EOTA TR029 design methodologies. The software quickly and accurately analyzes an existing design or suggests anchorage solutions based upon user-defined design elements in cracked and uncracked concrete conditions.
	New features of the latest update include:
	Calculation of required base plate thickness New indicator for adhesive and cast-in-place anchors to denote variable embedment depths Removal of the F_sk <= 60 kN limit for uncracked concrete in ETAG design Enhanced file-saving functionality for PDF files Enhanced input capability for base plate dimensions To get started, visit www.strongtie.com/anchordesigner.

Resources

Workshops

FLIERS:
FX-70® Structural Repair and Protection System (Replaces F-R-FX7013)
F-R-FX7014

PRODUCT GUIDE:
Repair, Protection and Strengthening Systems for Concrete and Masonry (Replaces F-R-PG13)
F-R-PG14

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-Condensed
Feb 26 Kent WA
General Construction Review with Lateral Systems and Anchors (IDABO)
Jan 26 Coeur d'Alene ID
General Construction Review with Lateral Systems and CFS
Feb 5 Kent WA
Feb 26 Kent WA
Overview of Connectors, Lateral Systems & Fasteners
Mar 26 Kent WA
Weak Story Tool Software Workshop
Oct 22 Oakland CA

SOUTHWEST:
Infrastructure, Commercial and Industrial (Anchoring and Concrete Repair)
Nov 6 Riverside CA

NORTHEAST:
Cold-Formed Steel Workshop for Structural Engineers
Oct 30 Pewaukee WI
Deck and Porch Framing Connection Seminar
Nov 5 Roanoke VA
Deck Requirements of the IRC® Overview
Oct 31 West Des Moines IA
Simpson Strong-Tie Strength Design of Post-Installed Anchors Workshop
Oct 22 Rosemont IL
Wall Bracing Workshop - 2012 IRC, Wind
Nov 12

SOUTHEAST:
Concrete Anchoring, Repair, & Strengthening Workshop
Oct 22 Miami FL
Nov 13 High Point NC
Nov 19 New Orleans LA
Design Criteria Related to Post-Installed Anchor Products
Nov 6 Corpus Christi TX
Nov 6 St. Louis MO

Upcoming Shows and Events

Deck Expo Baltimore, MD, Booth 2221 October 22-24, 2014	ProDealer San Diego, CA October 28-30, 2014
Earthquake 2014: Business Preparedness Summit San Mateo, CA October 30, 2014	STAFDA Charlotte, NC November 10-11, 2014

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