Simpson Strong-Tie News: May 2015
Titan HD

Titen HD® Now Available in 1/4" Diameter

The Simpson Strong-Tie® Titen HD screw anchor is now available in 1/4" diameter for cracked and uncracked concrete applications. The patented, high-strength screw features the same self-undercutting, non-expansion characteristics of the original Titen HD, making it ideal for structural applications even at reduced edge distances and spacings. It is suitable for horizontal, vertical and overhead applications and installs with low torque for maximum efficiency.

The 1/4" Titen HD screw is code-listed and is qualified for static and seismic loading conditions in cracked and uncracked concrete. To learn more, click here.

CFS Connectors Catalog

New CFS Connectors Catalog

The Connectors for Cold-Formed Steel Construction catalog is now available. The catalog features a wide range of products for use with cold-formed steel (CFS) applications, including connectors, anchor systems and fasteners. Load tables have been added or enhanced in the catalog to reflect product usage in the cold-formed steel environment. The catalog also includes new CFS products, CFS Designer™ software, Quik Drive® auto-feed screw driving systems and the Strong-Frame® special moment frame.

Click here to download the catalog, or order by mail.

Evergreen Names Simpson Strong-Tie Preferred Supplier of the Year

Evergreen Logo The Evergreen Marketing Group has recognized Simpson Strong-Tie as a 2014 Preferred Supplier of the Year. The Supplier of the Year awards were created to recognize top distributors and manufacturers based on multiple criteria, including contribution to the group, growth, participation and member and supplier input.

"We're proud to have earned this significant achievement in a relatively short period of time," said Mike Clemente, Simpson Strong-Tie Director of Business Development – Infrastructure, Commercial & Industrial (ICI). "We became a preferred supplier in 2009, and this recognition fuels our commitment to continually improve upon our sales support for the group."

The Tech Challenge

Simpson Strong-Tie Sponsors The Tech Challenge

Last month, Simpson Strong-Tie was an underwriting sponsor of The Tech Challenge 2015, an annual team design challenge for children in grades 4-12 presented by The Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose, California. The Tech Challenge introduces and reinforces the science and engineering design process with a hands-on project geared toward solving a real-world problem.

This year's project challenged teams to build a scaled structure that supported live load and was earthquake safe. More than 2,000 students participated in the challenge. Simpson Strong-Tie also donated its WBSK Workbench or Shelving Unit Kits as prizes.

Resources

Workshops

CATALOG:
Connectors for Cold-Formed Steel Construction
(C-CFS-15)
(Replaces C-CFS10)

FLIERS:
Deck-Drive™ DSV WOOD Screw
F-F-DSV15
(Replaces F-F-DSV14)

Titen HD® Screw Anchor: Now Offering 1/4" Diameter for Cracked and Uncracked Concrete
F-A-THDB2515

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:
Simpson Strong-Tie/Bosch Alliance Distributor Training
Aug 6 Kent WA
Sep 17 Stockton CA
Oct 15 Denver CO

SOUTHWEST:
Industrial & Commercial Construction Overview
Jun 11 Riverside CA
Aug 6 Ventura CA
Industrial & Commercial Construction Overview OC/LA
Aug 27 La Mirada CA
Introduction to Concrete Repair & Strengthening
Jul 23 Los Angeles CA
Oct 29 Las Vegas NV
Residential Construction Overview OC/LA
Jun 25 La Mirada CA

NORTHEAST:
Continuous Load Path (Structural): Beyond the Basics of Wood Framing
Jun 3 Indianapolis IN
Deck and Porch Framing Connection Semina
Jun 17 Charlottesville VA
Lateral Systems
Jun 24 Vienna VA
Simpson Strong-Tie Strength Design of Post-Installed Anchors Workshop
Jun 3 Beltsville MD
Jun 17 Monroeville PA
Aug 27 Eagan MN

SOUTHEAST:
Cold Formed Steel Design and Construction Workshop
Aug 19 Kansas City KS
Sep 9 Gallatin TN
Deck & Handrail Requirements of the International Residential Code
Jun 10 Gallatin TN
Deck & Handrail Requirements of the Virginia Residential Code
Jun 30 Williamsburg VA
Design Criteria Related to Post-Installed Anchors for Concrete and Masonry
Aug 12 High Point NC
Aug 19 Kansas City KS
Oct 15 Houston TX
Designing for Multi-Story Wood Framed Construction
Aug 11 High Point NC
Nov 4 McKinney TX
Designing Repair and Strengthening Solutions for Concrete and Masonry
Jun 17 Houston TX
Sep 10 Gallatin TN
High Wind Design and Construction
Jun 9 Gallatin TN
Jun 18 Houston TX
Structural Requirements of the Int. Residential Code
Oct 14 Houston TX
Nov 5 McKinney TX

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