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2016 - Blocking for diaphragm load transfer [ SBCA magazine ] [ Simpson StrongTie Blog ]

by  lexpatrie  Posted    (Edited  )
Heel Blocking Requirements and Capacity Analysis, Research report 1506-07, Feb 2016.

Rock the Block, Kutschenreuter, Structural Building Components magazine, June/July 2018.

Courtesy of StrEng007 - an added reference
Why a Structural Boundary Member Between a Truss/Rafter is Not Optional, Paul Entegee, Simpson StrongTie Structural Engineering blog, date currently unclear

ETA: FAQ title incorrectly had Structure Magazine and Woodworks listed. 11/9/24
E: Compulsive tweaking with format of title. 12/18/24
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