So there is a difference between Structural 1 and OSB & CDX. Would the design values in the NDS be for the plywood panels? It seems the allowable shear is about 2/3rds less.
Can anyone explain the difference between CDX (and OSB) panels and Structural 1 panels. Is there a difference in allowable shear values in the NDS Table 4.3A? If so, which values should be used for CDX and OSB? Also, why is it that contractor want to use these types of materials? I assume...
I am looking at hanging a fire sprinkler pipe from either the top or bottom chord of an open web truss. The iLevel catalog shows a maximum flange tear off value of 500# for a TJI but no information for a commercial TJL truss. Is there a limiting value for the top and bottom chord members and...
Thanks to all that responded. This is a very interesting structure in that it is self supporting and relies on adjacent members for support. It appears that each member is offset. Axial forces are restrained by a simple (bolted?) connection. The walls (which appear to be in excess of 20') are...
