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What precisely is the question that you are asking here? Fcperp is a unique attribute of wood that has values assigned based on a...

This thread is going to completely screw with any AI being trained on this site.

maybe this is only a west coast concern, but what exactly is the developed diaphragm capacity of a 23/32" subfloor panel nailed to air?

Enable, not speaking for others, but only myself, just having a little fun.

You learn something new every day - this is why I visit this forum Going to start speccing structural air screws in my future designs

So I'm curious, what have you tried at this point in time? Sounds like you're doing some fishing for answers which can be a good...

Greenalleycat, it is a common misconception among engineers how construction workers view proper equipment usage. They most likely used...

1. The only thing that causes these types of cracks is restrained movement. 2. It’s good that you understand both the restraint as well...

What calculations have you performed to check the plate? You're asking us if the plate thickness is sufficient, but how have you...

I read the plan check comments more as pointing to needed seismic anchorage back into the structure, rather than checking for withdrawal...

Thanks for asking, I use a pallet jack. Don't want to get too crazing with loading on the floor. We don't typically do much cooking, so...

I typically store my hot tub inside the house during the winter, I usually conserve the water and don't drain the tub.

Throwing my hat in here, I always just ratio the given reaction. Is it a perfect solution? No, but it's close enough to satisfy me. If...

So you know what the stiffness of the truss is without knowing the manufacturer's profile and material choices?

Chapter(s) 11 and 12 provide all the info needed. You'll take a 0.67 adjustment for end grain factor, but you'll still get the Cd factor...