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  1. GlennMathewson

    Lateral Loads on Decks

    RFreund, you are on the right track. The researchers found that the common hangers marketed for exterior construction use the "double shear" design, which does not restrain the joist end by much. They used a line of hangers with all fasteners perpendicular to the member. They also used the...
  2. GlennMathewson

    Lateral Loads on Decks

    In response to discussion in this thread: http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=309930 Recent testing by Washington State University reveals answers regarding the ability of band joists and ledgers to resist lateral loads. I have put together a 13-minute video about the IRC (2009 and...

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