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...