Sorry for the typ-o...it should be LTP5.
It's a framing anchor made by Simpson Strong Tie. It's like the LTP4 which is the old A35 Flat's. The LTP5 is designed to bend over the top of the shear panel to connect the ply to the block'g. Its rated at 630# which works out to 1 every 2 feet for a...
First,
Is it your opinion that this Plan Check Engineer wants camber in the truss because he wants the bot chord to be flush to the plate when loaded? and doesn't want the truss to deflect less than the others causing a lump in the roof?
Second,
I disagree. LPT5 connectors are meant to bend...
I do 90% of my calculations by hand, and my boss keeps wanting me to use EnerCalc. Each beam he uses another sheet in EnerCalc and his calcs are twice as fat as mine. He says the fatter the packet the easier it is for the client to write the check. I think a client won't compalain about the...
Has anyone ever had a plan check engineer ask for the MIN camber on a drag truss?
Single family residence, and drag truss over parrallel shear wall. Plan Check Engineer wants Camber noted because "the specifications is very important for truss supplier furnishing that particular truss to meet...
