TDL - Structural Products - Trusses
American Forest & Paper Association
Allowable Stress Design (ASD) Manual for Engineered Wood Construction
Includes metal-plate-connected wood trusses guideline. Over 900 pages. #T101.
Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Manual for Engineered Wood Construction
Includes metal-plate-connected wood trusses guideline. Over 700 pages. #T80.
Wood Frame Construction Manual (WFCM) for One- and Two-Family Dwellings – (2001 Edition)
Included provisions for metal-plate-connected wood trusses used in roof and floor assemblies. #T10-01.
Truss Plate Institute
Building Component Safety Information (BCSI) 1-03 Booklet
The Guide to Good Practice for Handling, Installing & Bracing of Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses. This document jointly produced by WTCA and the Truss Plate Institute, is the industry's new and improved guide for jobsite handling, installing and bracing of trusses. It effectively replaces the HIB-91 booklet. Each of the eleven sections of the BCSI 1-03 Booklet are also printed as individual summary sheets which will replace the HIB-91 Summary Sheet, WTCA-B1, WTCA-B2, HIB-98 as well as several of the WTCA’s TTBs.
Commentary and Recommendations for Handling, Installing and Bracing Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses (Summary Sheet), HIB-91 (For reference)
Safety and operational guidelines for the proper erection of metal-plate-connected wood trusses. English or Spanish.
National Design Standard for Metal Plate Connected Wood Truss Construction, ANSI/TPI 1-2002
Standard for the analysis, design, and manufacture of metal-plate-connected wood trusses. Includes commentary and appendices.
Recommended Design Specification for Temporary Bracing of Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses, DSB-89
Bracing for symmetrical dual pitched triangular, mono pitched triangular, scissors, and 2x4/2x6 parallel chord metal-plate-connected wood trusses spaced four feet on center or less.
Western Wood Products Association
Design Values for ES-LP MSR Grades of 1650 & Higher (TN-3)
How to take advantage of specific gravity, compression perpendicular-to-grain, and horizontal shear design values in 1650 Fb and higher Machine Stress Rated grades of the Engelmann Spruce-Lodgepole Pine Western species combination for truss design. 2 pages.
Wood Truss Council of America
Building Component Safety Information (BCSI) 1-03 Booklet
The Guide to Good Practice for Handling, Installing & Bracing of Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses. This document jointly produced by WTCA and the Truss Plate Institute, is the industry's new and improved guide for jobsite handling, installing and bracing of trusses. It effectively replaces the HIB-91 booklet. Each of the eleven sections of the BCSI 1-03 Booklet are also printed as individual summary sheets which will replace the HIB-91 Summary Sheet, WTCA-B1, WTCA-B2, HIB-98 as well as several of the WTCA’s TTBs.
BCSI-B1 Summary
The Guide for Handling, Installing and Bracing of Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses features proper techniques for unloading, storing, lifting, erecting, installing, and bracing trusses. The full-color 11x17-inch size is perfect for printing truss placement diagrams on the blank side. The BCSI-B1 Summary Sheet replaces the HIB-91 Summary Sheet, and the WTCA-B1 Warning Poster. Also available in architectural C and D sizes.
BCSI-B2 Summary - Truss Installation and Temporary Bracing
This eight-page document summarizes section B2 of the BCSI 1-03 Booklet. This full-color document in English and Spanish replaces the TTB on Temporary Bracing, WTCA-B2 and is designed to be included with jobsite packages. The BCSI-B2 Summary Sheet provides step-by-step instructions for safe temporary bracing installations and strongly emphasizes how all lateral bracing needs to be stabilized with diagonal bracing. It simplifies how to get the first five trusses erected efficiently and safely for the benefit of the crew and the project.
BCSI-B3 Summary - Web Member Permanent Bracing/Web Reinforcement
This four-page document summarizes section B3 of the BCSI 1-03 Booklet. The BCSI-B3 Summary Sheet is a full-color document in English and Spanish. It replaces the TTB on web member permanent bracing, TTBPerm-D, and the TTB on web reinforcement,TTBReinforce-D. The BCSI-B3 Summary Sheet explains how some web members must be braced or reinforced in the field and describes six methods for web bracing or reinforcement.
BCSI-B4 Summary - Construction Loading
During construction, trusses must not support any loads from equipment or construction materials until the truss assembly is properly braced or sheathed. This two-page document gives safe stack heights for several types of building materials and illustrates good and bad loading practices. This summary of section B4 of the BCSI 1-03 Booklet is in full-color with English and Spanish text. It replaces the TTB on construction loads, TTBConstLoad-D.
BCSI-B5 Summary - Truss Damage, Jobsite Modifications, and Installation Errors
Trusses are precisely engineered components and any damages, jobsite modifications and installation errors can adversely affect the structural integrity of the truss. This two-page document discusses types of damage and modifications, typical repair techniques and how to report information to the Truss Manufacturer or Design Professional in order to get an approved Repair Truss Design Drawing. This summary of section B5 of the BCSI 1-03 Booklet is in full-color with English and Spanish text. It replaces the TTB on Truss Repairs, TTBRepair-D.
BCSI-B6 Gable End Frame Bracing
Gable style roofs require special end frame bracing, especially in high-wind areas. This document explains how to determine gable end bracing details and provides installation guidelines. It is a summary of section B6 of the BCSI 1-03 Booklet in full-color with English and Spanish text.
BCSI-B7 Temporary and Permanent Bracing for Parallel Chord Trusses
Floor trusses are more stable during installation because lumber is oriented in the flat-wise direction. Nevertheless, it is important to observe good installation and bracing practices so floor systems are installed correctly. It is a summary of section B7 of the BCSI 1-03 Booklet in full-color with English and Spanish text.
BCSI-B8 Toe-Nailing for Uplift Reactions
Uplift reactions, most often caused by wind forces, may require special connections beyond code-prescribed toe-nailing. This two-page document explains the uplift capacity of a toe-nailed connection and gives connection options when toe-nailing is not enough. This document summarizes section B8 of the BCSI 1-03 Booklet in full-color with English and Spanish text. It replaces the TTB on toe-nailing for uplift reactions, TTBToeNail-D.
BCSI-B9 Multi-Ply Girders
Girder trusses may consist of multiple trusses that must be attached together properly to act as one. This document discusses how to determine the proper number of plies, attachment methods, types of fasteners and standards for fastener installation. This document summarizes section B9 of the BCSI 1-03 Booklet in full-color with English and Spanish text. It replaces the TTB on multi-ply girders, TTBGirder-D.
BCSI-B10 Post Frame Truss Installation and Bracing
Recommendations for handling, installing and temporary bracing of metal plate connected wood trusses in post-frame construction. These guidelines are for contractors handling, installing and bracing metal plate connected wood trusses with flat bottom chords from 4' to 12' on-center in engineered building system applications. This eight-page document summarizes section B10 of the BCSI 1-03 Booklet in full-color with English and Spanish text. It replaces TPI's HIB-98 Post Frame Summary Sheet.
BCSI-B11 Fall Protection and Wood Trusses
Trusses are NOT designed to be fall protection anchors. This document presents several tips to enable framing crews to safely and efficiently install trusses while meeting OSHA's fall protection guidelines. This document summarizes section B11 of the BCSI 1-03 Booklet in full-color with English and Spanish text. It replaces the TTB on fall protection and wood trusses, TTBFall-D.
Metal Plate Connected Wood Truss Handbook, Third Edition
The reference book on metal plate connected wood trusses was updated in 2002 with the most current industry standards and building codes, history, design, fabrication, testing, quality assurance, connection details, fire resistance assemblies and much more - over 50 pages have been added since the last edition. Also included are appendices containing span tables, design aids, specifications, a glossary, industry associations, and a list of WTCA members. This is the most comprehensive industry reference of its kind. 480 pages.
WTCA Standard Structural Details in DXF
Close to 100 standard structural details for roof and floor truss applications are available in DXF format on CD. These are the same details that appear in Section 16 of the Metal Plate Connected Wood Truss Handbook.
Commentary for Permanent Bracing of Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses
Guidelines for designing and specifying permanent bracing for metal-plate-connected wood truss systems. Illustrations clarify key points. 26 pages.
Truss Technology in Building – ANSI/TPI/WTCA 4.
Defines the design responsibilities for those involved in the preparation, submittal, review, and approval of each drawing used in the creation of trusses.
Truss Technology in Building - Floor Truss Fact Sheet
Advantages of floor trusses. Includes color photos, common installation details and a time/material comparison between floor-truss and stick-frame construction. (50/lot).
Truss Technology in Building - Partition Separation Brochure
Addresses truss uplift. Includes definitions of partition separation and diagrams showing methods of prevention. (50/lot).
Truss Technology in Building - Truss Configurations
Shows key truss elements and terminology, plus 23 sample trusses. (50/lot).
Truss Technology in Building - Take Five Brochure
Addresses issues for contractors and framers to assist truss manufactures so projects go smoothly and without delays. Covers checking over plans, production schedules, sealed truss designs, and truss delivery. (50/lot).
Truss Technology in Building – How to Read a Truss Placement Diagram
This two-page document discusses the information contained on Truss Placement Diagrams. It explicitly answers the following questions: What are Placement Diagrams, Are Placement Diagrams Engineering Documents, Should a Placement Diagram be sealed with an Engineer's seal, & Why does the Truss Industry supply Placement Diagrams? A great educational tool that textually and visually addresses this important topic.
Truss Technology in Building – Mold on Wood Structural Building Components
Concern about mold contamination has gained extensive media coverage and awareness has mounted among builders, homeowners and insurance companies. This newly revised four-page document addresses the topic presenting facts, recommended reading and a reference list on the subject.
Truss Technology in Building – Sprinkler Systems & Wood Trusses
This 4-page document provides important information on the key points of the NFPA 13 fire sprinkler standards. An essential design tool for Building Designers that clarifies the confusing provisions, restrictions, and exceptions for sprinklers in wood frame construction.
Truss Technology in Building – Fire Resistance Rated Truss Assemblies
This four-page color document explains fire rated wood truss assemblies, reviews modification and substitution guidelines for rated assemblies, and lists nearly two dozen summaries of 45-minute, 1-hour and 2-hour rated truss assembly reports. It's a great resource for Building Designers.
Truss Technology in Building – How to Read a Truss Design Drawing
This four-page document presents a generic truss design drawing with color-coded explanations for every item of information contained therein. Truss design drawings have long been a source of confusion for contractors, design professionals and building inspectors alike. The final page lists tips for crews to follow in order to avoid installation errors.
Truss Technology in Building – Drywall Cracking & Crowning Issues
Drywall cracking and crowning (i.e., ridging) occurs mainly in dry regions of the country that occasionally experience periods of high humidity. This document explains the mechanism by which DCC occurs, how seasonal lumber movement is not the culprit, and how correct gypsum board installation practices avoid the problem.
Framing the American Dream Report
Compares the building of two identical homes - one conventionally framed, the other built with engineered trusses and wall panels.
Future of Framing
This full color marketing brochure demonstrates to customers and homeowners the benefits of truss construction and shows that structural building components are the future of framing.
