TDL - Structural Products - Systems - Trusses
Southern Forest Products Association and
Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association
Southern Pine Floor Trusses
Design flexibility and availability are just two important floor truss advantages in this fact-filled brochure. A span comparison table, typical duct openings and sketches of framing options are included. 4 pages. #218.
Truss Plate Institute
National Design Standard for Metal Plate Connected Wood Truss Construction, ANSI/TPI 1-1995
American National Standard for the analysis, design, manufacture of metal plate connected wood trusses.
Commentary & Appendices to ANSI/TPI 1-1995
Information useful to the building designer, architect, contractor, truss designer and other professionals working with plated trusses.
Recommended Design Specification for Temporary Bracing of Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses, DSB-89
A design specification for bracing 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
Douglas Fir/Western Larch (FS-3)
Recommended end use applications, based on performance attributes, for these Western species in conventional and engineered design systems. 20 pages.
Design Values for ES-LP MSR Grades of 1650 & Higher (TN-3)
Explains 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
Metal Plate Connected Wood Truss Handbook, 1993
This comprehensive reference book contains a wealth of information regarding the truss manufacturing industry, including: history, design, fabrication, testing, model building code issues, quality assurance, connection details, etc. Included are appendices containing roof and floor span tables, design aids, specifications, glossary, industry associations, and the list of WTCA membership. Based on the 1991 NDS ®. 323 pages.
Standard Responsibilities in the Design Process Involving Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses - WTCA 1-1995
Defines the design responsibilities of the individuals and organizations involved in the preparation, submittal, review and approval of each drawing used in the creation of trusses.
Partition Separation Brochure
Gives a concise, easy-to-read definition of partition separation, its causes, suggestions for how to prevent it, and recommendations for finding solutions. Includes diagrams showing how to minimize problems with this phenomenon.
Are You Using the Best Framing System Yet? (Brochure)
Fine Homebuilding June/July 1994 article reprint of "All About Roof Trusses" by Stephen Smulski - Gives an overview of framing with roof trusses, including truss shapes and sizes, specifications, design fabrication, delivery, handling, erection, setting trusses with a crane, bracing, and damaged trusses.
Framing the American Dream Report
Provides details on the project designed to provide builders with an enhanced understanding of wood framing. Two identical homes were built on the parking lot of the 1996 NAHB Builders' Show - one conventionally framed, the other built with engineered trusses and wall panels.
