The Simpson Strong-Tie® 2019–2020 Wood Construction Connectors catalog is the first in the industry with updated connector allowable load tables to meet the new ASTM test standards required by the 2015 and …
Code Report: Understanding Allowable Load Changes Read More
We recently hosted an interactive webinar in which our new high-performance coiled strap’s product manager, Thom Murphy, and I discussed how an innovative embossment is a game changer for coiled …
Questions Answered: CSHP High-Performance Coiled Strap Read More
The event, the world’s largest earthquake test, was a collaborative Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation project. It teamed academics, engineers, and industry researchers from around the world to subject a structure …
Designing Resilience: NEESWood Capstone a Decade Later Read More
With the introduction of the Simpson Strong-Tie Yield-Link® moment connection for steel construction, the engineering and software development teams at Simpson Strong-Tie created multiple design tools to support users in …
Get Plugged Into Structural Steel Designs With Yield-Link Plugin Tools Read More
Simpson Strong-Tie has always been a leader in designing innovative products for various construction markets. As an R&D engineer, I enjoy the opportunities for continuous exploring, experimenting and learning that …
New Materials Require New Hardware — Three Fasteners Engineered Specifically for Mass Timber Construction Read More
When the latest Wood Construction Connectors catalog (C-C-2019) was published, my colleague, Paul McEntee, PE authored an excellent blog post to announce some big changes within the catalog. He shared that Simpson Strong-Tie® was …
Choosing the Right Connections for Wind-Resistant Design Read More
In this post, we follow up on our May webinar, Safer, Stronger Decks: Guard Post Connections, by answering some of the interesting questions raised by attendees. During the webinar we discussed the minimum …
Questions Answered: Deck Guard Post Connections Webinar Read More
Hurricane season is in full swing, and we’ve had a record number of named storms to date. With each one, Mother Nature has taken the opportunity to remind us of …
The Importance of a Continuous Load Path — Lessons Learned from Recent High-Wind Events Read More
While stick-frame roofs are sometimes preferred to premanufactured roof trusses in some areas of the country because they can accommodate larger attics, higher ceilings, and complex roof shapes, the code requirements for these roofs are often more complex. That’s …
Building Stronger Stick-Frame Roofs: Code Requirements and Connection Solutions Read More
As lumberyards continue to recover from pandemic-related supply issues, there’s been an ever-increasing shortage of building materials, creating many challenges for building contractors. These shortages have impacted availability of wood …
Wall-Bracing Alternatives to Help Designers and Builders Navigate the Lumber Shortage Read More