While working as a structural engineer in San Jose, California, I had the great opportunity to design many retrofits of historic (and some not-so historic) buildings. Younger me loved the …
Eleventh Day of Trivia — Foundation Retrofit Plates Read More
I do wish I had 15 or 16 days to talk about more products. I thought about ending on mass timber products such as spline connections (CMSTC, LDSS, MDSS), tension straps (MDCST, MTWS), …
Twelfth Day of Trivia — Outdoor Accents Read More
Learn how a tragic balcony collapse in Berkeley, California, led to the development of Senate Bills 721 and 326, which mandate the inspection of exterior elevated elements (EEEs) in multifamily …
The Decks Are NOT Stacked Against Us: How SB721 and SB326 Can Help Californians Reinforce Structures and Save Lives Read More
One interesting part of being a field engineer for Simpson Strong-Tie is having the opportunity to see how different structural engineers may take different approaches to similar designs. We at Simpson Strong-Tie have come to appreciate …
Allowable Load Tables at Your Service — A Look at the Technical Engineering Bulletin (TEB) for Anchors Read More
Discover the innovation driving our Titen Turbo concrete screw anchors. In the following post, Ken Cho, Senior Product Engineer at Simpson Strong-Tie, explains how the patented dust channel design simplifies installations, …
Concrete Results: The Titen Turbo™ Dust Channel Delivers Dependable Installations Read More
Earlier this year, we hosted our first Virtual Training Summit, featuring 16 industry-related webinars covering a range of topics. Customers could register for up to four events and earn professional …
Deep Dive into Mass Timber: Q&A from Our Virtual Summit Session Read More
The HTTH6.5 heavy tension tie (Figure 1) is designed to meet the growing demands of modern construction. This product combines state-of-the-art design with rigorous testing, offering a robust and reliable solution for high-load applications. Its painstaking engineering and precision …
Introducing the HTTH6.5 Heavy Tension Tie: Engineered to Meet the Most Demanding Conditions Read More
When Simpson Strong-Tie set out to re-engineer their Strong-Drive® WSV Subfloor screw, the plan was to bring a code-evaluated, no-squeak, no-glue all screw replacement for sheathed horizontal wood-frame diaphragms to the …
Oh Yeah, Prove It! WSV SUBFLOOR Screws as Alternatives to 8d and 10d Subfloor Nails Read More
Decks are a beloved feature of many homes, offering a space for relaxation, social gatherings, and a connection to the outdoors. However, despite their popularity, decks can also pose serious …
Essential Tips for Code Compliance and Structural Integrity Read More
This is the second in a six-part blog series in which we discuss, from the ground up, how to build a code-compliant deck. Building a safe, sturdy deck involves much …
Building Safer Decks: Footings, Posts, and Post-to-Beam Connections Read More