STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION OF ARIZONA
Topic: Prefabricated Wood Trusses
Speaker: John Denny, P.E. Gervasio & Associates, Inc.
The Central Chapter of the SEAoA is hosting a dinner presentation to discuss the specification and performance of metal plate connected wood trusses. The presentation will track the construction of a truss starting with its fabrication process and finishing at the truss installation in the field. The presenters will discuss factors affecting metal plated joint performance and the importance of temporary and permanent lateral bracing. The presentation will also include a discussion of common problems and failures encountered in the field along with appropriate repair methods for metal plate connected and bolted wood trusses.
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