Suncam Continuing Education Author: Derek Rhodes, PE

043-Introduction to the Design of Wood Trusses

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Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.

Course Description:

Metal plated wood trusses have become very popular for wood frame construction, especially in the home building industry. The purpose of this document is to provide an introduction to the most significant concepts relating to the design, manufacture, and erection of metal plated wood trusses and their application to residential and light commercial construction. This course is intended for professionals who are involved in building design or construction or otherwise interested in the topic of metal plated wood trusses.

The course initially covers commonly used definitions in the truss industry along with descriptions of the most common truss shapes. Responsibilities of the various individuals and companies involved in the process of producing and installing the trusses are then reviewed. The important topics of truss bracing, issues involving girder trusses, and the practical limits for wood trusses are discussed next. The course concludes with a discussion of software and truss optimization.

219-Repair Techniques for Wood Trusses, Part 1: Simple Repair Concepts

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Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.

Course Description:

Metal plated wood trusses are engineered products that are manufactured in a controlled environment and are now used extensively in the woodframe construction industry. Wood trusses provide the architect or building designer greater flexibility in the design of the structure than conventional framed (stick-built) construction. The design is not as limiting with regard to bearing wall locations which enables longer spans and greater ability to shape complicated roof and ceiling profiles. These pre-manufactured wood trusses facilitate a quicker construction schedule and an overall lower cost.

Wood, a renewable resource, has a great deal of manufacturing flexibility. Wood members are easily formed into standard framing sizes, cut into appropriate lengths with odd angles if necessary, and attached to form the wood structure. However, wood is more susceptible than steel or concrete to damage due to internal defects, handling issues, and long term deterioration. Design or manufacturing errors, shipping damage, miscommunication, and change orders are possible causes for the inadequacy of a wood truss for a specific application and therefore a repair or modification of the pre-manufactured wood truss is required. The purpose of this document is to address various repair techniques that could be used to correct damage to the wood members or metal plates, reinforce trusses that do not meet the required specified design loads, or adjust the truss profile or member location to meet other design requirements.

This course is the second part in a three part series which consists of a total of 11 chapters between all three parts. Chapters 1 through 3 provide an introduction to the terms, concepts, and process involved in truss repairs. Chapters 4 through 11 contain actual truss repairs to provide instruction through the use of example. These chapters are broken down as follows:

Part 1: Introduction and Simple Repair Concepts — Five Chapters.
- Chapter 1 — Definitions
- Chapter 2 — Repair Design Concepts
- Chapter 3 — Wood Truss Repair Connections
- Chapter 4 — Member Damage and Defects
- Chapter 5 — Plate Damage
Part 2: Moderate Truss Repairs - Four Chapters
- Chapter 6 — Manufacturing Errors
- Chapter 7 - Stubs and Extensions
- Chapter 8 — Minor Modifications
- Chapter 9 — Major Modifications
Part 3: Complex Truss Repairs - Two Chapters — Current Part
- Chapter 10 — Volume Ceiling Changes
- Chapter 11 — Girders and Truss Loading

It is highly recommended to complete Parts 1 and 2 before attempting Part 3. The techniques developed in the earlier chapters provide a good basis for the complex truss repairs presented in Part 3.

266-Repair Techniques for Wood Trusses, Part 2: Moderate Truss Repairs

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Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.

Course Description:

Metal plated wood trusses are engineered products that are manufactured in a controlled environment and are now used extensively in the wood frame construction industry. Wood trusses provide the architect or building designer greater flexibility in the design of the structure than conventional framed (stick-built) construction. The design is not as limiting with regard to bearing wall locations which enables longer spans and greater ability to shape complicated roof and ceiling profiles. These pre-manufactured wood trusses facilitate a quicker construction schedule and an overall lower cost.

Wood, a renewable resource, has a great deal of manufacturing flexibility. Wood members are easily formed into standard framing sizes, cut into appropriate lengths with odd angles if necessary, and attached to form the wood structure. However, wood is more susceptible than steel or concrete to damage due to internal defects, handling issues, and long term deterioration. Design or manufacturing errors, shipping damage, miscommunication, and change orders are possible causes for the inadequacy of a wood truss for a specific application and therefore a repair or modification of the pre-manufactured wood truss is required. The purpose of this document is to address various repair techniques that could be used to correct damage to the wood members or metal plates, reinforce trusses that do not meet the required specified design loads, or adjust the truss profile or member location to meet other design requirements.

This course is the second part in a three part series which consists of a total of 11 chapters between all three parts. Chapters 1 through 3 provide an introduction to the terms, concepts, and process involved in truss repairs. Chapters 4 through 11 contain actual truss repairs to provide instruction through the use of example. These chapters are broken down as follows:

Part 1: Introduction and Simple Repair Concepts — Five Chapters:

Chapter 1 — Definitions

Chapter 2 — Repair Design Concepts

Chapter 3 — Wood Truss Repair Connections

Chapter 4 — Member Damage and Defects

Chapter 5 — Plate Damage

Part 2: Moderate Truss Repairs - Four Chapters:

Chapter 6 — Manufacturing Errors

Chapter 7 — Stubs and Extensions

Chapter 8 — Minor Modifications

Chapter 9 — Major Modifications

Part 3: Complex Truss Repairs - Two Chapters — Current Part:

Chapter 10 — Volume Ceiling Changes

Chapter 11 — Girders and Truss Loading.

It is highly recommended to complete Parts 1 and 2 before attempting Part 3. The techniques developed in the earlier chapters provide a good basis for the complex truss repairs presented in Part 3.

296-Repair Techniques for Wood Trusses, Part 3: Complex Truss Repairs

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Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.

Course Description:

Metal plated wood trusses are engineered products that are manufactured in a controlled environment and are now used extensively in the wood frame construction industry. Wood trusses provide the architect or building designer greater flexibility in the design of the structure than conventional framed (stick-built) construction. The design is not as limiting with regard to bearing wall locations which enables longer spans and greater ability to shape complicated roof and ceiling profiles. These pre-manufactured wood trusses facilitate a quicker construction schedule and an overall lower cost.

Wood, a renewable resource, has a great deal of manufacturing flexibility. Wood members are easily formed into standard framing sizes, cut into appropriate lengths with odd angles if necessary, and attached to form the wood structure. However, wood is more susceptible than steel or concrete to damage due to internal defects, handling issues, and long term deterioration. Design or manufacturing errors, shipping damage, miscommunication, and change orders are possible causes for the inadequacy of a wood truss for a specific application and therefore a repair or modification of the pre-manufactured wood truss is required. The purpose of this document is to address various repair techniques that could be used to correct damage to the wood members or metal plates, reinforce trusses that do not meet the required specified design loads, or adjust the truss profile or member location to meet other design requirements.

This course is the second part in a three part series which consists of a total of 11 chapters between all three parts. Chapters 1 through 3 provide an introduction to the terms, concepts, and process involved in truss repairs. Chapters 4 through 11 contain actual truss repairs to provide instruction through the use of example. These chapters are broken down as follows:

Part 1: Introduction and Simple Repair Concepts — Five Chapters

Chapter 1 — Definitions
Chapter 2 — Repair Design Concepts
Chapter 3 — Wood Truss Repair Connections
Chapter 4 — Member Damage and Defects
Chapter 5 — Plate Damage

Part 2: Moderate Truss Repairs - Four Chapters

Chapter 6 — Manufacturing Errors
Chapter 7 — Stubs and Extensions
Chapter 8 — Minor Modifications
Chapter 9 — Major Modifications

Part 3: Complex Truss Repairs - Two Chapters — Current Part

Chapter 10 — Volume Ceiling Changes
Chapter 11 — Girders and Truss Loading.

It is highly recommended to complete Parts 1 and 2 before attempting Part 3. The techniques developed in the earlier chapters provide a good basis for the complex truss repairs presented in Part 3

Derek Rhodes, PE

Part 1: Introduction and Simple Repair Concepts — Five Chapters:

Chapter 1 — Definitions Chapter 2 — Repair Design Concepts Chapter 3 — Wood Truss Repair Connections Chapter 4 — Member Damage and Defects Chapter 5 — Plate Damage

Part 2: Moderate Truss Repairs - Four Chapters:

Chapter 6 — Manufacturing Errors Chapter 7 — Stubs and Extensions Chapter 8 — Minor Modifications Chapter 9 — Major Modifications

Part 3: Complex Truss Repairs - Two Chapters — Current Part:

Chapter 10 — Volume Ceiling Changes Chapter 11 — Girders and Truss Loading. It is highly recommended to complete Parts 1 and 2 before attempting Part 3. The techniques developed in the earlier chapters provide a good basis for the complex truss repairs presented in Part 3.

Part 1: Introduction and Simple Repair Concepts — Five Chapters

Part 2: Moderate Truss Repairs - Four Chapters

Part 3: Complex Truss Repairs - Two Chapters — Current Part

Chapter 1 — Definitions

Chapter 2 — Repair Design Concepts

Chapter 3 — Wood Truss Repair Connections

Chapter 4 — Member Damage and Defects

Chapter 5 — Plate Damage

Chapter 6 — Manufacturing Errors

Chapter 7 — Stubs and Extensions

Chapter 8 — Minor Modifications

Chapter 9 — Major Modifications

Chapter 10 — Volume Ceiling Changes

Chapter 11 — Girders and Truss Loading.

It is highly recommended to complete Parts 1 and 2 before attempting Part 3. The techniques developed in the earlier chapters provide a good basis for the complex truss repairs presented in Part 3.