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Truss Tuesday: Tower of Terror Question: This truss has one chord member that needs to be upgraded to Number 1, but all the rest will work at Number 2. Which one do you think it is? Chords are 2x4 Southern Pine #2 Webs are 2x4 Southern Pine #3 End Vertical is 2x8 Southern Pine #3 Building Code: FBC 2020 Loads (psf unless otherwise noted): TC Live Load 20 TC Dead Load 10 BC Live Load 0 BC Dead Load 10 Wind: 130 mph The answer will be posted on Thursday! This is not a production truss! This is simply an example for Truss Tuesday conversation. You can view this post on our website along with previous Truss Tuesday questions and truss-related articles. https://lnkd.in/gbVUx4ju #trusstuesday #truss #trusses #woodconstruction #structuralengineering #engineering #trussdesign

Truss Tuesday: Will it Bend? Question: Which member of this hip girder has the highest stress? There are jacks every 2 feet across most of the bottom chord. Building Code: FBC2020 Loads (psf unless otherwise noted): TC Live Load 20 TC Dead Load 10 BC Live Load 0 BC Dead Load 10 Wind: 160 mph The answer will be posted on Thursday! This is not a production truss! This is simply an example for Truss Tuesday conversation. You can view this post on our website along with previous Truss Tuesday questions and truss-related articles. https://lnkd.in/gbVUx4ju #trusstuesday #truss #trusses #woodconstruction #structuralengineering #engineering #trussdesign

Answer: The highest stress occurs at the vault in member B3. The lumber grade would have to be upgraded to Dense Select Structural to handle the bending.

The Realty Tower is in “imminent danger of collapse without modification” to replace the ground floor bracing systems, according to a structural assessment.

?? Passive fire compartments and containment barriers are key to limiting fire spread within a building. By creating separate fire cells using fire-rated walls, floors, and ceilings, you can contain the fire to one zone and protect the rest of the structure. Learn how Prospec’s fire barriers contribute to safer evacuations and less structural damage. This diagram is an isometric of a building highlighting fire cells and compartments, with arrows showing how fire barriers contain the spread of fire.

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Compartmentation surveys and what are they? Buildings are compartmentalised with fire resisting walls, floors and doors. The goal of of a fire compartmentation survey is to ensure that if a fire breaks out in a specific area of a building, it will be contained within that area for at least 30/60/120 minutes all depending on the type of building. Here’s a photo of a cable tray penetrating through a compartment wall, with absolutely no fire rated material used to make sure there is 30 minute fire resistance!

Answer: T1 can be replaced with No. 3, but replacing B1 with No. 3 would cause the truss to go over capacity.

How is a lightning protection study carried out? One of the first steps is to gather information about the project's characteristics and location. Here are some of the key pieces of data we request: ?? Floor and elevation plans ?? Details of the building’s roof, including protrusions ?? Site location, including geographical factors and nearby buildings ?? Structure type: metal, concrete, or wood ?? Occupancy status: will the building be occupied? Human safety is a priority ?? Presence of service lines (aerial or buried) ?? Single line diagram of the building This information is crucial to starting each project on the right foot. Speak to one of our experts today to get started. https://lnkd.in/e-SrJ7ay #LightningProtectionStudy #SurgeProtection #SoilResistivity #PSE2Consulting #PSE2Earthing