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2125 Franklin Student Housing Case Studies - S115 This case study explains how glulam beams and engineered wood products shaped 2125 Franklin, a 735-bedroom mixed-use student housing building near the University of Oregon. 4 Best Practices for Glulam Installation Technical Guides - Q705 This publication provides simple steps to proper installation that ensures glulam beams perform as designed. A Guide To Engineered Wood Products Technical Guides - C800 Describes common engineered wood products: plywood, oriented strand board (OSB), I-joist, glued laminated timber (glulam), structural composite lumber (SCL) and rim board. All-Wood Podiums in Mid-Rise Construction Case Studies - N110 This case study discusses how two mid-rise projects used all-wood podiums instead of concrete to cut construction costs, reduce building mass and improve sustainability. APA Laboratory Testing Capabilities B707 Technical Guides - B707 Learn the APA research facility capabilities, including assembly-level testing of roof and floor building components and performance evaluation of lateral force resisting systems APA Performance-Rated Rim Board - Canadian Limit States Design Technical Guides - W345 CA This publication describes connection requirements and application notes for APA Performance Rated Rim Board for Canadian Limit States Design Apparent and True (shear-free) E Technical Topic - TT-104 This publication explains the difference between apparent modulus of elasticity (MOE) and shear-free MOE in glulam beams Appleton Mills Case Studies - R145 This case study discusses how glulam beams, planks, girders and columns were used to structurally and aesthetically restore the historic Appleton Mills complex in Lowell, MA. Applicability of APA Trademarks on Engineered Wood Products Surface-Coated with Fire Protective Coatings Technical Topic - TT-126 Publication answers common questions about fire-protective coatings. Certification and inspection of products with fire-protective coatings are generally outside the scope of APA. Audrain Museum Case Studies - Q125 This case study explains how glulam beams were used to replace the flooring system of the historic Audrian Building, enabling the building to support multi-ton vintage automobiles. Beams Butting Over Wood Support Typical Details - DT-GB-6 This detail shows two glulam beams butting over a wood support, with the beams connected to the support using a steel post cap and through-bolts. Bearing at End Wall, Steel Post Cap Typical Details - DT-GB-8 This detail shows connection of glulam beam bearing on solid-sawn post or glulam column using steel post cap at end wall condition. Bearing at End Wall, Steel Tie Plate Typical Details - DT-GB-9 This detail shows a steel tie plate connection for a glulam beam bearing on a wood support at an end condition. Beauty and the Budget Case Studies - V130 This publication describes how LEVER Architecture used engineered wood to balance design, budget and sustainability goals in a Portland, OR, commercial building project. Brelsford WSU Visitor Center Case Studies - R130 This case study discusses the Brelsford WSU visitor center’s use of several engineered wood products, including CLT and glulam. Builder Tips: APA Portal Frame Bracing Method Framing Tips Builder Tip - F435 This publication highlights essential details for using the APA narrow wall bracing method around garage openings. Builder Tips: Proper Storage and Handling of Glulam Beams Builder Tip - R540 This publication provides recommendations for storage and handling of glulam beams. Calculating Fire Resistance of Glulam Beams and Columns Technical Note - Y245 This publication describes the natural fire resistance of glulam beams and columns and provides fire endurance calculation methods Controlling Decay in Wood Construction Technical Note - R495 This publication discusses decay fungi and how to prevent/minimize degradation of wood through proper design, storage, construction and maintenance Deflection Limits in the 2018 IBC for Engineered Wood Products Technical Topic - TT-123 This publication clarifies the applicability of the D+L deflection limits specified in Table 1604.3 of the 2018 IBC, specifically as they pertain to engineered wood products. Design of Structural Glued Laminated Timber Columns Data File - Y240 This publication provides information on member sizes and layup, design stresses, column design equations and design tables and examples. Destruction of Insects During Manufacture of Wood Structural Panels and Structural Composite Lumber Technical Topic - TT-014 This publication describes various wood structural panel manufacturing processes that result in the eradication of insects Effect of Large Diameter Horizontal Holes on the Bending and Shear Properties of Structural Glued Laminated Timber (Glulam) Technical Note - V700 This publication is a supplement to APA S560, providing an analytical tool in situations when horizontal holes exceeding the prescriptive guidance in APA S560 are necessary Engineered Wood Construction Guide Technical Guides - E30 This publication provides a comprehensive overview of engineered wood construction systems for residential, commercial and industrial buildings