May 2020

Note: Due to Covid-19 control measures, we are unable to fulfill orders of printed publications at this time. Please avail yourself of our free download options instead.

UPCOMING WEBINAR

Frame for Success: Avoid Callbacks
June 4, 2020, 10–11:00 am Pacific

Based on hundreds of job site inspections, APA staff have identified the most common wood construction framing and sheathing errors found in today’s construction market. This session will examine the consequences of these common errors and provide practical solutions for avoiding them. This course is approved by AIA (1 LU/HSW) and ICC (0.10 CEU).

UPDATED ANSI STANDARD

ANSI 117-2020: Standard Specification for Structural Glued Laminated Timber of Softwood Species

This specification contains values for the design of structural glued laminated timber (glulam) members. It identifies characteristics of importance to the use of structural glulam and provides general information for the manufacturer and designer. Reference design values, layup requirements and alternate combinations are included.
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NEW AND REVISED

Technical Topics

TT-100: A Portal Frame With Hold Downs for Wall Bracing or Engineered Applications (REVISED)
Describes the use of portal-frame design in engineered applications, as well as its use as bracing in conventional light-frame construction.
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TT-001: Allowable Bearing Stress For APA Wood Structural Panels (REVISED)
Results of bearing tests conducted on plywood and OSB specimens of different thicknesses sampled from various mills by APA.
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TT-085: Allowable Depth-to-Width Ratios for Glulam Beams (REVISED)
Provides guidance on lateral bracing recommendations for wood bending members having varying depth-to-width ratios and a brief history of testing.
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TT-097: Designing Diaphragms Over Existing Board Floors or Roofs (REVISED)
Explains briefly the design considerations for installing a wood structural panel diaphragm over existing board sheathing (decking) in floors or roofs.
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TT-127: Fire-Retardant-Treated Structural Glued Laminated Timber (NEW)
Summary of results of an APA/FPL pilot test program examining structural properties of FRT glulam.
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