WTCA Update - Introduction to The Load Guide (TLG) - Part 1

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WTCA Update - Introduction to The Load Guide (TLG) - Part 1

  • WTCA has created a spreadsheet program that is essentially a comprehensive CODE CALCULATOR. 
  • The goal of TLG has been to provide a standardized format that can be used:
  • To quickly and easily define the loads to be applied to trusses and structural building components.
  • By jurisdictions that require loading summary pages to be produced as part of the construction project submittal process.
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2005 June/July
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