Calculating Truss Upllift
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Calculating Truss Upllift
- Truss or rafter uplift connections should be designed for wind load using ASCE 7 MWFRS method, while the member design of the individual truss should use C&C loads to generate member forces.
- Visit http://www.sbcindustry.com/kb/technotes.php for SBCA’s Tech Note on this issue.
- The SBCA Load Guide also contains information about uplift connections for structural building components.
