Construction

Planning Ahead: What Issues Should SBCRI Explore?

The Industry Testing Subcommittee is making plans to keep SBCRI busy in the coming year.
 

Fine & Not So Dandy

Whether increasing fines can force a change in industry safety practices remains to be seen, but one thing is for sure—the cost of failing to comply with OSHA standards is about to rise.  

Brace Yourself!

Thank you to everyone who took time to comment on the new look and feel of the January/February issue of SBC Magazine.

Overdriven Nails in Structural Sheathings - Educational Program

This presentation provides information on overdriven nails in structural sheathing.

Heel Blocking Requirements and Capacity Analysis - Educational Program

This presentation provides information on heel blocking requirements and related analysis.

Special Floor Loading Considerations in Typical Residential Construction

This report will explore some special floor loading issues that are not specifically mentioned in the building codes and require special attention to ensure that the floor system is properly designed with no serviceability issues. The following are the major issues that will be discussed: stone/ceramic tiles, large concentrated loads and floor vibrations.

Conventionally Framed Roofs & Roof Trusses: Code-Compliant Construction

This Research Report reviews pertinent sections of the 2006, 2009 and 2012 International Residential Code (IRC), the 2012 IRC Commentary, and additional sources in an effort to compile the related data and identify discrepancies or omissions. The focus is catered toward meeting and better understanding the requirements for conventionally framed roofs and roof truss construction per IRC Section R802. 

Heel Blocking Requirements and Capacity Analysis

Both the International Residential Code (IRC) and the International Building Code (IBC) require that the top plates of exterior braced wall panels be attached to the rafters or roof trusses above. This report will discuss the code requirements and provide alternate engineered designs and capacities, including heel/bird blocking, partial height blocking and blocking panels.

Overdriven Nails in Structural Sheathings

All building codes provide provisions for the attachment of structural sheathing to wall and roof framing members. In almost every case, the published capacity of the sheathing and fasteners assume the head of the fastener is flush with the surface of the sheathing. This Research Report discusses guidance when fasteners are overdriven.

Truss Repair - Educational Program

This presentation provides information on and requirements for truss repairs.