BCSI Guide To Could Practice For Handling, Installing, Restraining And Bracing Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses Flashcards
What is the estimated weight per a linear foot of truss?
15lbs
What is the maximum spacing for temporary bottom chord lateral restraint?
15’
Minimum temporary bracing for wood truss should always include:
Lateral and diagonal bracing
The minimum ground bracing connections should consist of:
Two 16d nails clinched
How many nails should be used to attach each brace and/or lateral restraint to each truss?
2
Location of trusses along the bearing support should be within what maximum distance from the location specified on the planned dimensions?
1/4”
If job site modification of a trust is needed:
Consult a professional prior to cutting
What is the out of plumb tolerance for a truss with a 6’ rise?
1 1/2”
How many nails should be used to attach each brace and or lateral restraint to each truss?
2
Do not proceed with construction until all later restraint and bracing is?
Securely and properly in place
What is the proper way to nail trusses to ground bracing verticals?
Use 2 16 d nails at each nailing point
All letter will restraint and diagonal bracing materials should be made of what type of lumber?
2x4s
If trusses are stored for more than one week, they shall be protected from the environment but must have what?
Adequate ventilation
