Alpine PDF Information Resources        Monday, January 29, 2007 09:29 AM
Builder's Guide to Trusses  
A large (3.6MB)file. It may take a few minutes to download with slower
connections.
Ceiling Floor Partition Separation Update
Designing to Reduce Floor Vibrations in Wood Floors
Unacceptable vibration performance...
Detail Engineered Drawings Plate Details
Engineered Drawings Plate Details
Detail Engineered Drawings Truss Connections
Encyclopedia of Trusses
File size is 4.76MB. Preferred download is with a high-speed connection.
Glossary of Truss Terms
Everything you need to know about Truss Terminology...
How to Read a Truss Drawing  
Each section of the Alpine Engineered truss drawing explained in detail.
Lessons of Hurricane Andrew  
Charlie Hoover, P.E. explains the hurricane and the   effects of wind.
Movement in Wood Structures
Wood structures are constantly "on the move"...
Span Tables for Floor Truss.
Span Tables for Roof Truss
Special Loads On Trusses:
Folding Partitions Beware! Do not ignore the loads from folding partitions...
The Pros and Cons of Camber
The pros and cons of camber are discussed...
To Bear or Not To Bear
The pros and cons of using partition walls as bearings...
Why Specify Our Wood Truss Component Systems?
Wood Truss Inspection
Metal Plate Connected Wood Truss Inspection Explained...
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Becker, MN 55308
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