February 2021

Note: Due to Covid-19 control measures, we are unable to fulfill orders of printed publications at this time. These publications are available as downloadable PDFs.

UPDATED WEBINAR

Shear Wall Analysis Made Easy: Force Transfer Around Openings (FTAO) Calculator
March 24, 2021, 10 to 11 a.m. PDT

The force transfer around openings (FTAO) method of shear wall analysis offers certain advantages compared to other methods. One is more versatility, because FTAO allows for the use of narrower wall segments while meeting required height-to-width ratios. Another advantage to FTAO: A high likelihood that fewer hold-downs will be required.
APA's FTAO Calculator is an Excel-based tool that can help engineers and code officials in the design implementation of FTAO shear walls, with a focus on asymmetric piers and multiple openings. This webinar will cover recent updates to the tool and provide:
• An overview of the tool’s development and a brief history of APA’s FTAO research
• The main benefits of the design tool, including key features and design capabilities
• A demonstration of the tool’s operation and design inputs
• The design outputs and end product that the tool provides
AIA and ICC credits are available to participants.
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UPDATED TECHNICAL TOPICS

Moisture-Related Dimensional Stability + Deflection of Unblocked Wood Structural Panel Diaphragms

TT-028: Moisture-Related Dimensional Stability
Discusses linear expansion and thickness swell in wood structural panels due to moisture.
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TT-064: Deflection of Unblocked Wood Structural Panel Diaphragms
Provides guidance regarding methods for estimating the deflection of unblocked diaphragms.
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