Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find information concerning metal plate connected wood trusses?
Truss Plate Institute
Wood Truss Council of America
Section: Wood Building / Structure Types
- Where can I find information on log structures?
- Where can I find information on Timber Poles and Piles?
- Where can I find information on concrete formwork design and materials?
- Where can I obtain information on designing post frame structures (sometimes referred to as pole buildings or pole barns)?
- Where can I find information on timber bridge design and construction?
- What is timber frame construction and where do I find more information about it?
- Where can I find information on low-profile wood floor systems?
- Where can I find information on the structural performance of a house?
- Where do I find information on wood guardrails used in highway/bridge construction?
- Where can I find information comparing wood-frame and masonry structures?
- Where can I find information concerning metal plate connected wood trusses?
- Where can I find more information on bowstring trusses?
- Where can I find information on conventional wood frame construction?
- Where can I find information on plank and beam framing for residential buildings?
- Where can I find information on heavy timber construction?
- Where can I find information on evaluation, maintenance and repair of existing structures?
- What are the design criteria such as deflection limits and strength for wood guard rails or hand rails?