Simpson Strong-Tie Introduces Steel Spline Solution for Quickly and Easily Connecting Mass Timber Panels

The new LDSS spline solution is an easy, off-the-shelf alternative to plywood splines that will lower installed costs, reduce worker fatigue, and boost efficiency. Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has introduced an all-steel, light diaphragm spline strap (LDSS) designed to replace traditional plywood splines for joining mass […] The post Simpson Strong-Tie Introduces Steel Spline Solution for Quickly and Easily Connecting Mass Timber Panels appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

TED - Why we should build wooden skyscrapers, 09072013

Building a skyscraper? Forget about steel and concrete, says architect Michael Green, and build it out of ... wood. As he details in this intriguing talk, it's not only possible to build safe wooden structures up to 30 stories tall (and, he hopes, higher), it's necessary.

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