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Simpson Strong-Tie Wall Bracing Calculator

Discussion in 'CAD / Software Discussion' started by GBrackins, Apr 14, 2012.

  1. GBrackins

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    #1 GBrackins, Apr 14, 2012
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    Great thanks
     
    #2 mark handler, Apr 15, 2012
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    you're welcomed, hope you find it useful Mark
     
    #3 GBrackins, Apr 15, 2012
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    I use this in our plan review. The most important thing to watch for on the software is

    1. The number of braced wall lines.....default is two.

    2. All walls of the same bracing methods.....some braced walls may be GB
     
    #4 Mule, Apr 16, 2012
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    Simpson also has a deck design program
     
    #5 Big Mac, Apr 18, 2012
  6. GBrackins

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    unfortunately that one costs some bucks ....
     
    #6 GBrackins, Apr 18, 2012
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