What design coordination includes
Depending on your project, the truss package process can include:
- Truss placement / layout drawings
- Individual truss design drawings showing loads, reactions, and plates
- Bearing and uplift reactions for connector selection by the designer
- Girder and multi-ply truss connection requirements
- Permanent bracing notes per industry guidance (e.g. BCSI)
Responsibilities
The building designer or engineer of record remains responsible for the overall structure, load path, and connection of trusses to supporting elements. Truss designs are prepared for the specific loading criteria provided on the construction documents.
Revisions and RFIs
When plans change, send the revised sheets with changes clouded. Our team will identify affected trusses and update the layout before production.
Frequently asked
Which design wind speed do you use?
We use the design criteria on your engineer's structural sheets. If wind speed, risk category, or exposure are missing, we'll ask before designing.