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Do small holes and penetrations in mass timber floor panels always require reinforcing? Are there guidelines for when the panel is adequate without supplemental framing?
What is the impact of wood stud size and spacing on the fire-resistance and acoustical performance of a wall assembly? Can stud sizes and spacing be altered from those in tested wall systems?
What are the fire-resistance rating (FRR) and material requirements for elements supporting vertical offsets in exterior walls?
What tools are available to help designers and owners compare the embodied carbon, or upfront greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), of commercial or multi-family buildings designed with different structural systems in the US?
What methods exist for calculating the capacity of a shear wall line when there are multiple segments of unequal length?
What are the code requirements for stair framing, and are there any resources to assist in their design?
How do building size limits for the new tall mass timber construction types approved for the 2021 IBC compare to limits for existing types?