This standard establishes minimum requirements for the design and construction of metal plate connected wood trusses and describes the materials used in a truss, both lumber and steel, and design procedures for truss members and joints. Responsibilities, methods for evaluating the metal connector plates, and manufacturing quality assurance are also contained in this standard. See the 3rd Public Review form available at www.tpinst.org/my TPI1PC.htm for specific sections being reviewed.
ANSI/TPI 1-2007 history
2008ANSI/TPI 1-2007 National Design Standard for Metal Plate Connected Wood