Monthly Archives: July 2012

Assembling the Truss: Engineer in Training Open Web Level Two Blog: Part III

by Jason Fitch, Engineer in Training at RedBuilt™ Since all of the chords and webs were made, and all that was left was to assemble the truss, it would be easy from here.  If you thought that, you, like me, … Continue reading

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Putting Together the Pieces: Engineer in Training Open Web Level Two Blog: Part II

by Jason Fitch, Engineer in Training at RedBuilt When I arrived at the Hillsboro Plant, I was introduced to Ed Medley, who would teach me and help me with the construction of my truss.  I don’t know if Ed had … Continue reading

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More than a pretty face… why RedBuilt sponsors professional seminars.

by Soren Jensen, Technical Representative for RedBuilt On May 23, RedBuilt™ participated as a sponsor of a seismic design seminar presented by the Structural Engineers Association of Central California (SEAOCC)inWest Sacramento. The seminar provided an opportunity for participants to learn the … Continue reading

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The Beginning – A “Good” Design: Engineer in Training Open Web Level Two Blog: Part I

by Jason Fitch, Engineer in Training at RedBuilt (Editor’s Note: There are three levels of open web certification.  Level I is the introductory understanding of how to use software, and read and understand the output.  Level II provides the understanding … Continue reading

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Southern Pine Design Value Reductions

by Dwaine Charbonneau, P.E. at RedBuilt The good news is that I have another story I can tell my grandkids someday: “I remember when a number two Southern Pine two-by-four was good for 1500 psi. Now that was a stout piece … Continue reading

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