Join Alice Roache as she presents on the importance of permanent wood truss bracing for roof structures in heavy snow load regions

Hosted by the Structural Engineering Institute of ASCE, the Structures Congress 2022 is an annual conference that brings together industry leaders and structural engineering professionals from across the globe to share the latest innovations, products, and technologies. Attendees are given the opportunity to interact with and learn from experts on Blast, Bridges, Buildings, Forensics, Natural Disasters, Career Development/Business/Professional Practice, Education/Research, and much more.

On April 22nd, our very own expert, Alice Roache, PE, in partnership with Theresa Ahlborn, PhD, PE at Michigan Technological University, will be presenting as part of the Blast/Forensics Track. See details below. You won't want to miss it!

Title: Permanent Bracing for Wood Trusses in Snow Country
Session Date & Time: Friday, April 22 from 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Hanover Hall, Room C
Summary: In regions with heavy snow loads, bracing to prevent web member buckling becomes a critical, yet easily neglected, strengthening component within a building’s structural system. This presentation reviews permanent bracing requirements for wood trusses, illustrates a case study of an individual truss with significantly reduced strength from missing or improper bracing, and discusses indicators that structural inspectors can look for to ensure a roof is properly braced while helping the building owner answer the question, “When should I shovel my roof?”