Common Technical Engineering Inquiries – Part III: Fasteners

This is the last of a three-part series covering common questions we receive in our engineering department. Part 1 consisted of frequently asked questions related to our anchor products (view Part 1 here), while part 2 covered connector products (view Part 2 here). These are questions that come directly into our call center, along with questions submitted through the website, our engineering email queues, and our sales team.

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Top Five Most Downloaded Engineering Letters

Prior to joining Simpson Strong-Tie, I spent 13 years working as consulting structural engineer. As a specifier, I was amazed at the number of resources Simpson made available to me. From software, to blogs, to design guides, there were many resources to help me solve problems and streamline the design process. One resource that can sometimes be overlooked is the numerous engineering letters Simpson Strong-Tie engineers have authored to assist in the use of our products. 

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Top Five Simpson Strong-Tie® Tools for Engineers This Year

The beginning of a new year is a great time to work towards resolutions, such as “Work Smarter, Not Harder.” So what better time to check out tools and resources that can help you design structures and specify products more efficiently? Working more efficiently means gaining more time, something we can all use a little more of. 

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