1. BCSI 06 For information on: Jobsite storage Truss handling
Temporary bracing
Fall protection
Construction loading

2. Contents B1 – Handling, Installation and Bracing
B2 – Installation and Bracing
B3 – Web Bracing/Reinforcement
B4 – Construction Loading
B5 – Damage, Modifications and Errors
B6 – Gable End Frame Bracing
B7 – Parallel Chord Trusses
B8 – Toe-nailing for Uplift
B9 – Multi-Ply Trusses
B10 – Post Frame Trusses
B11 – Fall Protection
The presentation will discuss the contents of the BCSI Booklet.

3. Development of BCSI Engineers Manufacturers Suppliers Contractors
To that end, the Wood Truss Council of America and the Truss Plate Institute developed and produced the BCSI 1-03 Guide to Good Practice
with input from dozens of industry engineers,
component manufacturers,
suppliers, and contractors. The booklet was released in October 2003.
Suppliers
Contractors

4. BCSI Booklet Replaces…
The BCSI booklet is a direct replacement for the HIB-91 Booklet from TPI.
Many component manufacturers use the BCSI booklet as a desk reference or provide copies to regular customers. It is not necessary to include them in jobsite packages.
HIB-91 Booklet

5. BCSI B-Series
The 93-page BCSI booklet contains ten sections developed to assist truss installers in the variety of details involved in the proper handling, installing, restraining and bracing of trusses.
The ten sections are broken into individual “B-Series” summary documents. Each summary sheet version is a concise, economical version of the booklet information but in a format more suitable for inclusion in jobsite packages.

6. BCSI B-Series Replaces...
HIB-98 Poster
HIB-91 Sheet
The B-Series Summary Sheets were developed to contain both English and Spanish text. The B-series replaces the former jobsite bracing guides such as
TPI’s HIB-91 Summary Sheet,
the HIB-98 Post Frame Truss Poster
the WTCA-B1 Warning Poster and
the TTB WTCA-B2 on Temporary Bracing. In addition, several of WTCA’s Truss Technology in Building brochures have been modified and re-introduced as part of the B-series documents.
Now let’s go through the eleven B-series documents, starting with B1…
WTCA-B1 Warning Poster
TTB WTCA-B2

7. B1 Guide for Handling, Installing & Bracing
Consequences of improper installation may be collapse of the structure
Section B1 The Guide for Handling, Installing and Bracing of Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses
The purpose of this section is to give a “big picture” view of how to properly store, handle, install and brace wood trusses, thereby improving jobsite safety and truss performance.
It provides general information on the most important topics but relies on the succeeding B-series to get into the specifics.

8. B1 Summary Sheet WTCA-B1 Warning Poster HIB-91 Sheet
The B1 Summary Sheet replaces the HIB-91 Summary Sheet and the WTCA B1 Warning Poster.
The B1 Summary Sheet presents the BCSI-B1 section in a one-page, 11x17 poster format (other poster sizes will be available). It is a full color, English/Spanish document that summarizes the main points of B1. It is blank on one side for printing Truss Placement Diagrams.
WTCA-B1 Warning Poster
HIB-91 Sheet

9. B1 Banding Warning

10. B1 Handling

11. B1 Handling

12. B1 Storage

13. B1 Storage

14. B1 Hand Erection

15. B1 Hoisting

16. B1 Hoisting Recommendations
From BCSI Booklet

17. B1 Hoisting Recommendations
From BCSI Booklet

18. B1 Hoisting Recommendations
From BCSI Booklet

19. B1 Bracing Warning

20. B1 Ground Bracing

21. B1 Top Chord Bracing
See
TCTLB
Table

22. B1 Bottom Chord Bracing

23. B1 Web Plane Bracing

24. Lateral brace splicing
Look for “Truss Brace Splicing Methods” in the November SBC Magazine

25. B1 PCT Bracing
(PCT)

26. B1 Diagonal Bracing

27. B1 Truss Installation

28. B1 Constructions Loads

29. B1 Construction Loads

30. B1 Alterations

31. B2 Truss Installation & Temporary Bracing
The second section, B2, focuses on Truss Installation & Temporary Bracing. It replaces the Truss Technology in Bracing Document WTCA-B2 on temporary bracing.

32. B2 Scope
From p.8:

33. B2 Scope B2 Doesn’t Cover These 3x2 or 4x2 Flat Trusses
Trusses spaced > 2 ft. o.c.
From p. 8
From p. 8

34. B2 Warnings

35. B2 Top Chord Bracing Ground bracing not shown
Take special care with spans over 60 ft.

36. B2 Checklist

37. B2 Steps to Setting Trusses

38. B2 Step 2 - Ground Braces

39. B2 Step 3 - Set First Truss

40. B2 Step 4 - Next 4 Trusses

41. B2 Step 4 - TCTLB Options

42. B2 Note on Bracing Materials

43. B2 Step 5 - Top Chord Diagonals

44. B2 Step 5 - Top Chord Sheathing

45. B2 Step 6 – Web Bracing

46. B2 Step 6 – High End Trusses

47. B2 Step 7 – Bottom Chord Bracing

48. B2 Step 8 – Repeat Groups of 4

49. B2 Sheath Early and Often

50. B2 Alternate Installation Method

51. B2 Special Conditions

52. B3 Web Member Permanent Bracing/Web Reinforcement
B3 Web member Permanent Bracing and Web Reinforcement replaces two Truss Technology in Building Brochures by the same name.

53. B3 Compression Web Members
Unstable if unrestrained
Check Design Drawing if restraint req’d

54. B3 Bracing vs. Reinforcement
Bracing provides lateral support, reducing buckling length
Reinforcement increases cross-section, making web more stable

55. B3 Six Methods of Restraint
These items apply to all six methods:

56. B3 CLBs and Diagonals

57. B3 CLBs and Diagonals

58. B3 CLBs and Diagonals

59. B3 T-Reinforcement

60. B3 L-Reinforcement

61. B3 Scab Reinforcement

62. B3 Metal Reinforcement

63. B3 Stacked Webs

64. B3 Gable End Frame Bracing
The Summary Sheet for B6 on Gable End Frame Bracing contains new information that was not previously published as a TTB.

65. B3 Gable End Frames Designed to transfer vertical loads
But may also experience lateral loads
Sheathing, bracing and connections must be designed for this transfer
Gable end frames contain vertical members arranged like flat studs. They are designed to transfer vertical loads from the roof to the gable end wall. Any lateral loads must be transferred by permanent bracing.

66. B3 Load Transfer Path
There are number of factors that go into a properly designed system, but the goal is to get the lateral loads transferred safely into the upper and lower diaphragms. Some of items necessary to achieve this are specified by the Truss Designer and some are specified by the Building Designer.

67. B3 Poorly Designed System
Weaknesses in an un-designed, or under-designed, system probably won’t be evident until a temporary high load event.
Here the high wind forces hit the unreinforced gable end frame and cause it to bow.
The high lateral loads overcome the connection between the gable end frame and the wall, creating a hinge joint
and the unblocked, undersized ceiling diaphragm buckles.

68. B3 Design Considerations
Gable End Frame
Reinforcement prevents failure of individual vertical webs
Frame to End Wall
Correct connection prevents hinge joint
Bracing, blocking and diaphragm design creates safe load path
Some items that must be addressed in order to prevent these types of failures are the Gable End Frame itself
it must be reinforced so that the individual vertical members do not fail when they receive these lateral loads. The Truss Designer may specify this reinforcement. More on this in a minute…
Then the Frame–to–End Wall connection must be designed to resist loads between each other
and the upper and lower diaphragms. This is the Building Designer’s responsibility and requires design of the lateral bracing system, thickness and type of sheathing, fastener schedules and all lateral load transfers.

69. B3 Bracing and Blocking
This example shows a horizontal reinforcement (in red) and a diagonal brace (in purple) extending to roof diaphragm blocking. This requires proper design and specification of the diaphragm materials and fasteners, so it clearly is a Building Designer, not a Truss Designer, responsibility.

70. B3 Bracing and Blocking
This option shows bottom chord bracing and blocking when there is no directly applied gypsum board ceiling. It also shows an alternative to the diagonal brace in the previous example. This diagonal brace in red extends from the gable end wall up to the roof diaphragm.

71. B3 Gable End Reinforcement
Horizontal reinforcement:
In order to address the instability of the vertical members in the gable end frame, the Truss Designer may specify a horizontal reinforcement member.

72. B3 Gable End Reinforcement
Individual L- or T-reinforcements
Or the Truss Designer may specify individual reinforcement of vertical members using L- reinforcements or T-reinforcements.

73. B3 Gable End Reinforcement
Scab reinforcements
Or the Truss Designer may specify individual reinforcement using scabs, as in this case of structural gable end. In all cases, the Building Designer must still address how the lateral load will be transferred to the rest of the structure.

74. B3 Building Designer Detail
Here is an example of a well designed gable end bracing detail from a set of structural plans.

75. B3 Building Designer Detail
Among other things, notice the gable end frame is well connected to the end wall.

76. B3 Avoid Hinge Joint Balloon Framed End Wall
Here is one design strategy for avoiding the hinge joint between a gable end frame and the end wall. The wall studs are balloon framed, meaning they are continuous through the top plate and extend to the roof line.

77. B3 Scissor Truss End Wall
Scissor trusses must have a rake wall framed to the ceiling line in order to properly transfer loads into the ceiling diaphragm. A standard flat bottom gable end frame in this situation may lead to serviceability problems.

78. B3 Avoid hinge points in walls!
Additional Note: This wall will not meet the prescriptive method criteria under IRC for a braced wall.

79. B4 Construction Loading
B4 Construction Loading replaces the Truss Technology in Building Brochure by the same name.

80. B4 Construction Loads

81. B4 Loading DOs and DON’Ts

82. B4 Loading DOs and DON’Ts

83. B4 Loading DOs and DON’Ts

84. B4 Loading DOs and DON’Ts

85. B4 Loading DOs and DON’Ts
B4 Construction Loading replaces the Truss Technology in Building Brochure by the same name.

86. B4 Loading DOs and DON’Ts

87. B4 Loading DOs and DON’Ts

88. B4 Loading DOs and DON’Ts

89. B5 Truss Damage, Modifications and Installation Errors
B5 Truss Damage, Jobsite Modifications and Installation Errors replaces the Truss Technology in Building Brochure on Truss Repairs

90. B5 Truss Damages

91. B5 Steps for Repair

92. B5 Repair Techniques

93. B5 Report Damage

94. B5 Truss Repair Detail

95. B6 Section
B6 used to be on Gable end bracing that information has now moved to section B3.
B6 is intended to be used for additional topics in future additions of BCSI

96. B7 Parallel Chord Trusses
The Summary Sheet for B7 Temporary and Permanent Bracing for Parallel Chord Trusses contains new information that was not previously published as a TTB.

97. Guidelines for 3x2 or 4x2 only
B7 Lumber Orientation
Guidelines for 3x2 or 4x2 only
For 2x_ orientation
see BCSI-B2
Parallel Chord or Flat Trusses are any trusses that have tops and bottom chords at the same pitch. They are most often installed in flat roof or floor applications. These bracing and handling recommendations are for trusses with lumber oriented in the flat-wise direction, such as 3x2 and 4x2 trusses. Most often, floor trusses are built in this fashion.
Flat trusses built with lumber oriented in the 2x_ direction are not covered in the B7 section, see the BCSI-B2 summary sheet for handling, bracing and installing guidelines for these types of trusses.

98. B7 PCT Bearing
Top Chord Bearing trusses can be more stable during installation due to their center of gravity below the bearing surface,
but all trusses should be braced before installation crews walk on them.

99. B7 Temporary Bracing
Trusses in the 3x2 and 4x2 orientation are more stable than their 2x_ counterparts but still require bracing as outlined here.

100. B7 Stabilize Truss Ends Temporary Bracing or Permanent Blocking
Stabilize truss ends by installing the temporary bracing or permanent truss end blocking at the outset.

101. B7 Correct Placement
Parallel Chord Trusses can easily be placed upside down or wrong end-to-end. It is important to make sure they are installed correctly especially when the trusses may have interior bearings.

102. B7 Truss Tags
Some truss manufacturers mark trusses with these tags to avoid mis-installations on the jobsite.

103. B7 Strongback Bridging Helps limit deflection and/or vibration
Truss manufacturers recommend the installation of strongback bridging. Most fire rated assemblies require strongback bridging. At a minimum, it should be a 2x6 installed vertically at the bottom chord, every 10 feet on center. If there is no vertical web on which to attach the strongback, install a vertical block for this purpose, as shown in Fig. B7-11.

104. B7 Construction Loads on PCT
Follow the same precautions as outlined in section B4. Parallel Chord Trusses often see more construction loads because they provide a flat working surface.
Be careful not to overload truss.
Brace the trusses before applying any loads.
Don’t overload single trusses, spread over as many trusses as possible.

105. B8 Toe-Nailing for Uplift
The Summary Sheet for B8 Toe-Nailing for Uplift Reactions replaces the TTB of the same name.

106. B8 Uplift Forces
The first example shows a truss subjected to wind uplift forces, in this case, both truss bearings will have to be designed for the uplift forces.
The second example shows a off-center intermediate bearing truss under normal gravity loads. The exterior end of the shorter span will be subjected to uplift forces which create a “reverse deflection”. In this load case, the left side truss to bearing will have to be designed to account for uplift.

107. B8 Toe-Nailed Connections
Are three toe-nails enough?
Many wood trusses are connected to the top plate using three toe-nails as shown here. Is this enough resistance for the design uplift forces? It depends on a three things…..

108. B8 1- Proper Toenail Installation
This diagram shows proper toe-nail installation. Toenail resistance is reduced by 33% as compared to straight nailing. If the toe-nail is not installed properly the actual reduction could be even larger.

109. B8 2- Top Plate Lumber Grade and species
Denser grades and species of top plates provide greater uplift resistance for toe-nails.

110. B8 3- Type of Nails
Nail capacities are related to their shape and diameter. Listing just the pennyweight of a nail such as 10d, 16d, etc. is not descriptive enough to determine the capacity of the nail.
That is why many Building Designers avoid confusion by calling out the diameter and length of the nail.
0.162″ x 3.5″

111. B8 Is Toe-Nailing Enough?
Toe-nail values must exceed expected uplift
For example:
A 16d common in
a Southern Pine
top plate offers
72 pounds of
uplift resistance. 72
If there are three
toe-nails, the total
uplift resistance
Is 3x72=216 pounds
This chart lists several types of nails frequently used on construction sites. Choose a nail type for the proposed connection. Look in the column for the top plate species to see the nail uplift value. Multiply this value by the number of nails in the connection. Then…..

112. B8 Load Duration Factors
The values for the uplift capacities can be adjusted using these load duration factors. Just be sure you understand how to apply these factors and under what circumstances to use them.
For wind uplift condition, most geographical areas (except high wind areas like Florida) will use the factor of 1.6. The factored uplift resistance of the toe-nails is then 216x1.6=346 pounds
For wind uplift resistance use the factor of 1.6.
Therefore, 216x1.6 = 346 pounds

113. B8 Alternatives to Toe-Nailing
Check published uplift capacities of mechanical connectors
If the toe-nail resistance is not sufficient or the building codes requires a minimum mechanical connector, check the connector manufacturer’s specs to make sure the product meets or exceeds the expected design uplift force.

114. R802.10.5 Truss to wall connection
Trusses shall be connected to wall plates by the use of approved connectors having a resistance to uplift of not less than 175 pounds (79.45 kg.) and shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. For roof assemblies subject to wind uplift pressures of 20 pounds per square foot (0.958 kN/m2) or greater, as established in Table R301.2(2), adjusted for height and exposure per Table R301.2(3), see section R

115. IRC R
The code requirement was added in the IRC 2003 in a perhaps well-intentioned effort to address a perceived issue from the proponent's point of view.
Now that it is in the code, it is proving difficult to remove. 
A number of code jurisdictions have amended the language or struck the language out of their code adoption.
The 175 lb value is unrelated to any real design parameters or linked to any truss length. It arbitrarily discriminates against one well respected construction method. No specific evidence was or can be provided to justify this requirement.

116. IRC R
TPI 1 requires that a Truss Design Drawing include reaction forces and directions, which would include a value for uplift based upon the structure's design parameters for wind.
There is no valid reason for not using this calculated value in the consideration of the uplift connection requirements.

117. IRC R802.10.5 Much of the US is in the 90 mph basic wind speed zone.
The resistance for uplift, beyond the prescriptive fastening requirements of Table R602.3(1) is really seldom an issue, especially for structures categorized as Exposure B and with a Mean Roof Height of less than 30 feet.
IRC Table R301.2(2) is used to trigger the need for special connection requirements per Table R Only high wind speed areas, highly exposed structures or extremely tall structures ever qualify for the special requirements. When the calculated uplift requires a connection of a specific value, WTCA supports providing resistance in a manner acceptable to the EOR or building code official, not based upon an arbitrary requirement.

118. B9 Multi-ply Girders
The Summary Sheet for B9 Multi-Ply Girders replaces the TTB of the same name.

119. B9 Girders 4-ply 5-ply Designed to carry extra loads
Max. 6 plies, fastened together to act as one
4-ply
5-ply
Multi-ply trusses are comprised of identical trusses fastened together to act as one. Girders can be up to a maximum of six plies depending on the truss layout and loading configuration.

120. B9 Fastener Schedule SAMPLE Specified on Truss Design Drawing
The fastening method is indicated on the girder truss design drawing.

121. B9 Nail Fasteners
Fasteners using nails only are specified on girders with three plies or less
Nails can be used on girders with up to three plies. The edge distances shown are a general recommendation based on information published the National Design Specification for Wood Construction from the American Forest & Paper Association.

122. B9 Screw Fasteners Special screws on up to four plies
Specially designed high strength screws may be specified for girders with up to four plies.

123. B9 Screw Fasteners Screws on 2-ply 3x or 4x2 floor-type trusses
These high strength screws can also be used on 4x2 or 3x2 floor girder trusses.

124. B9 Bolt Fasteners Bolts on 4 to 6 plies
In addition, nails may also be required
Bolts are required on four to six plies. The fastener schedule may indicate that additional nails are alo required.

125. B9 Good Installation Practices
Fasten plies together before lifting, if possible
A good practice is to fasten all the plies together before lifting into place and installing.

126. B10 Post Frame Trusses HIB-98 Poster
The Summary Sheet for B10 Post Frame Truss Installation and Bracing replaces the TPI poster called HIB-98 Post Frame Summary Sheet.
HIB-98 Poster

127. B10 Post Frame Trusses Part of an engineered building system
Spaced at 4′ to 12′ o.c.
Heels attached to posts fixed in ground or slab
Purlins attached directly to truss top chords

128. B10 Truss Storage

129. B10 Installation

130. B10 Installation

131. B10 1- Ensure Stable Columns

132. B10 2- Stable Base Unit

133. B10 3- Bracing of Base Unit Top Chord
A professional engineer should design a bracing plan for truss spans over 60’ per BCSI Fig.B2-13

134. B10 3- Bracing of Base Unit
Bottom Chord

135. B10 3- Bracing of Base Unit
In the Roof Plane
- or -

136. B10 3- Bracing of Base Unit
In the Web Plane

137. B11 Fall Protection & Trusses
The Summary Sheet for B11 Fall Protection and Wood Trusses replaces the TTB of the same name.

138. B11 Fall Protection Warning
Trusses alone are not
designed to support
fall protection anchors

139. B11 Impact Loads
A falling worker could cause the trusses to collapse in a domino effect

140. B11 Safer Options
Option 1: Scaffolding

141. B11 Safer Options
Option 1: Roof Peak Anchor

142. B11 Safer Options
Option 1: Ground Assembly

143. Jobsite Safety Package
B1 through B4
Handling Checklist
The pre-assembled WTCA/TPI jobsite package contains summary sheets B1 through B4.

144. Truss Tags

145. Questions on BCSI?