How to Read a Typical Alpine Component Drawing
How to Read a Typical Alpine Component Drawing

Need to know how to read a truss drawing? Each section of a typical Alpine component drawing is explained in detail.

Lessons of Hurricane Andrew
Lessons of Hurricane Andrew

We learned a few lessons from Hurricane Andrew. Charlie Hoover, P.E. explains the hurricane and the effects of wind.

Roof Truss Span Tables
Roof Truss Span Tables

View selected roof truss span tables here (PDF 1 MB).

Floor Truss Span Tables
Floor Truss Span Tables

View selected floor truss span tables here (PDF 1 MB).

Glossary of Truss Terms
Glossary of Truss Terms

Everything you need to know about truss terminology is explained here.

Designing For Wind
Designing For Wind

Find out more information on designing for wind – By Bruce Feldmann, P.E. – Earth City Engineer.

Master Software Products Glossary Documentation
Master Software Products Glossary Documentation

“How-to” instructions for the use of the ADH Documentation and the glossary terms are presented here.

Identification of Shopdrawing Properties
Identification of Shopdrawing Properties

This documentation identifies the information provided on shopdrawings.

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