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🌲 Join Us at the NCSEA Structural Engineering Summit in Las Vegas! 🌲 We’re excited to be speaking at this year’s NCSEA Summit, happening from November 5-8 at the MGM Grand Hotel. Our team will be presenting “An Overview of Mass Timber Connection Design Basics” on Thursday at 10:30 AM. In this session, we'll cover the essentials of mass timber connections, including structural design provisions, fire resistance, and seismic drift performance. If you're passionate about sustainable building and the future of construction, this is a session you won't want to miss! 📅 Presentation Details: 🔸 Date: Thursday, November 7 🔸 Time: 10:30 AM 🔸 Speaker: Lori Koch, PE Come learn how mass timber is reshaping modern construction and connect with industry experts! 👉 Register now: https://bit.ly/4eYHMZV 👩🏻🏫 Meet Lori and ask her the tough questions! #StructuralEngineeringSummit #MassTimber #Sustainability #BuildingInnovation #EngineeringExcellence #Networking

Wish you had been there! 😔 The "Beam There Done That: Mass Timber Connections" event on Thursday 17th in Vancouver DT was an amazing evening of insights and networking. But don’t worry—you haven’t missed out on everything! 🎉 We’ve got a surprise in store for you. If you want access to exclusive content AND early access to future announcements, make sure you’re on our newsletter! 📨 Join now to be the first to know: https://bit.ly/48iQ8t7 Don’t miss out twice! 😉 #masstimber #engineering #structuralengineering

🚫🔧 Impact Guns + Mass Timber? Not So Fast! 🔧🚫 Impact guns are awesome for a lot of things—just not for mass timber projects! 😬 Sure, they’re compact, powerful, and easy to use, but when it comes to installing structural fasteners in mass timber, these bad boys can do more harm than good. Think over-torquing, fastener fatigue, and invisible damage. 😱 Want the full scoop on why impact guns and mass timber don’t mix? Head over to our latest blog post for all the details! 📖 👉 https://bit.ly/4eQ5XK2 #masstimber #engineering #structuralengineering

🚨 Heading to the Toronto WoodWorks Summit 2024? 🚨 Mass timber construction is nothing without a powerful and reliable connection, and that's where we come in! Meet the expert engineers from MTC Solutions, Connor Miles and Dominique Robitaille—your technical advisors for mass timber projects. Whether you're planning or already working on a mass timber project, our team will help you ensure that every connection is built to last. 💪 Join us at the WoodWorks Summit, network with the industry’s top professionals, for some packed days full of learning and networking opportunities. 📅 When: This week! - Oct 22-23 exhibitor zone open 📍 Where: George Brown College, Waterfront Campus, Toronto 🔗 Schedule: https://bit.ly/3UkQZ6R Come ask the hard questions! 🌲 #WoodWorksSummit2024 #MTCSolutions #MassTimber #WoodDesign #SustainableBuilding #masstimber #sustainability #engineering #structuralengineering #building

📸 Ready for an Incredible Evening! We’re all set and excited to welcome everyone to Beam There Done That: Mass Timber Connections! It’s inspiring to see so many passionate professionals gathered to explore the latest in mass timber construction. 🚀 Tonight’s discussions will dive deep into the complexities of timber connections, perspectives from the manufacturing side, and groundbreaking advancements in self-tapping wood screws. Tyler A. Davis, PhD from MTC Solutions is up later to share essential insights on navigating new standards and tackling Hydrogen Embrittlement. It’s a can’t-miss presentation for anyone serious about mass timber! If you’re here with us, grab a drink, enjoy the appetizers, and get ready for some great conversations. If you couldn’t make it, stay tuned for highlights—we’re just getting started! Western Archrib | WoodWorks BC #MassTimber #ConstructionInnovation #Networking #MTCsolutions

Got plans for tomorrow night? Join us for a drink and come hear the latest news on Hydrogen Embrittlement prevention and the recent CSA O86 changes. 📝 https://lnkd.in/deM9rtPm Did we mention that you actually get 3 Presentations and 2 drinks? Event in partnership with Western Archrib and WoodWorks BC.

🌟 Meet Dr. Tyler A. Davis, PhD: A Driving Force Behind R&D at MTC Solutions! 🌟 Today, we’re excited to spotlight Dr. Tyler A. Davis, our Research and Development (R&D) Engineer. With a strong background in mechanical engineering and building design, Dr. Davis plays a pivotal role in advancing our R&D efforts in mass timber construction. 🏗️ Currently, Dr. Davis is leading two key projects: • Hydrogen Embrittlement Quality Control • Interstory Drift Testing Dr. Davis’s work not only enhances product performance but also reinforces MTC Solutions’ position as a leader in upholding and setting industry standards and delivering state-of-the-art engineering solutions for mass timber. 🚀 Check out the slides below to learn more about Dr. Davis and his projects 👇 #masstimber #sustainability #engineering #structuralengineering #researchanddevelopment

With so many great rigging device options at MTC, how do you pick the best one for your specific lifting application? 🤔 This article can point you in the right direction! 👉✨ From light-frame to CLT panels, use this resource to get a head start on your rigging plan. #rigging #masstimber #engineering #structuralengineering

🔧 New Update Alert: CSA O86 Standard for Mass Timber Screws! 📄 Did you catch the 2024 update to CSA O86? 🚨 It now references something called hardness for self-tapping screws, including those for mass timber construction, produced to either ISO 2702 or ASTM B18.6.3. This makes testing a must for ensuring code compliance, specifically for internal hydrogen embrittlement. 🛠️ Why hardness testing though? 🤔 Well, it is a go-to method for quick and reliable material assessment. Not only does it help understand the risk of hydrogen embrittlement, but it also correlates (almost perfectly linearly, we might add 😉) with other key material properties like strength. 💪 While the testing itself is straightforward, achieving accurate results needs precise sample preparation and skilled hands. 🧑🔬 Good News! 🎉 MTC Solutions has both the facilities and the know-how to obtain accurate Vickers hardness test results for our screws, helping to ensure compliance with code requirements and giving you a piece of mind with our products. Want to learn more about our screw hardness testing? Let’s connect! 💬 Curious about hydrogen embrittlement? Check out our two recent articles on the subject: ⚡ Internal Hydrogen Embrittlement: https://bit.ly/47Fapso 🌧️ Environmental Hydrogen Embrittlement: https://bit.ly/3ZAYdGY #masstimber #structuralengineering #engineering

Unmasking Environmental Hydrogen Embrittlement 🌿 Did you enjoy our last blog post on Internal Hydrogen Embrittlement? If so, you're in for another insightful read! Today, we dive into Environmental Hydrogen Embrittlement (EHE). Learn how factors like corrosion and acid washes may contribute to EHE, and discover practical solutions to reduce risks. Don’t miss out—get informed and protect your projects! 🚀🔍 👉 https://bit.ly/4eP45B9 #masstimber #sustainability #engineering #structuralengineering #building