FTMA Tech Talk – Ed.78

Prevention Is Better Than Cure: Lessons from Truss Damage in Construction

This edition of Tech Talk was written by Han Tan Ling, State and Design Engineer, for FTMA Principal Partner MiTek. 

Structural damage to trusses during construction remains a persistent challenge, often resulting in costly repairs and safety risks. The MiTek office regularly handles truss and wall rectification cases, many of which could have been avoided with better planning and coordination.

Relying solely on rectification without implementing preventive strategies is unsustainable. This article presents real-world case studies and offers practical recommendations for truss fabricators, builders, and designers to mitigate common errors during the design and installation phases...

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