Application Of Specialty Fasteners In Construction
Specialty fasteners are primarily used in construction of timber frame houses
![Application Of Specialty Fasteners In Construction](https://astrotechsteels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/residential-new.jpg)
GRAVITY LOADS
Gravity forces such as dead weight of the building materials and snow, cause pressures on the foundation.
![GRAVITY LOADS](https://astrotechsteels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/gravity.jpg)
WIND LOADS
Wind forces cause uplift of the roof, wall racking and wall bending.
![WIND LOADS](https://astrotechsteels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/wind.jpg)
SEISMIC LOADS
Seismic motions cause racking in the walls as a result of vertical and horizontal ground motions. Despite their inconspicuous size and cost, fasteners are crucial to the structures. Insufficient fastening or low quality fasteners could lead to a total structure failure.Whether the objectives is to reduce the chance of a squeaky floor, minimize corrosion, or reduce the potential of high wind or earthquake related damage; a proper fastener selection is of utmost importance.
![SEISMIC LOADS](https://astrotechsteels.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/sesimic.jpg)