The American Wood Council (AWC) recently released an updated version of its Connection Calculator, which calculates capacities for single bolts, nails, lag screws, and wood screws based on the provisions of the 2024 National Design Specification for Wood Construction (ANSI/AWC NDS-2024), referenced in the 2024 International Building Code.
Updates to the Connection Calculator follow last year’s updates to the AWC Heights and Areas Calculator, which is based on the provisions in the 2021 International Building Code, AWS reported.
“Consistent updates to the Connection Calculator help users ensure that the information they access is up to date with the most recent editions of the NDS and the 2024 International Building Code,” said Phil Line, AWC vice president of codes and regulations.
Access more information about The Connection Calculator, available online or as an app on Android, iOS, and Windows devices.
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