Donaldson Timber Engineering

Donaldson Timber Engineering - Technical Data

Mitek Manual

The MiTek Manual is provided to give information about the use of trussed rafters for roof construction and is intended to be of interest to Trussed Rafter Specifiers, Trussed Rafter Designers and Contractors using Trussed Rafters.

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	MiTek Manual Front Cover 55kb		MiTek Manual Back Cover 82kb

Section 1 - Information for specifiers
	How to use this Manual 23kb	Limits of use for trussed rafters 26kb
	What is a trussed rafter? 15kb	Basic Design principles 34kb
	Design responsibilities 10kb	Guide to setting out and dimensioning 84kb
	Exchange of information 10kb	Practical roof solutions 169kb
	Glossary of terms used 25kb

Section 2 - Technical information
	Codes and standards 7kb	Loading and load cases 54kb
	Timber 24kb	Selecting trussed rafter profiles 59kb
	Connector plates 33kb	Framing common roof shapes 315kb
	Design method 177kb	Connection details 92kb
	Roof and trussed rafter bracing 93kb	Problems to be aware of 27kb

Section 3 - Information for site use
	Information for Site Use 7kb	Site storage and handling 45kb
	Do's and Dont's on site 33kb	Erection procedures 39kb
	Supporting water tanks 76kb	Risk assessments & method statements 39kb
	Hatch and chimney openings 37kb	Construction check list 13kb
	Two-Tier construction 37kb	Nailing and bolting 25kb
	Hip ends and corners 203kb	Attic Frames-2 & 3 part construction 24kb
	Valley intersections 38kb	Attic Frames-bracing 32kb
	Bracing trussed rafters and roofs 93kb	Attic Frames-environment 30kb
	Loose timber connection details 33kb	General construction details 70kb
	Bearing details 53kb	Builders metalwork 56kb
	Ventilation and condensation 54kb




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