A Stud-y in Framing
Making Connections
Guess Who
Laws of Life
100

What is a King Stud

100

This metal connector is installed between roof and wall framing to help resist the uplift forces caused by high winds, like in the large coastal storms for which they are named after.

What is Hurricane Ties

100

Who is the BIM Lead

Who is Ben

100

Which law states: An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion at a constant speed and in a straight line, unless an outside force acts on it.

What is Newton's First Law

200

Unlike its name might suggest, you won’t find it wrapped around a spring—this long, thin metal connector is used to tie wood framing members together, helping resist tension and uplift forces.

What is Coil Straps

200

Who are the Co-Captains

Who are Sal and Aaron

200

Which law states: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

What is Newton's 3rd law

300

What is a Double Top Plate

300

This U-shaped metal connector gives floor and ceiling beams a place to relax, or this other slang term for spending time with others.

What is Joist Hangers

300

Who is the design lead

Who is Elliot

300

Which law states: F=ma

What is newtons 2nd law 

400

What is a Window Sill?

400

Going to some place fancy? You should wear a suit and this flat metal connector that joins wood framing members across a joint, using multiple nails to keep the pieces working together.

What is Tie Plate

400

Who is the Calculation lead

Holden

400

Which law states: Sum of forces in X & Y directions = 0, Sum of moments =0

What is the static equilibrium

500

What is a Top Cripple

500

This flexible steel anchoring system connects framing to the foundation, resisting uplift and overturning forces when high winds try to raise the roof.

What is Cable Holddown

500

Who is the construction lead

Who is Sinead

500

Net external torque governs which type of equilibrium

What is rotational equilibrium